On Grey's Anatomy Thursday night, Meredith Grey reunited with her late husband Derek Shepherd, portrayed by Patrick Dempsey, during one of her dream sequences on a beach, where she has been since falling into a coma due to her long battle with COVID-19.

Why is Meredith GREY in a coma?

Last night's Grey's Anatomy finally gave fans what they've been waiting for all season—an awake Meredith. But she only woke up at the very end of the episode. And then she basically went right back into her coma because of her COVID-19 symptoms. Ah, Grey's.

Is Meredith in a coma season 17?

“Someone Saved My Life,” the Season 17 finale of the ABC medical drama, began with Meredith stating that the main lesson she learned from having COVID-19 was, “It taught me that I'm still alive.” An allusion to her time in a COVID-induced coma, Meredith walks on an actual beach; it's a moment of serenity as she ...

What is Meredith dying from?

8. She drowned. While helping a patient during the ferryboat accident, Meredith got pushed into the water and she drowned. She pretty much died for an episode, and Derek realized she let it happen.

Why was Ellen Pompeo in a coma?

During season 17 of ABC's hit medical drama, Pompeo's character Meredith Grey was in a COVID-19-induced coma for most of the episodes. ... She said that lights and heat on set caused the doll to lose its shape over time, so by the last episodes of the season, "the doll kept looking worse and worse."

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How old is Meredith GREY now?

As far as Pompeo's age, according to IMDB, she was born on November 10, 1969. That currently makes her 51.

Does Meredith have Alzheimer's?

But it's hard to ignore the likelihood. The show always attempts to be grounded when it comes to medical facts. Longtime and loyal viewers of the series probably recall Meredith's mother Ellis Grey's ups and (mostly) downs with Alzheimer's before her Grey's Anatomy Season 3 death.

What mental illness does Meredith GREY have?

Major Depressive Disorder (MDD)

Why is GREY's Anatomy the worst show?

The most common complaints among fans are that the dynamics between characters changed a lot after Mark and Lexie died (mostly the aforementioned old patterns) and that the show lost its sense of humor, and it feels more like a soap opera than a medical drama.

Does Meredith Gray go to jail?

Dr. Grey turned herself in during the Season 15 finale. She got an excellent lawyer, who worked out a deal that she would just have to complete her community service hours and attend a court hearing. ... Meredith refused to leave her daughter's bedside while she went into surgery, and she was given jail time as a result.

What season is Girlfriend in a Coma in GREY's anatomy?

'Grey's Anatomy' Recap: 'Girlfriend in a Coma' - Recap of Season 15, Episode 12.

Why is Meredith unconscious?

Last night's Grey's Anatomy finally gave fans what they've been waiting for all season—an awake Meredith. But she woke up only at the very end of the episode. And then she basically went right back into her coma because of her COVID-19 symptoms.

Why is Meredith GREY in a coma in season 17?

The latest episodes of ABC's medical drama see its main characters coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. They also see longtime leading lady Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) actually getting the virus — something that puts her in a coma for most of Grey's Anatomy Season 17.

Will Meredith GREY wake up?

Thanks to Derek and Zola. Emotions are definitely frayed at Grey Sloan Memorial. ... Jo is irritated that Bailey won't let her switch to OB.

Is GREY's Anatomy losing viewers?

Grey's Anatomy opened its 18th season to 4.77 million viewers and a 0.77 rating among adults 18-49, in line with where it ended last season but a good ways behind its fall 2020 debut (5.93 million and 1.3).

Will GREY's Anatomy end?

Grey's Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes and series star Ellen Pompeo have both said the long-running ABC medical drama will end when the actress decides to walk away. ... (Dempsey exited the show in 2015 and returned for a multi-episode arc in 2020.)

How inaccurate is GREY's anatomy?

The series medical advisor, Andrew Dennis, estimates the medicine to be about 85 percent accurate. The writers also follow the rule that only published cases can be used.

Is Derek cheating on Meredith?

She then came to Seattle to put things right with Derek. However, their marriage was soon cut short when Derek cheated on her with Meredith.

What episode does Meredith get Alzheimer's?

This Is How We Do It.

Does Derek Shepherd have Alzheimer's?

In Episode 713, "Don't Deceive Me (Please Don't Go)," Dr. Derek Shepherd initiates the beginning of his Alzheimer's NGF (Nerve Growth Factor) Clinical Trial.

Did Meredith test positive for Alzheimer's?

Meanwhile, Meredith asks Dr. Bailey to perform gene mapping on her to finally know whether she has Alzheimer's genes like her mother. She tests positive for more than one of the genetic markers for the disease.

Does Rebecca have Karevs baby?

However, Izzie discovered that she was not actually pregnant and she had even temporarily forgotten she already had a baby. Alex eventually saw that Rebecca indeed was not pregnant, and became slightly worried when she didn't listen to him and instead insisted that she lost the baby.

Who is Meredith narrating to?

The possibility of Meredith getting Alzheimer's comes from the fact that her mother, renowned surgeon Dr. Ellis Grey, was diagnosed with the disease. You may recall that the pilot revealed Ellis' condition — Meredith was seen narrating her story to her mom at a nursing home.

Where did Meredith go when Derek died?

Meredith and Her Sisters

After Derek's death, Meredith was looking to sell her house and move back in with Alex. However, Jo wanted to get their own place, so she and Alex bought a loft and sold the house back to Meredith. Arizona also got her own house. Meredith moved into the house with Amelia, Maggie, and the kids.