The BEST episodes of Grey's Anatomy season 13

Every episode of Grey's Anatomy season 13, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Grey's Anatomy season 13!

A drama centered on the personal and professional lives of five surgical interns and their supervisors.

Last Updated: 4/22/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Continuing
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Ring of Fire
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8.03
2891 votes

#1 - Ring of Fire

Season 13 - Episode 24 - Aired 5/18/2017

In the season finale, the doctors' lives are at risk after a dangerous patient escapes the hospital room. Alex must make a hard choice in his relationship with Jo while Meredith has some big news for Nathan that brings things to a turning point.

Directors: Debbie Allen
Writer: Stacy McKee
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True Colors
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7.98
2924 votes

#2 - True Colors

Season 13 - Episode 23 - Aired 5/11/2017

The doctors of Grey Sloan encounter a difficult case involving a dangerous patient. Meanwhile, Owen receives life-changing news that pushes Amelia to step up to support him, and Alex attends a medical conference after making a shocking discovery.

Directors: Kevin McKidd
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You Haven't Done Nothin'
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7.83
2724 votes

#3 - You Haven't Done Nothin'

Season 13 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/17/2016

Believing he is going to jail tomorrow, Alex makes a big decision about his future. While the hospital is overrun with victims of a building collapse, Richard demands answers from Bailey about Eliza’s presence at Grey Sloan.

Directors: Rob Corn
Writer: Karin Gist
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In the Air Tonight
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7.78
2838 votes

#4 - In the Air Tonight

Season 13 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/13/2017

Meredith and Nathan have to confront their feelings when they are are stuck sitting next to each other on a plane.

Directors: Chandra Wilson
Writer: Stacy McKee
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Who Is He (and What Is He to You)?
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7.74
2977 votes

#5 - Who Is He (and What Is He to You)?

Season 13 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/16/2017

Jackson and April travel to Montana in order to perform a complicated surgery on a young patient, but Jackson’s mind is elsewhere, and April is forced to step up and get him back on track.

Directors: Kevin McKidd
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Jukebox Hero
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7.73
2768 votes

#6 - Jukebox Hero

Season 13 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/2/2017

Richard and the attendings set out to make Eliza’s first day at Grey Sloan a bumpy one. Meanwhile, Meredith tries to track down Alex.

Writer: Zoanne Clack
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Leave It Inside
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7.72
2820 votes

#7 - Leave It Inside

Season 13 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/4/2017

April and Andrew consult with a fiery patient who has a giant, inoperable heart tumor. Meanwhile, Alex and Eliza are at odds over the treatment of a young patient, and Stephanie and Ben make decisions that could affect their careers.

Directors: Zetna Fuentes
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Be Still, My Soul
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7.71
2898 votes

#8 - Be Still, My Soul

Season 13 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/30/2017

When Maggie’s mom’s health deteriorates, the doctors are at odds over how to treat her. Meanwhile, Richard comes to grips with Bailey’s betrayal over the Residency Program.

Directors: Ellen Pompeo
Writer: Meg Marinis
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'Til I Hear It from You
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7.69
2918 votes

#9 - 'Til I Hear It from You

Season 13 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/23/2017

Diane Pierce returns to Grey Sloan, but Maggie is still in the dark as to why she’s really there. Owen and Amelia hash out their problems as they work a trauma case together, and Bailey tries to mend her relationship with Richard.

Directors: Kevin McKidd
Watch Now:Apple TV
Undo
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7.69
2762 votes

#10 - Undo

Season 13 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/22/2016

When one of Grey Sloan’s own lands in the hospital, Bailey tries to figure out what happened while the rest of the doctors jump in to help. Meredith juggles huge secrets that affect her relationships with Alex and Maggie. While Richard helps Jo with a big decision, April and Catherine clash over the new baby.

Directors: Debbie Allen
Watch Now:Apple TV
None of Your Business
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7.69
2742 votes

#11 - None of Your Business

Season 13 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/9/2017

Maggie gets a surprise visit from her mother at the hospital. Bailey has to make a difficult decision when one of the attendings refuses to work with Eliza, and Stephanie gets caught up in Owen and Amelia’s personal drama.

Directors: Geary McLeod
Writer: Andy Reaser
Watch Now:Apple TV
Don't Stop Me Now
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7.67
2802 votes

#12 - Don't Stop Me Now

Season 13 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/27/2017

Bailey and April work to fix things between Richard and Catherine; Eliza continues to pursue Arizona; one of Alex's previous patients returns to Grey Sloan.

