Over 80% Of People Will Fail This Grey's Anatomy Test. How Will You Do?
- by Danielle Lasher
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Fans of Grey’s Anatomy know it’s not for the faint at heart. If blood, guts, tears, or infidelity turn your stomach, it’s best to stick with HGTV. For the rest of us — the diehard fans who are anxiously awaiting the premiere of season 14 later this month — we live for this stuff.
We have cried alongside our favorite characters and felt the pain of their broken hearts. We’ve longed for our most beloved characters to hook up, and even more so for them to stay together. We’ve prayed for two-hour episode blocks and cheered in our living rooms when Mer and McDreamy finally said ‘I do’. We feel you, Grey’s fans. We know all about that angst and passion you feel when your favorite theme song starts playing on Thursday night.
But despite just how many people love a good Grey’s binge, most of them still can’t tackle the tough questions. Hindsight is 20-20, and this quiz will surely test just how well you were paying attention every time you indulged in a little primetime soap action. Consider yourself a Shondaland expert, do you? Test your knowledge. See where you end up. Could be the on-call room; could be the morgue.
Where did Teddy meet Owen?
Grey’s Anatomy is known for slipping in some sideways remarks about the state of the nation. It’s no secret that Shonda Rhimes tends to lean to the liberal left. Ever notice Meredith’s advertisement for roommates in the beginning of the series? It notes, “Bush supporters need not apply.” Still, we’re proud that Rhimes is willing to show support for our troops and the acts of heroism they put themselves through to keep us all safe — at least until someone bombs the hospital. Teddy and Owen met one another while serving in the Army in what location?
How many years of wedded bliss did Thatcher and Ellis share?
It wasn’t a pretty marriage. Ellis spent all of her years with Thatcher in love with another man — Richard Webber, who would become chief of Seattle Grace Hospital where they worked together for many years. This all came before Ellis was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease. Still, the steamy affair shown between Richard and Ellis in flashbacks served as foreshadowing for all of the on-call room hookups that would be laid before us across thirteen seasons. What marriage could ever survive that kind of workplace? Just how long were the Grey's married?
Which episode had the most viewers?
Which episode had the most viewers? Was it the one where Meredith finds out Richard abandoned her mother? What about that time Derek dumped Meredith for his wife after she showed up in Seattle and signed on at the same hospital the new lovebirds were humping — ahem, working — at? Maybe it was the episode where Izzie laid in her fiance Denny's cold, dead arms sobbing in shock that her true love was ripped away from her while she was getting ready for the prom? Take a wild guess!
What song is playing when Meredith says goodbye to Derek after his accident?
Notably, every title to every episode of Grey’s includes a song that is reflected in the title. For example, the first episode that ever aired was titled A Hard Day’s Night, and the song played was the Beatles’ tune by the same name. In the episode where we last see McDreamy alive and breathing, Meredith sits by his bedside in the hospital with the words to this song playing softly in the background as she says goodbye to her one true love.
Which Grey's actor was the worst to work with?
Grey's Anatomy has seen a lot of actors come and go. Some have been major silver screen celebrities. Others were small part and character actors that we have never seen before but will always remember after their dark and twisty portrayals of Grey's characters. Ideally, playing a recurring role on a drama like this takes a cast member that knows how to dig deep and pull out all of their repressed emotions. Sometimes, this may come with mood swings. Which case member is rumored to have been the most difficult to work with?
Who first suggests that Derek and Meredith adopt Zola?
Anyone who really watched Grey’s from the start knows that it took a long time for Mer and Derek to get to a place in which they wanted to have a baby together. Die hard fans also know the heartbreak they suffered while trying to have that baby. Enter, Zola — a child that came to Seattle Grace as part of Dr. Alex Karev's pet project to help children in Africa in need of life-altering surgeries. Zola won viewers' hearts instantly, but who was it that first suggested Mer and Derek adopt her?
Who wore a diaper during surgery?
