Izzie Must Undergo a Difficult Surgery Next Week on "Grey's Anatomy"  3/20/09

IZZIE FACES THE REALITIES OF HER MEDICAL CONDITION AND OWEN AND CRISTINA ENDURE ANOTHER PTSD EPISODE, ON ABC'S "GREY'S ANATOMY"

"Elevator Love Letter" - Tensions are running high at Seattle Grace with all eyes on Derek as he is set to perform his first surgery after his breakdown; attention is also set on Izzie, whose medical condition requires her to undergo a difficult surgery; and Owen has another PTSD episode that injures Cristina and traumatizes both of them, throwing the future of their relationship into question, on "Grey's Anatomy," THURSDAY, MARCH 26 (9:00-10:02 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network

"Grey's Anatomy" stars Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey, Patrick Dempsey as Derek Shepherd, Sandra Oh as Cristina Yang, Katherine Heigl as Isobel "Izzie" Stevens, Justin Chambers as Alex Karev, T.R. Knight as George O'Malley, Chandra Wilson as Miranda Bailey, James Pickens, Jr. as Richard Webber, Sara Ramirez as Callie Torres, Eric Dane as Mark Sloan, Chyler Leigh as Lexie Grey and Kevin McKidd as Owen Hunt.

Guest starring Jessica Capshaw as Dr. Arizona Robbins, Kimberly Elise as Dr. Swender.

"Elevator Love Letter" was written by Stacy McKee and directed by Ed Ornelas.

"Grey's Anatomy" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound and Spanish audio via SAP. A TV parental guideline will be posted closer to airdate.

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