Season 11, Episodes 22 and 23
Dereks death got one episode.
The aftermath got two hours.
However, unlike some of the other two-parters, this one is severly lacking in stakes.

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As a result, the story fails to feel worth a multi-part episode.Ariana Bacle
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Been there, done that.
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(And not just because of that Tim Daly kiss in the stairwell.)
It gave viewers a chance to get to see another side of Addison.
And in addition to that, this two-parter featured a number of key moments back home in Seattle.

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If that didn’t give you chills…Samantha Highfill
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But it turns out, George doesn’t need to be a soldier to be a hero.
And after a tragic bus accident, both George and Izzie find themselves fighting for their lives.

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Cue “Off I Go” playing and grab some tissues.Samantha Highfill
4. the bomb guy, a.k.a.
Kyle Chandler), Denny, Doc the dog, and, eventually, Ellis.
Yes, Ellis dies while Meredith is almost dying.

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Gone were the days of LVAD wires and bomb episodes.
And in doing so, it once again proved that dramatic greatness was still within its grasp.
In those two hours, every one of our heroes was a victim.

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Watching the drama unfold, it felt like time stopped.
And by the end of it, our faith in the show was restored.Samantha Highfill
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Season 2, Episodes 26 and 27
This is the episode when Izzie cuts the LVAD wire.

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Its the episode when Denny finally gets his new heart and dies soon after.
Its the one whn Burke gets shot, and when he discovers a new tremor in his hand post-surgery.
Its when Finn puts Doc to sleep, when Finn tells Meredith he has plans plans!

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And that’s not even mentioning the Derek-Meredith stuff.Samantha Highfill

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