[s2e4] Deny, Deny, Deny | Must See |

: The episode explores the psychological concept of denial as a survival mechanism, particularly among surgeons who must "lie to themselves" to manage the stress and fear of their profession. Key Plotlines

: Alex receives news that he failed the medical board exams, which puts his future at Seattle Grace in jeopardy. Iconic Quotes [S2E4] Deny, Deny, Deny

: Meredith's mother, Ellis, who is suffering from Alzheimer's, is admitted to the hospital and causes chaos among the staff. She mistakes George for her ex-husband, Thatcher, leading to a difficult shift for him. : The episode explores the psychological concept of

: While avoiding her own recovery, Cristina identifies a patient, Kalpana Vera, who is faking symptoms. It is eventually discovered that Kalpana has Munchausen syndrome and has been inducing her own illness with unlisted medications. She mistakes George for her ex-husband, Thatcher, leading