McDreamy's McSteamy BFF Arrives! In Which Episode Does Mark Sloan Grace Seattle Grace with His Presence?
Ah, Mark Sloan. The man, the myth, the McSteamy legend. From his charming arrogance to his questionable taste in nicknames (seriously, "Little Grey" for Lexie?), he quickly became a fan favorite on Grey's Anatomy. But when did this plastic surgery extraordinaire first strut into Seattle Grace and disrupt the already dramatic lives of our favorite interns?
Brace Yourselves, Because Spoiler Alert (although, let's be honest, if you're reading this you've probably seen the episode by now, right?)
Mark Sloan doesn't actually start working at Seattle Grace until Season 3, Episode 1, titled "Time After Time". That's right, the very first episode of season three! We can't blame you if you were too busy swooning over Derek Shepherd's return from New York to notice the arrival of another handsome doctor.
But Wait, There's More to the Story! (Because in Grey's Anatomy, there always is...)
Mark's arrival isn't exactly sunshine and rainbows. He shows up in Seattle with the intention of winning back Addison Montgomery (Derek's ex-wife), not to become a new attending. Unfortunately for Mark, Addison isn't interested in rekindling their romance. Ouch. Thankfully, the ever-charming (and occasionally manipulative) Shepherd finds a way to convince the Chief to give Mark a job at Seattle Grace. Let's just say, Derek probably wasn't thrilled about having his cheating best friend working at the same hospital, but hey, drama sells!
So, there you have it! Mark Sloan graces our screens (and steals hearts) for the first time in Season 3, Episode 1 of Grey's Anatomy. And the rest, as they say, is history.
**How To quench your thirst for more Grey's Anatomy trivia?
Here are some quick answers to frequently asked questions:
- How to find out what Mark Sloan's nickname for Derek Shepherd is? Easy! It's McDreamy, of course.
- How to remember the epic fight between Derek and Mark over Addison? Just rewatch season two!
- How to deal with the emotional rollercoaster that is Grey's Anatomy? We recommend a large tub of ice cream and a supportive friend.
- How to find out how many seasons Mark Sloan appeared on Grey's Anatomy? Look it up online! (We won't spoil that one for you.)
- How to resist the urge to rewatch every single episode of Grey's Anatomy now that you've been reminded of Mark Sloan's brilliance? Good luck!
