A NEW SURGICAL INNOVATION CONTEST BEGINS AT GREY SLOAN, ON ABC'S 'GREY'S ANATOMY'

"Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" - April is in charge of the new Grey Sloan Surgical Innovation Contest, and the doctors are eager to start their projects. Meanwhile, Catherine's old friend has a shocking idea for Catherine and Jackson; and Meredith treats a returning patient who inspires her project, on "Grey's Anatomy," THURSDAY, FEB. 8 (8:00-9:00 p.m. EST), on The ABC Television Network, streaming and on demand.

Guest starring are Debbie Allen as Catherine Avery and Stefania Spampinato as Carina DeLuca.

"Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger" was written by Kiley Donovan and directed by Jeannot Szwarc.

"Grey's Anatomy" stars Ellen Pompeo as Meredith Grey, Justin Chambers as Alex Karev, Chandra Wilson as Miranda Bailey, James Pickens Jr. as Richard Webber, Kevin McKidd as Owen Hunt, Jessica Capshaw as Arizona Robbins, Jesse Williams as Jackson Avery, Sarah Drew as April Kepner, Caterina Scorsone as Amelia Shepherd, Camilla Luddington as Jo Wilson, Kelly McCreary as Maggie Pierce, Jason George as Ben Warren, Martin Henderson as Nathan Riggs and Giacomo Gianniotti as Andrew DeLuca.

"Grey's Anatomy" was created and is executive produced by Shonda Rhimes ("Scandal," "How to Get Away with Murder"), Betsy Beers ("Scandal," "How to Get Away with Murder"), Mark Gordon ("Saving Private Ryan"), Krista Vernoff ("Shameless"), William Harper, Zoanne Clack, Debbie Allen and Fred Einesman are executive producers. "Grey's Anatomy" is produced by ABC Studios.

"Grey's Anatomy" is broadcasted in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. This program carries a TV-14, D parental guideline.