Sometimes, being a surgical intern or resident means making certain sacrifices that one wouldn't normally be expected to make in their daily life. It might be staying up for 48 hours without anything but coffee and popcorn to get you through. Or it could be skipping out on showers and even trips to the bathroom to make it through a grueling, long surgery without taking a break. One staff member took it upon themselves to wear a diaper to accomplish just that. This member of the hospital staff was quoted as saying, "You can kiss my hardcore, diaper-wearing ass!"
How does Mark Sloan depart from Grey's?
What quiz is complete without a question or two that practically anyone could answer? If you don't get this right, you might as well accept defeat. Dr. Mark Sloan arrived in Seattle in season 2 and lasted several seasons on his good looks, charm, and softer side that seemed to come out over time. We were sad to see him go just as he seemed to be developing real, human feelings. McSteamy leaves the show in season 9, but how?
Which non-doctor character has been in the most episodes?
While Meredith is obviously the main character and the basis of the entire show, she has garnered the most episode appearances in total — at 295 as of the completion of season 13. But what about all those non-doctor roles? Yes, there are a few. There have been a fair amount of celebrities showcase their acting skills on the ABC drama, but don't necessarily assume that only folks with street cred in the business have garnered the longest standing roles. Any guesses as to who has appeared in the most episodes but didn't play a doctor?
How many half-sisters does Meredith have?
Throughout the series, Meredith's family members have crawled in and out of the woodwork. This story line made it very believable that she would gravitate toward her coworkers to develop family-like relationships. Initially, the picture of life for Meredith included nothing but a distant relationship with her mother. Her father was an alcoholic who abandoned her at a young age. However, he remarried and had more children. As several seasons of Grey's continue to unfold, how many half-sisters do we discover Meredith actually has?
Who's had the most lovers?
It's pretty much a standard rule that you've got to sleep your way to the top at this hospital. We have to wonder what kind of play on words was meant by the title Grey's ANATOMY. Is this sex ed? Are we back in high school? Are hospitals really like this? Do nurses and doctors do the nasty in the on-call room in every town or major city, or is this just made-for-tv drama? Likely the latter. Still, it makes you wonder... who's doing who, and who's doing them the most? Who's bagged the most interns at Seattle Grace?
Who did Christina leave her hospital shares to?
She was the first of the original cast members to depart that really left a hole in our hearts. When Sandra Oh made it known that she wouldn't return for season 11, fans everywhere sobbed. How would Rhimes write off such a vital character, and would Grey's ever be the same without her? Some still say they miss her brash personality and wonder how Meredith could ever really get along without 'her person'. Regardless, Oh left for greener — or whiter — pastures, in Switzerland. Who took her seat on the board and her shares at the hospital?
Which Grey's actor was originally supposed to play Mer's love interest?
While Ellen Pompeo and Patrick Dempsey certainly seem to have an electric chemistry that was written in the stars, they weren't exactly fated for one another on screen. Believe it or not, someone else was supposed to fill McDreamy's shoes before Patrick Dempsey was placed in the role that won him five awards. Yeah... we can't imagine Derek Shepherd without those curls and baby blues, either. What male actor did Shonda Rhimes originally want to pair Meredith with as a couple?
Who played the role of Alex's dear old dad?
Alex is our favorite bad boy from the streets turned good guy. We always knew he'd find his match in a girl like Jo, and it's worked out rather well that he and Mer have evolved in one another's 'person'. But Alex still has anger issues that have resulted from years of pent up frustration and hostility toward his father. So, when the old man makes an appearance at the hospital as a patient in season 10, Alex finally confronts his demons. What actor scored the dramatic role of Alex's father?
Which Grey's actor caught heat in the press for using a gay slur?
Not everyone in Shondaland was created equally. Some people think they're above the rest of us, and a few of them haven't been so quiet about their opinions. When a celebrity on a major network television show goes public with their personal beliefs, they won't please everyone. No one can. But one of the Grey's stars shared a very unpopular opinion back in 2007 when referring to another cast member as a fa**ot. Which Grey’s star was publicly shamed for uttering a gay slur?
