[s2e9] Thanks For The Memories 〈Free Access〉

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:

"" 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 [S2E9] Thanks for the Memories

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. The episode's opening and closing monologues focus on

"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 centers on the Thanksgiving holiday ,

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.

The holiday forces the interns and residents to confront their various personal tensions: