The First Cut is the Deepest

The First Cut is the Deepest is the second episode of the first season of the ABC series, Grey's Anatomy. The episode was written by Shonda Rhimes and was directed by Peter Horton. It originally aired on Sunday April 3, 2005. Two interns place their careers into jeopardy when they each do something they know they shouldn't. When Meredith visits the maternity ward, she notices that a newborn is discolored and looks unhealthy overall. Meredith ente... more

The First Cut is the Deepest is the second episode of the first season of the ABC series, Grey's Anatomy. The episode was written by Shonda Rhimes and was directed by Peter Horton. It originally aired on Sunday April 3, 2005. Two interns place their careers into jeopardy when they each do something they know they shouldn't. When Meredith visits the maternity ward, she notices that a newborn is discolored and looks unhealthy overall. Meredith enters the nursery without any permission from a Pediatric Attending or Resident. After looking at the baby's chart, she feels that the baby may have a more serious condition then what the pediatric intern may think. She mentions this to Preston, who eventually performs surgery on the baby. Preston scolds her for stepping outside of her territory. Izzie has to help a Chinese woman who came into the hospital with a few minor cuts. However, the Chinese lady doesn't speak English, so Izzie has a difficult time communicating with her. Frustrated,... less