Janora McDuffie

When a new bar opens in the neighborhood, it completes the final piece of the puzzle for Nick’s epic Valentine’s Day pub crawl. Meanwhile, Jess and Ryan drunkenly contemplate their future, Coach meets a new woman – over and over again – and Schmidt tries to fit into the world of politics.

Mal attends a social event where he hopes to secure a job, but instead finds himself in trouble.

Work and personal pressures leave Meredith on edge; formal interviews for the chief resident position begin; Lucy and Alex's relationship is tested.

While Meredith faces the repercussions of messing with the medical trial, April tries to step up at Chief Resident; Cristina and Owen disagree.

Meredith's dishonesty is revealed, leading to unexpected consequences for her and others; the new chief resident is chosen.

Meredith and Derek's relationship concerns Zola's adoption counselor; Alex notices he has become an outcast; Cristina makes a difficult decision.