Grey's Anatomy/The First Cut Is the Deepest

The First Cut is the Deepest
Season 1, Episode 2
Airdate	April 3, 2005
Production Number	102
Written by	Shonda Rhimes
Directed by	Peter Horton
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Grey's Anatomy — Season One

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The First Cut is the Deepest is the second episode of the first season of Grey's Anatomy, and the second episode overall.

Starring: Ellen Pompeo (Meredith), Sandra Oh (Cristina), Katherine Heigl (Izzie), Justin Chambers (Alex), T.R. Knight (George), Chandra Wilson (Bailey), James Pickens, Jr. (Richard), Isaiah Washington (Burke), Patrick Dempsey (Derek)

Guest Starring: (in credits order) Alice Lo (Qing Lu), Scarlett Lam (Ming), Robin Pearson Rose (Patricia), Kerry Carney (Intern #1), Kerri Higuchi (Peds Intern), Dennis Gubbins (Paul), Stacey R. Hinnen (Mr. Johnson), Elise Robertson (Ms. Johnson), Kylie Dragna (Ellen Parkins), Gary Kraus (Louis Cardon), Sonia Jackson (Patient #1), Walter Wong (Tech), Scott Michael Morgan (Patient #2), Cindy Drummond (Louis' wife), Helen McCardle (ER Doctor), Alex Thayer (Allison), Chip Keyes (Big Man), Jeff Marlow (Drunk Man), Andre Panossian (Code Team Leader), Stephen Blackehart (Vic), Patricia Harris-Smith (Patient's wife), Debra Holt (Big Man's wife), Nate Reese (Father of Patient #1), Joan McCrea (Louis' Mother-in-law), Linda Nile (Louis' Sister-in-law), Kristy L. Munden (Trauma Nurse)

Plot Overview

The surgical staff tries to be optimistic as a young woman clings to life after a brutal attack. Meanwhile Meredith puts her career on the line to save a newborn in the hospital nursery, and the other interns learn that it takes more than just medical knowledge to be good at their jobs.

Trivia

The Show

The title is a reference to the song by Cat Stevens (also recorded by Rod Stewart and Sheryl Crowe.)