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'Grey's Anatomy' creator reveals spoilers on upcoming plot lines

Mar 6, 2008, 09:42 PM | by Ari Karpel

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Greysanatomy_l "My goal is to get Meredith [Ellen Pompeo] and Derek [Patrick Dempsey] together for good and let them try to figure out what it is to be in a relationship in the future," Grey's Anatomy creator Shonda Rhimes revealed to EW.com today. "And that is something that time off [during the writers' strike] really gave me perspective on — whether or not we could actually do it, how we could do it, that it would be amazing to watch how that works."

Rhimes had dinner with Dempsey and "we talked about all of this," she reports. "As actors, they're very invested in Derek and Meredith. Ellen and I are getting together Monday."

Also coming up when Grey's returns for five episodes on April 24: Lauren Stamile, who plays McDreamy's latest potential love interest, Nurse Rose, will return for all five episodes; and Elizabeth Reaser, as Jane Doe, will be back for three.

When told of the Meredith-McDreamy news, costar TR Knight exclaimed, "Oh, wow, I didn't know that! I guess Meredith and Derek are gonna smooch again!" But Knight is busy getting over a bad cold before heading back to work next week: "I got the crud that's been going around," he said as he drove home from a doctor's appointment this evening. "It was like, Body is crashing, you've got a week and a half to be sick before work starts, so go."

Jeanie Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 10:34 PM EST

Wow..finally some good news on the GA front for a change. Don't ruin it now Shonda. The core couple needed fixing since S3, so it's about time!

Joy Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 10:47 PM EST

Well, I must be in the minority, but I actually loathe the Meredith/Derek relationship. She doesn't deserve him!

Kyle Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 11:00 PM EST

This is what so many of us have hoped for since the first scene of season one! I'm so happy I don't know what to say! I'm cautious, but still it made me smile. Good for Mer/Der and the countless fans who have been pleading with Shonda that she finally wants the couple together too. I was beginning to think she never wanted them together and was just using themf or good promo's, but maybe the strike gave us one good thing after. I could do without Rose for even these episodes though. She's so not needed, but love Mer/Der!

cimagato Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 11:16 PM EST

I would love that. I get so tired of the fake will they/won't they routine, that I stop watching. Thrilled that she's willing to find drama in an ongoing relationship. Finally!

Julie Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 11:17 PM EST

I think that Meredith/Derek should either permanetly get together or stay apart. Having them be together and then being apart every few minutes was driving me crazy. I actually stopped watching the show for awhile because it just got annoying.

Gracie Cohen Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 11:23 PM EST

I'm a happy girl right now. My two favorite characters and my favorite show! It's good news for sure.

Shari Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 11:24 PM EST

this makes me happy. I am so sick of people putting all the blame on Meredith. Derek has done his fair share of sh*t too and until he acknowledges that is not ALL Meredith's fault, I don't think they can ever work. The fact that the plot device is sticking around annoys me though.

Jessica Thu, Mar 6, 2008 at 11:42 PM EST

They fixed the typo's in this article finally and FINALLY Mer and Der are going to be fixed. The only show I looked forward to seeing all season has been LOST. Now I finally have a reason to love Grey's again. The Mer/Der characters on in a steady long term relationship is enough for me to love Thursday's agian!

Rache Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 12:55 AM EST

YAY! When I read this I literally jumped. This is some of the best news I've heard all week. I'm glad they should ultimately be together. Maybe he'll stop being an ass..

JoePA Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 02:06 AM EST

The writers should have them end their relationship instead. She has been wishy-washy with him from Day 1. I'd rather see the dramatic possibilities of her realizing she blew a good thing with all of her indecisiveness, and having to watch him move on and be happy with someone else. Maybe the writers won't make her so whiny with the next guy she gets involved with.

weird. Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 02:12 AM EST

Oh, is this show still on?

Cindy Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 02:56 AM EST

Well it's official. Thank you Shonda! I can't believe what happy news this is. Mer/Der are the core couple of GA. A good 85 percent of the GA writers blog is from fans pleading for Mer/Der to be together and tonight the GA baords are on fire with happy fans. It took them long enough to realize that it was not beneficial to keep moving this couple apart. Dempsey and Pompeo are good friends who have always loved Mer/Der together and have wanted for their characters what the fans wanted. Seems like Shonda is finally listening and for this I'm grateful.

polly1 Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 03:35 AM EST

shonda is known for never give spoilers or anything, she knows now that the show is going down that's why she started giving more spoilers

Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 03:43 AM EST

I can't trust Shonda, she lied to us so many times... all I can see is that Plant is still there for FIVE episodes (at least !) and it makes me sad because it means we'll have to see Derek & Plant together for that long.

EPD Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 03:44 AM EST

I can't trust Shonda, she lied to us so many times... all I can see is that Plant is still there for FIVE episodes (at least !) and it makes me sad because it means we'll have to see Derek & Plant together for that long.

liz86000 Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 03:50 AM EST

Well, I'm very glad! I hope that Shonda will make Derek FINALLY realize that it's some of his damn fault if Meredith can't trust him! I mean, come on: the wife thing, then the not chosing her thing, then the "I can't breathe for you" thing, not to forget the ultimatum "I love you... until I find someone better" & of course "I'll wait for you... two weeks, then I'll kiss someone else & jump into a relationship with her".
Can you REALLY blame the girl for not trusting him?? Seriously?
So fix this Shonda! I want my strong & giggly Meredith & my McDreamy back. They haven't been right since mid-season 3...

lilo Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 03:54 AM EST

I would love to believe this but I am going to be cautious. Plant is still there for 5 episodes, what for?? If the goal is to get them together why have her there? I am sure she is just saying this so fans will stick around, which can only mean the first episodes back are going to be depressing for Mer/Der fans.
I will believe when I see it. But if it is true... best news ever!! A real couple, that's something I would like to watch.

amanda Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 05:33 AM EST

Shonda needed to get this out as she knows fans are at their limits with Mer/Der she didn't have much room left to mess with them. It's good news finally.

vivian Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 05:52 AM EST

I'm so happy right now! Finally some good news!

elisabeth Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 06:17 AM EST

GA was on my Must-See list until Shonda Rhimes authorised those ridiculous story lines: Gizzie (give me a break), the off-on-off-on-pls-let-it-die DerMer relationship, Mer's whiny sister, Jane Doe, Hahn's running hostility towards Yang, etc. I still have unwatched GA episodes waiting for me. Even the writer's strike couldn't motivate me to sit those recordings. Don't know if I care about Rhimes's Mer-Der pitch. Don't know if care about GA anymore. Gah, Gizzie still leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I wish they'd get rid of the ever-growing mouth that is Heigl.

christine Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 06:27 AM EST

This might be the most positive news we have gotten in a while, possibly ever.

Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 07:23 AM EST

Well Thank God Shonda....you finally put the crack pipe down.

Sarah Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 07:30 AM EST

Shonda Rhimes is a liar. People should open their eyes!

salma Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 07:56 AM EST

It's not the first time Shonda has taken fans down this road, but the talks that she's having with PD/EP are a good sign as both are fans of this couple together and it's more good news than we've had for such a long time that I'm going to enjoy it for now:)

addie Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 08:33 AM EST

I think it's great that she meets with Patrick & Ellen!! It's really nice to know that they have an influence on her (at least now!). She's not deaf anymore, yeah!!

Ann Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 08:34 AM EST

Shouln't they hve done this 2 seasons ago? Why Now? Because the show is a sinking ship? Why keep the nurse if they're putting Mere and Derek for good?

Kim Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 08:34 AM EST

I am so excited!! I hope that Shonda is sincere about finally getting Meredith & Derek together for good. There is plenty of drama to be had for them in a commited relationship. :)
Thank you Shonda for taking the steps to bring back the show we remember!!

Brenda Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 08:36 AM EST

She's a liar why are people listening to her?

Kat Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 09:00 AM EST

Great news about Mer/Der - thank you, Shonda! I feel like I can get emotionally invested in the show again.

Jenna Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 09:47 AM EST

Finally we have some good news! It's about time they worked through their issues. They didn't go through all of this to throw it all away. Mer/Der are true love and we are finally going to see that happen! It's going to be a heck of a ride, and a ride I'm so looking forward to watching! Thank you Shonda for FINALLY listening to your loyal fans!

Jennifer Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 09:47 AM EST

Thank You Shonda!! That is the best news I have heard all week. Now I can start back watching Grey's again.

Angel Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 09:53 AM EST

Don't forget why we tune in to the show. Meredith doens't deserve Derek but we have to have them together. It's great news that your finally on our page with this. Derek calls Meredith the love of his life. You don't let that go, you fight for it. Meredith needs some professional help and then needs to win him back.

