Well, I wasn't (entirely) crazy. There IS a new episode of "Grey's Anatomy" lurking in TV Land. And we now have an air date. After weeks of reruns, "Lay Your Hands On Me" will air Thursday, January 10th.

Here's ABC's synopsis:

"Lay Your Hands on Me" - Bailey's family faces a medical trauma, just as her marriage is falling apart; a surprise visit from George's mother comes as a shock to both Izzie and Callie; a faith healer challenges Erica and Alex's beliefs in traditional medicine; and Derek must deal with the aftermath of his kiss with Rose, on "Grey's Anatomy," THURSDAY, JANUARY 10 on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring Glenne Headly as Elizabeth, Debra Monk as Louise O'Malley, Cress Williams as Tucker, Lauren Stamile as Rose and Carol Locatell as Mai.

"Lay Your Hands on Me" was written by Allan Heinberg and directed by John Terlesky.

We're all waiting for word of what's to come of our favorite drama series in view of the ongoing writers strike, but so far, ABC isn't saying anything. What we do know is that the 8c/9e time slot held by 'Grey's Anatomy' on Wednesdays will be filled at the end of January by eight new episodes of 'Lost'. But that is only half the number of episodes 'Lost' fans had expected after a long, eight-month hiatus.
We also know, now, that ABC's late night talk show 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' is going back on the air January 2nd -- without writers. Why?
"Though it makes me sick to do so without my writers, there are more than a hundred people whose financial well-being depends on our show. It is time to go back to work," Kimmel said in a statement released by ABC.
Kimmel joins Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien in crossing the picket line. Apparently, the Writers Guild of America is working on a deal with David Letterman's production company. We'll see how that turns out.
The Oscars and the Golden Globes must go on ... but without writers, as well. The WGA refused to let writers work on those shows, either. The guild and the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers are wrangling over compensation for burgeoning digital media. The strike is now in its seventh week. Talks have broken down many times over that period of time, and as of this writing, no new negotiations are scheduled. In 1988, a writers strike lasted five months.
Unless we're surprised, ABC is promising another rerun this week: 'Let the Truth Sting.'
There are published reports that at least one episode was shot after the writers walked out... and without creator Shonda Rimes' input. We know that episode hasn't aired. But it just might Thursday the 20th. Another report is touting the return of Debra Monk as George's mom, Louise O'Malley, set to air... yes... Thursday the 20th. So did somebody let the cat out of the bag? Even so, that would probably be the end of any new episodes for a long, long while.
Guess that'll give us time to catch up on what's going on with Katherine Heigl's (Izzie Stevens) wedding to singer Josh Kelly. They're expected to marry this weekend.
Stay tuned...

I couldn't help notice the music in the opening scene of "Crash" Part Two. Odd but oddly appropriate, huh? It was "Creator" by Santogold.
"Circles" by Natalie Walker played when Meredith told the young widow the surviving paramedic's message.
And "Feel It Coming" by Sara Melson closes the show with Meredith, Cristina and Lexie dancing.

That's the bad news. But for those who love Diahann Carroll, you'll get to see that whole (awkward!) post-wedding-breakup game of hide and seek Cristina pulls off, for a while anyway. "Love/Addiction" - you may remember - also brings out the fighter in Alex.

Well, with the writers on strike you're stuck with me, I guess. Sorry about that. I've been looking for comments from the writers about the latest "Grey's Anatomy" offerings, but I guess blogging qualifies as work... so their little fingers are staying away from the keyboard in all fashions. Bummer, too. Because I would love to know more about the making of last night's show.
I have no knowledge of what it takes to put together a show each and every week, but I'm certain that there are tons of layers to it.
It's funny, for the first time since I started watching the show I caught myself admiring the technique of the directing, writing and editing while actually watching the show. I had to back it up a couple of times because - even though I was really into what was going on - I was also taking in the transitions, camera angles and physical stamina of what some of those actors must have had to have for this episode. I know we were supposed to understand that all of this was happening simultaneously. It worked. I felt like I couldn't take a breath. Couldn't move a muscle. The tension, stress, fear, worry bore right into me. I took it on, too. Wow. Great stuff.
Now, if you're still with me... onto storyline observations.