10 Funniest Grey’s Anatomy Moments That Still Make Fans Laugh

There’s no denying that Grey’s Anatomy is teeming with drama. But that doesn’t mean that the characters don’t know how to have fun every once in a while. Whether it’s a faux pas in the OR or an embarrassing sexual escapade, these surgeons also help to bring a touch of laughter and light to Grey Sloan.

But, when Grey’s Anatomy experiments with humor, it manages to do so tastefully. While some jokes are a little on the nose, it gets its funniness from character interactions. So, even after a tough day of saving lives, the cast still knows how to make each other, and the audience chuckle.

Cristina Belts Out a Tune While Cutting a Patient

Season 4, Episode 14, “The Becoming”

Cristina Yang is well known for her professional abilities, but Season 4, Episode 14, “The Becoming” proves that she’s also a fantastic singer. While standing in a deadly silent operating theater, Yang begins to sing Madonna’s 1984 hit “Like a Virgin,” all while slicing open a body. Although this would be fine if she were on her own, Lexie Grey doesn’t know what to do in this odd situation.

To combat the awkwardness, Grey tries to sing along and adlibs a few phrases. But Yang is not impressed and continues to belt out this pop hit. Though Yang wasn’t featured in the musical episode of Grey’s Anatomy, her unabashed love of ’80s hits proves that she’s never afraid to hold a tune, no matter what she’s doing.

The Staff Get Buzzed on Some Interesting Cookies

Season 14, Episode 20, “Judgement Day”

Since the doctors at Grey Sloan work so hard, it’s obvious that they deserve a treat sometimes. So, imagine their surprise when a couple delivers a batch of homemade cookies. Even the most health-conscious surgeons were happy to dive in until Arizona delivered a ground-breaking truth.

The cookies are laced with cannabis, meaning that some of Seattle’s best doctors are now flying high as a kite. Alex Karev is the comedic driving force behind this episode because these cookies transform his usual sardonic self into a bumbling idiot. As such, fans can’t help but giggle when he’s frolicking around with a piece of medical equipment on his head.

Mama Burke Gives Cristina a Brand New Look

Season 3, Episode 25, “Didn’t We Almost Have It All?”

Yang’s relationship with Burke went down like a lead balloon, but there were some very funny moments. Though most mothers would love to have an intelligent woman like Cristina as their daughter-in-law, Mama Burke was evidently against her because she randomly shaved her eyebrows off. Though Mrs. Burke stated that it was a quick way to make her a Burke, the audience believes that she had more sinister intentions.

Sandra Oh is undoubtedly stunning, but seeing her without eyebrows is incredibly disorientating. The reveal is even more striking. She doesn’t run around the room screaming or try and hide her new look. Instead, she calmly interrupts Meredith’s latest ramble and asks her if she can cut someone open so that she can feel more in control.

Cristina Can’t Get Control of Her Emotions

Season 4, Episode 13, “Piece of My Heart”

Many fans admire Yang for her confidence and stoicism. But after suffering a miscarriage, her stability goes out of the window, and she starts to cry hysterically. While the context surrounding the scene is heartbreaking, Oh’s performance is hilarious. The most memorable part of this scene is when she screams at the top of her lungs, “Somebody sedate me!” which has since gone down in Grey’s Anatomy history.

Although her mother and friends are trying to soothe her, their comfort only makes her more angry. Her mother explains to Meredith that she expected this response sooner or later, but Yang only responds by threatening to kill her. Overall, this is one of Sandra Oh’s best moments and proves that the show can carefully balance the power of tragedy and comedy.

Chief Webber Shows Off His Signature Dance Moves

Season 7, Episode 1, “With You I’m Born Again”

While Derek Shepherd did a good job of being Chief back in Season 6, it’s clear that the title will always belong to Richard Webber. When he discovers that he has reclaimed his position in “With You I’m Born Again”, he can’t help but indulge in a little dance break. With his swaying hips and arms held out high, this scene proves that Webber is also a Chief of dancing as well as surgery.