Benson Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 10:03 AM EST

McWhoCares.

Carly Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 10:18 AM EST

I agree with Joy - I don't want them together either. I hate Meredith and wanted Derek with someone else. Leave her and her drama of the day behind. Put her with George, they could whine together. Perfect match.

Steve Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 10:35 AM EST

This show is going to go from hot to not after they settle down together.

lynnK Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 11:10 AM EST

I'm with Joy et al - Mer is sooo whiny and self centered. Derek deserves better. I think we need to move off this story line and onto someone else for both of them.

graeme Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 11:38 AM EST

Well, look...a show always wants to keep a couple apart for as long as possible...but after season 3 there was absolutely no reason that they weren't together. The writers have run out of ways to keep them apart.

Robin Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 11:40 AM EST

Simply the best news ever for this show! I'm just too excited and while I'm cautious, there's just no other characters on the show that are like Mer/Der. Thank you Shonda!

shelley Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 11:50 AM EST

WHO CARES????

Karly Mason Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 12:06 PM EST

MEREDITH and DEREK TOGETHER? AWESOME!! I LOVE THEM!! I'm coming back to Grey's Anatomy now!

Lisa Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 12:10 PM EST

Patrick Dempsey and Ellen Pompeo have so much chemistry together playing the characters Meredith and Derek. The only problem is-Shonda waited THIS long. Two fantastic actors who have deserved to have better happen to these characters, so I really look forward to where a steading ongoing relationship will take them. It's very good news about Mer/Der.

Amy Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 12:13 PM EST

I CARE!! I LOVE MEREDITH AND DEREK!

Sara Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 12:17 PM EST

Who CARES? WHEN will this be 2053?

Rhimes knows about the backlash about this show sucking ass, that's the only reason she's talking now.

Maxi Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 12:18 PM EST

Hasnt she said this before? She is a liar she will say anything to make people think this show is worth watching again.

Lisa Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 12:19 PM EST

Derek is a McDouchebag he will sleep with urse Rose the rest of the season THEN go crawling back to Meredith?
WTF Shonda Rhimes?

Cady S. Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 12:27 PM EST

Got told to come here and read EW this morning and this is such GREAT news!! Thank you Shonda! Mer/Der are going to stay together and you rock! Thank you!

Cel Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 12:28 PM EST

It's obvious that Derek and Meredith are the "core couple" and should be together. I loved those two together from Episode 1, Season 1. There are SO many bad relationships it would be great to see them as a stable happy couple in the series. I even stopped watching GA because of all that stupidness. If they really get back together, I'll start watching it again.

it's just a thing with me Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 12:30 PM EST

Mer and Der-the foundation of the show. Best news and smartest news Shonda could have given the mass amount of GA fans lately! Good move on her part to announce it an dit will be a ratings success. They need to lose the Rose character quicker though, but can't say Mer/Der reuniting is anything but a good thing. Great news for sure!

punk64 Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 12:39 PM EST

Ugh - first off, that plot line / character chemistry is just tediously annoying. Even if you can swallow that cr@p, it'll go just ala Sam and Diane in Cheers ... enjoy the show while it lasts cause, with this revelation, it's heading to the dumpster.

adam Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 12:51 PM EST

Ellen Pompeo and P Dempsey are beyond great together. amazing actors. having MERDER back together is a big YESS and a huge lift for the ratings...

Ellen fan Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 12:54 PM EST

Grey's Anatomy is an amazing show. and I am glad Shonda is now listening to her fans. she always writes great stroylines and this happening now is going to be GREAT.

THANKS SHONDA

Patrick and Ellen create sparks together.

while she's at it. she should give Ellen Pompeo more screen time as well. best lead actress ever.

Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 12:56 PM EST

I don't know about the rest of you, but once upon a time ago I wouldn't miss an episode of GA, but now I can barely stomach it since Burke (Isaiah Washington) was fired. I think the Burke/Christina marriage would have been far more interesting than the Izzy/George relationship which is a train wreck waiting to happen. Has Shonda Rhimes forgotten how captivated we all were with the Izzy/Denny relationship? I still cry whenever I watch that episode via reruns. The GA magic is gone. I wouldn't be surprised if it gets cancelled soon.

Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 01:11 PM EST

Um, not all of us like Burke...and I HATED Dead Denny and Izzie. Speak for yourself.

Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 01:11 PM EST

Um, not all of us liked Burke...and I HATED Dead Denny and Izzie. Speak for yourself.

Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 01:13 PM EST

It might too little too late. These 2 actors have AMAZING chemistry and some angst was good (season 2) but now it's just gotten to the point that we don't even care anymore. And to that last person that said the show will be cancelled soon b/c no Burke or Denny- you are on crack!! I hated both of those characters.

Elizabeth Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 01:29 PM EST

Amazing news! GREAT characters (Mer/Der) and FINALLY a fantastic choice! I could not be happier!

It's about time!

Mike Dillon Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 01:31 PM EST

Mereidth and Derek should have been together in a stable relationship since day one. Hopefully Rhimes will be able to write well for these two characters. They are the lead characters in the show, so don't cheap out on the sotry line. It's good news, but you better pull out all the stops for an amazing long lasting story. Mereddith and Derek are as good as it gets.

Pat Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 01:41 PM EST

People still watch this crap? This is 3 years ago he had a wife now he has a girlfriend?

But people still want Meredith with this loser?

Lynn Stiller Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 01:51 PM EST

The best thing that ever happened on this show is Meredith and Derek. It's really the best news I've heard about the show in ages. I give credit to Shonda Rhimes for finally getting a clue and putting this tv couple together in a stable relationship! Kudo's Shonda and long live Meredith and Derek!

Lynn Stiller Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 01:51 PM EST

The best thing that ever happened on this show is Meredith and Derek. It's really the best news I've heard about the show in ages. I give credit to Shonda Rhimes for finally getting a clue and putting this tv couple together in a stable relationship! Kudo's Shonda and long live Meredith and Derek!

Kelli Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 01:52 PM EST

I LOVE MEREDITH AND DEREK! WOW! I'M SO HAPPY ABOUT THIS NEWS!

nancy Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 01:54 PM EST

I love GREY'S I can't wait 2 see more IT'S the best show on tv I'll be watching in April 2 see what happen's next nancy.....

Larissa Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 02:04 PM EST

She never said she is gonna do this now he is with Rose now and for the rest of the year.

IN THE FUTURE she said

snakeoil Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 02:07 PM EST

I think he should date the new girl... I am personally bored with their relationship.

Chris Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 02:09 PM EST

Best show on tv? LOOOOOL

Kelly Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 02:10 PM EST

Derek should leave the show take the nurse with him. Bring on a new hottie for Meredith. One that isn't a douchebag.

Kenra Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 02:29 PM EST

Oh my gosh, what great news! This is fantastic! I love Meredith and Derek. Thank you so much Shonda. I think it's really cool she is talking with Patrick and Ellen on this too. They are such good friends in real life! This should be so good!

Lancy Miller Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 02:31 PM EST

MEREDITH AND DEREK ROCK. SHONDA YOU RULE! ON BEHALF OF MER/DER FANS ALL OVER, THANKS!

Liza Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 02:37 PM EST

I am so over Derek and Mer.

probie Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 03:09 PM EST

Bravo Shonda - if the strike gives us this - maybe it was worth it. It just didn't make sense when they "broke up". There was no reason and it was like she burned the toast one day and they said "forget it". It doesn't work that way and after the disaster of Burke and what's her name, someone has to prove that love does endure. Please Please Please tell us that you are going to break up Izzy and George. Talk about a mistake - to go from Denny to George. Also, I have watched literally from episode one and the original pre-"out of the closet" George was a nerd who everyone treated like their brother - all of the sudden, he becomes Izzy's "McDreamy" PUHLEASE!! Sounds like Shonda is on track - now get busy with "Private Practice" - lots of work needed there especially with Amy Breneman who I loved as "Judging Amy"...

Samantha Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 03:14 PM EST

All I can say is, way to go Shonda. you finally figured out what fans have known since S1-Meredith and Derek belong together. If the strike gave you any clarity, I'm glad it gave you that. Can't wait to see them grow together!

Helen Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 03:20 PM EST

I don't care any more. This used to be my favorite show, but now I can't bear to watch ... I miss Burke, I loved the Denny-Izzie story line, hate the George-Izzy (actually makes me sick to see them together), Meredith is annoying with her incessant whining, her sister is a royal pain ... sorry, Shondra, too little too late to get back this once loyal viewer ...

Charlie's Girl Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 03:23 PM EST

Without a doubt, the best Grey's Anatomy news I've read in the last two seasons! How happy am I? Finally Shonda! Mer/Der together is a great move no matter how you slice it. Thanks EW for getting the interview!

