Streaming new holiday shows, specials, and movies is great, but what if you are just in need of a little comfort this holiday season? We highly recommend re-watching old holiday episodes of Grey’s Anatomy.
All year round, Canadian streaming platform Netflix offers up every single episode of the beloved medical drama, that premiered on March 27, 2005, on ABC. Grey’s Anatomy is the longest-running scripted primetime show currently airing on ABC, and is still running. (We’re at season 21 now) So, if you’re in need of a break this holiday season, you can dive straight into the yuletide episodes of Grey’s Anatomy for a binge-watching marathon.
There are seven Christmas-themed episodes (technically eight, because one is a two-part episode) of Grey’s Anatomy and they definitely don’t disappoint. In the spirit of the holidays, here they all are.
Season 2, episode 12: Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer
Original episode aired: December 11, 2005
Christmas hits Seattle, with Izzie caring for a man who fell from his roof while hanging decorations. Meanwhile, Cristina helps perform a heart transplant on a depressed boy, and George has to contend with the family from Hell.
Season 6, episode 10: Holidaze
Original episode aired: November 19, 2009
As Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s pass, Miranda is visited by her father, William, who disapproves of her choices in life; meanwhile, Mark and Lexie must cope with the shocking arrival of a woman from his past, and Thatcher Grey questions the Chief’s recent behavior as Meredith comes to his defense.
Season 7, episode 10: Adrift and at Peace
Original episode aired: December 2, 2010
Despite Meredith’s objections to the idea, a concerned Derek takes Cristina on a fishing trip in order to get away from it all, while Teddy, feeling directionless without Cristina, directs all of her efforts and compassion towards a dying patient who lacks the proper insurance to seek medical treatment.
Season 9, episode 9: Run, Baby, Run
Original episode aired: December 13, 2012
As a jittery Bailey prepares for her wedding, Meredith and Derek disagree on whether or not to go through with the nerve transplant from Lizzie. Then, Cristina learns of the real reason behind Owen’s plea for a divorce and Jo finds herself in trouble when she accuses Alex of mishandling her training. Then, a last minute emergency changes everything.
Season 11, episode 22: She’s Leaving Home: Part 1
Original episode aired: April 30, 2015
Jackson struggles to understand April’s decision; Ben & Bailey discuss their future; a patient revisits Callie; Amelia tries to deal with her past.
Season 11, episode 23: She’s Leaving Home: Part 2
Original episode aired: April 30, 2015
Months after Derek’s funeral, Amelia struggles with her emotions; April plans on returning; and a part of Derek continues to grow in Meredith’s life.
Season 15, episode 12: Girlfriend in a Coma
Original episode aired: February 7, 2019
As Meredith gains some clarity on her dating situation, the strain on Bailey and Ben’s marriage comes to a head. Meanwhile, Betty surprises Owen and Amelia.
Season 18, episode 8: It Came Upon a Midnight Clear
Original episode aired: December 16, 2021
The doctors celebrate the holidays; Hamilton and Meredith prepare for a milestone on their project; Link wants to spend the holiday with Amelia and Scout as a family; Schmitt is faced with a difficult decision during surgery.
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