"The Disaster Episode" is a well-established sub-genre within ABC's long-running procedural, Grey's Anatomy. While crashes, hurricanes, earthquakes, multiple shootings and other disasters bring intense circumstances, they often make for fan-favorite episodes when higher stakes make the series more captivating for propelling character growth.
'As We Know It' Is Grey's Anatomy's Best Disaster Episode
The "disaster episode" is a genre of episodes in Grey's Anatomy, but "As We Know It" is superior for its high stakes and character revelations.