Roger Simpson Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 03:29 PM EST

From a business standpoint, it's the smartest move Shonda Rhimes could have made. The loss of this TV couple spelled a downward slide in ratings. My only concern is the time she took to come to this choice. All is going to have to be written brilliantly in order for this to work, but if she can do it, she might just pull this off and put Grey's back on the "can't miss" list of shows again. The characters Meredith and Derek and their happiness is critical to the show's core viewership.

Clara Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 03:30 PM EST

Seriously I am happy for the MerDer fans but Gizzie are why I watch. I quit the show when Gizzie broke up and have not looked back since. I want Gizzie.

Parker Gabriel Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 03:31 PM EST

Ms. Rhimes is planning to RUIN the program whose central characters she created by renewing the affair between Grey and Shepherd! That will never work--the ONLY successful relationship Dr. Meredith Grey will EVER be able to have is with her work as a doctor. None of the people around her, certainly not her immediate family and LEAST of all ANY of her co-workers, deserve to form any relationships with her. She is supposed to be a no-nonsense professional, totally dedicated to her work. And Shonda Rhimes actually thinks Dr. Meredith Grey should have ANY personal life? She'd better GET REAL! The one thing that all her castmates in "Grey's Anatomy" should have known from the first is this: YOU NEVER, BUT NEVER, UPSTAGE ELLEN POMPEO IN ANY WAY!!!

Patrick Dempsey and Eric Dane both deserve to be fired from the cast, and "Private Practice" should have been canceled WITHOUT premiering. All of those upstaged Ellen--and that, you do NOT do.

Gabi Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 03:31 PM EST

Who cares about MerDer? I want Gizzie back, I want Gizzie back, I want Gizzie back, I swear if we get Lexziepuke instead, I am done for good.

Hannah Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 03:33 PM EST

Seeing Mer run after Derek the way he treated her? No thanks. George and Izzie were the one good thing about season 4 and 3 and the idiot broke them up. They were the one thing keeping me watching that crappy show and I am beyond glad the ratings have dropped since their break up. I know all my friends and I dropped the show after episode 8 when it was clear she let a little group of shallow haters get to ehr and broke up the best couple on the show.

Andrea Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 03:35 PM EST

I like MerDer, but I LOVE Gizzie, and I want them back together.

Kim Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 03:38 PM EST

Gizzie and MerDer make the show for me

Marie Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 03:41 PM EST

MerDer is my favorite couple after Gizzie, so I am thrilled. Now if Gizzie could just get back together, I would be one happy girl

Denise Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 03:41 PM EST

AWESOME! I LOVE MEREDITH AND DEREK!! I'M SO HAPPY. Seriously, four seasons is long enough. They've been together since the first scene of the first season and it works. I'm glad she's gotten a clue! So happy about this news!

Paula Carmicle Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 03:46 PM EST

I met Ellen Pompeo at the Good Medicine Benefit and she was the sweetest person. So nice and took time to talk to me and my friends about the show, take pictures and signs our photo's. I'm so glad good things are going to happen for her character and Derek. I"m telling you all, she was just the nicest person to the fans! I'm glad Shonda is fixing Meredith and Derek.

Gigi Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 03:46 PM EST

God the Gizzie haters are still as shallow as ever. Olivia fell for George and dumped Alex for him,. Callie fell head over heels fopr him and Izzie was always more obnsessed with george than any other guy in her life or anyone for that matter. I find George gorgeous, he has eyes you could get lost in for hours, sexy lips, beautiful eyelashes, sexy hands, a sexy voice and a smile than can make you melt. So what he does not have rock abs and is not 6 feet, that does not make beauty. And good for Izzie and all those girls who fell for him for not being as shallow as some fans. A whole lot of us find George gorgeous, and think George and Izzie are and have always been McObvious, and if she does not want all the Gizzie fans to leave the show in droves, Shonda will put them back together where they belong and finally kill Lexziepuke for good, they ruined season 2 for me already.

Marina Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 03:49 PM EST

I am happy, MerDer and Gizzie are my favorite couples. But I dio love Gizzie more and am hoping against hope we get some good news for them, I am in Gizzie withdrawals right now. I met Ellen, TR and Katie, my three favorites at the Good medecine event and those three were the sweetest people ever and signed the longest of all the castmates there, they had the hugest lines too.

Ginny Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 03:53 PM EST

Yay! I think this is great news and it is about darn time. Meredith and Derk are the core of the show and I can't wait to watch them work on their relationship together. I love Patrick and Ellen together, they are incredible. BUT, why, why, why is Rose staying on. That is the one thing about this news that makes me very, very wary. I am really disappointed to hear she is staying. I loathe her character and I don't want to waste one minute of the remaining 5 episodes on her. I know I should be really happy about this mer/der news, but Rose sours my day. I hate her and want her off the show now.

IhateGizzie Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 03:58 PM EST

Great news. Bravo Shonda. But, I agree this may be too little, too late. You've burned your fans so many times. I'm not sure they are going to make another leap with you even if Mer/Der are going to be together at some point in the future, especially since Derek and Rose are going to be together now. But, this is the right move for the long term of the show and I applaud you. I just hope you are not too late with your fans. A lot of people I know gave up on the show awhile ago - after the Gizzie debacle (yes, most of us hated it), Derek and Rose, etc.

Sherry Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 04:04 PM EST

Good, I am happy, now when do us Gizzie fans get good news too? I miss them.

Gizziefanforlife Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 04:06 PM EST

Really because looking at the polls and the fan sites I go too, the majority seems to love Gizzie. They are always placing second in popularity polls behind MerDer and have huge fansites all over the Net, just check Fanforum and George and Izzie's LJ community

Sarah Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 04:12 PM EST

I am very happy for the MerDer fans, but for me, Gizzie is the heart and soul of the show and the reason I tune in. If they don't get back together, I will not be watching anymore, especially if Lexzie are put back together, ewwwwwww!

michael Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 04:18 PM EST

I came on here to read hwo fans were feeling about Shonda's new about Meredith and Derek and now all of a sudden it's a GIZZIE spam fest. Can you guys just give some of us a chance to read what the fans of these two characters think of this move before trying to spam this page like this? Thanks..I appreciate it.

Sania Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 04:19 PM EST

Yay for MerDer, now let's get Gizzie back together where they belong.

bluejeanz Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 04:22 PM EST

GREAT news, a great tv couple and I can't wait to see the relationship finally work. Thanks Shonda! Let's hope you can pull it off.

Marie Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 04:39 PM EST

I am both a MerDer and Gizzie fan and have been posting here for months. I am happy about MerDer and find it normal that I want my other favorite couple to be together. The Gizzie haters were the first to bring up Gizzie, not the Gizzie fans, and this board, it is always the same. Gizzie fans have been posting here for months and every single time, the haters try to shut them up. We have as much right to talk as anyone else.

Kelly Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 04:53 PM EST

Good for MerDer, now I hope we get some love for George and Izzie too, and NO NO NO Alex and Izzie.

michael Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 04:55 PM EST

I came back on to respond to your post Marcie. First off, I do not hate GIZZIE, so that' snot even fair, it's just that this is a story primarily about the Meredith and Derek characters and while you may have been dominating the EW boards for some time, there have been fans of M/D who come on too. We just don't post as much. This time around however, this was an important story for some of us fans and I was merely interested in reading some of the longtime Meredith and Derek comments. I don't hate GIZZIE so your comment was unfair and I don't think I was asking too much just to be able to read what Mer/Der fans thought of Shonda's comments this time around. I just got finished reading a story on Kate Walsh that involves Grey's Anatomy and there's not a single GIZZIE post on there. I understand why. It really had nothing t o do with GIZZIE. Neither does this story. That was all I was saying. Just wanted to read what fans were thinking. I guess I was asking too much from you.

Millie Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 05:05 PM EST

Well this fan loves MerDer and missed them, but I don't like that Meredith is made the bad guy and that she is the one who has to crawl again. Derek is the one at fault here, Meredith is my favorite character and I think Derek should be the one that goes after her this time. As for Gizzie, they are my second favorite couple, and I really hope they get a chance too.

