Grey's Anatomy Season 4 Episode 11 Lay Your Hands on Me
- TV14
- January 10, 2008
- 43 min
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8.0 (1,204)
As the 11th episode of the fourth season of Grey's Anatomy, Lay Your Hands on Me follows the doctors of Seattle Grace Hospital as they navigate through personal and professional issues.
The episode kicks off with Bailey being asked to perform a little too much. As the only attending surgeon on duty, she's forced to lead several surgeries at once, leaving her exhausted and on edge. Meanwhile, Mark and Derek are dealing with personal issues that threaten to derail their patient's treatment plan.
The episode also plays into the personal lives of the characters, with some relationships getting some much-needed screen time. Cristina and Burke's relationship is in a rough patch, leading them to explore the nature of their connection. Meredith and Derek, meanwhile, are trying to find a way to navigate their relationship without any major bumps in the road.
In the hospital, Callie struggles to handle a difficult case involving a teenage girl with a mysterious illness that has left her in a critical condition. The girl's condition deteriorates throughout the episode, and the doctors scramble to find a treatment that will save her life. The situation is complicated further when her mother arrives and refuses to trust the doctors treating her daughter.
Lay Your Hands on Me is one of the many episodes of Grey's Anatomy that focuses on the humanity of the characters. Although there are medical emergencies, the episode shines a light on the interpersonal relationships between the doctors that make the show such a beloved classic. Fans of the show will enjoy seeing their favorite characters face new challenges and work through old issues in the emotionally packed episode.