: After multiple failures, Derek and Meredith’s final trial patient, Beth Monroe , survives the procedure to remove her brain tumor. This marks the first success of their neurosurgical trial.
Served as the finale due to the 2007–2008 Writers Guild of America strike. Directed by Rob Corn; written by Shonda Rhimes. [S4E17] Freedom: Part 2
: Alex Karev deals with Rebecca (Ava) after her suicide attempt, an event that triggers deep-seated memories for Meredith regarding her own mother. Episode Fast Facts Air Date May 22, 2008 Voiceover Unique for having no opening or closing narration . Significance : After multiple failures, Derek and Meredith’s final