Grey's Anatomy Hunk Patrol: Eric Dane was recently spotted at LAX airport, and while we know him as McSteamy at Seattle Grace, it's safe to say he puts a little of the gray in Grey's Anatomy. Just kidding. We think it looks rather distinguished.
Here's hoping we see more of Eric Dane's Dr. Mark Sloan in Season Four, so long as the writers' strike is resolved and the year continues unabated.
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Just a quick note we received from one of our readers we thought we'd pass along - a one-hour biography of Patrick Dempsey is scheduled to air at 10 p.m. tomorrow (Wednesday) on Biography. Could be a great opportunity to get to know more about this former teen idol and current Grey's Anatomy heart throb.
Patrick Dempsey and Grey's Anatomy co-star Ellen Pompeo.
Fans may be split (see our Insider poll) over whether they like or dislike T.R. Knight and Katherine Heigl as lovers on Grey's Anatomy, but the pair of stars who portray Drs. George O'Malley and Izzie Stevens sure are best buds off the set.
Here's a candid photo of Katie Heigl and T.R. Knight at Arclight Theaters in Hollywood Monday night, when the components of "Gizzie" enjoyed many laughs as they stopped to sign autographs for fans and pose for the cameras.
Not only does it look more and more as if the Hollywood writers' strike may cap Season Four of Grey's Anatomy at only 11 episodes, but leading man Patrick Dempsey now says the relationship that has kept viewers on the edge of their seats for three years may have finally reached its expiration date.
Patrick Dempsey tells TV Guide:
"The next couple of episodes are going to be completely different with what happens with Meredith and Derek... I'm looking forward to that change and that movement."
Dempsey, who was interviewed by TV Guide exclusively while he promoted his new movie, Enchanted, in Los Angeles November 4, says he is ready for his character, Dr. Derek Shepherd, to move on â" potentially to the new character (reportedly to be played by Lauren Stamile) set to be brought in as his love interest.
"I just want the characters to continue to grow, and to work things out realistically," Patrick Dempsey said. "Derek and Meredith's relationship has gone as far as it can go. I don't think it's going to go unless she commits to marrying him or goes into therapy and starts working on herself. We'll have a cliffhanger with this last show and there will be a resolve that seems to be permanent."
Happy Monday to all, and welcome to the results of the 80th uninterrupted week of the Grey's Anatomy Insider Caption Contest. Let's take a look at who won this week's contest, using a funny picture from "Kung Fu Fighting."
You all outdid yourselves this week with funny entries. Honorable mentions go out to mia, mckatie, Maru and Just Saying, all of whom were nearly this week's winner. But there can be only one, and this week, we chose justafan.
Congratulations! The winning reply appears beneath the picture. Scroll down for the full list of captions we received - it's great! Good luck again this week.
Thanks for playing the Grey's Anatomy Insider's Caption Contest and for making us the #1 Grey's Anatomy fan site online. We appreciate all of your support!
Here is this week's Caption Contest image:
Both of you are welcome to "flirt with cardio" ...
What impact will the Hollywood writers' strike have on Grey's Anatomy? In an interview with Entertainment Tonight, Patrick Dempsey said the ABC hit drama - like many others - is not prepared for the pending strike.
While promoting his new film, Enchanted, Patrick told ET that the problem is "that we're not that far ahead script-wise. I think we'll have enough shows that take us through Christmas, and after that we'll see if that's the season or not."
When asked if Hollywood is looking at a virtual shutdown due to the Writers Guild of America strike, Patrick Dempsey said, "I think there's a real chance of that happening. It's going to be very bad for television, certainly. The season will be wiped out if [the strike] happens and continues for too long."
The Grey's Anatomy star, who plays Dr. Derek Shepherd, also expressed deep concern for crew members and those in the Hollywood community.
"My concern is not so much for myself really, because I'll be alright, but I think how long this strike lasts is going to affect a lot of people living paycheck to paycheck - they are going to be damaged profoundly by this, and that's a tragedy," he said.
"I think a lot of people and many families are going to be in a difficult place in their lives; hopefully we can come to some sort of understanding and resolve this soon enough that it doesn't affect those people."
Unless an agreement can be reached, the strike is expected to begin today. Here's hoping it can be resolved amicably soon and that the series we love - and the talented men and women who make it possible - won't be disrupted.
Below are the Grey's Anatomy music selections featured in this past week's "Kung Fu Fighting," along with links to the lyrics (when available - help us out if you can by leaving a comment) and when each song appeared in the episode.
You can always find this information on the left side of our episode guide, or search our entire comprehensive Grey's Anatomy music directory by episode, artist and song. But here are this week's selections for your convenience ...
At the beginning of the episode, Callie sleeps on the sofa as Cristina talks about Meredith's feelings with her, reading from a psych book.
George and Helena continue to hold onto the wedding dress as Alex and Callie attempt to pop Jackie's shoulder back into place.
Meredith talks to Cristina about getting a second chance at life, as Dr. Yang presents an idea to Dr. Hahn regarding the heart surgery.
Helena tells George about her mom's financial difficulties.
The Chief commends George for not caving under pressure, while Erica begins the heart surgery on Mr. Arnold and Dr. Bailey works on the skydiver.
As the episode ends, Derek and Mark are surprised at who Dr. Webber brings to their guys' night, Alex tells Lexie what she can expect, Izzie and George attempt a perfect night, and Meredith finds a surprise outside her bedroom door.
While fans gather in our forum to discuss each character, couple and plot twist, the Grey's Anatomy Insider staff comes together to share their favorite moments and opinions regarding the most recent episode of TV's best drama.
