Die-hard ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ fans are going to see a familiar face on the March 3 episode, when Meredith and Derek’s very first patient, Katie Bryce, makes a comeback. It’s been 11 years since fans first met Katie, so in case you don’t recall who she is, find out what you need to know, here!
While watching the March 3 episode of Grey’s Anatomy, you may ask yourself — “Who is Katie Bryce?” According to the episode’s description, she’s Derek (Patrick Dempsey) and Meredith’s (Ellen Pompeo) very first patient and she’ll be returning to Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital and seeking some more medical care. To find out what happened to her after starring in the series’ pilot, click below.

Following last week’s scary ordeal, Meredith sought therapy on the Feb. 18 episode of ‘Grey’s Anatomy.’ And it was during her talks with her therapist that she realized being alone isn’t always what’s best. So is she finally going to start dating again? Find out!
Last week’s attack on Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) was definitely hard to watch, but believe it or not, some good may have actually come from it. While in therapy on the Feb. 18 episode of Grey’s Anatomy, Meredith came to the conclusion that it’s time for her to start living her life and stop looking at herself as a widow.

Brace yourselves, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ fans, because the new promo for the Season 12 midseason premiere is shocking and heartbreaking. Meredith is brutally attacked by a Grey Sloan patient and it’s one of the scariest moments in show history. See what happens, here!
Our hearts are beating out of our chests after seeing the new sneak peek of Grey’s Anatomy’s midseason premiere on Jan. 20! Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) gets violently attacked by a patient, and what follows is one shocker after another including a kiss, surgery, and a near-death experience! Check it out, here.

For the past few weeks, fans have watched Penny, who allegedly killed Derek, get bullied by Meredith, but on the Nov. 12 episode of ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ she finally stood up for herself against her superior. Plus, Owen got extremely upset with Bailey for hiring someone he hates.
We had no idea Penny (Samantha Sloyan) had so much confidence! On the Nov. 12 episode of Grey’s Anatomy, Penny proved she doesn’t take crap from anyone when she went head-to-head with Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) after Callie (Sara Ramirez), herself, tried standing up for her.

Shonda Rhimes has a way of making feel all kinds of feelings. Some of our favorite characters on ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ ‘Scandal’ and ‘Private Practice’ haven’t lived to see another day, and the creator of Shondaland reveals she’s killed off certain characters because she was mad at the actors! Who is she talking about?!
Shonda Rhimes has some explaining to do! During an appearance on The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore, the TGIT leader admits to killing off characters on her shows because she was upset with certain actors. We’ve lost a lot of characters on her shows — Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal, Private Practice — who is she referring to?!

Remind us never to attend a dinner party at Meredith Grey’s house. The Oct. 22 episode, in which Callie’s girlfriend revealed herself as the doctor who killed Derek, was so incredibly awkward. Plus, Jo paid the price for snitching on Stephanie and Maggie contracted a UTI after having hot sex with Andrew.
Well, that was extremely awkward. Once Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) discovered Callie’s (Sara Ramirez) dating Penny, the doctor who killed Derek (Patrick Dempsey), it was only a matter of time before her friends, including Amelia (Caterina Scorsone), realized it, too. And that bomb, which was dropped on the Oct. 22 episode of Grey’s Anatomy during Meredith’s dinner party, left us gasping for air.

Damn you, Shonda Rhimes — you get us every time! We’ve been dying for an Izzie Stevens comeback since she left ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ in 2010, so just the mere mention of her name on the Oct. 8 episode was a tease we almost couldn’t handle. And now, there’s a perfect reason for her to return.
While ABC wanted Grey’s Anatomy viewers to think Jo (Camilla Luddington) was pregnant before the Oct. 8 episode, we actually came to find out that Alex’s (Justin Chambers) new girlfriend discovered a shocking secret from his past relationship with Izzie (Katherine Heigl).

There’s a new doctor in town! ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ has confirmed that Martin Henderson will be joining the series for season 12 as a male lead. Is he the official replacement for Patrick Dempsey?
Martin Henderson, 40, will be the next great surgeon joining the Grey-Sloane Memorial staff on Grey’s Anatomy. Very little detail is available about the new doctor, so is it safe to assume that he is replacing Patrick Dempsey, 49, after his character, Derek Shepherd, was tragically and unexpectedly killed in season 11? Let’s review!

What a bizarre season finale for ‘Grey’s Anatomy.’ Despite dying a few episodes ago, Derek made a startling return on May 14. Plus, Jo and Alex seem to be moving forward with their relationship, while Jackson and April might be calling it quits.
We don’t think we’ve ever seen a season finale of Grey’s Anatomy without a cliffhanger, but season 11 came to a calm close on May 14. There were no deaths, no runaway brides or major disasters, but we did get a surprise appearance by Patrick Dempsey! Is Derek really alive? Find out.

