For viewers bored or distressed by the constant gore and breakneck speed of hospital dramas like ER, GREY'S ANATOMY comes as a breath of fresh air. Unlike other shows set in the world of medicine, this series is just as concerned with its characters' personal lives as with their medical careers, and thrives by stressing the way in which the two intertwine. After all, for surgical interns who have chosen to dedicate their lives to medicine, the hospital largely becomes their home. Extremely well-written, the series mixes serious issues like mortality with funny storylines and wit. Each character is well developed and individualized, coming off as real rather than stereotypical. Rather than standing on its own, each medical challenge sheds some light on the doctors' personal experiences, bringing the hospital environment to a refreshingly relevant level. While the series may not be the most realistic medical drama on television, it is certainly the most compelling and entertaining, containing such juicy plotlines as love triangles, affairs between co-workers, and secret romances. This release contains every episode from the show's well received second season, picking up right where the first left off, with Meredith discovering that her boyfriend, Derek, has been hiding

fact that he's married. Shocked and betrayed, Meredith embarks on a messy healing process that involves angry shouting matches and a string of one-night stands. As usual, the show avoids taking itself too seriously by interjecting serious themes with light-hearted dialogue and humorous medical emergencies. Rounding out the already impressive ensemble cast are new characters like Derek's wife (Kate Walsh) and new love interests for most of the cast. While the season contains plenty of laughs, it keeps the intensity up as well, and ends on a decidedly sombre note. Disc 1: 14. Bring the Pain 15. Into You Like a Train 16. Something to Talk About 17. Let It Be Disc 2: 18. Thanks for the Memories 19. Much too Much 20. Owner of a Lonely Heart 21. Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer Disc 3: 22. Begin the Begin 23. Tell Me Sweet Little Lies Disc 4: 24. Break on Through 25. It's the End of the World (Part 1) 26. (As We Know It) (Part II) 27. Yesterday Disc 5: 28. What Have I Done To Deserve This? 29. Band Aid Covers the Bullet Hole 30. Superstition 31. The Name of the Game Disc 6:

Blues for Sister Someone 33. Damage Case 34. 17 Seconds 35. Deterioration of the Fight or Flight Response Disc 7: 36. Losing My Religion