Marie Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 05:08 PM EST

I am sorry, I read you wrong, it is just every single time I come here, I get attacked by some Gizzie haters, and all the Gizzie fans do too and are told to basically shut up even if the article is about all of Grey. An article on Kate Walsh? where? I love her.
Anyhow, I am a very big MerDer fan too, they are my second favorite couple after Gizzie, but Gizzie is the main reason I watch and I get tired of the haters bringing them up even when they are not mentioned. That is what might have set the Gizzie fans off, the article was on MerDer yet some people took it as another excuse to bash Gizzie and say they have no fans, which is so ridiculous as they have a pretty huge fanbase. If Gizzie gets bashed even if the article is on MerDer, you can expect their fans to defend them.

sabrina Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 05:14 PM EST

In response to that comment:
think the Burke/Christina marriage would have been far more interesting than the Izzy/George relationship which is a train wreck waiting to happen.
Maybe for you, but not for me, George and Izzie are the best thing that happened on this show IMHO, and Cristina always deserves FAR better than Burke. I don't miss the homophobic jerk one bit.

And since this is a Merder article like some posted above, I could not be more thrilled we will finally see an end to the on and off, patrick and Ellen are amazing together and deserve way better. I just wish we see Derek grovel a bit too for once.

MM Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 05:44 PM EST

I would like to believe that is true, but Shonda is a big liar. She lied to us Gizzie fans about the amazing places Gizzie were going at, so I would not be surprised if she is lying now to appease the MerDer fans, i do not trust her one bit.

Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 05:47 PM EST

Yeah, personally don't care at this point whether they end up together or not

Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 05:50 PM EST

Yeah, I personally don't care whether they end up together or not. YOU JUST NEED TO MAKE A DECISION ALREADY. PERIOD. As a long time fan of Grey's this season has sadly made me rethink that stance. Seriously Shonda, all of this swaying back and forth is killing me. Too annoying to put up with. Just please give me my old Grey's back! I miss it! Please!

Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 05:51 PM EST

seriously. baaaaaaaaad season 4!

....seriously!

pickles Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 05:52 PM EST

Finally!! I was getting to the place where I didn't want to watch it anymore! Enough of the back and forth,already!!

Kelly Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 05:54 PM EST

Season 4 was terrible, they destroyed my two favorite couples, Gizzie and MerDer, and wrote terribly Alex and Ava whom I also liked, and had Alex regress back to his ass days.

pickles Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 05:55 PM EST

P.S.~LEAVE OUT THE JANE DOE CHARACTER,BORING!!1

frotslig Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 05:56 PM EST

I like the show but I think the Grey/McDreamy relationship is a bore. They should get them together for the rest of the season then kill off Meredith and let her sister be the Grey in the title. That would help keep the show fresh and more on its original track.

genie Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 05:58 PM EST

Ultimately, Christina and Burke were planned to be married by the creators of the show, but then well...all the stuff behind the scenes and at the Golden Globes happened, so it's never going to be a storyline now. That's too bad really, but this deos have a chance to happen and the Meredith and Derek characters are popular and have enough of a die hard fan base to make it work, so like Burke and Christina, I would love to se Meredith and Derek as characters get the chance they have never really been given because Shonda Rhimes kept using their popularity for ratings and not good story content. If she gives this story her all, it could work extremely well I think.

Linda Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 06:02 PM EST

Hallelujah! It is about time. Meredith and Derek are my favorite couple. They are the only reason I am watching the show. Thank you Shonda.

Eleanor Cromwell Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 06:14 PM EST

Great! Derek and Meredith should be together. If this actually happend, I may start watching again. his season is really boring so far. Too many characters with no place to go.

Margaret Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 06:16 PM EST

Alex and Ava are infinitely more tolerable than Alex and Izzie, so I am all for that, and as long as Alex is away from Izzie and my Gizzie, I will be happy. MerDer are ok, I like them, but I am much more interested in George and Izzie's fate and their finding their way back to each other. The show has been boring without them.

Mel Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 06:25 PM EST

I'll believe it when I read the messageboard AFTER the episode airs. This could be a ploy to get people watching the show after that dismal kiss between Der and plant, plus the long strike. People at work don't miss the show, so this all could be just a ratings ploy.

Jeanne Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 06:26 PM EST

I'm delight that you are going to get Derek/Meredith together. It's as it should be. Now fix up Izzie and George - they should work things out as they really seem to care about each other.

Cathy Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 06:27 PM EST

Okay, this is GREAT news! Mer/Der together, as long as done logically, would make me a VERY happy woman.

rho Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 06:46 PM EST

If they get together, then let them be together or I getting off this Merry-Go-Round,I'm getting sick of all the spinning.

ALLY Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 06:57 PM EST

THANK YOU SHONDA RHIMES FOR GETTING MER/DER TOGETHER YOU DONT KNOW HOW LONG EVERYONE HAS BEEN WAITING FOR THIS AND TO SEE OUR MCDREAMY TO COME BACK BEING MCDREAMY AGAIN IS FANTASTIC!!!!!!!! I WASNT EXCITED FOR THE COUPLE EPISODES COMING BUT NOW I AM!!!! AND YOU HAVE TO MAKE SURE YOU KEEP THE OTHERS INVOLVED IN THE SHOW ALSOOOOOOO BUT ANYWAYS I JUST WANTED TO SAY THANKYOU


I LOVEEEEE YOU PATRICK DEMPSEY!!!!!

OH AND BIG ALLY OPPPP DOESNT MEAN IM FAT

Amy Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 06:59 PM EST

I'm so sick of meredith and derek. i agree with the person who said that she doesn't deserve him.

Happy Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 07:00 PM EST

Finally. Mer and Der belong together.

peaches Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 07:02 PM EST

News about Grey's Anatomy? How 2006 of you, EW! What's next? A review of FutureSex/Love Sounds?

Seriously, Nobody gives a McCrap about Grey's anymore. Seriously.

Ingrid Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 07:04 PM EST

It is the other way around, Derek does NOT deserve Meredith. I am also hoping she reunites Gizzie and explores Alex's background (but away from izzie).

Sheri Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 07:12 PM EST

I, too am a long time Mer/Der fan who lost interest this season. The will they, won't they? is ridiculous. The plant.....even more ridiculous. I am cautiously optimistic. Shonda has been known to say things to retain viewers and then not follow through with what she says. I also wonder how long 'in the future' means? There is no reason she cannot fix this by the Season 4 finale. I will hope and trust one more time. Please be telling us the truth, Shonda! Please! If you are...it is the best news ever. If not...bye, bye Grey's.

Carina Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 08:03 PM EST

I am wary of this news. Shonda has deceived the fans before and look what happened.

Rose should not come back. She has served her purpose and that is to illustrate that Meredith doesn't trust Derek at all. I won't be watching the episodes with her around.

Derek and Meredith both have issues. Meredith is afraid to commit to Derek (and rightly so) and he is not trustworthy at all. They should realistically deal with these issues to make their getting-back together believable.

Camile Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 08:13 PM EST

Well I guess this news would be 2006 of EW, but from the extremely high number of posts here not to mention on the GA official board and Grey Matter blog, I think it's very smart EW IS reporting this. I guarantee you if EW did a new photo of Dempsey and Pompeo and put it on the EW magazine cover right now, it would sell like nobody's business. They are just that popular still. Just got voted in to Television's top 10 All time favorite TV couples. I'd say EW is thinking smartly on this one. Way to go EW and especially Shonda Rhimes. Can't wait to see what the future holds with Mer/Der as a couple on GA!

amie Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 08:18 PM EST

Great news! Finally! Now, please fix Bailey!

sue Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 08:45 PM EST

It's about time! But I think Mer needs therepy before she can be in a serious relationship. It seems as soon as it gets to close she pulls away. It really makes me feel for Derick.

Paul Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 09:10 PM EST

George and Izzy are the 2 most annoying characters on TV. Alez and Baily are the only 2 left that keep me watching.

Paul Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 09:10 PM EST

George and Izzy are the 2 most annoying characters on TV. Alex and Baily are the only 2 left that keep me watching.

working mom and boss Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 10:09 PM EST

Neither one of them is perfect, but I still want to see them together. I don't want him with Rose - the whole doctor nurse thing does nothing for me. I want broken Meredith to figure out how how be a big girl in love.

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jul Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 10:55 PM EST

They are not real people, but I am pitiful...As soon as the strike was over, I found my obsession back to the boards to find out the fate of Mer and Derek. Perhaps the writers (as it is the writers not our ill-fated Mer and Der) can get it together and bring us a great couple...yes, with fights, and angst, and growth and love. You Go Shonda! Bring it on.

Lisa Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 11:08 PM EST

Meredith and Derek are the heart of the show. They make us TUNE IN. Why not just let them continue their love affair without the heavy commitments?

Morgan Fri, Mar 7, 2008 at 11:59 PM EST

OH NO...CAN'T STAND THEM TOGETHER!!!! IT'S BEEN LIKE THIS FOREVER! WHAT'S CHANGED? CAN IT BE DIFFERENT FROM THE WILL THEY OR WON'T THEY??!! THE PREVIOUS STORY WITH THE EX-WIFE WAS A WAAAAY BETTER ALTHOUGH I HAD TO SAY I AM NOT AN ADDISON FAN, BUT SHE WAS MORE TOLERABLE AND DID JUSTICE TO HER ROLE. NO WONDER ADDISON GOT HER OWN SHOW...

