| "I Saw What I Saw" | |
|---|---|
| Grey's Anatomy episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 6 Episode 6 |
| Directed by | Allison Liddi-Brown |
| Written by | William Harper |
| Editing by | David Greenspan |
| Original air date | October 22, 2009 |
| Running time | 43 minutes |
"I Saw What I Saw" is the sixth episode of the sixth season of the American television medical drama Grey's Anatomy and the show's 108th episode overall. Written by Peter William Harper and directed by Allison Liddi-Brown, the episode aired on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) in the United States on October 22, 2009.
The episode begins in medias res, depicting events following a whodunit style, presenting the events from multiple perspectives in a fast-paced manner. It follows the doctors as they attempt to uncover the truth behind a medical error that leads to a patient's death.
Although fictionally set in Seattle, Washington, the episode was filmed in Los Angeles, California. Katherine Heigl (Izzie Stevens) was absent from the episode due to her hiatus to film the romantic comedy Life as We Know It (2010).
Upon its original broadcast, "I Saw What I Saw" was viewed by 15.40 million viewers in the United States, ranking #1 for the night, and garnered a 5.6/4 Nielsen rating/share in the 18–49 demographic. The episode received critical acclaim from television critics for its unique narrative structure, pacing and performances of the cast.