Grey’s Anatomy is a critically acclaimed medical drama series that aired its first episode on ABC back in 2005. The show was created by Shonda Rhimes and centers around the personal and professional lives of surgical interns, residents, and attending physicians at the fictional Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital, formerly recognized as Seattle Grace. Meredith Grey, the protagonist of the series, portrayed by Ellen Pompeo, is shown to be a brilliant yet emotionally complex surgeon balancing her personal and professional lifestyle.
The series begins with Meredith and her fellow interns, Cristina Yang, Izzie Stevens, George O'Malley, and Alex Karev, on their journey to become the greatest doctors. Guided by seasoned mentors like Dr. Miranda Bailey and Dr. Richard Webber, they face intense surgeries, ethical dilemmas, and personal struggles that bring challenges in their path to becoming the best. The series has been ongoing for around 19 years with a total of 21 seasons aired on the ABC network. With a total of 438 episodes, Grey’s Anatomy is one of the longest-running shows.
List of Christmas episodes in Grey's Anatomy
The below table consists of all the Christmas episodes of Grey’s Anatomy, as of 2024.
| Season | Episode | Title | Original Air Date |
| 2 | 12 | Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer | December 11, 2005 |
| 6 | 10 | Holidaze | November 19, 2009 |
| 7 | 10 | Adrift and at Peace | December 2, 2010 |
| 9 | 9 | Run, Baby, Run | December 13, 2012 |
| 11 | 22 | She's Leaving Home | April 30, 2015 |
| 15 | 12 | Girlfriend in a Coma | January 31, 2019 |
| 18 | 8 | It Came Upon a Midnight Clear | December 16, 2021 |
Which is the highest-rated Christmas-themed episode on Grey's Anatomy?
While many have their own favorite Christmas-themed episodes, the highest-rated episode as per IMDb was noted to be Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer. The episode was aired as the 12th episode of season 2 and was aired on December 11, 2005, with a score of 8.1 on the website. The plot for the episode was set on the day of Christmas and picked up right after the Christmas Eve incident where a grandmother was brought into the Seattle Grace Hospital after surviving an accident. Keeping the festive spirits in motion, the story brings in both elements of medical seriousness and comedy.
As the story goes on, we have a moment between Meredith and Derek where Grey catches feelings for the latter who is still with his wife Addison. On the other hand, Cristina and Burke are figuring out their complex life and trying to bring balance into their personal and professional lives. Meanwhile, George struggles with his unrequited feelings for Meredith while seeking his place in the group.
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FAQ about Grey's Anatomy
A. There are a total of 438 episodes on Grey’s Anatomy as of 2024.
A. The role of Meredith Grey is played by Ellen Pompeo.
A. Grey’s Anatomy was released back in March 27, 2005.
