a February 2012 sweeps episode, the docs at Seattle Grace will be making their rounds in an alternate reality, as the ABC drama ponders the provocative question, “What if things had been different — very different.”
Specifically, Meredith imagines what life would’ve been like had her late mother Ellis never had Alzheimer’s, a traumatic situation that shaped Mer into the dark-and-twisty wife and MD she is today.
A Grey’s rep declined to comment, but TVLine has confirmed that Kate Walsh will play a big role in the mind-trippy episode. Why? Because in this alt-reality, Derek and Addison — wait for it — never broke up!
And while Walsh is the only former series regular returning, an insider confirms that other Grey’s alums will be back — including a certain victim of the Seattle Grace Massacre of 2010, who shall not be named.
And to be sure, Derek, Mer and Addison aren’t the only characters who get pulled into this new dimension. “Everyone is affected,” says the insider.
Source: TVLine
Grey's Anatomy - Season 8 - More info on Kate Walsh's appearance
2 Dec 2011
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Okay, I hate Derek/Addison together, but I'm so freaking excited for this episode! I love AU episodes.
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for this it's ridiculous.
ReplyDeleteFirstly, Kate Walsh, that's enough of a reason.
Secondly, Seattle Grace Shootings people were my favourite
Thirdly, OLD CHARACTERS :D we may be getting some Ellis Grey, and am I the only one dying for an Izzier or George appearance? I think not.
I want this NOW.
ReplyDeleteIf they don't bring back Izzie or George it would be sad :(
ReplyDeleteI would LOVE to see George back.. but it says Kate's the only former series regular returning :(
ReplyDeletesounds like a fun one!
ReplyDeleteI'm actually looking forward to it, but maybe that's just because I can't stand Meredith.. she's getting better lately, but she's always come across as whiny and annoying to me haha
ReplyDeleteAU episodes is one of my favorite TV tropes, so I'm automatically loving this episode. Really can't wait for this!
ReplyDeleteYeah me too, the what if question is always interesting,
ReplyDeleteUgh!!! I hate Derek and Addison together!!! Please say they are as unhappy as ever when they're together!!!! I hope that even in AU land Meredith and Derek wind up together hahaha!!! This is so exciting though, Shonda's own little attempt at fanfiction hahaha!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe show is clearly in big trouble. Push another Hollywood lunatic liberal agenda and it will be dead for good.
ReplyDeleteThey sure know how to suck viewers in.Maybe George will show up,you never know! Yeah,i know wishfull thinking! :)
ReplyDeletei would LOVE if they could bring Izzie Back!!! I MISS HER so freaking much!!!!!!!!!!!! <3
ReplyDeletei know!!! I'm dying to see Izzie again :(
ReplyDeleteGrey's has been quite solid the past 2 seasons, The 6th season finale really brought me back into the show. This will be a cool little side trip of an ep, I think.
ReplyDeleteYes, that is clearly what this episode is, because the show is in SO much trouble.
ReplyDeleteIt seems an interesting episode! I like the "what if " stories...
ReplyDeleteOoooo...super excited for this. I'll be the one sitting in the corner hoping Addi will cheat on Derek with Alex.
ReplyDeleteThanks!
ReplyDeleteOh goddamnit, I was hoping it would be the return of George and Izzie and Burke, even just for one damn episode. Can't a girl get a little closure?
ReplyDeleteSeems I'm in the minority but after all the half-baked MerDer plotlines, Derek/Addison married alernate reality is the last thing I want to see.
ReplyDeleteI don't get it, what would Reed or Charles be doing if they weren't dead, it's not like they'd make any difference. I'm hoping for the victim to be Mer's miscarried unborn child that would actually be interesting.
ReplyDeleteI agree with that!
ReplyDeleteReally? Just really?
ReplyDeleteExcept that the miscarried baby wouldn't exist in the alternate universe.
ReplyDeleteSo long as they don't start singing. That I can do without.
ReplyDeleteim excited, i like the concept. Im all for them experimenting with different ideas and plots. I wonder in this alternate universe if Arizona is straight? lol
ReplyDeletemaybe Mer/Der have had an affair, she is pregnant with his child because of this, but when it come's back to reality she is telling Derek she is pregnant again :-)
ReplyDeleteme 2!
ReplyDeleteyeah, i want that too!
ReplyDeleteExcited for this episode
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