Throughout the episode, Cristina believes she has a severe case of the flu. By the end, she takes two pregnancy tests, and the results are not what she wanted. Key Quote
George suspects an anesthesiologist, Dr. Taylor , is drinking on the job. Initially, Derek kicks George out of the OR for making the accusation, but when the anesthesiologist actually falls asleep during a major surgery, Derek realizes George was right. Medical Cases:
A man who swallowed his girlfriend's keys in a desperate, manipulative attempt to keep her from leaving him. [S1E7] The Self-Destruct Button
, titled " The Self-Destruct Button ," originally aired on May 8, 2005. This episode marks a pivotal moment where the interns' secret personal lives begin to collide with their professional reputations at Seattle Grace Hospital. Plot Overview
A teenage girl who underwent an illegal, poorly performed gastric bypass surgery in Mexico to please her perfectionist mother. Throughout the episode, Cristina believes she has a
"Why do I keep hitting myself with a hammer? Because it feels so good when I stop." — Why It Matters
The central theme focuses on the various ways people sabotage themselves, both physically and emotionally. Taylor , is drinking on the job
This episode is widely regarded by fans as the point where the main characters' identities are "perfectly defined". It highlights the "doctor code" regarding whistleblowing and establishes the high stakes of the interns' personal choices. "Grey's Anatomy" The Self-Destruct Button (TV Episode 2005)