| "Invest in Love" | |
|---|---|
| Grey's Anatomy episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 6 Episode 8 |
| Directed by | Jessica Yu |
| Written by | Stacy McKee |
| Original air date | November 5, 2009 |
| Running time | 43 minutes |
"Invest in Love" is the eighth episode of the sixth season of the American television medical drama Grey's Anatomy, and the 110th episode overall. Written by Stacy McKee and directed by Jessica Yu, the episode aired on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) in the United States on November 5, 2009.
The episode focuses on Arizona Robbins (Jessica Capshaw) as she is faced with a $25 million donation from the parents of her longtime patient to ensure his care. Alex Karev (Justin Chambers) uses unconventional methods to stabilize a premature baby, while Cristina Yang (Sandra Oh) grows frustrated with her lack of surgical opportunities. Callie Torres (Sara Ramirez) grapples with her insecurities about asking for a permanent attending position.
Although set in Seattle, Washington, the episode was filmed primarily in Los Angeles, California. Katherine Heigl (Izzie Stevens) was absent due to filming the romantic comedy Life as We Know It (2010).
Upon its initial airing, "Invest in Love" was viewed by 13.95 million people and garnered a 5.1/13 Nielsen rating/share in the 18–49 demographic, ranking #3 for the night. The episode received positive reviews from critics, with high praise directed towards Capshaw's performance.