As per usual, the show puts Meredith Grey through the wringer. After catching the coronavirus, Meredith spends most of the season in a dream state where she meets the ghosts of her past.
Between Addison Montgomery and Nick Marsh returning, there's a lot to love about Season 18 right now. However, we need to put some respect on Season 17, an installation that balanced special guest stars, heartbreaking exits, and, of course, a global pandemic.
To pay homage to Season 17, let's revisit its finest, most emotionally brutal moments.
1.When Meredith reunites with Derek at the beach:
2.When George tells Meredith that people don't just move on:
3.When the doctors make the tough call to put Meredith on the ventilator:
4.When DeLuca enters Meredith's dreamscape and leaves with his mother:
5.When Derek talks about how Ellis reminds him of Mer:
6.When Hayes begs for Meredith to come back:
7.When Meredith tells Lexie about her favorite thing:
8.When Winston surprises Maggie with a proposal just when she thinks he's about to leave Seattle:
9.When Owen extends an olive branch to Teddy after realizing that he cares about their friendship:
10.When Winston and Maggie reunite after Winston gets pulled over:
11.When Derek and Meredith finally get married:
12.When Meredith wakes up:
13.When Jackson asks April to move with him to Boston:
14.When Jackson says goodbye to Meredith:
15.When Schmitt asks Helm to move in with him and Jo:
16.When Bailey offers Meredith a job as the residency program director:
17.When Schmitt chooses Nico:
18.When Jo adopts Luna and moves into Jackson's old apartment:
19.When Meredith gets her clap-out:
So yeah, that was a LOT to handle emotionally. Were there any other unforgettable Season 17 moments that we forgot? Let us know below!