Larissa Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 12:54 AM EST

I agree with those that say Meredith doesn't deserve Derek. Really though don't care. Put them together, send them off into the sunset and off the show. They were incredibly boring in season 3 and will be again. Backburner them completely and give some good storylines to Alex, Cristina, Mark and Callie.

Marie-Claude Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 01:53 AM EST

George and Izzie are why I watch so they need to be reunited too

Amy Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 02:02 AM EST

Gizzie and MerDer forever

Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 02:12 AM EST

I'm the one who seems to HATE gizzie. Let's NEVER get them back together. Let's get Izzie back with Alex, or with someone new all together. I LOVE Mer and Der though!

Amina Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 03:11 AM EST

I HATE HATE HATE Alex and Izzie, if they go back there, I quit, they make me puke more than any other couple on TV. Gizzie belongs together, always have, always will and they are why I watch

Allie Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 03:19 AM EST

George and Izzie are the best couple on the show, Lexziepuke sucks

Meg Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 03:37 AM EST

MerDer and Gizzie are IT for me, so now that one half of my dream is realized, I want the other half, Gizzie together

genie Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 05:44 AM EST

MEREDITH AND DEREK ROCK AND THIS IS THE BEST GREY'S NEWS I'VE HEARD SINCE SEASON 2! THANK GOODNESS THEY ARE FINALLY GOING TO HAVE A LONGTERM RELATIONSHIP!

TJ Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 06:48 AM EST

Ellen Pompeo is amazing .
and having her and Patrick Dempsey back together again as merder is GREAT because they do have amazing chemistry together.
thank you shonda.
always loved this show.

ADAM d Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 06:51 AM EST

Love those two together.
Meredith deserves something good in her life. Derek needs to straighten up his act.

Anna Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 06:56 AM EST

Derek should be the one making the changes now, he should be the one begging Mer to take him back. Meredith did her part in healing, now it's Dereks turn. it should be big.

but I am happy MerDer will be back again. thank you.

And the lead of the show, my reason for watching, Ellen Pompeo, deserves more screen time, this is one talented actress.

Cheers

AAR Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 07:53 AM EST

Shona Rhimes plays everything close to the vest- and then let's this slip? I think this is a last-ditch effort to get back Grey's fans who were either in the fence (me) or, as my friend put it, "broken up with Grey's" during the strike. Sounds like Grey's took the time off to listen to what viewers were saying, and it now trying to fix it. Which works for me!

kka Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 07:56 AM EST

I hope this is true. I am getting tired of it too.

Bottom line:
GET THEM TOGETHER & STICK WITH IT!

alexandra Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 09:44 AM EST

Let's hope this is true. I love MerDer!

zoe Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 09:48 AM EST

I care about Mer and Der. So this news makes me so happy

alexis Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 09:49 AM EST

This is about MerDer not about Gizzie (which I hate). Kudos to Shonda if she fixes them.

vivian Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 09:52 AM EST

On TV Guide shonda said they're gonna be together by the end of THIS season. I can't believe this is happening for real. Shonda, don't disappoint us!

alice Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 09:54 AM EST

I love MerDer so I have high hopes for them. Now if we could only get rid of the plant.

susy Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 09:56 AM EST

Last time Shonda said something good about them we got the nurse. So I'm a bit cautios. But if this is for real, I'll be very happy.

amanda Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 09:58 AM EST

I guess I can go back to watching now. Go MerDer.

Susan Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 10:37 AM EST

Hooray!!! You're listening to the fans! Season 4 has been a train wreck and the only thing that can redeem it is fixing Mer/Der. I'm only sad because Rose and Ava will return. As stated before...TOO MANY CHARACTER THAT MOST OF US DON'T CARE ABOUT. Let's focus on the characters that made Grey's so great seasons 1 and 2

bonnie Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 11:44 AM EST

Shonda, it's better be true this time! I'm tired of false hopes. I even stopped watching the show after the character of Rose was introduced. Don't make me regret my decision!

Tara Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 11:51 AM EST

Grey's needs a new "super" couple, Mer/Der aren't it anymore. The bad writing, Meredith acting like a 12 year old, Derek moping after her all the time destroyed the couple for many. It should end and have them each move on to others. Mer/Der together=boring. In the words of Meredith Grey, "whatever..."

corinne Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 11:56 AM EST

Great news! I'm happy for Patrick and Ellen too. They kept asking for this so many times!

Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 12:05 PM EST

I can't stand most of the arcs since season 3 of GA; Gizzie was just plain stupid, the back and forth of MerDer tired quickly, the prom (ick), the deer-as-Izzie plot (barf). I really don't care if MerDer ever gets back together again. Ditch the stunt story lines. Just give me good writing & I'll place GA on top of my must-see list once again. GA has been on my "who cares" list since season 3. Thanks Shonda.

courtney Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 12:06 PM EST

Grey's has a super couple: it's Mer and Der. If Shonda really starts to write well for them everybody will see what great couple they are.

Tamaques Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 12:07 PM EST

I wish MerDer and Gizzie would grow up and mature some more all around. Assuming they are trying to go for 7 seasons or so - you could plot an arc of growth, maturing and ultimately together or moving on (as I see Gizzie). Is Meredith going to turn into her mother (or father)? What will she have to do to get through it and work it out with Derek? Will Izzie stop spinning? Will George ever have stick=to-itness? Will Christina ever let someone in and will he ever return (that would be fun) - with Mama! And Eric - he is interesting - will he be the coolest pediatrician or ob/gyn ever?

ellen Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 12:14 PM EST

I'll give shonda one last chance. If she handles this couple how it deserves, I'll be happy to keep watching.

gabrielle Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 12:26 PM EST

I can't wait to see Meredith and Derek together again. It's not Grey's Anatomy when they're apart.

kate Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 12:36 PM EST

It's funny how Shonda speaks about MerDer everytime she wants people to watch her show. I hope she'll deliver this time.

Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 12:45 PM EST

Meredith and Derek together again? Count me in!

katherine Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 12:46 PM EST

Meredith and Derek together again? Count me in!

keira Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 12:56 PM EST

If Shonda wants them together why that nurse is still round?

sara Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 01:12 PM EST

Meredith and Derek are the only reason I still watch this show. So I'm very happy abou this.

sara Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 01:12 PM EST

Meredith and Derek are the only reason I still watch this show. So I'm very happy about this.

lynn Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 02:18 PM EST

Definitely MerDer,that's what GA is all about...Can't wait to see them together..get rid of Rose, hate her!!!!!

Beth Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 02:26 PM EST

Can't wait for the show to start back and for Meredith & Derek to be together for good. I hope all the stars come back.

Kriss Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 02:57 PM EST

Meredith & Derek together? YAWN. They are boring together. Meredith is the most annoying character on the show, wish McDreamy would have been paired with anyone else.

Pedro Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 03:01 PM EST

Greys has already jumped the shark.

This is just a lame attempt to kickstart the show again.

Mer/Der are so 2006. They are the most boring, dullest couple of primetime TV. The audience lost interest years ago.

Ellen Pompeo is the weakest actress on the show. So insipid.

This news will only appease the diehard teenage girlies who will watch any old crap.

Victory Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 03:01 PM EST

I love it! I'm so excited and can't wait for the show to come back. I always wanted to see those two get together for good. And Jane Doe better come correct this time!

JimJam Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 03:04 PM EST

MEREDITH IS THE MOST ANNOYING CHARACTER ON TV PERIOD.

Who cares ? Like this news is going to increase the viewers !

Greys strength is the supporting characters. Neither of the leads are strong, as evidenced by the supporting cast carrying of all the awards & accolades.

aaa Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 03:05 PM EST

Yawn....this isn't news.

Sub-standard actors on a soap opera.

Andie Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 03:37 PM EST

This is possibily the worst news ever for this show. Not satisfied with having made Meredith a pathetic, meaningless, sad excuse for a woman, now they also let THIS type of woman get back with mcdreamy when there's absolutely no logic in it. Meredith needs AGES to get herself sorted, and in any case? Her relationship with Derek is done, over, it's been toyed with for far too long. The last smidgeon of logic that this show had is going into the bin because of what obsessed shippers keep yelling. News flash Shonda: most of your watchers are not obsessed shippers. They're reasonable human beings who want quality in storywriting. This isn't it. Bye-bye GA.