What reason did Richard give Ellis for ending their affair?
Ellis fell deeply in love with Richard during their time spent working together at the hospital. She even came clean to her husband, Thatcher, about her affair. Richard failed to do the same when he was supposed to. He had overheard a conversation noting Ellis was going to be nominated for a Harper Avery award. Jealous of her professional success and faced with the thought of feeling that way forever if he was involved with her, he chose to break it off instead. But he wasn't honest with Ellis about why. What reason did he give her?
What breakout song soared to new heights as Grey's first theme song?
Grey's is known for their stellar soundtrack. Most of us don't get through an entire episode without humming along and getting one of our longest held favorite songs stuck in our head for days. The ABC drama does a stand up job at making sure we don't forget what we saw on the latest episode or stop longing for the next. Only true fans will remember this. What breakout song was catapulted into the pop music sphere as Grey’s first 'theme' song?
Who found Meredith's underwear after the prom?
It's the hospital prom. The staff is all dressed up. Izzie wears a pink gown to say a final goodbye to Denny. Meanwhile, Derek — who has recently recommitted himself to his wife, Addision — can't keep his eyes or his hands off of Meredith. The angst that had been building for weeks finally reaches full velocity, and they hook-up in a hospital room during the prom. The next day, who ends up finding Meredith’s black panties on the surgical board?
Who did Meredith's house once belong to?
From the beginning of Season 1, we realize Meredith Grey appears to be the only intern with real roots in the city of Seattle. Her story in the Emerald City didn't start with medical school. Her house would become a landing pad for years and years of interns and doctors. Virtually no one would enter the show and not attend dinner or breakfast at Mer's place. This house was passed onto her from someone else. Who did Meredith’s house originally belong to before she and a slew of hospital staff members inherited it?
Who was 007?
This cast member met their fate when they were hit by a bus on their way to save the world — in their own way. The rest of the staff who were working at the hospital that day thought their coworker was off for the day. No one suspected that the disfigured person who was brought in after being hit by a bus was their unrecognizable coworker. It was Meredith who ended up realizing who this coworker was when they wrote 007 in her hand with their finger. Who was 007?
Where did Derek live before he moved to Seattle?
Life never ventures too far outside of the city limits when it comes to Grey's Anatomy. Sometimes a cast member might run astray into a plane crash in the forest or a job interview in Zurich, but for the most part these folks stick to the coffee capital. Still, most of them have detailed lives from the past that they slowly let us in on as the show progresses. What city did Derek live in before relocating to Seattle Grace in the beginning?
What does Meredith do with Ellis's ashes after her death?
During season three, we watch Meredith struggle with her relationship with her mother. After a period of lucidity that lasted only a day, Ellis dies just a few episodes later. Having had a strained relationship, Meredith finds the grief following her mother's death difficult to bear. She is left with emotions she doesn't know how to process, and we follow her through this period in her life. It turns out Ellis was cremated. What does Meredith end up doing with her mother's ashes?
Which of the cast have never been to Derek's cozy little trailer?
Derek's life as a bachelor started out pretty grand on a large patch of some of Seattle's undoubtedly most expensive land. Read: even a neurosurgeon isn't likely to score himself a view like that of the whole city. Of course, it was just land. He lived here in a small airstream-style trailer that fit one person comfortable, and that was about it. Throughout the show, many of his colleagues and their bedmates have found their way into trailer — sometimes as a visitor and other times as a tenant. So, who hasn’t ever been to Derek’s trailer?
What do Derek and Meredith name their son?
After a miscarriage devastates Meredith and Derek, despite the pregnancy being unplanned, they throw caution to the wind and adopt baby Zola. Their life feels complete. More children may come, but it's not something that will break them if it doesn't happen. Then, they get pregnant. Surprise! This time, it's a little boy for the happy couple. Last but not least, Meredith gives birth to a daughter after Derek's death. He confessed to her right before that he longed for another baby with her. What is Meredith and Derek’s son’s name?
