Grey's Anatomy TV Schedule
"Brave New World"
Thursday, October 16, 9 p.m. (NEW, 5.4)
Derek discovers Ellis Grey's old diary in the house and Mer freaks out. Callie prepares for her first "date" with Erica. Cristina stumbles into a part of the hospital that neither she nor her fellow residents have seen before.
January 20th, 2007 3:33 PM
As many people who have already commented, I'm also a member of the Dead Dads Club. 2 years ago in May, 11 years of kidney failure. It's not rare for me to cry during an episode of Grey's Anatomy, but this one probably caused me to cry the most because of the story line and the personal connection. Especially the exchange between George and Christina at the end, about people outside of the club trying but not understanding, etc. The episode was well written and well done, as usual, but definitely much more personal knowing that the writer actually went through that.
January 20th, 2007 5:14 PM
YOu see, this is the reason why the show has gained tremendous popularity. Because it is a show that speaks to an audience from all different background, it connects people and bridge them despite social, ethnic, religious division. And Six Day Part 2 is a perfect epitomy for something like this. I mean, who does NOT have a father? Whether you have a great relationship with your parents or you are estranged from them. This episode does poke at something that is so deeply sensitive inside you. It makes you ask yourself what kind of relationship I want to have with my father, with my mother, with my siblings, with my friends, with the ones I love and value.
So yeah, I hope the show will keep on growing in this direction and not be afraid of expose controversial issues and bring up debates.
And I do hope they will do an episode on gay, lesbians. Not every single American understands homosexuality completely. IW is certainly one of them I guess...and they can be afraid and it is ok NOT to understand.
And yeah, I hope the whole faggot incident can be dropped, it really does tarnish the image of the show, neither TR, IW or KH acted professionally...
January 20th, 2007 9:29 PM
I too am a member of the "Dead Dad's Club". My father died after a 6 months fight with Lung Cancer that we knew was terminal. I too would like a transcript of the last scene. What Christina said to George made me realize that it is ok to still miss him.
January 21st, 2007 9:25 AM
I lost my mother to esophageal cancer as well so the story line was riviting for me - we chose not to do the surgery and opted for an experimental treatment, but she died two months later without any warning or expectation - from the same cancer eating through the wall of her aeorta.
Krista, Thank you so much for telling your story as I've always wondered "what if" we had chosen the surgical option. There's no telling. But the line you gave Christina at the end as she's speaking to George was so true. And it felt very caring to this viewer. Thank you.
January 21st, 2007 12:14 PM
My father died much in the same way- and this is the 2nd anniversary of his death. While it was very difficult to watch this episode- it also helped me to come to terms with the tears I was holding in. Thanks for the story.
January 21st, 2007 9:57 PM
yeah, nobody knows what it is like until they experience it too. i was with my dad holding his hand as he took his last breath. cancer took him, and there was nothing that could have been done to change that. i am sorry for your loss. the scene between cristina and george at the end captured the way i have felt since my dad left perfectly. thanks for putting my feelings into words.
January 22nd, 2007 3:16 AM
I'm on exchange in France right now (I live in Australia) and I haven't seen my parents for just under two months. Watching that episode made me homesick for the first time in months, but it made me miss my dad so much. Terrific job.
January 22nd, 2007 6:00 AM
OMG!! I cried for 20 minutes after watching the show! I'm sorry to hear that Krista had to go through all of that!! It must have been really tough :( I lost my father when i was 16 (5 years ago!! My dad died at home with his family around also and i was there to see his last breath! He left like a candle! So peaceful!! I think the show touched alot of hearts becuz i know alot of people lose family and friends from cancer. Thank you for a great episode! ONe of my favorites! All the actors did great! Especiallly Christina! She surprised me at the end! And i gotta love that George!! Awesome show! Grey's Anatomy is the Best show ever invented! keep up the good work !
January 22nd, 2007 10:34 AM
I became a member of the Dead Dad's club on February 28, 2006 and watching George's dad die was a mirror image of my father passing! I held my breath till I thought I would explode and then I cried like there was no tomorrow! He was like Krista and George's dad, with the tumor and the kidneys along with the other issues. You watch and pray for a change that will make a difference. What you wouldn't give for that miracle?? Its not even been a year yet and its still so hard to deal with. I hope George will help me as the days go by. Cristina made me feel better strange as it may seem. She's such a bizarre bitch at times, but I just love her.
And just a short note for IW! You are an ignorant man and how dare you judge anyone!!
January 22nd, 2007 12:46 PM
I recently lost my favorite aunt to liver cancer in almost the same way as your dad. She went in with the best attitude you could have when going into survery to remove a cancerous tumor. But just like your dad and George's dad, she didn't survive. For the first few days after surgery she was fine, but then it all went bad, her organs started to fail and she never recovered. We finally had to let her go after 3 weeks.
I really loved this episode, as hard as it was to watch and relive my aunts last moments, it just shows that it's okay to cry and to remember them... it helps me heal at least. And it also shows that everyone has to figure out for themselves how to live in this world without their loved ones in it. My family is still working on that one.
