When Do Meredith And Derek Get Back Together

So, there I was, binge-watching Grey's Anatomy for the millionth time, when it hit me. I mean, really hit me. Why did Meredith and Derek have to go through so much drama? I swear, their relationship was like a rollercoaster ride that just wouldn't end. But hey, isn't that what makes us keep coming back for more?

Now, if you're anything like me, you've probably been asking the same question over and over again: When do Meredith and Derek finally get back together? I mean, they're like the original OTP (that's 'One True Pairing' for those not in the know), right?

Let's rewind a bit

Remember when they first met? Derek, the hot new neurosurgeon, and Meredith, the intern with a chip on her shoulder. Sparks flew, but it wasn't all sunshine and roses. They had their share of ups and downs, breakups and makeups. It was like watching a real-life soap opera, but with better acting (and let's face it, better looking cast).

But then, McDreamy had to go and get himself into a car accident. I mean, come on! Couldn't he have just tripped over his own feet or something? No, he had to go and leave us all hanging. And poor Meredith, left to pick up the pieces. Again.

So, when do they get back together?

Alright, let's get down to business. We all want to know when our favorite couple finally rides off into the sunset together. Well, I've done some digging, and here's what I've found:

Spoiler alert! If you haven't watched up to season 11, episode 21, you might want to stop reading now. I don't want to be the one to ruin the surprise for you. But if you're all caught up, then buckle up, because here we go.

In the episode 'Fear (Of the Unknown)', Meredith finally decides to move on. She starts dating this guy, Will Thorpe, who seems nice enough, but let's be real, he's no Derek Shepherd. Meanwhile, Derek is struggling with his new job in Washington and starts having an affair with a colleague. Ouch!

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But then, something amazing happens. Derek realizes that he's made a huge mistake and decides to leave his job and his affair behind. He rushes back to Seattle to win Meredith back. Cue the waterworks!

In the season finale, we see Derek waiting for Meredith at their special place by the lake. He tells her that he loves her and wants to spend the rest of his life with her. And guess what? She says yes! They finally get back together, and it's like all our prayers have been answered.

But wait, there's more

Just when we thought our favorite couple was finally going to live happily ever after, McDreamy had to go and get himself into another car accident. I know, I know. It's like watching a train wreck, but you just can't look away.

In the season 12 premiere, we find out that Derek didn't make it. He died in the car accident, leaving Meredith and their two kids heartbroken. I mean, seriously? Couldn't they have given us just a little bit of happiness?

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But here's the thing. Even though Derek is gone, his spirit lives on in Meredith. She's stronger than ever, and she's finally ready to move on. She starts dating this guy, Nathan Riggs, and they even get married. It's not the same as Meredith and Derek, but it's still pretty darn sweet.

So, what's the moral of the story?

I guess the moral of the story is that love is never easy. It's messy and complicated, and sometimes it hurts like hell. But even when it's hard, it's still worth fighting for. And even when it's gone, it's still a part of who we are.

And hey, maybe that's why we keep watching. Because even though it's painful, it's also beautiful. And because, deep down, we all want to believe in love that's worth fighting for. Even if it means watching our favorite couple go through hell and back again.

So, there you have it. The rollercoaster ride that is Meredith and Derek's relationship. It's not always pretty, but it's sure as hell entertaining. And hey, at least we know they'll always have each other, even if it's just in our hearts.