Robin Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 03:40 PM EST

I agree with Pedro above - teenage girls everywhere will be thrilled. Adults? They'll be flipping the channel to watch shows where the main character is an adult. Guess teenage girls relate to Meredith because she has the emotional age of 14. Who wants to watch a whiney, self centered, emotionally stunted main character? Patrick Demspey should leave the show instead of being stuck with this horrid pairing. The Meredith/Derek relationship has killed this once great show.

Sandra Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 03:48 PM EST

All the people who are talking about Meredith being such a pathetic person is making me sick. If you don't like the main character of a show, don't watch it. And stop whining.

Phoebe Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 03:50 PM EST

I second the poster above. Meredith and Derek as a couple are not only one of the dullest ever couples on TV, but also the reason why this once great show tanked. They were great in season 1.. and that's where it ended. Now, they're not just boring, they're extremely annoying as a couple. They're the reason why teenagers get absolutely wrong ideas about love and think that someone who behaves like the whiny mess Meredith is would actually get a man like Derek?! Please. This show was messed up already, but now there's no more reason to watch. I hope Dempsey has the sensibility to step away and just focus on movies. Pompeo has lost credibility as an actress because of how her character is behaving, no nuance, no nothing. Dempsey better run away. Same applies to Dane, who found fame again, bank on it and go do something else. Maybe Heroes, since he's done X Men. What's certain is that I won't tune in for this ridiculous Meredith/Derek reunion.

Andie Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 03:54 PM EST

To Sandra above: I am judging the evolution of the character. And yes she is a pathetic whiny mess. And she's never been the reason I watched. I watched for everyone but her. There isn't only Meredith on the show. If this makes you sick, stop reading the comments or skip them. Such a character is a horrible example for teenagers who watch, that is for sure. No spine, no dignity, doing nothing to fix her problems but whine. Better to be like Alex than Meredith, at least he's true to himself. And he doesn't whine, he acts.

Alexis Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 03:58 PM EST

Squeee! Except not since I'm not 16. Thanks for the heads up EW, now I can remove Grey's from Tivo.

To Sandra: Get over it, people in life will have differing opinions about fictional characters. Adults grasp this concept, someday you will too.

Kim Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 03:58 PM EST

I am glad Shonda listened to the fans.

Linda Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 04:05 PM EST

Please, I was hoping we had seen the end of Meridith and Derek....they are getting stale and if you go that way then I think I'm finished watching a show I would wait all week for. I have all the DVD's of Greys, and the nice thing about them is...I can fast forward those two!!!! Enough already.

Linda Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 04:05 PM EST

Please, I was hoping we had seen the end of Meridith and Derek....they are getting stale and if you go that way then I think I'm finished watching a show I would wait all week for. I have all the DVD's of Greys, and the nice thing about them is...I can fast forward those two!!!! Enough already.

Cammie Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 05:14 PM EST

Ugh just when I thought McDramaQueen and McDreamy were done they're not. No great loss, Grey's has become a bedhopping soap filled with catchphrases and gimmicks. I'm done, no desire to watch the two of them again. Been there, done that. They weren't all that interesting the first time around doubt they will be now.

Catalina Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 05:17 PM EST

About time. I am so ready for Derek and Meredith to be together!

Edith Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 05:36 PM EST

MerDer are so dull to me, Gizzie is the only reason I watch, so they better be reunited or I am done

Alana Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 05:37 PM EST

I actually like MerDer as I think they have chemistry but I like Gizzie much more and would have been more excited if the article had said they were being reunited instead

Becca M Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 06:01 PM EST

Finally!!!!! Meredith and Derek have to get together...Rose doesn't belong with him...He LOVES Meredith and she's ruining it...Anyway, Shonda, I LUV U!!!! You made me happy!!!!

mina Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 07:13 PM EST

I hope mer & der will be together for good. They are reason why I am watching greys anatomy

jc Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 07:13 PM EST

I'm done with Derek and Merridith. It's old news people. What about the other cast member. By the way, why wont u bring back Dr. Burke. He took his medicine, he screwed up, now bring him back. Imus is back on the air, Jerry Lewis got a pass, so bring back Dr. Burke.

Suz Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 07:24 PM EST

Yawn boring, I want Gizzie back

lauren Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 07:33 PM EST

I AM a happy, happy shipper.

sandra Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 07:34 PM EST

Now I am really excited for a new Grey's, yes, we have been given false hope many times before.

lory Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 07:35 PM EST

Please let this be true. Love MerDer.

samantha Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 07:37 PM EST

She's finally seen the light!? I hope so. Mer and Der are what made this show so great. If you don't admit that you're a liar.

mary Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 07:38 PM EST

I believe in fairytale endings for Meredith and Derek, and I have all along...but to see that Shonda is setting it in motion is very exciting for me.

salma Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 07:41 PM EST

They are strategically telling us to stay put cause the light is very much at the end of this long dark tunnel. I ca't wait. MerDer is love!

Melanie Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 07:43 PM EST

I can actually say I am now pretty pumped about all 5 episodes!!!!!Meredith and Derek are the cutest couple on TV. And the hottest too!

sabrina Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 07:44 PM EST

I am excited too. I am like a child on the night before Christmas...it took me two hours to settle down to go to sleep.

Rosa Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 07:47 PM EST

It would be amazing to watch Mer/der work through the issues while they've already made a commitment to being togehter.. and I don't necessarily need for them to be married to do this... than can come in season 6 for all I care...just want them together...trying to make it work...

morgan Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 07:48 PM EST

She wants us to tune in and lots of the fan base is mer/der so we may have to endure couple of epis with rose and she needs us to know it's going to work out at in the end.

reese Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 07:51 PM EST

I'm so squeeling right now. Merder whoooo Take that Gizzie fans, Addison fans....You're just envious that MerDer is the the most powerful couple of the show. Patrick and Ellen rock!!

paula Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 07:52 PM EST

I watch for Mer/Der. This is the best news I've ever heard.

paula Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 07:53 PM EST

For all the people who said "oh, they won't be together or happy until the last episode of the show in three years" what do you have to say to THAT?? SQUEEEEEEEEEEE!

patty Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 07:55 PM EST

So I am one happy camper and the news about Mer/Der makes my saturday even better..

funke Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 08:17 PM EST

Haaaaah! Finally.l want the two back together, l mean Mere-der, Shonda be real this time around- U'll kill the show or put this way, l'll loose interest in this program.From recent poll, 90% share my idea too.

Lynn Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 08:33 PM EST

Mer/Der, don't care. Dull, boring, old news.

Paula Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 08:34 PM EST

Why are you putting Gizzie fans on the same category as Addie fans? I don't get it, Addie, I get, but Gizzie is not the rival of MerDer and many Gizzie fans are MerDer fans, me and my sister included, so this was beyond rude.

Palombella Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 08:36 PM EST

Hello I am a MerDer fan who happens to love Addison a lot too, just not with Derek, and Gizzie is my very favorite couple but that does not stop me from enjoying MerDer. Take that, what, exactly? I am happy for MerDer and just hoping Gizzie has the same chance. You have to stop seeing enemies everywhere, it gives MerDer fans a really bad reputation to attack people like that.

Mr E Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 09:59 PM EST

The couples on GA are sorry! George is such a wuss, I think Izzy must have a deepseated fear of real men!

keshiA Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 11:11 PM EST

I MEAND GOOD FOR MER[DER OR WHATEVER YOU CALL THEM, BUT THATS NOT WHO I CARE ABOUT WHAT ABOUT DR.BAILEY AND HER HUSBAND IS HE COMING BACK? IF SO FOR HOW LONG? AND WHAT ABOUT THE CHEIF THEY NEVER GET A REAL GOOD STORY PLOT AND IF THEY DO IT ENDS ALL OF A SUDDEN. PERSONALLY I THINK THEY SHOULD GET BACK TOGETHER BECAUSE IT SEEMS LIKE SHONDA'S SAYING IF YOUR A MARRIED DOCTOR YOU CAN'T HAVE A SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE I JUST THINK DOCTOR BAILEYS CHARACTER'S PLOT SHOULD BE BIGGER IS ALL I MEAN SHE IS THE REASON ME AND MY FRIENDS WATCH THE SHOW. SOME PEOPLE SAY SHE SHOULD GET WITH THE CHEIF NO THATS NASTY THATS LIKE FATHER DOCTOR SLEPPIN TOGETHER THATS NASTY

keshiA Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 11:11 PM EST

I MEAND GOOD FOR MER[DER OR WHATEVER YOU CALL THEM, BUT THATS NOT WHO I CARE ABOUT WHAT ABOUT DR.BAILEY AND HER HUSBAND IS HE COMING BACK? IF SO FOR HOW LONG? AND WHAT ABOUT THE CHEIF THEY NEVER GET A REAL GOOD STORY PLOT AND IF THEY DO IT ENDS ALL OF A SUDDEN. PERSONALLY I THINK THEY SHOULD GET BACK TOGETHER BECAUSE IT SEEMS LIKE SHONDA'S SAYING IF YOUR A MARRIED DOCTOR YOU CAN'T HAVE A SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE I JUST THINK DOCTOR BAILEYS CHARACTER'S PLOT SHOULD BE BIGGER IS ALL I MEAN SHE IS THE REASON ME AND MY FRIENDS WATCH THE SHOW. SOME PEOPLE SAY SHE SHOULD GET WITH THE CHEIF NO THATS NASTY THATS LIKE FATHER DOCTOR SLEPPIN TOGETHER THATS NASTY

Gihane Sat, Mar 8, 2008 at 11:57 PM EST

George operated on a heart all by himself on an elevator while wussy Alex ahd a panic attack, George convinced Bailey to give birth, George could have redone his internship at another hospital where noone knew him (Mercy West still wanted him), but he redid it there, heck just the fact he redid it shows his guts. George told Callie the truth about Gizzie. I think George is more of a man than any of those so-called pretty selfish boys on the show, and George and Izzie are everything that true love should be.

