The surgical floor at Seattle Grace is gripped by the belief that fatalities occur in groups of three or seven. After four patients die in a single morning, the staff becomes increasingly anxious that more deaths are imminent by midnight.
" Superstition " is the 21st episode of the second season of , originally airing on March 19, 2006. The episode explores the rituals and beliefs medical professionals lean on when faced with unexplainable patterns of tragedy. Episode Summary [S2E21] Superstition
: She is assigned to a patient with a skull injury and severe OCD, which deeply irritates her. Simultaneously, she holds Preston Burke's "lucky" scrub cap hostage as leverage to get George O’Malley to move out of their apartment. The surgical floor at Seattle Grace is gripped
: Despite his stoic nature, Burke is revealed to have his own set of "surgical jujus," including specific neck cracks and his reliance on a particular scrub cap. The episode explores the rituals and beliefs medical
: Feeling isolated, George continues to avoid Meredith following their ill-fated encounter, instead bonding with Burke. Critical Reception
: Her concern for Denny Duquette intensifies as his health declines, leading her to finally dump Alex Karev.