Grey’s Anatomy Season Finale Review: Jump Into the Fog (Season 15 Episode 25)

The Grey’s Anatomy Season 15 finale sets a lot of change in motion, with some shocking shake-ups that I can’t imagine will be easy to recover from.

On Grey’s Anatomy Season 15 Episode 25, “Jump Into the Fog,” Jo finally seeks the help she needs, Meredith decides to turn herself in, some key doctors are fired, Teddy has a baby, and Jackson… goes missing?

It’s a lot to unpack, but the common thread really seems to be that the characters are finding ways to be honest with themselves, for better or for worse. Since there’s a lot happening here, I’m going to go at this piece by piece.

Teddy, Owen, Amelia, and Koracick:

Teddy’s in labor and, of course, it’s Amelia who has to get her to the hospital. The pile-up on the freeway only poses a temporary problem since Amelia is savvy enough to run to a police officer and ask for a ride, which leads to a bonding moment between the two women that I really appreciate.

The fact is, they don’t have to dislike each other. Even with the tension in the awkwardness, there is a supportiveness between them that’s really lovely to watch.

Labor itself is shown in perhaps one of the most realistic ways I’ve seen it on television. And, everything seems to be okay with the baby and there are no dramatic surprises there.

The focus, instead, is on Owen’s declaration of love for Teddy. It’s him finally being honest with himself, and it’s a beautiful speech that he gives her. It all seems to work well and fall into place, except for poor Tom, who is back at the house putting together a crib, with no idea Teddy is even in labor…

I do feel bad for him, particularly since he lost a child of his own. But I’m looking forward to the possibility of Owen having some happiness and stability. 

Amelia’s going to be okay, too. She’s accepted it all in a really mature way, and it looks like there’s potential with Link. She’s honest with herself on both fronts, including the fact that she needs to take some time to figure herself out now.

Jo getting help:

It seems right someone that Meredith is the one who fills Alex in on what Jo is dealing with. He’s so heartbroken for her, and he even blames himself. Meredith has been such a voice of reason for so many people lately, and she’s that for Alex now too, despite her own current problems. 

Jo seems so vulnerable at first when Bailey asks if she can jump in to help, but it’s amazing how she rallies. She compartmentalizes everything she’s going through personally to be a doctor, and a good one at that. There’s something particularly empowering about it.

She’s kind with the frightened blood donor, and she’s incredibly focused. But once that job is done, she takes an even bolder step, and it’s one that I think is powerful to see on television.

She gets the help she needs. It’s an emotional scene, to say the least, to watch Jo say goodbye to Alex and then walk through those doors to psychiatry. I love Bailey’s take on it, though. She’s optimistic and she has her own experience to give on this too.

Meredith’s Insurance Fraud:

I’m still frustrated by the fact that this happened in the first place, because I can’t imagine there weren’t other ways Meredith could have helped. It feels like a bit of a forced plot device. Is it interesting? Yes, absolutely. Meredith is going to turn herself into the police for insurance fraud and she’s probably going to prison.

But she refuses to let DeLuca take the fall for her, and she feels that because she did it for a good reason, that should matter. She’s right. It should. Examining this cultural issue is important, and Grey’s is good at letting those kinds of stories stand out. 

My favorite part of all of this is the callback to the LVAD wire storyline. Richard busts in and declares that he’s the one who did it. Alex then busts in and does the same. For a moment, I hoped more doctors would come in and make that declaration as well, but it really works better that it’s only original cast members who take that stance. 

Bailey calls that out, tells them it’s no LVAD wire and they aren’t interns, and then she fires… all of them. Webber included. And Catherine just shakes her head. 

It’s all a hot mess, and I’m curious how it’s going to play out. It could be an interesting parallel to when Alex went to trial for beating up DeLuca — because let’s not forget that’s a thing that happened once.

The most heartbreaking of all of it is seeing Meredith tell her kids goodbye. At least she’s not worried about having other family around to care for them.

Oh, and in the midst of all of this, Meredith also tells DeLuca she loves him. I’m glad to see her open up in that way, but it somehow still feels too soon for their relationship. Just a little, anyway.

Jackson and Maggie:

This is it, right? It seems like mostly what these two have done since getting together is to clash. It’s not necessarily a bad thing, because they contrasted each other in some ways that let us learn more about both of their characters. But at this point, it’s all a bit difficult to watch. 

It does also fit into the honesty idea. Here, these two are being honest with themselves and maybe a little too honest with another. So honest that it’s hard to know if their relationship will last beyond this.

The more pressing question, though, is where the hell is Jackson, and is he okay? If he is okay, why would he think it’s fine to leave Maggie in the car by herself alone on the side of the road?! It doesn’t bode well, and the darkness and fog certainly add an ominous tone. 

Gus and Frances:

Speaking of an ominous tone, the fog settles in over that horrifying pile-up on the freeway, and it seems certain nothing good is going to happen. Poor Frances expects the worst as it is, but she never could have expected this.

What we get, though, is a happy ending. Just in time, too. Frances becomes a little braver and once the blood donation is finished, she can’t believe how much easier it was than she thought it would be. It’s a relatable lesson for anyone, really, but it’s especially sweet for her. And it comes in time to save Gus’s life, which is a happy ending I’m glad we get to see on this episode. 

Schmico:

This is a smaller part of the episode, but Schmidt and Nico get a couple of significant moments. First, is Nico opening up in a way that we haven’t seen yet, and when he does, it feels like their relationship immediately gets stronger. I still want to know more about Nico — I feel like we’ve barely scratched the surface with him — but this is something.

And at the end of the episode, the two are together watching My Girl, and Schmidt’s mother comes in. Schmidt takes a big step in introducing Nico to her as his boyfriend. I’m glad we get that moment, though his mom’s reaction leaves me wondering what’s going to come next.

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Grey’s Anatomy returns next fall at its same time on ABC.

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