Grey’s Anatomy Spoilers: The Mer-Der Reunion

The return of Grey’s Anatomy is a little more than a month away and the Grey’s Anatomy spoilers are starting to surface regarding its new episodes.

Don’t get your hopes up - there’s nothing Earth-shattering here.

But TV Guide’s Michael Ausiello has the latest on what we can expect for Meredith and Derek, as well as some interesting casting notes (and speculation).

MerDer Trouble?Love, Addiction

Be forewarned if you want to be in the dark and totally surprised on Thursday, April 24. Follow the jump if you want to learn a little bit more about Meredith and Derek and more from the world of Grey’s Anatomy spoilers …

Question: Now that we know Meredith and Derek will be getting back together on Grey’s Anatomy, any idea on how it will happen, and why the fans have to endure five more episodes of Rose, a.k.a. Nurse Plot Device?

Ausiello: I imagine the reason you have to endure Nurse Plot Device Rose for five more episodes is because 1. the show already agreed to pay Lauren Stamile for those episodes, and 2. Nurse Plot Device Rose is probably one of the catalysts bringing Mer-Der back together. In related news, new details are emerging about the first episode back on April 24 and they vary slightly from what I reported last week. I’m told that roughly six weeks will have passed, not “several months.” And the first scene will most likely take place at Seattle Grace, not at the end of Derek and Rose’s latest date. Damn Grey’s Anatomy script revisions!

Question: Grey’s Anatomy scoop — please, sir, may I have some more?

Ausiello: Get this: Grey’s Anatomy is out to get George Clooney! Well, a George Clooney type, at least, to appear in two episodes. The show also is on the hunt for an actress to play the hunk’s wife, who, though younger, is no Sarah Larson; she’s more of an everywoman housewife. I’m thinking American Dreams alum Rachel Boston? So what if she was already on the show — bring her back! You got a better idea?


21 Comments »

  1. Comment by Kathy @ March 16, 2008, 9:21 am

    I can’t wait until April 24th! I am excited to see how Shonda FINALLY takes us on the lovestory journey of Mer/Der!
    I know I have read alot of speculation of the “6″ weeks thing with Derek and Rose on whether they have been together for 6 weeks. To me, this doesn’t mean that they have been together everyday since Mer/Der broke up. Yeah, maybe they have dated a couple of times, but I just don’t think the time limit really means anything here. Actually, I think the 6 weeks is a good amount of time for Mer/Der to realize that they really miss each other since they have never really taken any time apart since Mer took the honeymoon w/Cristina. I think it will be good to see them working together again and seeing how much they miss each other. I read somewhere where they would be working on a surgery together, (not sure if that is true or not). I hope so though. You know that will be awkward for them and that is a good beginning for us to see that magnetic pull (that Shonda referred to) these two share by actually working together!

  2. Comment by Jen @ March 16, 2008, 11:02 am

    I think it would be refreshing for Derrick and Rose to be together for awhile. I’m tired of Merideth going back and forth about her level of commitment. He deserves someone who wants to be with him totally. Once he and she get back together I think it would be interesting to keep Rose on as a satellite character. She is a breath of fresh air.

  3. Comment by MEREL @ March 16, 2008, 11:02 am

    GEORGE CLOONEY!!!!
    GEORGE CLOONEY!!!!
    GEORGE CLOONEY!!!!
    GEORGE CLOONEY!!!!
    GEORGE CLOONEY!!!!
    GEORGE CLOONEY!!!!
    GEORGE CLOONEY!!!!
    GEORGE CLOONEY!!!!
    GEORGE CLOONEY!!!!
    GEORGE CLOONEY!!!!

    George Clooney and Grey’s are just PERFECT!!!!

  4. Comment by Sam123 @ March 16, 2008, 11:04 am

    omg…Patrick Dempsey, Eric Dane, AND George Clooney on the same screen? for an hour? *angels singing* YAY!

  5. Comment by Dempsgal @ March 16, 2008, 4:19 pm

    The only way to make Greys better is to through in some YUMMY GEORGE CLOONEY and MER/DER to finally get togethr and stay together. If we have clooney, patrick and eric all in one scene how will we concentrate?? McDreamy, McSteamy & McHottie…bring April 24th on!!!

  6. Comment by evisarens @ March 16, 2008, 7:15 pm

    Lol, I like the whole McDreamy, McSteamy and George “McHottie” Clooney thing !!!
    But Patrick will always be my N°1 !!! <3
    So what I’m excited about is how MerDer will get back together. But I hope it’s not too soon. If it happens too soon, where’s the fun in that ?

    Can’t wait till April 24th !!! Just 39 more days !!!

  7. Comment by kate @ March 17, 2008, 6:24 pm

    So what if MerDer are back together what about gizzie i need gizzie, if there is no gizzie on the first day back then i will quit watching i have better things to do.

  8. Comment by Ivy @ March 17, 2008, 7:39 pm

    Hmm…George Clooney type eh? Interesting…

  9. Comment by Evelyn @ March 17, 2008, 8:37 pm

    I am a HUGE MerDer fan, they are my favorite couple, but Gizzie is an EXTREMELY close second and I will cry if they do not get back together too and Lexziepuke happens instead

    MERDER AND GIZZIE FOREVER

  10. Comment by allaboutsloan @ March 18, 2008, 1:44 am

    That would be one of wildest dreams coming true…Gorgeous George doing a guest spot on Grey’s Anatomy.

