If Only You Were Lonely

"As surgeons we're trained to consult with each other to get opposing views. We even encourage patients to seek second opinions. But why seek a second opinion when you know that you're right? Because if we're honest with ourselves, the surgeons are more like cowboys. We're more likely to go it alone. You can seek the advice of others, surround yourself with trusted advisers. But in the end, the decision is always yours, and yours alone. And when it's time to act, you're all alone with your back against the wall. The only voice that matters is the one in your head. The one telling you what you probably already knew. The one that's almost always right."

- Meredith Grey

 is the sixteenth episode of the eighth season and the 164th overall episode of Grey's Anatomy.

Short Summary
As Adele's condition continues to deteriorate, Richard considers altering their living situation; an explosion at a local coffee shop results in a busy day in the ER for the doctors; Callie takes Meredith under her wing by helping her study for her boards; Lexie joins Arizona and Alex in peds, as they continue to care for intern Morgan's premature son; and when Jackson snaps at a patient, Mark encourages him to find ways to relieve his stress. Meanwhile, Cristina lets her suspicions get the best of her.

Full Summary
Episode in detail.

Main Cast

 * Ellen Pompeo as Dr. Meredith Grey
 * Sandra Oh as Dr. Cristina Yang
 * Justin Chambers as Dr. Alex Karev
 * Chandra Wilson as Dr. Miranda Bailey
 * James Pickens, Jr. as Dr. Richard Webber
 * Sara Ramírez as Dr. Callie Torres
 * Eric Dane as Dr. Mark Sloan
 * Chyler Leigh as Dr. Lexie Grey
 * Kevin McKidd as Dr. Owen Hunt
 * Jessica Capshaw as Dr. Arizona Robbins
 * Kim Raver as Dr. Teddy Altman
 * Sarah Drew as Dr. April Kepner
 * Jesse Williams as Dr. Jackson Avery
 * Patrick Dempsey as Dr. Derek Shepherd

Guest Stars

 * Loretta Devine as Adele Webber
 * Mitch Pileggi as Larry Jennings
 * Summer Glau as Emily Glau
 * Amanda Fuller as Dr. Morgan Peterson
 * Gil McKinney as Chris
 * Scout Taylor-Compton as Angie
 * Austin Basis as Devin

Co-Starring

 * Mark Edward Smith as Gary
 * Zibby Allen as Nurse Zibby
 * Gordon James as Nurse
 * Tammy Dahlstrom as Orderly
 * Grace Rowe as Paramedic #1
 * Shi Ne Nielson as Paramedic #2

Notes and Trivia
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 * This episode's title originated from the song If Only You Were Lonely, originally sung by The Replacements.
 * This episode scored 9.06 million viewers.

Quotes

 * Jackson: I can't do fine. I have to do great. I'm an Avery.


 * Derek: How's it going with your better half?
 * Mark: (referring to Avery) He's uptight, worried about the boards, snapping at patients. I tried to get him laid, but…
 * Derek: I'm talking about Julia.
 * Mark: Oh. Of course.


 * April: This is sexual harassment. You know that, right?
 * Mark: I prefer to think of it as sexual encouragement.