Sean Moran

Meredith and Dr. Shepherd have to use more than medicine when a young woman's traditionalist, religious father forbids her to have a life-saving operation. Meanwhile, George and Alex are forced to perform surgery under less than ideal conditions in an attempt to save a patient’s life, and its decision time for Derek and the two women in his life.

Aspiring actor Brandon (Jason Priestley) is excited when he lands a guest appearance on a television show. Guest star: Marcia Kaplan. With Shannen Doherty.

Caroline promises to put Earl's tax return in the mail but gets sidetracked when she learns Max has never filed.

Tori is suspicious when she discovers that Jade, Beck, André, Cat and Robbie are all members of the ping pong team.

Addison and Charlotte fight to save the lives of a woman in a coma and her unborn child; members of the Oceanside staff clash with Meg; when a patient is suspected of murdering his wife, Violet seeks Kevin's advice.

Addison flirts with a colleague at St. Ambrose Hospital; Sheldon and Pete try to convince Violet to take a paternity test; Sam accidentally calls Sonya by the wrong name.