Dr. Ellis Grey is a fictional character portrayed by Kate Burton in the TV series Grey's Anatomy.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled A Hard Day's Night (season 1), they were 47 years old.
They appear in 32 episodes out of a total of 430 aired so far and have accumulated 681 positive votes.
Dr. Ellis Grey is also portrayed by Sarah Paulson.
Episodes32
A Hard Day's Night
episode S1.E1 march 2005The first shift for new surgical interns Meredith, Cristina, Izzie, George, and Alex proves eventful and backbreaking.
No Man's Land
episode S1.E4 april 2005Alex uses Izzie's modeling against her, and her last ad causes a patient to reject her care. Meredith finds parallels between a patient and her mother, and Christina must deal with a hospital-savvy patient.
Shake Your Groove Thing
episode S1.E5 april 2005Meredith worries she did something wrong during a heart bypass, an error in a past procedure is discovered, putting a staff member's conduct under scrutiny, while a party thrown by Izzie to introduce her boyfriend becomes a fiasco.
Make Me Lose Control
episode S2.E3 october 2005Meredith is horrified when her mother is admitted, and everyone is concerned when Cristina collapses in the operating room. Meanwhile, Addison is determined to save a very sick baby.
Deny, Deny, Deny
episode S2.E4 october 2005Cristina is determined to get back to work, and despite not being fully recovered, she manages to crack an odd case. Meanwhile, Addison offers to help Bailey with a complicated surgery, and Alex receives important news.
Bring the Pain
episode S2.E5 october 2005A storm rages, causing power outages and jamming the elevator, trapping George and Alex inside with a vulnerable patient. Meanwhile, Meredith and Derek arrange a religious ritual for a young woman, and Cristina deals with an unusual case.
Begin the Begin
episode S2.E13 january 2006Izzie becomes attracted to a male patient with a heart condition, and George treats Bex, an intersex patient. Meanwhile, Meredith's mother receives a visitor, and Derek and Addison's relationship is still rocky.
Break on Through
episode S2.E15 january 2006The nurses are striking, and George refuses to cross the picket line. The interns are surprised by Bailey's seemingly immature replacement, Izzie connects with a pregnant girl, and an elderly woman's plight pushes Meredith to the limit.
Yesterday
episode S2.E18 february 2006Derek and Addison are shaken by the arrival of a figure from their past. Meanwhile, Burke learns Cristina's secret, Izzie deals with a very unusual case, Meredith delves into her family's dirty laundry, and George pours his heart out.
Time Has Come Today
episode S3.E1 september 2006Everyone reminisces about the past. Meanwhile, Izzie is emotionally devastated, with the others trying to help her, Adele gives Richard an ultimatum, and George and Derek are put in quarantine when an outbreak of the plague is suspected.
Staring at the Sun
episode S3.E8 november 2006George must deal with his family's presence when his father is admitted. Meanwhile, Burke's secret is almost out, Alex tries to get close to Izzie again, and Richard comes to a decision about his marriage.
Don't Stand So Close to Me
episode S3.E10 november 2006Bailey is adamant that Burke and Cristina should be punished, Derek doubts his abilities, Izzie tries to take a stand against Mark's patronizing behavior, and Meredith deals with family in two very different ways.
Wishin' and Hopin'
episode S3.E14 february 2007A toxic patient wreaks havoc. Meanwhile, Bailey opens the free clinic, but the lack of patients makes Izzie question her investment. Meredith's mother is admitted again, and Cristina makes Burke wait for an answer.
Walk on Water
episode S3.E15 february 2007The interns each react differently to a mass-casualty incident. Meanwhile, George crosses the professional line with Callie, Cristina asks Burke to keep quiet about their engagement, and Richard dons a new hairstyle.
Drowning on Dry Land
episode S3.E16 february 2007Izzie fights to save her patient's life, George searches for the son of his patient, and Alex has to contend with the relatives of victims. Meanwhile, Meredith is unconscious underwater, with Derek her only hope.
Some Kind of Miracle
episode S3.E17 february 2007An unconscious Meredith interacts with some ghosts from her past while Richard, Burke and Bailey devise an unusual method of reviving her. A despondent Cristina leaves during her shift, and Derek speaks his mind to Meredith's mother.
Haunt You Every Day
episode S4.E5 october 2007Meredith feels she's being haunted by her Mother's ashes, and Cristina is denied a surgery for a surprising reason.
If/Then
episode S8.E13 february 2012Meredith dreams of what her life would have been.
I Must Have Lost It on the Wind
episode S11.E1 september 2014Callie and Arizona have to make a choice regarding surrogacy while the board has to decide whether to give Cristina's seat on the board to Alex or Bailey. Amelia overhears the truth about Maggie Pierce.
Only Mama Knows
episode S11.E4 october 2014Secrets from Ellis Grey's past come to light when Meredith watches old videos and reads through her mother's journals. Meanwhile, Maggie rocks the hospital with an unexpected announcement; Alex gets new responsibilities and Callie focuses her attention on the Veterans' project.
