Ep 10. Help Me Through The Night

In Grey's Anatomy season 16 episode 10 Help Me Through The Night, the doctors at Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital are overwhelmed with patients from a massive car crash. The episode mainly takes place over the course of one night, with each member of the staff dealing with their own personal demons while trying to save as many lives as possible.

Maggie is forced to confront her feelings about her estranged father, who is brought into the hospital after being involved in the crash. Meanwhile, Teddy struggles to deal with her emotions when she receives a surprise visit from her own father. Both characters are forced to face the reality of their relationships with their fathers and the impact those relationships have had on their lives.

Elsewhere, Owen and Amelia work together to save a mother and her son who were involved in the car crash. As they work to keep the family alive, they also begin to confront their own fears about the future of their relationship. Amelia is hesitant to fully commit to Owen, while Owen worries about whether he is ready to become a father again.

Meanwhile, Jo continues to struggle with her depression and is forced to come to terms with the fact that she needs help. She confides in Link, who encourages her to seek professional treatment. Jo's journey towards recovery is a major throughline of the episode, with the show handling the topic of mental health with sensitivity and nuance.

As the night wears on, the staff is faced with even more challenges. Bailey is forced to make a difficult decision when a patient’s condition takes a sudden turn for the worse. DeLuca works tirelessly to save the life of a young woman who was on her way to her own wedding. And Richard tries to help Jackson deal with the aftermath of his recent breakup.

In the end, Help Me Through The Night is a powerful, emotional episode that sees the characters facing their fears and fighting to save lives in the face of overwhelming odds. With strong performances from the cast and a focus on important issues like mental health, the episode is a standout in the show's already impressive run.