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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 21 Episode 16 - Papa Was a Rollin' Stone
    8.8/10(5 votes)

    #1 - Papa Was a Rollin' Stone

    S21:E16

    Amelia undertakes a high-risk brain surgery on a young patient, while Winston and Jules disagree over how to handle their trauma patient's family. Jo and Link struggle with wedding planning.

    Director:Chandra Wilson
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  2. undefined Season 20 Episode 8 - Blood, Sweat and Tears
    8.7/10(7 votes)

    #2 - Blood, Sweat and Tears

    S20:E8

    Owen and Teddy have the day off but encounter an injured civilian. Monica enlists Amelia's help with an operation on a young patient. The interns complete their procedure logs, allowing them back into the OR.

    Director:Chandra Wilson
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  3. undefined Season 18 Episode 18 - Stronger Than Hate
    8.7/10(6 votes)

    #3 - Stronger Than Hate

    S18:E18

    A dinner party is thrown at the sister house in Nick's honor. Meanwhile, Grey Sloan Memorial receives a victim of a brutal hate crime.

    Director:Chandra Wilson
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  4. undefined Season 14 Episode 14 - Games People Play
    8.6/10(8 votes)

    #4 - Games People Play

    S14:E14

    Maggie's relationship with Clive starts to progress; she invites him over for a game night to meet Meredith and Amelia; Meredith and Jo meet with the owner of the patent to the polymer they need for their project, who is a friend of the family.

    Director:Chandra Wilson
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  5. undefined Season 12 Episode 12 - My Next Life
    8.6/10(12 votes)

    #5 - My Next Life

    S12:E12

    A patient from Meredith's very first surgery as an Intern is readmitted to Grey Sloan Memorial with a new aneurysm, and Amelia takes her case. Meanwhile, Maggie suspects that Richard knows about her relationship with Andrew, and Arizona debates dating again.

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  6. undefined Season 14 Episode 3 - Go Big or Go Home
    8.6/10(9 votes)

    #6 - Go Big or Go Home

    S14:E3

    Harper Avery arrives at Grey Sloan, putting Bailey on edge. A familiar face from Meredith’s past returns as a patient, and Amelia tries to manage a secret.

    Director:Chandra Wilson
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  7. undefined Season 6 Episode 7 - Give Peace a Chance
    8.5/10(12 votes)

    #7 - Give Peace a Chance

    S6:E7

    When Isaac has an inoperable tumor wrapped around his spine, he wants Derek to do the impossible. Derek tests the Chief's authority when Richard objects to moving forward with the risky surgery.

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  8. undefined Season 15 Episode 15 - We Didn't Start the Fire
    8.5/10(6 votes)

    #8 - We Didn't Start the Fire

    S15:E15

    When Jackson throws a party to celebrate Catherine’s surgery and those who worked to save her, literally nothing goes as planned. Meanwhile, Helen pays Alex and Jo a surprise visit.

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  9. undefined Season 15 Episode 5 - Everyday Angel
    8.4/10(7 votes)

    #9 - Everyday Angel

    S15:E5

    Meredith reaches out to Teddy and helps her talk through some of her personal struggles. Owen and Amelia hide out near Betty’s school after she becomes a flight risk. Meanwhile, Jo wants to get to work on the fellowship, but Bailey’s attention is elsewhere.

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  10. undefined Season 16 Episode 5 - Breathe Again
    8.3/10(7 votes)

    #10 - Breathe Again

    S16:E5

    Meredith has a court hearing after skipping out on community service, while Bailey and Jo have a patient that Jo realizes is from the treatment facility. Richard and Gemma grab breakfast together and things go awry.

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  11. undefined Season 8 Episode 21 - Moment of Truth
    8.3/10(11 votes)

    #11 - Moment of Truth

    S8:E21

    After eight years of practice, the residents head to San Francisco for their oral boards; sparks fly between Catherine and Richard when they bump into each other at the hotel; Bailey intervenes after Owen and Teddy get into a heated argument about their young car crash patient; and Mark tries to recruit Lexie for one of his cases. Meanwhile, Alex feels guilty for being away from the hospital when Tommy's health begins to fail.

    Director:Chandra Wilson
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  12. undefined Season 7 Episode 5 - Almost Grown
    8.3/10(12 votes)

    #12 - Almost Grown

    S7:E5

    As part of their training, Seattle Grace's residents are put in charge; the attending surgeons compete for a million-dollar grant.

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  13. undefined Season 6 Episode 17 - Push
    8.2/10(13 votes)

    #13 - Push

    S6:E17

    A patient who needs an extremely difficult surgery comes to Seattle Grace, and it's Richard and Owen who vie for the opportunity to tackle it. But the decision lies in the hands of Derek, who deems that Owen should take on the surgery, leaving Richard bitter. Meanwhile, Bailey deals with her own personal struggles when she nervously prepares for another date with Ben.

