Grey's Anatomy Season 7 Episode 20 White Wedding
- TV14
- May 5, 2011
- 41 min
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7.9 (1,117)
In season 7 episode 20 of Grey's Anatomy, titled "White Wedding," the doctors of Seattle Grace Mercy West Hospital deal with various personal and professional issues while also preparing for a wedding.
The episode begins with Callie (Sara Ramirez) and Arizona (Jessica Capshaw) finalizing their wedding plans. Callie wants a traditional wedding, while Arizona prefers a courthouse wedding. After some back-and-forth, they compromise by having a small, intimate ceremony at City Hall followed by a big reception with all their friends and coworkers.
Meanwhile, Cristina (Sandra Oh) is struggling with her decision to have an abortion. She confides in Meredith (Ellen Pompeo), who tries to be supportive but ultimately reveals that she doesn't agree with Cristina's choice. Cristina also clashes with Owen (Kevin McKidd), who wants to be there for her but is exasperated by her reluctance to open up to him.
Elsewhere, Alex (Justin Chambers) is dealing with a patient who insists on leaving the hospital against medical advice. He tries to convince her to stay, but she is determined to leave and even threatens to sue him for false imprisonment. Jackson (Jesse Williams) is also dealing with a difficult patient, a teenage girl who needs surgery but refuses to let him touch her because he's a man.
As the wedding preparations continue, Meredith and Derek (Patrick Dempsey) continue to argue about whether or not they should continue trying to have a baby. Meredith is hesitant because of the complications she experienced during her first pregnancy, while Derek is eager to start a family. The tension between them comes to a head when Derek agrees to be Callie's wedding planner without consulting Meredith first.
The day of the wedding arrives, and chaos ensues. The wedding party gets stuck in traffic, Alex's patient goes into labor, and Cristina struggles to keep her emotions in check. Callie and Arizona finally make it to City Hall, where they exchange vows and become legally married. The ceremony is beautiful and sweet, but tension still lingers between the various characters.
The reception is where things really heat up. Meredith finally confronts Derek about his decision to be Callie's wedding planner, leading to a heated argument in the middle of the dance floor. Meanwhile, Cristina continues to struggle with her abortion decision, even as Owen tries to support her. Arizona and Callie's wedding reception is filled with drama, heartbreak and love.
Overall, "White Wedding" is an emotional episode that delves into the personal lives of the show's main characters. It deals with complex issues like abortion, infertility, and personal boundaries, all while demonstrating the power of love and friendship in the face of adversity.