Although Meredith’s arrival interrupts his moves for a moment, he goes straight back to boogying as soon as she leaves. Admittedly, some fans find this moment incredibly cringe-worthy and struggle to watch for more than a few moments. Yet, other fans love to see Webber dancing and enjoy seeing him as his true self.

Callie Struggles to Cope With Her New Condition

Season 6, Episode 12, “I Like You So Much Better When You’re Naked”

It’s never easy for fans to see their favorite characters in distress, but Callie’s run-in with Chicken Pox was exceptionally funny. Although audiences would assume that she’d be able to cope with such a minor illness, she can’t stop scratching. Even when her peers place her in isolation, she isn’t going to give up so easily.

In “I Like You So Much Better When You’re Naked,” Callie begs one of her inferiors to remove her gauze mittens so that she can scratch herself. Torres is well-known for her feisty personality, but this scene turns this trait up to the max. Aside from her monologue, it’s quite funny to see Callie losing her mind over a common complaint.

Miranda Gives Derek Some Grooming Tips

Season 8, Episode 16, “If Only You Were Lonely”

Zola Shepard has grown into a beautiful young woman and, even in earlier seasons, she was tooth-achingly sweet. But, a key moment in Season 8 highlights that her father, Derek, may not know how to handle being a girl dad. In “If Only You Were Lonely,” Derek notices a woman staring at him and his daughter and assumes that she’s being racist towards them.

Yet, Miranda Bailey humorously tells him that she wasn’t being racist; she was judging him on how he handled his daughter’s hair. She comments that when Derek’s hair is immaculately groomed and poor, Zola looks like she’s been dragged through a hedge backward, and people begin judging his parenting skills and not the color of his skin. Bailey ends the scene by shouting, “Do your baby’s hair!”

Richard Takes the Camping Trip Very Seriously

Season 3, Episode 7, “Where the Boys Are”

Although some fans see “Where the Boys Are” as a filler episode, there’s no denying that the camping trip is filled with laughs. Aside from not understanding why he can’t share a tent with Joe and Walter, it’s evident that Webber is not equipped for the great outdoors. Thus, this episode is packed full of social faux pas and second-hand embarrassment.

Though it’s subtle, the funniest aspect of this episode is when Webber arrives in the woods with a rolling suitcase. While his peers are preparing to slum it for a few days, Richard isn’t keen on letting go of his home comforts. Richard’s social awkwardness is especially funny because he’s typically seen as the smartest man in any room but can’t hold a simple conversation to save his life.

Alex Wakes Up to a Fearsome Surprise

Season 6, Episode 4, “Tainted Obligation”

Despite working in one of the most prestigious hospitals in Seattle, Alex Karev was forced to live in a trailer for the majority of Season 6. Although he was quite happy to make do with the little he had, in “Tainted Obligation,” he encounters a surprise guest. As he wearily stumbles out of his makeshift home, he sees a huge brown bear.

Instead of acting like a grown man, he lets out a very girlish shriek. Even though most fans would act in the same way, they find Karev’s hysterical reaction so unexpected. So, Karev may pretend to be unbothered by absolutely everything, but the audience knows that deep down, he’s a scaredy-cat.

Meredith and Callie Make Up a Strange New Song

Season 11, Episode 5, “Bend & Break”

While Callie and Meredith aren’t exactly the most obvious pairing, a hilarious scene in “Bend & Break” proves that they have a lot more in common than fans initially expected. After getting blind drunk in Joe’s bar and discussing their most intimate secrets, Meredith asks Callie if she could be gay because of her friendship with Cristina. But Callie notes that if Meredith didn’t think about her vagina, then she’s probably still straight.

Instead of leaving things there, Meredith starts to sing the word vagina in various different ways. The women then start harmonizing and building a very crude song. Not only is this scene so unexpected and strange, but it offers these characters the chance to showcase their unlikely friendship.