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  14. undefined Season 2 Episode 11 - Owner of a Lonely Heart
    8.2/10(16 votes)

    #14 - Owner of a Lonely Heart

    S2:E11

    Cristina Yang has little sympathy for Constance Ferguson (special guest star Rosanna Arquette), a prison inmate who jeopardizes her health just to get out of solitary confinement. Meanwhile the interns all keep careful watch on the family of premature quintuplets with a variety of serious health challenges, Izzie's anger at Alex reaches boiling point, and Dr. Addison Shepherd decides to teach Izzie a very painful lesson.

    Director:Chandra Wilson
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  15. undefined Season 11 Episode 10 - The Bed's Too Big Without You
    8.1/10(10 votes)

    #15 - The Bed's Too Big Without You

    S11:E10

    April stays optimistic as Arizona begins testing on her baby; Dr. Herman plans out a crash course in fetal surgery; and Owen and Callie encourage each other to get back into the dating scene. Meanwhile, Meredith, Maggie and Bailey use the 3D printer to gain a better understanding of their patient's tumor.

    Director:Chandra Wilson
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  16. undefined Season 11 Episode 17 - With or Without You
    8.1/10(9 votes)

    #16 - With or Without You

    S11:E17

    Meredith, rattled by the latest events, tries to figure out what to do about Derek. Meanwhile, Owen is shocked when his mother is admitted to the hospital.

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  17. undefined Season 8 Episode 3 - Take the Lead
    8.1/10(12 votes)

    #17 - Take the Lead

    S8:E3

    The chief makes a decision that shocks everyone at Seattle Grace; Owen and Cristina attempt to find normalcy; April struggles in her new role; the 5th-year residents receive their first solo surgery assignments.

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  18. undefined Season 9 Episode 6 - Second Opinion
    8.0/10(10 votes)

    #18 - Second Opinion

    S9:E6

    As the doctors continue with their lawsuit, they’re forced to confront the realities of their injuries. Meanwhile, Bailey tricks Arizona into helping her with a pediatric case, and Cristina tries to find normalcy in her new environment.

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  19. undefined Season 19 Episode 13 - Cowgirls Don't Cry
    8.0/10(6 votes)

    #19 - Cowgirls Don't Cry

    S19:E13

    A bull rider shows up at Grey Sloan with severe injuries, forcing Maggie, Amelia, Owen and Blue to examine their own biases. Elsewhere, Simone can’t find anyone to be her maid of honor, and Mika takes drastic measures to pay down her student debt.

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  20. undefined Season 12 Episode 17 - I Wear the Face
    7.9/10(10 votes)

    #20 - I Wear the Face

    S12:E17

    Meredith goes on an ambulance ride with Owen and Nathan to pick up a heart for a transplant patient. Musician & MS patient Kyle Diaz is admitted to Grey Sloan Memorial with a tremor in his hand, and the residents apply for the Preminger Grant. Meanwhile, Catherine continues to insert herself into Jackson and April’s business against Richard’s wishes.

    Director:Chandra Wilson
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  21. undefined Season 10 Episode 17 - Do You Know?
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    #21 - Do You Know?

    S10:E17

    Cristina imagines the two routes her life can take based on one decision she makes. Meanwhile one of the hospital’s patients decides whether or not to live.

    Director:Chandra Wilson
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  22. undefined Season 13 Episode 20 - In the Air Tonight
    7.8/10(11 votes)

    #22 - In the Air Tonight

    S13:E20

    Meredith and Nathan have to confront their feelings when they are are stuck sitting next to each other on a plane.

    Director:Chandra Wilson
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  23. undefined Season 18 Episode 3 - Hotter Than Hell
    7.7/10(6 votes)

    #23 - Hotter Than Hell

    S18:E3

    Seattle’s favorite redhead returns and graces the Grey Sloan halls with her experience and expertise as she attempts to help Richard teach the newest crop of residents. Meanwhile, Meredith has a decision to make, and Link confides in Teddy.

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  24. undefined Season 10 Episode 2 - I Want You with Me
    7.5/10(10 votes)

    #24 - I Want You with Me

    S10:E2

    Callie makes a decision about her relationship; the doctors receive devastating news.

    Director:Chandra Wilson
    Writer:N/A

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  25. undefined Season 13 Episode 5 - Both Sides Now
    7.5/10(12 votes)

    #25 - Both Sides Now

    S13:E5

    Meredith and Bailey are at odds when both of their patients need a liver transplant, Owen seeks help from the other doctors when he is charged with babysitting baby Harriet for the day, and Amelia struggles with telling Owen some important news.

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Chandra Wilson Ratings Summary

"Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" is the best rated episode directed by Chandra Wilson. It scored 8.8/10 based on 5 votes. It was written by N/A. It aired on 5/1/2025 and is rated 0.1 points higher than their second-best episode, "Blood, Sweat and Tears".