Overview

• Katherine Heigl and Jeffrey Dean Morgan revisited the 'ghost sex' storyline from 'Grey's Anatomy' during a 20th anniversary interview, calling it confusing and awkward to film.
• The storyline, which aired in Season 5, involved Izzie hallucinating her deceased partner Denny due to a brain tumor, adding a tragic explanation to the supernatural arc.
• Heigl described the scenes as embarrassing and unsuitable for viewing with her children, highlighting her discomfort with the concept at the time.
• Both actors noted that the storyline was polarizing among viewers, with many struggling to reconcile its supernatural elements with the show's medical drama framework.
• The reflection on this plot is part of a broader examination of 'Grey's Anatomy's' legacy, as the series celebrates two decades of cultural impact and creative risks.