Grey's Anatomy Season 16 Episode 17
Grey's Anatomy
Season 16

Ep 17. Life on Mars?

  • TV14
  • March 12, 2020
  • 42 min
  • 7.0  (664)

As the name suggests, Grey's Anatomy season 16 episode 17 "Life on Mars?" revolves around the concept of finding life on the red planet, Mars. However, things take a dramatic turn when a potential life-changing discovery is made closer to home.

The episode starts with Amelia and Link preparing for the birth of their child. While Link is excitedly making plans and packing his bag, Amelia is a bundle of nerves. Of course, this being Grey's Anatomy, things don't go as planned. A case comes in, and Link has to leave his wife's side to attend to an emergency. However, he promises Amelia that he will be back in time for the birth.

Meanwhile, Teddy is feeling the pressure of keeping her secret relationship with Tom under wraps. She confides in Owen, who seems exceptionally understanding. However, we find out later that Owen is still in love with Teddy and will go to great lengths to ensure that everything works out in his favor.

To add to the chaos, Koracick's patient is convinced that he has a spaceship in his head and believes that he's an alien. Meanwhile, Bailey is worried about Catherine's health and the tension between them continues to grow.

As for the Mars storyline, we see that Carina has been working on a project to test the viability of sperm in space. She wants to see if it's possible for humans to procreate on other planets. However, her work leads her to discover something even more significant.

Back in Seattle, the hospital is on high alert as they prepare for the arrival of a patient who has contracted a highly infectious disease. The medical staff is scrambling to prevent the disease from spreading and are donning hazmat suits to ensure their safety.

Over in the operating room, Jo is still struggling with her mental health. However, she decides to power through and performs a complicated surgery with the help of Maggie. Jo is determined to overcome her demons and seems to be making progress. However, in typical Grey's Anatomy fashion, her progress is short-lived when a tragic event occurs towards the end of the episode.

What makes "Life on Mars?" stand out is the multitude of storylines that are interwoven into the episode. The show addresses mental health, love, family, and even space exploration. The episode's pacing is excellent, and the balance between the different storylines is just right. Furthermore, the acting from the cast, particularly from Jo and Maggie, is outstanding.

Overall, Grey's Anatomy season 16 episode 17 "Life on Mars?" is a well-crafted episode that keeps viewers engaged from start to finish. The show manages to address a variety of issues while weaving an exciting and dramatic plot. The episode ends with a significant twist, which will undoubtedly leave fans eager to see what happens next.

Description
Watch Grey's Anatomy - Life on Mars? (s16 e17) Online - Watch online anytime: Buy, Rent
Grey's Anatomy, Season 16 Episode 17, is available to watch and stream on ABC. You can also buy, rent Grey's Anatomy on demand at Netflix, Amazon, Hulu, Vudu, Google Play, Apple TV online.
  • First Aired
    March 12, 2020
  • Content Rating
    TV14
  • Runtime
    42 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.0  (664)