Patrick Dempsey as Derek Shepherd: A Handsome Tribute
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Rest in peace, Derek Shepherd. And best of luck with what comes next, Patrick Dempsey.
1. Rest in Peace, McDreamy
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The Derek Shepherd smirk will leave on forever and ever in the hearts and minds of Grey's Anatomy fans.
2. Give Me 10!
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Derek gets the double high-five request in "Readiness is All."
3. Owen and Der
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Derek and Owen in a photo from "Transplant Wasteland." The episode airs March 14, 2012.
4. Derek: Handsome Fella
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Derek looking handsome as ever in a photo from "Transplant Wasteland." The episode airs March 14, 2012.
5. Meredith and Derek in Bed
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Meredith and Derek in bed on Grey's Anatomy!
6. Up Top With Derek!
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Derek shares a double high-five in the May 9, 2013 episode of Grey's Anatomy, "Readiness is All."
7. A Confused Couple
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Wait... huh? Who?!? What?!? Derek and Meredith are a tad taken aback in this Grey's Anatomy scene.
8. Veronica Cartwright on Grey's Anatomy
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Veronica Cartwright guest stars here on Grey's Anatomy. As you can see, she plays a patient of Derek's.
9. MerDer and Baby
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Does it get any sweeter than this? Derek holds his child as Meredith looks on.
10. Derek and the Baby
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Derek and the baby in a shot from Grey's Anatomy's third episode of Season 10.
11. Derek vs. Meredith - Grey's Anatomy
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It's Derek vs. Meredith! These two did not end Grey's Anatomy Season 10 on a positive note.
12. Derek vs. Amelia - Grey's Anatomy Season 11 Episode 7
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Derek and Amelia are having some issues on Grey's Anatomy. They are not getting along professionally in any way, shape or form.
13. Derek, Meredith and Zola Picture
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Derek, Meredith and Zola in a scene from this week's Grey's Anatomy episode, "This is Why We Fight."
14. Derek, In Thought - Grey's Anatomy Season 11 Episode 7
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Derek looks on in this scene from Grey's Anatomy Season 11. It's from the episode "Can We Start Again Please?"
15. Derek's Satisfaction
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Derek looks satisfied with his results on Grey's Anatomy. "Map of You" is the sixth episode of the show's tenth season.
16. The Right Results
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Did Derek get the results he expected on Grey's Anatomy. "Map of You" is the sixth episode of the show's tenth season.
17. Enjoying the Work
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Derek looks like he's enjoying his new project on Grey's Anatomy. "Map of You" is the sixth episode of the show's tenth season.
18. Derek and Shane
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Derek and Shane work together on a brain mapping project on Grey's Anatomy. "Map of You" is the sixth episode of the show's tenth season.
19. Ben and Derek
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Ben and Derek collaborate on a new technique on Grey's Anatomy. "Thriller" is the seventh episode of the show's tenth season.
20. Derek Gets News
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Derek gets news that could change things on Grey's Anatomy. "Get Up, Stand Up" is the 12th episode of the show's tenth season.
21. Dr. & Mrs. Shep
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Meredith and Derek in a scene from the May 9, 2013 episode of Grey's Anatomy, "Readiness is All."
22. Owen and Derek
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Derek and Owen in a photo from "Transplant Wasteland." This Grey's Anatomy episode airs March 14, 2013.
23. Derek and Baby
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Derek had to bring the baby in to work on Grey's Anatomy. "Get Up, Stand Up" is the 12th episode of the show's tenth season.
24. Derek Gets An Offer
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Derek gets an offer that could change everything on Grey's Anatomy. "Get Up, Stand Up" is the 12th episode of the show's tenth season.
25. Smiling Derek
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It's like Derek is smiling into our soul in this Grey's Anatomy image, isn't it?
26. Fighting to Save a Life
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When someone falls to the floor, Derek and Owen fight to save a life in "Do You Know?"
27. That Handsome Man
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Dr. Derek Shepherd in "Transplant Wasteland."
28. Meredith & Derek
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The only couple on this list who actually hooked up prior to the series ever starting, Grey's Anatomy kicked off the morning after Meredith and Derek went home from a bar together. Sure, he was married at the time - but that technicality was no match in the end for (sorry we have to say it...) the McDreamiest pairing on all of television.
29. Siblings at Work
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Amelia is back on Grey's Anatomy. And she's working here with Derek.
30. Meredith and Derek Moment - Grey's Anatomy
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This is a nice Meredith and Derek moment, isn't it? Some Grey's Anatomy fans say we don't see enough of these anymore.