Belinda Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 12:02 AM EST

Maybe you have no idea what a real man is. A real man is sweet, sensitive, kind, caring, can cry and is loyal, George is a real man, much more than Alex who is scared of his own feelings. And Izzie is smart enough to recognize a wonderful real man when she sees them, she is not a shallow idiot. George and Izzie are the best thing that ever happened on this shallow, stupid show and the only good thing on it

lynn Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 12:43 AM EST

MerDer forever......!!!!! I am so excited, can't wait!!!!!!

Carrie Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 12:44 AM EST

MerDer and Gizzie forever

McFedUp Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 12:50 AM EST

McNightmare and McDreamy will end up geting McMarried. How McDull and McPredictable.

Other than Burke & Cristina all the couples on this show are too overdramtic or just plain dull. Its time for Grey's to leave the past behind. Break them all up and develop some new pairings. Focus on Alex, Mark, Cristina, Bailey, Lexie - the characters that have been on the backburner all season. Otherwise its old and tired. There's been too much time spent on Meredith, George and Izzie. Viewer are sick of seeing the same characters whine over and over and wait for storylines for others. Spread it around.

As said above, Meredith Grey is the most annoying character on television. Minimize her role and problems and breathe some life back into the show. And for the love of god, end Gizzie forever.

brandy Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 06:06 AM EST

This is MerDer related so I won't comment other couples! I'll thank shonda at the end of this season. I don't trust the woman.

Darla Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 06:09 AM EST

Shonda, thank you. For Meredith and Derek. Thank you. I just really want them to work out the relationship. Meredith is our lead character and it's will be so fun to watch her learn that she can trust a guy like Derek. Such a good match up right from the start and it's been a joy to watch the two of them.

Thanks Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 06:11 AM EST

You definitely got me excited for the return of the show, I still hate the fact that LS will be on the last five episodes. The only good thing about MerDer being broken up is that we tend to have more scenes with them when they are, and the only good thing about the strike is that you had time to realize what a tragedy it would be to keep the chemistry of EP/PD apart. They are the main reason MOST of us watch the show.

Sandy Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 06:13 AM EST

Just read your quotes about Mer/Der's future and as a fan of them I just want to say...Thank you, sincerely.
I can't wait to see what you do for them:)

Sabrina Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 06:16 AM EST

Well, I see you caved. Bravo, shonda!

A Happy Fan Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 06:21 AM EST

I am so happy you are putting Meredith & Derek together.

A Happy Fan Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 06:21 AM EST

I am so happy you are putting Meredith & Derek together.

happy Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 06:22 AM EST

Dear Shonda,
I want to thank you. And thank you again. And again and again. Thank for for listening to your fans.

liz86000 Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 06:23 AM EST

*sigh* So I guess it's Meredith who will have to crawl back with another speech to get McAss back, huh? I'm so tired of Derek telling her their problems are ALL her fault, when HE is the main reason why she's trouble trusting him!! I mean, hello?:
- Ooops, yes I'm married Meredith!
- she tells him "I love you" for the first time... and he chooses the wife.
- Ooops, I didn't tell you I was divorced Meredith? And now I need "time". But yeah, you understand of course.
- I don't want to breath for you Meredith! But yeah, I tell you that AFTER sex, OF COURSE!
- I flirted with another woman, and it was the highlight of my week!
- You're the love of my life, but please take me out of my misery & break up with me!
- I am the one who said S&M, but now I'm not happy! *pout*
- Do you want to go in week-end with me? We could talk, be a real couple.. Ooops, you change your days of work to go, but now I don't want to!

grace Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 06:25 AM EST

Shonda, I seriously worship you. I will never ever complain about anything on the show again if you keep your promise. I love you. I truly completely love you.

tracy Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 06:27 AM EST

I am jumping up and down right now. You seriously made my year. No not day, year. Thank you for listening to your fans. I really think this will pay off in the long run.

liz86000 Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 06:28 AM EST

And of course, my personnal favourite: the ultimatum!! (don't we all love that, girls?):
- I love you Mer... until I find someone better than you of course!!
- I will wait for you Mer... but a couple of weeks later I'll kiss someone else, telling her the kiss was sooo great (when it was the most horrible lacking chemistry kiss I've EVER seen on tv!! Yerk!). Oh! And I'll kiss that someone else THE SAME DAY I had sex with the woman "I love".
- Want to have a house with me Mer? Not quite ready right now? Then I'll go right away to date someone else!!

But I love you Mer! How can you not trust me??

Gee, I wonder why too... *roll eyes*

odojoe Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 10:00 AM EST

I think GA would be much better without the so called star character. Grey is a completely rude and selfish person. Bring back Isiah!

Mary Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 10:46 AM EST

There are so many of us jumping up and down with joy. We had just about given up! Season 4 has been a disaster as your ratings have shown. I watch the show because of Mer/Der. With so little screen time and no chemistry allowed...I have not cared nor did I intend to continue my misery. MORE TIME FOR THE LEAD CHARACTERS THAT MADE GA what we all loved in Seasons 1 and 2. Hope you can fix this quickly. GET RID OF ROSE AND AVA.

betty Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 10:59 AM EST

i am happy to hear that...now let get back george...i was hope he go back to his wife ,she is so cutie and love him...i enjoy the show..it make my week..hurry up so that i can see the new show

betty Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 10:59 AM EST

i am happy to hear that...now let get back george...i was hope he go back to his wife ,she is so cutie and love him...i enjoy the show..it make my week..hurry up so that i can see the new show

lucy Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 11:03 AM EST

If you are so unhappy why do you stll watch the show? We MerDer fans are happy about the news. Bravo, Shonda.

peline Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 11:05 AM EST

Happy to hear about this! MerDer deserves to be happy together!

Sofija Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 11:28 AM EST

Ooooh sooo cool. I was affraid that he would be with Nurse Rose!!
It would be so cool if derek and meredith had a Baby. Don't you think?? a McDreamy jr. hehe :D

Dana Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 11:43 AM EST

YAY for MerDer

I absolutely love love Ellen Pompeo and her scenes with PD are wonderful.

Kelly Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 12:00 PM EST

So now the storylines on the show are dictated by fans? Grand. Oh well, frees up Thursday nights at 9 for something else. The writers should have stuck to writing the show, not allow fan whining to influence them.

Kelly Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 12:05 PM EST

Question for Lucy above: When Mer/Der were apart and people commented that they were unhappy about it did you tell them to stop watching the show? Doubtful. More likely you joined in with commenting. That's hypocritical don't you think?

Not sure why you believe you have the right to tell others what to watch. All are entitled to their opinion and to comment about the posted article. They don't need to agree with you. Perhaps some day the childish Mer/Der fans will understand that other fans are allowed to have an opinion different than their own.

monica Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 12:23 PM EST

Childish or not MerDer are the reason many of us still watch this show. Happy to know Shonda still cares about the fans.

karen Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 12:36 PM EST

MerDer fans are not childish. We are grown woman that love they way Patrick and Ellen portray these characters.

Erica Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 01:36 PM EST

Boring, don't care at all about Mer/Der. The show as a whole needs to get back to better writing. Slapping a pairing back together won't improve the show.

glory Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 01:45 PM EST

Mer and Der are the main couple. It's perfectly clear that she has to fix them first. Shonda, don't listen to this kind of fans. They'll never happy. No matter what you do.

sandy Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 01:47 PM EST

We ALL care about MerDer. Thank you, shonda.

lola Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 01:52 PM EST

Meredith and Derek are a couple from day one. They deserve to be together for good after 4 seasons. I feel a new era coming. Can't wait Shonda!

barbie Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 01:57 PM EST

Now that we know Meredith and Derek are endgame(Well I've already knew that)can you tell us why that Plant is still there?