She's Leaving Home: Part 1
episode S11.E22 april 2015Jackson struggles to understand April's decision; Ben & Bailey discuss their future; a patient revisits Callie; Amelia tries to deal with her past.
She's Leaving Home: Part 2
episode S11.E23 april 2015Months after Derek's funeral, Amelia struggles with her emotions; April plans on returning; and a part of Derek continues to grow in Meredith's life.
All I Want Is You
episode S12.E10 february 2016As the hospital deals with Meredith's trauma, Callie and Maggie perform a risky, experimental surgery on Alex's 15-year-old patient against his professional opinion. Meanwhile, Owen and Nathan are still at odds with each other, and Maggie and Andrew's relationship continues to develop.
Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story
episode S14.E7 november 2017After a roller coaster car falls off the track at the county fair, the doctors at Grey Sloan tend to patients who spark memories about ghosts from their past.
Flowers Grow Out Of My Grave
episode S15.E6 november 2018Meredith has a patient whose family is celebrating Day of the Dead, making the doctors remember loved ones they have lost. Richard shares unexpected news with Meredith about her father, Thatcher. Meanwhile, Teddy tries to tell Owen that she is pregnant but they get sidetracked, and Jo encourages Link to pursue one of the doctors.
Blood and Water
episode S15.E16 march 2019Meredith finds herself having to side with either Alex or DeLuca during a difficult situation, but she doesn't want to betray either of them. Meanwhile, Maggie reveals details about her personal life that cause a public stir, and Levi struggles with whether or not to tell his family about Nico.
Leave a Light On
episode S16.E16 march 2020Bailey and Ben face a huge, life-altering decision, while Meredith and several of the doctors reflect on the past.
Here Comes the Sun
episode S18.E1 september 2021The Grey Sloan doctors treat a patient who encountered illegal fireworks; Bailey has her sights set on hiring new doctors, but she's having trouble finding viable options; Owen and Teddy attempt to take the next step in their engagement.
The Makings of You
episode S18.E12 march 2022Nick whisks Meredith away to his Minnesota cabin for a romantic weekend, leaving Winston and Maggie to care for Meredith's children. Meanwhile, Amelia and Kai grow closer.
Out for Blood
episode S18.E19 may 2022Due to a blood shortage, Grey Sloan Memorial is setting up a voluntary donation center. Meanwhile, Nick asks Meredith for help with his patient and Winston is hung up on his relationship with his brother.
You Are the Blood
episode S18.E20 may 2022The blood shortage at Grey Sloan Memorial continues. Meanwhile, Meredith makes a risky decision regarding a patient, and Owen's actions to help his fellow veterans come to light.
Mama Who Bore Me
episode S19.E15 april 2023With Levi's help, a patient celebrates a milestone; Jo processes a difficult diagnosis; Maggie and Winston decide their future.
- A Hard Day's Night
- No Man's Land
- Shake Your Groove Thing
- Make Me Lose Control
- Deny, Deny, Deny
- Bring the Pain
- Begin the Begin
- Break on Through
- Yesterday
- Time Has Come Today
- Staring at the Sun
- Don't Stand So Close to Me
- Wishin' and Hopin'
- Walk on Water
- Drowning on Dry Land
- Some Kind of Miracle
- Haunt You Every Day
- If/Then
- I Must Have Lost It on the Wind
- Only Mama Knows
- She's Leaving Home: Part 1
- She's Leaving Home: Part 2
- All I Want Is You
- Who Lives, Who Dies, Who Tells Your Story
- Flowers Grow Out Of My Grave
- Blood and Water
- Leave a Light On
- Here Comes the Sun
- The Makings of You
- Out for Blood
- You Are the Blood
- Mama Who Bore Me
Best moments8
- Nick whisks Meredith away to his Minnesota cabin for a romantic weekend, leaving Winston and Maggie to care for Meredith's children. Meanwhile, Amelia and Kai grow closer.
- Secrets from Ellis Grey's past come to light when Meredith watches old videos and reads through her mother's journals. Meanwhile, Maggie rocks the hospital with an unexpected announcement; Alex gets new responsibilities and Callie focuses her attention on the Veterans' project.
- The first shift for new surgical interns Meredith, Cristina, Izzie, George, and Alex proves eventful and backbreaking.
- Meredith dreams of what her life would have been.
- The blood shortage at Grey Sloan Memorial continues. Meanwhile, Meredith makes a risky decision regarding a patient, and Owen's actions to help his fellow veterans come to light.
- The Grey Sloan doctors treat a patient who encountered illegal fireworks; Bailey has her sights set on hiring new doctors, but she's having trouble finding viable options; Owen and Teddy attempt to take the next step in their engagement.
- Bailey and Ben face a huge, life-altering decision, while Meredith and several of the doctors reflect on the past.
- Meredith finds herself having to side with either Alex or DeLuca during a difficult situation, but she doesn't want to betray either of them. Meanwhile, Maggie reveals details about her personal life that cause a public stir, and Levi struggles with whether or not to tell his family about Nico.
- The Makings of You
- Only Mama Knows
- A Hard Day's Night
- If/Then
- You Are the Blood
- Here Comes the Sun
- Leave a Light On
- Blood and Water