Grey's Anatomy - Season 2: Uncut (DVD, 2006, 6-Disc Set)

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I didn't want to like Grey's Anatomy, I really and truly didn't. I felt like I'd fought it off successfully, deflected its charms in its abbreviated first season, a handful of episodes (a mere nine) that didn't make too much of an impact – but it came back for a second, longer season, one with a leisurely time frame in which to explore the tangled loves and lives of the quirky, often bitingly sarcastic characters created by Shonda Rhimes (whom I'm just now forgiving for writing Britney Spears' ill-fated cinematic bomb Crossroads). I could hold out – I still won't admit to fully embracing this guilty Sunday (as of Sept. 21, Thursday) night pleasure, but I don't run screaming as soon it comes on either; Grey's Anatomy isn't life-changing television, but you could definitely do worse with an hour of your time. Admittedly, Ellen Pompeo is a slight choice with which to anchor a sudsy drama such as this, but somehow, it works – as the lovelorn Dr. Meredith Grey, Pompeo functions as the quiet eye of the hurricane, calmly narrating her winsomely cynical world views as life twists and turns in often surprising ways, unfolding day by day at Seattle Grace Hospital.

To say that Grey's Anatomy hit big in its second season would a bit of an understatement – the show went from "Who?" to "Wow!" in the span of just a few weeks; fans who had a taste of the snappy banter, palpable chemistry and stuffed-to-bursting storylines (replete with bosom-heaving, will-she-won't she, unrequited love) clamored for more and along with "Desperate Housewives" and "Lost," became part of ABC's breakout trifecta. Boasting a cast brimming with energy and well-suited to their roles, Grey's Anatomy not only served as a comeback vehicle for Eighties heartthrob Patrick Dempsey, but also a showcase for the exceptional acting talents of Sandra Oh and Isaiah Washington, as well as a proving ground for largely untested up-and-comers T.R. Knight, Katherine Heigl, Justin Chambers and Pompeo herself, whose pre-Grey's resume is littered with bit parts and one-off TV roles, who has blossomed into a low-key, unassuming star.

With more than double the episodes allotted to the creative team this season, the world of Grey's Anatomy expanded considerably, opening itself up to story arcs that just wouldn't be possible within the span of nine episodes – the engine driving this second season is the McDreamy love triangle: Dr. Derek Shepherd, sort-of-not-really-estranged from his headstrong wife Addison, pines for the lovely young intern Meredith Grey, who falls head over heels for the good doctor. Emotional rawness and uncertainty lead to a season-long tug-of-war that ebbs and flows, serving as the backbone of the other, equally compelling arcs – the other interns fall in and out of bed, learn hard lessons and work to please the irascible Dr. Miranda Bailey (a winning Chandra Wilson), the physician in charge of these up-and-coming caregivers. With a few moments of "ER"-level gore and kinetic set pieces, the medical aspect of the show is given equal play with affairs of the heart; there are sequences that might leave the more squeamish unsettled, but those scenes are fleeting, lending just enough veracity to ground the show in a tangible realism.

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Grey’s Anatomy – Season Two still packs plenty of medical emergencies, romantic love triangles, and comedy to make the second season worth watching. There were points tin the season and episodes that made you think "Huh?" and "Why?" but overall it is worth picking up

Grey’s Anatomy is a great blend of comedy and drama. The first season had just the right mixture of good storytelling and strong performances from its cast. It was easily one of the best debut shows of the year. With some weaker moments, season two does falter a bit, but not enough to lose the show’s audience or disappoint fans.

The series’ strength continues to be its ensemble cast and the quirky characters they create. Although the show’s main character is Meredith Grey, it is the side characters George, Cristina, and Izzie (loved her in Rosewell!) that make the series really work. Not to mention the doctors they work with – including the domineering Dr. Bailey; the surgeon with a God complex Dr. Burke; the chief who knows everything that happens in his hospital Dr. Webber; and McDreamy Dr. Derek Shepherd.

Season two also turned up the heat a bit with Meredith having to deal with the return of McDreamy’s wife and the aftermath of their relationship; Izzie falling for a patient (where the show starts to jump the shark in my opinion); George dealing with his feeling for Meredith and possibly finding a new love; and Cristina trying to balance work and life with Dr. Burke.

While the second season did lose some of the momentum of the debut season, the show continues to be enjoyable thanks to its cast. All of the actors are excellent in the show, and their characters continue to be the main reason to watch. I would recommend the season two set to anyone who enjoyed the series on television.

This is a fantastic series about a group of first year interns in a Seattle hospital. For the dvd Four of the episodes get an extended treatment, the rest are as you saw them the first time. I was sad that more of the actors didn’t do their turn on the commentary. The writers and producers are there for the episodes and for one episode "The Doctors are In," the actors answer fan questions.
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Grey's Anatomy: Season Two, which follows the personal and professional lives of five surgical interns at fictional Seattle Grace hospital, includes 27 episodes spread over six discs.
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Disc One
• "Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head"
Meredith must learn to work with Derek's wife, renowned OB/GYN and pediatric surgeon Dr. Addison Shepherd.
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• "Enough is Enough"
An abusive father needs a new liver, and a man swallows 10 Judy doll heads. Meredith begins to respect Addison in spite of herself.
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• "Make Me Lose Control"
Meredith's work life grows even more complicated when her Alzheimer's-stricken mother, Dr. Ellis Grey, is admitted to Seattle Grace.
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• "Deny, Deny, Deny"
While Dr. Ellis Grey keeps the staff running in circles, Cristina, with help from her mother, tries to recover from losing her baby.
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• "Bring the Pain"
Meredith begins to learn more about her mother's past, and George and Alex must perform open-heart surgery on a patient while stuck in an elevator.
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Disc Two
• "Into You Like a Train"
A train wreck inundates Seattle Grace with patients.
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• "Something to Talk About"
Alex convinces a sheltered young patient to take control of her life. Meanwhile, a male patient creates a media frenzy by claiming to be pregnant.
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• "Let It Be"
The entire staff is at odds with each other when two friends of Derek and Addison fly in from New York to discuss a radical surgery. A man is less than happy after surviving a fall from a five-story building.
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• "Thanks for the Memories"
Everyone but Izzie has something to be thankful for when Thanksgiving comes to Seattle Grace. Meredith helps a man who has just awakened from a 16-year coma.
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• "Much Too Much"
The staff helps a woman carrying quintuplets deal with her high-risk pregnancy. Meredith's one-night stand shows up at the hospital with an embarrassing problem.
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Disc Three
• "Owner of a Lonely Heart"
As the interns continue watching over the quintuplets, who are in fragile condition, a convicted killer risks her life to extend her stay at Seattle Grace.
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• "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer"
A young boy's reason for refusing a heart transplant creates problems between Cristina and Dr. Burke. The interns help Alex pass his medical boards.
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• "Begin the Begin"
While George treats a teenage hermaphrodite, Izzie meets Denny Duquette, who is awaiting a heart transplant.
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• "Tell Me Sweet Little Lies"
Alex gets his exam results, Meredith and Cristina deny their feelings about their relationships, and George helps an older patient extend her stay at Seattle Grace.
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• "Break On Through"
The nurses go on strike for better hours, and Meredith mistakenly prolongs the life of an elderly DNR patient. With Bailey confined to bed rest, the interns must deal with a perky new resident. Izzie reveals a startling secret about herself.

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