Kerri Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 02:20 PM EST

"We ALL care about MerDer" - Not all. I don't. Unless you personally know the opinion of ALL 20 million people that watch the show every week you cannot possibly speak for all.

Posts like that, calling characters ridiculous names like "the plant" and not being able to accept that other people don't like the fake people you like are why some view Meredith/Derek fans as childish.

I watch the show for all the characters except Meredith & Derek. The supporting characters on this show are wonderful. I'm guessing I'm not alone in thinking highly of the supporting characters and the actors that play them. Look at the award nominations - how many does Ellen Pompeo have and how many of the supporting actors have been nominated?

tgm3816 Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 02:59 PM EST

I just wish that we could watch the show. Period. I've almost forgot about it...and it is my fav.

Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 04:04 PM EST

Gross.

maddie Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 04:21 PM EST

I don't understand why we can't say "We all care about MerDer". If you don't care about them fine. But don't get too upset. It's just a TV Show, you know? MerDer fans are everywhere and if they want give a character they don't like a nickname who cares?

andrea Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 04:22 PM EST

thank you! Now I'll watch the show very very happy!

Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 05:17 PM EST

It's about time.

Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 05:57 PM EST

Happy about this!

Rita Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 06:08 PM EST

To Maddie above: you can't say we ALL care about Meredith and Derek because we do NOT ALL care about them and because it is factually untrue that fans of the couple are everywhere. This is the internet, it's not everywhere. It's a very limited and very small part of the viewers. People who watch without being an obsessed shipper are the majority, not the MerDer fans. Most people watch just to be entertained by a show, certainly not for this or the other couple. I'm another who couldn't care less about Meredith and Derek as a couple. Meredith is a ridiculous character right now, and Pompeo hasn't done much to improve her this season since she's been given bad material in the first place. Dempsey would be far better off if he just left the series to do movies. So I not only don't care about them, but I also think the actors would be better off either doing something else or anyway having storylines OTHER than that one which is limited and now bordering grotesque.

Kristen Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 06:09 PM EST

I just want a decision one way or another. I decided that if they go on/off again I'm not watching anymore - it's just that irritating now.

Kristen Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 06:09 PM EST

I just want a decision one way or another. I decided that if they go on/off again I'm not watching anymore - it's just that irritating now.

Elizabeth Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 06:16 PM EST

2 years ago I would have been thrilled. Now? Don't care. Mer/Der were done for me when Meredith dated both Derek and Finn after moping and pining for a year. Tired of watching adults acting like they are teens. Meredith needs to grow up and stop blaming life's problems on mommy and daddy. Until she does she's intolerable to watch and I don't want to see her in a relationship with anyone. How many times are we going to have to watch her twitch, run and peek around corners?

Brenda Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 07:04 PM EST

Don't care one way or another about Mer/Der, they bore me. I'm hoping though that if the "love me"/"love me not" between them is done and over with that the other characters will get storyline. Hoping that putting them together equals background so others can be explored. Would love to know more about the characters I've been waiting to learn more about - Alex, Mark, Cristina, Bailey, Richard, Izzie, Derek. I know more than I ever cared to about Meredith and her drama.

Frank Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 08:44 PM EST

Not all people care about MerDer, I do not, I only care about Gizzie and them finally being together. I hate how the MerDer fans bring up polls to show the majority of people love them. Hello, polls are SPAMMABLE, all of them, and the Internet is a little little part of the Internet fanbase.
MerDer are boring for me, if Gizzie is not reunited soon, I will switch show, that is all.

Caroline Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 08:47 PM EST

Exactly and even on the Net, there are sites where MerDer are hated. On one site they won worst couple.
I like MerDer ok, but all my friends hate them,. Gizzie are why we watch, not MerDer, but everyone has different opinions.

Nila Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 09:39 PM EST

MerDer are my second favorite couple after Gizzie so I am thrilled

Bonnie Albons Sun, Mar 9, 2008 at 10:48 PM EST

Gizzie are why I watch, not MerDer

Agnes Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 12:00 AM EST

I love MerDer very much so I am happy. Now I want Gizzie back. they are my faves.

Betle Gretel Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 12:26 AM EST

I dislike MERDER.
boring.
gizze blehhh!
ADDEX forever :D

Britney Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 12:52 AM EST

Shonda Rhimes once said, she loves the characters that get the most reactions both hate/love. I can imagine she's LOVING this board right now if she sees it. Even people claiming to hate Mer/Der are taking the time to post here and this is EXACTLY what she wants. She wants the buzz. She had said she never writes boring characters for all to love as it gets no talk at all...and here we are. This is amazing. This board is completely packed with posts. Kudo's Shonda, you did exactly what you set out to do when you released this piece of news on your lead couple, you set the fans off. By the sheer tons of posts here of both love and hate, you have proven just how buzz worthy this TV couple is. Keep it up fans! It's what the creator is looking for!

Amy Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 12:56 AM EST

There was at least four more news stories in print about the uniting of Mer/Der. CNN had a entertainment brief on it as well as E! tonight on TV. This is big. You don't often see CNN show a clip of a TV couple who are getting back together! This is awesome! Mer/Der love all the way!

Paula Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 01:01 AM EST

I agree with Britney. This is EXACTLY what the creators of this show want to see. Especially from the haters who actually sit down and type out this stuff to Rhimes. The show lost some viewers this season, but never slipped out of the top 3. ABC LOVES this show, it's huge and this type of talk is what they are looking for:) It's awesome news for Mer/Der as characters! Can't wait until the new show!

Valen Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 12:10 PM EST

The writing on this show has made me seriously dislike three of the main characters - Meredith, Izzie, and George. I think Izzie and George could have been handled in a really great way. Instead, he cheated on his wife, and Izzie broke up a marriage. If he had been single, I would have reacted to the storyline completely differently than I did as it was presented. It grossed me out, especially since Izzie was so recently head over heels for Denny (who I LOVED). Meredith gets on my nerves because she can't make up her mind. She doesn't want to be exclusive with Derek, but she doesn't want him to see other people. Get real. She could be such a great character, but the writing has ruined her. I used to love this show, and now if I TiVo it at all, it is days before I watch it.

faith Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 12:12 PM EST

I CARE about Meredith and Derek. I'm very happy to hear this. Please gizzie fans stop saying bad things about us. This is not about Gizzie, it's about MerDer. Also we don't hate you.

lex Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 12:14 PM EST

If Shonda doesn't mess up with this I predict a great season 5 for Grey's. Can't wait.

hillary Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 12:16 PM EST

The news about MerDer are everywhere. Great. MerDer are the best couple on TV. Such a great chemistry.

marissa Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 12:18 PM EST

Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Now if you could give the LEAD COUPLE more screentime, that would be great.

lol Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 12:25 PM EST

I'm cautious about this. I'll comment at the end of the season. Hope it's true.

Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 12:48 PM EST

I love MerDer. Great news.

karen warhol Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 01:09 PM EST

everyone loves a loving story line

melinda Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 01:18 PM EST

MerDer are the only couple I've ever shipped on TV. All the credits go to Patrick and Ellen ad their wonderful chemistry.

Shelly Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 01:33 PM EST

For all you people who say you don't watch, but TiVo. TiVo is also counted into ratings just like watching the show as it airs. Either way, you are supporting the show and ABC counts it. Go Mer/Der!

Zaza Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 01:53 PM EST

Plenty of people are both Gizzie and MerDer fans. I am one of them. Gizzie is my favorite couple and always will be, but I like MerDer too, just not as much. I fail to see where any Gizzie fans have been talking against MerDer fans. The ones have seen bashing MerDer fans have bashed Gizzie too.

costance Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 01:53 PM EST

I've never seen a couple better than this. So I hope this is true. Go MerDer!

sally Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 01:56 PM EST

Without MerDer the show is DEAD. It could go on for one or two more seasons but that's it. It's not that other actors/character are bad but they don't have the magic. Forever MerDer!

Zaza Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 02:05 PM EST

Plenty of people are both Gizzie and MerDer fans. I am one of them. Gizzie is my favorite couple and always will be, but I like MerDer too, just not as much. I fail to see where any Gizzie fans have been talking against MerDer fans. The ones have seen bashing MerDer fans have bashed Gizzie too.

Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 02:20 PM EST

Love MerDer! The others not so much. Great news!

Denise Mon, Mar 10, 2008 at 02:40 PM EST

Valen, I feel the same. Meredith, George and Izzie are characters I really don't care for anymore. Because of that I can't root fo