    As for Nurse Rose’s nickname[Nurse Plot Device], the fan that came up with that is funny but a genus. Although I agree with Jen, it is refreshing to see Derek with someone else. Although most will argue he already did that when he was kicking it with Addy.

  11. Comment by Jane @ March 18, 2008, 3:11 am

    I think nurse Rose is not that perfect and friendly woman we are made to believe. I thinks there is something wrong with her.
    It all looks too good to believe. I think she is going to hurt Derek or is cousing him problems………

  12. Comment by Tiffany @ March 19, 2008, 12:40 pm

    YEAH MERDER!!!!! i am soooo happy, what would grey’s be without merder, I can’t wait for the first episode!!

  13. Comment by Tiff @ March 19, 2008, 3:53 pm

    ew George Clooney…McDreamy is better..LOL anyway..God i can’t wait..eventhough Australia is still on episode 5, but i’ve seen them all before hand, so..YAY!! Merder reunion!! Yay,~Rose is going~bye bye bye bye~~lol i kinda feel sorry for Lauren Stamile, cuz she has to play the character that everybody hates~LOL

  14. Comment by jessica @ March 19, 2008, 5:28 pm

    omg im so happi for mer/der its great shonda finallly is going to get them bak together……
    As tiff said australia is only on 5 epidsodes at the moment….
    but were nearly catching up at least we dont have to wait till august the 24th Lol
    Goerge and izzie betta stay 2getha cya

  15. Comment by SARA @ March 20, 2008, 9:06 am

    WE DON”T NEED GEORGE CLOONEY ON OUR SHOW.

    OUR GUYS ARE SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH BETTER

    GO PATRICK GO ERIK

  16. Comment by someone @ March 24, 2008, 12:17 am

    i stopped watching grey’s coz i thought shonda is driving me crazy with the whole love-hate relationship of merder. but i might actually start watching again if they put merder back for GOOD. coz the whole breakup-gettogether is getting old.

  17. Comment by mamaloa @ March 24, 2008, 11:53 pm

    George Clooney!! Now that’s interesting!!!! I’m with the ones that said they like McDreamy and McSteamy better. Anyway, I’m glad that Gizzy is done. I love Izzy and George as best friends or like brother and sister, and what’s wrong with Lexie and George? They look like they would be cute together. What’s wrong with Izzy landing McDreamy? She has it way over Meredith. As for Mer/Der, I’m not a fan of those two at all. I think they are better apart, and I would be very disappointed if Derek didn’t get someone that is right up on his level. Some people write in that he’s a jerk or McAss instead of McDreamy, but I think he’s been nothing but a McDreamy where Meredith is concerned. Meredith is the one that keeps pushing him away. I just can’t see how they are going to change Meredith and make her ready for a committment in such a short time. Meredith is miles away from him. Derek is already there, career, what he wants. He was married and was already settle. What should have happened was Derek and Addison working it out, as flawed as they were. Meredith still needs time. He’s a successful surgeon and Meredith is bearly getting started. Plus I think she’s a lot better when she is without him. Not so immature. It’s like little girl trying to please her daddy. There’s been too much unanswered business between those two, and as talented as I think the writers are, they need to sit with each other and read what they are writing about those two because they are not consistant with them. For example in one of the episodes in Season II, they have Derek talking to Addison ( a real adult conversation by the way), and he says to her that he was different towards her. He was absent and part of the reason for their problems. He then aplogizes to her and said that he would work on it. Then the next few episodes, you see him mushing around Meredith and not really trying with Addison, and then the end of that Season, doing the McNasty with Meredith in one of the examining rooms. I know this is long and winded, but that’s what I mean when I say that the writers need to compare notes. I still want to say though, that the writers are wonderful. Keep it up. I’ll still watch even though I really hope that Mer/Der will end. If it isn’t working all these seasons, give it up.

  18. Comment by Aisha @ March 25, 2008, 11:04 am

    Der/Mer should be together. A little time apart would do them good, and mer would realise her love for him so him being with the nurse would a least put her mind in prospective. George clooney will definetely turn the heat up in a couple episodes.

  19. Comment by okay get at this @ March 30, 2008, 1:27 am

    george clooney is not going to be in greys!! read correctly people..”Ausiello: Get this: Grey’s Anatomy is out to get George Clooney! Well, a George Clooney type, at least, to appear in two episodes.” a george clooney TYPE and MERDER FOREVER. THE END.

  20. Comment by nafy @ March 30, 2008, 11:00 am

    seriously, am so hapi merder wil b 2getha 4 good. en i do agree wit the othaz, a little tym apart shud mek mer appreciate der more. am in zambia en we only on season 3, plz sum1 out there send me a dvd o sumthng of season 4&5 plz… email me at nafinakay@yahoo.com for my details.

  21. Comment by rachael @ March 31, 2008, 10:45 am

    i’m so happy merder is happenuing again. derrose sucks. i hope rose isn’t a recurring character. i just want merder together and to stay together. please. merder love rocks. i just want mer to finally be happy. people are blaming derek for the problems of their on/off relationship. i blame mer. derek hasn’t done anything wrong. mer stop running and just commite to derek. it is getting old and boring. i so prefer it when merder are together. as a couple. i was over the moon to find out shonda is going to put merder back together again for good at the end of season 4. shonda you are my hero.

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