Thanks For The Memories - [s2e9]

"" is the ninth episode of the second season of Grey's Anatomy , originally airing on November 20, 2005. The episode centers on the Thanksgiving holiday , exploring the different ways the surgeons at Seattle Grace Hospital handle their personal and professional lives during the festivities . Plot Overview

George O'Malley (T.R. Knight) is dragged by his father and brothers into the woods for the family's traditional turkey hunt , which results in misfires and his father being shot in the backside. [S2E9] Thanks for the Memories

Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) uses the hospital as an escape from the holiday and treats Holden McKee , a patient who has been in a vegetative state for 16 years. "" is the ninth episode of the second

Izzie Stevens (Katherine Heigl) attempts to host a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at Meredith's house, but she struggles when it appears none of her invited guests will show up. Knight) is dragged by his father and brothers

"I like Thanksgiving. Day people spend with their families. Too much family time triggers depression, repressed childhood rage, bitter disputes over the remote and way too much alcohol. People get stupid. People get violent. People get hurt." —

The episode's opening and closing monologues focus on the concept of , citing Benjamin Franklin's advice to "never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today". It highlights that fear of failure or mistakes often stops people from making decisions. Notable Quote: