Grey’s Anatomy – Thatcher is Back

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Actor Jeff Perry is returning to the set of Grey’s Anatomy. Fans of the ABC medical drama will remember Perry as his character, Thatcher, the father of Meredith and Lexie, two of the show’s doctors. TV Guide reports Thatcher’s return episode will air February 10th. “Old Thatch” will be suffering from stomach pains. “They suspect he’s rejecting the [partial] liver Meredith gave him,” said Perry. Even he doesn’t know how Thatcher’s tale will end. How’s that for suspense?

What’s worse than seeing your father ill? How would you care to see him dating “Danielle (All My Children alum Alexa Havins), a heavily tattooed girl her same age”? Yikes! What do you call a male cougar anyway? “He met her in AA,” explained Perry. “They were taken with each other and fell in love, which horrifies Lexie.” We’re horrified right along with you, Lexie!

The last TV teaser we were able to deliver to you from ABC was for “Disarm”. Of course, we have the promo pics to match. The show’s creator has a new series in the works and actress Alexa Havins and actor Daniel Sunjata will soon appear on Grey’s.

How will Meredith react to her father’s return to a hospital bed? “She’s bemused,” tells Perry. “But keeps a safe distance.”

This Thursday’s episode is titled “Shock to the System”. Its going to pack a punch. Here’s the teaser, just for you.