Round Table topics for "Kung Fu Fighting" range from the arrival of Dr. Erica Hahn to Alex and Ava, Bailey's personal life and new hospital club ideas ...
1. Why does Meredith care that Lexie slept with Alex?
McCritic: In the big picture, Meredith couldn't care less. In that moment? She's upset because Alex was one person she hadn't whined to all episode and she was disappointed to see he was busy doing her pseudo sister.
iheartizzie: I don't think she really does, at least she shouldn't. But it threw her for a loop at a time when Meredith is trying to figure out who she is, and whether she can make herself go after what she really needs in life - Derek.
AndYouveGotTheHair: Because her turf is being invaded? Alex, that is? First, Lexie was the girl from the bar. Now she's the girl sleeping with her friend. Even if they have gotten to know each other a little (Mer & Lexie) this can't sit well.
2. Izzie's pre-coital tears: A sign of extreme tiredness, or long-term problems for Gizzie?
iheartizzie: I'm sure fatigue played a role, but considering George and Izzie have only slept together once (drunkenly), this isn't a good indicator. Maybe Gizzie is meant to be, but this relationship doesn't exactly have a solid foundation now.
McCritic: Can't it be both? If Izzie can't have sex because she was in surgery all day, well, that doesn't bode well if you're trying to date a surgeon.
AndYouveGotTheHair: I don't know. She's probably nervous, but also tired. I can't imagine being on my feet that long, or doing a 36-hour shift or whatever.
3. Is Ava seriously gone? Seriously?
AndYouveGotTheHair: Seriously, she so is. Sigh.
McCritic: No. She'll be back once Karev shaves off that facial hair.
iheartizzie: After all they went through together last season, and then everything she said to him last week - not to mention appearing on the cover of TV Guide and generating all that hype? Ava can't be gone for good, can she? This Grey's Anatomy Insider says (and certainly hopes) not. I prefer Alva to Alexie.
4. Who will sleep together first: Callie and Mark? Or Richard and Dr. Hahn?
McCritic: Callie and Mark. They've already done the deed, for one thing. And Callie needs a strong guy to go toe-to-toe, and private part to private part, with her. Mark Sloan is that man.
iheartizzie: Gotta go with Callie and Mark. First of all, they already hooked up, so a second round isn't far-fetched. And after lambasting Cristina for her relationship with Burke, Erica Hahn sleeping with Richard would be a tad hypocritical.
AndYouveGotTheHair: Can we go with Mark Sloan and Dr. Hahn? Something about these doctors' personalities makes me think they would make a great couple.
You've watched "Kung Fu Fighting" and shared your thoughts with us, as well as with fellow fans, via comments and forum topics. Now it's time to read what the episode's head writer had to say about this "extended" Grey's Anatomy event.
On the show's writers blog, Stacy McKee posted some thoughts on "Kung Fu Fighting." Follow the link at the bottom for her full entry. Excerpts below...
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Let's talk about Meredith. She ended the last episode by finally putting her mother to rest by washing Ellis' ashes down a scrub sink.
And now she's reeling a little bit. Starting to reevaluate why she is where she is, why she's being haunted by her past, why - after experiencing death and coming back - she's still too scared to really move forward, to go after what she really wants ...
Meredith wants nothing more than to be strong and brave and... hardcore. And, in this episode, she comes so close. She's lying there in Derek's arms, and she starts to open up, to let him in. And, you can see it in Derek's eyes. You can almost hear what he's thinking in that moment, that this is it.
He put himself out there two episodes ago, told her that he wants a future - a real future - and wants it with her... And finally, Meredith is about to answer him. With something other than sex in an on-call room. She's about to let him in and admit life is short, so short. She wants that same future with him too. And yetâ¦
She doesn't. She stops short of actually letting Derek in and - as usual - shuts down. Just shy of really putting herself out there. Almost hardcore, but not quite. He knows it. She knows it. Which is why she's so messed up in the end.
Ah, the end. When Meredith opens the door to find Alex and Lexie getting sexy in the hallway. Love it. In fact, I pretty much always love - whether he's heckling George or stifling laughter as they all watch the skydiver video. Alex is kind of the epitome of hardcore - he's a bad ass without even trying. He was with Ava last episode, he's with Lexie in this one... and he makes no apologies.
He calls it like it is - Alex couldn't have been more clear. Lexie may get laid, but she isn't getting a boyfriend. Not from him. Which she is okay with...
... At least she must think she's okay with it. Lexie Grey is struggling to be hardcore herself. I don't know if I'd go so far as to say, perhaps, this kind of struggle must run in the family, but... Okay. Fine. It must run in the family, because Lexie, though she's very different from Meredith in many ways, seems exactly alike in this case.
Meredith and Lexie both want to succeed. They want to be strong. They want to feel normal. They want, so much, to be whole. But it's a struggle â" a genuine struggle for them. Being hardcore doesn't come naturally. Sometimes, they have to fake it.
Which, in Lexie's case, means getting sexy with Alex.
Follow the link to continue reading Stacy McKee's blog ...
Another episode of Grey's Anatomy in the books and a whole lot of stories, twists and turns to catch up on. Relive it all in the Insider's official episode recap!
Our photo gallery is also up for your perusal. We are still in the process of pulling together the episode's music selections, along with lyrics (be patient, it's a work in progress) as well as a list of memorable quotes from the episode.
As always, you can discuss "Kung Fu Fighting," along with everything else Grey's Anatomy, in the Insider FORUM. You must register first if you haven't before.
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