Directors: Louis Venosta
Writer: Andy Reaser
Watch Now:Apple TV
Roar
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7.67
2586 votes

#13 - Roar

Season 13 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/27/2016

A familiar face returns to Grey Sloan, throwing many of the doctors for a loop. With Catherine putting on the pressure, Bailey has to make a decision about Alex while a tough ER case makes Amelia’s bad day even worse.

Directors: Nicole Rubio
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It Only Gets Much Worse
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7.64
2780 votes

#14 - It Only Gets Much Worse

Season 13 - Episode 13 - Aired 2/16/2017

The residents are excited for Eliza’s next phase of teaching, but they spend the day caught between the warring attendings. Meanwhile, April has a challenging first day in her new role at the hospital.

Directors: Jeannot Szwarc
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I Ain't No Miracle Worker
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7.63
2582 votes

#15 - I Ain't No Miracle Worker

Season 13 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/6/2016

A car crash at a funeral brings a bickering family into the hospital. Back from New York, Arizona ends up caught between Alex and Andrew. While Ben takes on a new parenting role, Amelia helps Meredith and Maggie through a problem.

Directors: Rob Corn
Writer: Andy Reaser
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Catastrophe and the Cure
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7.62
2562 votes

#16 - Catastrophe and the Cure

Season 13 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/29/2016

Meredith considers her loyalties, as Alex deals with the repercussions of his actions. Newlyweds Amelia and Owen host a dinner party with unlikely guests, and Jackson proposes an arrangement to help April through her recovery.

Directors: Kevin McKidd
Writer: Karin Gist
Watch Now:Apple TV
Back Where You Belong
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7.60
2884 votes

#17 - Back Where You Belong

Season 13 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/23/2017

Alex returns to the hospital and discovers a lot has changed since he left. Meanwhile, Jo has to make a difficult decision on a case, and Arizona tries to distance herself from Eliza.

Directors: Oliver Bokelberg
Writer: Jen Klein
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What's Inside
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7.59
2830 votes

#18 - What's Inside

Season 13 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/6/2017

When Maggie takes on a big case, many of the doctors are worried she’s not the right one for the job while Stephanie makes a mistake treating one of Grey Sloan’s own.

Directors: Nzingha Stewart
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Both Sides Now
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7.59
2652 votes

#19 - Both Sides Now

Season 13 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/20/2016

Meredith and Bailey are at odds when both of their patients need a liver transplant, Owen seeks help from the other doctors when he is charged with babysitting baby Harriet for the day, and Amelia struggles with telling Owen some important news.

Directors: Chandra Wilson
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You Can Look (But You'd Better Not Touch)
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7.58
2748 votes

#20 - You Can Look (But You'd Better Not Touch)

Season 13 - Episode 10 - Aired 1/26/2017

Bailey, Arizona and Jo go to a maximum security women’s prison to treat a violent, 16-year-old pregnant girl and her unborn baby.

Directors: Jann Turner
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Falling Slowly
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7.58
2646 votes

#21 - Falling Slowly

Season 13 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/13/2016

Alex tries to do the right thing but still cant catch a break. Jackson and April adjust to their “new normal” with the baby. While Meredith and Nathan establish what’s going on between them, Amelia questions the state of her relationship with Owen.

Directors: Victoria Mahoney
Writer: Jen Klein
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Why Try to Change Me Now
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7.58
2693 votes

#22 - Why Try to Change Me Now

Season 13 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/3/2016

The arrival of a new consultant puts all of the doctors on edge, especially once she starts stepping on toes in the OR. Amelia and Owen bring their personal problems into the hospital, while April explores some uncharted territory.

Directors: Jeannot Szwarc
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Civil War
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7.52
2875 votes

#23 - Civil War

Season 13 - Episode 15 - Aired 3/9/2017

Richard, Jackson, April and Catherine tackle a tough trauma case intensified by hospital politics; Amelia finally faces her feelings about Owen; Meredith gets caught between Nathan and Alex over a patient.

Directors: Nicole Rubio
Watch Now:Apple TV
The Room Where It Happens
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7.09
2682 votes

#24 - The Room Where It Happens

Season 13 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/10/2016

A difficult surgery brings back pivotal memories for Meredith, Richard, Owen and Stephanie, as they work together to save a life.

Directors: Debbie Allen
Writer: Meg Marines
Watch Now:Apple TV