How old is Meredith Grey?
Most of us who watch the show religiously week after week — and season after season for all those binge watchers out there — likely believe we know all there is to know about Meredith Grey. Eye color and favorite dance moves aside, there are some pretty basic things we know about most people and yet Meredith, who has shared the history of her traumatic childhood with us — along with her sexual escapades — has somehow eluded the number of candles on her birthday cake all these years. Just how old is Meredith Grey?
Which Grey's star has NOT appeared on Scandal?
Shonda Rhimes knows what she likes when she sees it. She's spent years falling in love with the cast of Grey's. They've proven their worth to her. Their dedication and time spent on the set forming a lasting relationship with Shonda and her crew made work feel like home. Who wouldn't want to take that with them into their new business ventures? When she created Scandal, she knew the fans would follow their favorite actors, too. Which actor in Shondaland has not appeared in Scandal?
Which Grey's actor won the Humanitarian award in 2016?
Off the screen, several of the Grey's cast members are involved in charity work and activism. One star in particular has been so deeply affected by a specific movement that they signed themselves up to be a supporting member of it. Out in the trenches with everyday people, this actor has gone above and beyond what was expected of them to make sure the message they are in support of is heard. Which Grey’s star won the Humanitarian award for their service in a popular movement in 2016?
What other eighties heartthrob almost scored the role of Derek Shepherd?
Not only was Patrick Dempsey not supposed to play the love interest of Ellen Pompeo's character of Meredith Grey, but someone else was considered entirely for the role of Derek Shepherd. How on Earth could anyone else have fulfilled the role of the generous neurosurgeon with good looks and impressive bedside manner to boot? Is it possible that someone else would've looked better in a scrub cap? Ugh, we miss him so much! What other eighties heartthrob almost scored the role of Derek Shepherd?
Who marries their patient so they'll have insurance benefits?
During season six, one of the doctors ends up falling for their patient. Right. Like that's news. Not so fast. This time around, these miraculous doctors at Seattle Grace who have more compassion than any doctor known to man go above and beyond the call of duty for the folks they care for. This particular doctor marries their patient just so they will have health insurance and can receive the surgeries they need. So, which doctor says 'I do' all in the name of medical coverage?
What's the bartender's name at the bar by the hospital?
Surgery is tough business. When the need for blood and scalpels escapes them, the staff at this Seattle hospital heads out those sliding doors in the hospital lobby and across the parking lot to indulge in a few libations. While most of them drink far more than any reasonable person would ever feel comfortable with their surgeon drinking, we love wild nights at the bar with angry coworkers who sleep together. Just how much attention is everyone paying at the bar, though. What is the bartender’s name at the bar the staff frequents across the street from the hospital?
What was the name of the dog Meredith shared with Derek and Addison?
While dating during their formative years as a couple, Mer and Derek decided to get a dog together. Well, sort of. Initially, the dog belonged to Izzie, who needed cheering up after losing an infant patient. But everyone in Meredith's house hated the dog. So, she gifted him to Derek and Addison. Later, the dog becomes ill and needs put down. Meredith and Derek go together to watch their shared pet drift off into the afterlife, and Meredith sobs in her then-ex's presence. What was the dog's name?
Who spots the camouflage scrub cap?
The staff at Seattle Grace are known for their style, right? Alright, maybe not exactly. Meredith seems to be constantly stuck in the nineties. Christina is right there with her. Arizona thinks she's a tween. Callie never seems to know her own size. April is fresh off the farm, and plenty of fans are clamoring for Stephanie to learn to wear contacts. Everyone certainly brings their own personality to the table through what little attire they can choose outside of scrubs. Who wears the camo scrub cap?
Who's hubby was having brain surgery while his wife was in labor?
