SEASON FINALE

AFTER SPENDING TIME WITH A FELLOW CANCER PATIENT, IZZIE CONTEMPLATES WHETHER OR NOT TO MOVE FORWARD WITH A RISKY SURGERY, AND GEORGE DELIVERS SOME STUNNING NEWS THAT SENDS SHOCKWAVES THROUGH THE HOSPITAL, ON THE SEASON FINALE ABC'S "GREY'S ANATOMY"

Guest Starring Liza Weil ("Gilmore Girls") in the Penultimate Episode of the Season

"Grey's Anatomy" concludes the season with a shocking two-hour telecast, THURSDAY, MAY 14 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

In the first part, entitled "Here's to the Future" (9:00-10:00 p.m.), Izzie spends time with a fellow cancer patient and contemplates whether or not to undergo a risky surgery, as Mark is ready to take his relationship with Lexie to the next level and a patient makes Owen reassess his place at Seattle Grace. In the second part, "Now or Never" (10:00-11:00 p.m.), George delivers stunning news to Bailey, sending shockwaves throughout the hospital, and Izzie's friends anxiously await her recovery from surgery. Meanwhile Bailey is surprisingly displeased after being accepted into the pediatric fellowship program, and the victim of a near-fatal traffic accident brings the talents of Seattle Grace's doctors together.

"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 cast for both parts tbd.

"Here's to the Future" was written by Allen Heinberg and directed by Bill D'Elia.

"Now or Never" was written by Debora Cahn and directed by Rob Corn.

"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.

This episode of "Grey's Anatomy" will be available on ABC.com the day after airing on the network for users to watch online.

For more information on Meredith and Derek's wedding, please go to: http://www.theknot.com/ourwedding/MeredithGrey&DerekShepherd