The Grey's Anatomy Doctor's Worst Moments
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- In Season 5, Owen introduced himself to residents by stabbing anesthetized pigs and ordering them to save the animals, which shocked Izzie Stevens and others; he later euthanized the pigs, contradicting the medical principle of "do no harm."
- Owen's return from Iraq was revealed in Season 5 when his ex-fiancée Beth discovered he had ended their engagement via email without informing her, highlighting his lack of communication and insensitivity.
- Owen's untreated PTSD led to dangerous incidents, including choking his wife Cristina in a sleep trance and snapping at colleagues, though he eventually sought therapy after feeling guilt.
- In Season 8, Owen cheated on Cristina amid their marital struggles following her abortion decision, worsening their relationship which was already strained by public confrontations and therapy fights.
- As chief of surgery, Owen's negligence in approving a flight with a history of mechanical issues led to a tragic plane crash killing Lexie and Mark, injuring Arizona, and causing significant personal and professional fallout.