One of the lucky pregnant mothers on Grey's has a seriously surprising labor in store for her during season two. She was just lucky Addison Shepherd — resident obstetrician of the Gods — was there to deliver. Imagine birthing your baby while your husband is failing to answer his phone. Unbeknownst to this expecting mother at the time, he was held up in the operating room having brain surgery. Who's husband was under the knife while mommy was pushing with all her might?
What is the current name of the hospital everyone works at?
It started off as Seattle Grace Hospital. It was the same hospital where Richard and Ellis fell in love, and then it became the same hospital where Meredith found her McDreamy. When it merged with another local hospital, it became Seattle Grace Mercy West. That's a mouthful! Later, several of the interns-turned-doctors bought the hospital with the money they received from their plane crash settlement. The new board members decided they would rename the long-winded hospital. What is the name of it today?
What caused Meredith to go into labor during season nine?
Listen, real life doesn't really fall in line in the world of Grey's Anatomy. We need blood, guts, gore, heartbreak, death, and angst. We need sex, lies, pain, and turmoil. We need dark and twisty. That's what's kept fans thriving all these years. A practical pregnancy with a happy ending just won't do. We need premature births and bomb squads. Fans were delighted when Meredith Grey went into labor during season nine. What catastrophic event caused that to happen unexpectedly?
Who was April going to marry instead of Jackson?
While fans never expected a love story to come out of Grey's that could even come close to mirroring the adoration and steamy romance of McDreamy and his favorite general surgeon, April and Jackson sure to make for a close runner up. The moment that Jackson stands up in the middle of April's wedding to another man and confesses his love for her send chills down the spine of every woman watching and made her ache for that guy she used to love that didn't love her back. Who was April about to marry when Jackson broke his peace?
What did Maggie's mother want to teach her how to make?
When Maggie's mother comes to Seattle, she's hoping to see Dr. Jackson Avery. Unbeknownst to Maggie, her mother has been struggling with a rare form of breast cancer for some time now. She enters the picture claiming to want plastic surgery — an idea Maggie can't really wrap her head around. In the meantime, Mrs. Pierce makes a strong effort to spend quality time with her daughter before divulging the truth to her. What did Mrs. Pierce want to teach Maggie how to make?
Which character was supposed to be filled by a tiny actress with blonde curls?
Speaking of character roles that went awry, Patrick Dempsey wasn't the only actor who was placed into a role that was never meant for him. While most of the roles on Grey's were filled with ease, a few came with some hiccups along the way. Of all the roles for the initial cast, only one came with a description that Shonda wanted to be fulfilled in a particular manner. Whose character was supposed to be filled by a tiny woman with blonde curls?
What color scrubs does Addison wear?
Seattle Grace/Mercy West/Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital likes to keep things simple. They want their patients to understand who their doctors are. Maybe that's why they write it all down on a massive, erasable board like treats the doctors can fight over. Regardless, color coding seemed like a good idea in the beginning, but Addison may beg to differ given the color she's forced to wear that doesn't exactly compliment her siren red locks. What hue of scrubs does Addison wear?
Who named their baby after George?
Throughout the series, a few namesakes are clearly passed on down the line. Derek and Meredith name their first son Derek Bailey — after his father and Miranda Bailey. Miranda's son Tuck is named after his father, Tucker Jones. Back to Meredith... she named their second daughter after Meredith's mother, Ellis. One would think maybe Shonda was a fan of juniors, but the momma of three doesn't even have a partner and doesn't appear to have plans to actively look for one either. She has adopted all of her children while flying solo. So, who named their baby after George?
What is the real name of the bar the doctors frequent?
Across all thirteen seasons and counting, we see the hospital staff throwin' em back at Joe's bar. At least, they're always asking one another if they want to grab a drink at Joe's, head to Joe's for a bite to eat after they get off, or meet at Joe's when their shifts are up. So, it may come as a surprise that the name of the bar is in fact — not Joe's. What is the real name of this drink slingin' joint?