Krista, thank you for sharing your story with all of us. I also hope George can help me come to terms with my loss as well.
January 22nd, 2007 10:13 PM
As children, we inherently know that our parents will die, however the intellectual acknowledgement of this does not take away the indescribable heartache of supporting our parents when they are in pain, and in providing hope among the stark realism of hospitals and sick beds. The details of reality that so quickly become everyday activities, like becoming obsessed with checking a urine or colostomy bag or demanding a certain kind of jello, are so terribly surreal. Death is not always apparent in these situations -- it lurks, leaving clues that sometimes we simply cannot see because of our sheer ignorance of sickness and disease, or due to our need to be positive, to see and believe in the little successes like finding the strength to sit up or roll to the side when the nurses are changing the sheets. Just minutes before my father died, he lifted his arms, tubes spilling down from his wrists and elbows, pleading to that he be let go. "Let me out of here", he declared with passion and fear in his eyes. Moments later he was in the ICU. Minutes later my mother and I were on the phone with my sisters who had just returned home thinking he would be fine, needing to decide whether to put him on life support or let him go. Those who leave and those who are left behind share courage in the process of illness and in death. We are also bound by a very quiet loneliness that persists through our very altered lives. How do we describe the experience? It can sound so trite and rote, like a series of simple events that lead to a conclusion. We know that the process of dying is more than that. And on Gray's Anatomy, we were reminded of some of the most remarkable moments in our lives -- the extraordinary moments of laughing together in hospital rooms, the bringing together of old friends, of laying our hands on those who are finding passage to a world beyond our own.
January 23rd, 2007 5:18 AM
This was a very heart breaking show I havn't cried this much since my mom passed away three years ago. My mom was a seven year cancer survivor but died shortly after having heart surgery. But Izzy made an interesting point about her millions being worthless because there is'nt anything you would do to keep your friends from going threw the grief but you can't. It shows that all you can do is be there for your friends.
January 23rd, 2007 6:43 AM
Great show! I also lost my father in sept of 02. Nothing has ever been the same since then. I miss him dearly. Your show is amazing!
January 25th, 2007 10:02 PM
thanks for your inspiring article.
my heart is broken!
we lost my father in law to kidney cancer when he was 52.
what an amazing man-like i am sure your father was.
thanks for reminding us to appreciate our family when we can.
christine.
February 8th, 2007 9:00 PM
the ending was very sad. was crying like a baby. my little sister saw me when i went to get some tissue and she felt bad for me and came to hug me. i told her that i was ok...that something sad just happened in the show that i was watching. she told me to stop crying or else she would start crying to. i had to force myself to stop. it was so sad....expected it...but was still praying that he would fight...just a bit harder. when they were taking out the tubes i kept watching george and saying "all he wanted to do was fight...thats all...he didnt know that he wouldnt be able to...he just wanted to try...to be there longer for u guys"
afterwards learning that it was based on a true story was even more horrible. Krita i am sorry about your loss. but u know what...at least u had a dad to share your life with :-) . some of us joined the dead dads club at child birth....and the funny thing is they are still alive. accept my sympathy. bye.
great show by the way!
March 4th, 2007 7:53 PM
My fatehr passed away in September 06 from Esophagus cancer! I couldn't cry for months becasue i was so numb and in shock! But once i watched Grey's and when he said "I don't know a life without my dad" i was crying and couldn't stop! It brings it all back the raw feelings of all the times in the hospital, all the moments you think how am i gonna get through this, or most of all how can i ever recover from my family memebers going through such a crisis! Till this day i honestly don't know how i will ever move past all those feelings but you do it day by day! I hated the fact that i had joined the Dead dad's Club! Not something you would ever want to join!
March 20th, 2007 8:14 AM
This story was so similiar to my own Dad's story (age 62) and battle with EC. My Dad even looked liked George's Dad... I of course knew what the outcome would be after seeing what my father went thru. My Dad was never sick a day in his life. The day I flew in to Phoenix for a visit, I took one look at him and knew he was dying. Dad lived 6 weeks after his surprising diagnosis...if one lesson can be learned thru the saddest of circumstances, is to get checked if someone in your family has died from this deadly disease. The doctor told my Dad that his cancer was from undiagnosed acid reflux disease. (not all forms are, but Dad's was). Luckily I have a fantastic doctor who, even though I (age 42) had no symptoms of acid reflux like Dad, insisted I have a scope done. Surprise...I too have the lowest form of Barrett's Esop., a precancerous condition which can eventually lead to EC. I am now taking meds everyday to prevent this from happening. If we only knew...thank you for bringing to light one of the fastest growing and deadliest cancers. Maybe we can save some lives in the process of our grief.
God bless,
Beth
April 24th, 2007 1:50 PM
my father died a few months ago... i feel exactly as george.
March 9th, 2008 9:30 AM
I was crying during this episode, my dad died when I was young.. and I felt exactly like George...