The 10 Most Shocking Grey's Anatomy Moments

The brilliance (and shock) of George's death comes when Meredith first realizes he's the one who's been mangled by a bus. There are plenty of situations where we the viewers know more than the characters on screen. The impact of discovering George at the same time as Meredith, though, is undeniable. I still feel hurt when I think about that moment of urgency and helplessness. We all suddenly became so much more invested in this hitherto anonymous bus hero. And then, we had to watch him slip away.