Who were Die and Death?
We've seen many characters come and go over the years we've been watching Grey's Anatomy. Some we had hoped would stick around. Others we were glad to see them leave. Sometimes, a guest star catches one's eye and we can't help but remember them for the long haul, even though they were never a real part of any kind of story arc. This happens a lot in Meredith's life — people always leave, and she's cool with it. Who were Die and Death?
How many doctors are in Derek's family, not including himself?
We learn early in the series that Derek's father was a shop owner. Derek was there as a child when a robbery gone wrong claimed his father's life via a gunshot wound. This sparked a passion in Derek to heal people from trauma and illness. He grew up to become one of the world's most famous and renowned doctors in his field. Apparently, he wasn't the only one. Just how many doctors are in Derek’s immediate family, not including himself?
What does Meredith say the OR was once called?
Any avid watcher of Grey's knows Ellen Pompeo's voice well. She narrates nearly every episode of the series. During the tales she tells, she often shares tidbits of knowledge about the medical field that we may not know otherwise. Does Shonda have surgeons on set feeding her this knowledge or what? It takes someone who is seriously paying attention to Pompeo's rambling to remember the fine details of episodes like "This Magic Moment" when she tells us the operating room used to be called? What does Meredith say the OR was once called?
Who went into labor in real life just ten hours after filming a scene where she was in labor?
We've seen a lot of babies enter the world on Grey's Anatomy. Much of the time, it's a random patient that we don't really connect with, but we enjoy the ooey gooey goodness of a newborn squish anyway. But sometimes, it's one of our beloved favorite doctors who are giving birth, and we swoon over the happiness and the way it brings the whole gang together. Who went into labor for real just ten hours after filming a scene where she was in labor?
Why did Christina have to go under the knife in season two?
During season two, Christina Yang experiences what it's like to be a patient at Seattle Grace. She's not quite comfortable with the transition, and doesn't like being waited on or feeling weak and helpless. Christina is a control freak and very type A. So, we can't help but wonder if she would've been a more agreeable patient had her surgery been planned ahead of time instead of striking her as an emergency situation. Can you remember why Christina had to have surgery?
Who left the show to spend more time with her littles?
Grey's has done a damn good job of retaining their workforce over the years. This isn't easy to do. Every time a major character leaves, though, fans start whispering about the likelihood of Grey's calling it quits altogether — and then Shonda signs another two-year contract. Still, sometimes it's best for certain characters and their actors to move on to greener pastures. Some are in search of a new role that has nothing to do with TV drama or medicine. Others just want more downtime. Which actress decided to leave the show to spend more time with her children?
Who was Miranda Bailey's first husband?
If only half of all marriages end in divorce, what the hell is going on with the Seattle Grace Mercy West staff? In the beginning, it seemed like Miranda Bailey didn't have enough drama to compete with other cast members, but Shonda could hardly give Bailey the same sexy story line other case members were getting if we were supposed to take her so seriously as the Nazi. So, they gave her the failing marriage story line, and it worked like a charm. What was Dr. Bailey’s first husband’s name?
Who fell in love with someone that wasn't their spouse while ill with a neurological disorder?
It's difficult to watch the woman you love fade away into a pale version of her former self. Without some seriously thick skin, most people may not be able to hack it. Perhaps her husband was able to deal with it because he was so deeply committed to his career. Or maybe it was because she was never his soulmate to begin with. Who was diagnosed with a neurological disorder and then fell in love with someone else while still married to their spouse?
What is Jo's real name?
During season 13, we found out that Jo wasn't at all who she appeared to be. We always knew she had a shady past, but we felt compassion for her throughout her tales of living on the streets and out of her car. How in the hell she made it through medical school that way we'll never know, but we wanted to believe she was the doctor with the heart of gold. How did this doc make it to graduation with a fake name, though? What was Jo's real name before she changed it to escape her psycho husband?