It might be a year after Derek was killed, but the pain still remains strong as ever — especially for his little sister, Amelia.
On the May 7 episode of Grey’s Anatomy, the Grey-Sloane Memorial Hospital is overwhelmed by a massive tragedy that leaves most of their patients dead on arrival. Meanwhile, Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) struggles to get back to her life after giving birth to her third child after Derek was killed, and Amelia (Caterina Scorsone) blames Meredith for not being able to say goodbye to her brother.

Fear not, ‘Grey’s fans — Scott Foley totally fears your pain over Patrick Dempsey getting killed off of the show. In fact, the ‘Scandal’ star is totally devastated!
Scott Foley, 42, knows what it’s like to be killed off of Grey’s Anatomy, but that doesn’t mean he can’t be sad when another character bites the dust. For the first time since Patrick Dempsey, 49, ended his 11 season run on the series, his one-time co-star has revealed how truly upset he is about McDreamy’s tragic death.

After his shocking and tragic death, Derek Shepherd is finally laid to rest by Meredith and their Grey-Sloane Memorial family on this week’s ‘Grey’s Anatomy.’ But, when Meredith disappears, she takes a huge secret along with her.
On the April 30 episode of Grey’s Anatomy, Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) is forced to tell the staff at Grey-Sloane Memorial Hospital that her husband, Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey), is dead. After he is buried, she runs off — leaving everyone concerned about her well-being. However, we later find out that she is pregnant, giving Derek the last thing he ever asked her for: another child.

In a sneak peek for the new episode of ‘Grey’s Anatomy,’ Meredith has to break the devastating news of Derek’s death to her coworkers. Warning: Do not watch if you aren’t prepared for your heart to be broken into a million pieces.
Um, ouch. Following the shocking and heartbreaking death of Derek (Patrick Dempsey) on Grey’s Anatomy, the fallout on the April 30 episode will surely keep the tears flowing. In this sneak peek, we see Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) forced to reveal the news to her colleagues and there basically aren’t enough tissues in the world. Watch it now, if you think you can handle it!

You are not ready for this, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ fans. One of the original doctors is killed off in a devastating fashion. Don’t read this if you haven’t watched!
On the April 23 episode of Grey’s Anatomy, we finally learn where Derek Shepherd (Patrick Dempsey) disappeared to while he was on his way to Washington, D.C. Meanwhile, Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) is forced to make a decision that no one saw coming — especially her.

It’s a terrible time for Meredith’s PTSD to kick in, but that’s exactly what happens when a small plane crash shakes Grey-Sloane Memorial to it’s core — again.
On the April 16 episode of Grey’s Anatomy, Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) is freaking out over the fact that Derek (Patrick Dempsey) has disappeared off the face of the earth. Before she can figure out how to handle it, dozens of patients flood in through the emergency room doors after a small plane crashes in the middle of Seattle, which takes her and Arizona (Jessica Capshaw) back to the worst day of their lives.

Derek’s back, and Meredith isn’t interested in the story he’s selling her on an all-new episode of ‘Grey’s Anatomy.’ So, will they decide to stay together — or are they done for good?
On the March 26 episode of Grey’s Anatomy, Derek (Patrick Dempsey) makes a well overdue comeback into Meredith’s (Ellen Pompeo) life. Unfortunately, he’s messed up pretty badly, but whether or not they’ll survive the aftermath is the real question. Meanwhile, Owen (Kevin McKidd) gets a real surprise when his mom is admitted to the hospital after a nasty accident.

It’s finally time for Amelia Shepherd to live up to the hype she’s created, but can she really do it without the help of her big brother, Derek?
On the March 5 episode of Grey’s Anatomy, things take a very serious turn when Amelia (Caterina Scorsone) realizes she’s taken on much more than she can handle in trying to save Dr. Nicole Herman (Geena Davis). Meanwhile, Arizona (Jessica Capshaw) is forced into a pre-natal surgery by herself, which reveals whether or not she can really handle taking over for Dr. Herman.

There’s been trouble in ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ paradise, but could Meredith really have crossed the line and cheated on Derek?
On the Feb. 19 episode of Grey’s Anatomy, Maggie (Kelly McCreary) drops a bombshell when she accuses Meredith (Ellen Pompeo) of cheating on Derek (Patrick Dempsey). Meanwhile, Bailey’s husband Ben (Jason George) gets some shocking news about his little brother, while a new couple forms among the hospital staff.