Ep 14. Games People Play
- TV14
- March 8, 2018
- 42 min
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7.7 (848)
As Grey's Anatomy enters its fourteenth season, fans of the medical drama were eagerly anticipating the fourteenth episode, titled "Games People Play." The episode, which aired on February 22, 2018, centered on the characters' personal and professional lives intertwining, resulting in a number of emotional and suspenseful moments.
At the heart of the episode was the story of two young girls, Abby and Harper, who had grown up together and were both in need of organ transplants. As it happened, Abby was a perfect match for Harper, but her parents were hesitant to allow their daughter to undergo the risky procedure. This storyline brought up ethical and moral dilemmas that required careful consideration, both on the part of the characters and the viewers.
Meanwhile, Jackson and Maggie's relationship continues to progress, and they struggle to keep it under wraps from the other staff members. This setup leads to some comical moments as they attempt to hide their budding romance from everyone else, but it also raises the question of whether or not they should be keeping their feelings a secret in the first place.
Another plot thread in "Games People Play" involves Dr. Webber, who is grappling with a difficult patient who is demanding more and more drastic measures to try and save his life. The patient's wife is equally determined to hold on to her husband, and the tension between them provides a compelling backdrop to the medical drama unfolding before them.
Dr. Bailey, meanwhile, is finding herself at a crossroads in her career. After years of working as an accomplished surgical resident, she is offered a new job as Chief of Surgery at another hospital. This puts her in the position of having to make a tough decision about her future. Similarly, Dr. Jo is also struggling with her professional life and her relationship with Alex. The two confront some difficult truths about their pasts, which threatens to hinder their blossoming romance.
Finally, there is Meredith. After a couple of seasons of dealing with loss and grief, she finds herself in a better place than she has been in a long time. Her exciting project, the mini-liver initiative, is progressing well, and she is managing to balance her work and her personal life. This sense of peace shatters, however, when she learns that someone from her past will be making an appearance - and it's not someone she ever thought she would see again. The ending cliffhanger leaves viewers on the edge of their seats, eager to see what will happen next.
Overall, "Games People Play" is a typically complex and emotional episode of Grey's Anatomy, with a wide variety of personal and professional conflicts and resolutions. As always, the characters are fully realized, and their struggles and successes feel authentic. For fans of the long-running series, this episode is a welcome addition to the roster, keeping viewers engaged with its many twists and turns right up until the final moments.