Character 101: Alex Karev
Dr. Alex Karev is an eager, talented and competitive surgeon on Grey's Anatomy who has done A LOT of growing up over the years. Check out the video above to travel back to 2005 and see the first time a young Karev met fellow intern Meredith Grey. Then keep reading to see more memorable Alex Karev scenes.
Karev vs. Grey: Quickly after that first meeting, things got even more complicated between Alex and Meredith. Watch the video below to see Derek break up a fight between the interns in this scene from Season 1, Episode 3: Winning a Battle, Losing the War.
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A Future in Pediatrics: As you can see in the above classic Grey's moments, Alex made quite a reputation for himself in his early years at Seattle Grace Hospital. But no one can deny that when it comes to dealing with kids, Dr. Karev is a total softie. His gift led him to a successful career in pediatric surgery. See where it all began in this scene from Season 6, Episode 8: Invest in Love!
The Beginning of Jolex: Alex, once notoriously known as a bit of a womanizer, hasn't had the best luck in the L-O-V-E department. Things changed when he met intern Jo Wilson. Before they were a couple, they were friends. Watch the classic Season 9 scene from Ben and Bailey's wedding where they compared their awful childhoods -- and Jo managed to surprise Dr. Karev.
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Three's a Crowd?: In the current season of Grey's Anatomy, the sparks continue to fly between Jo and Alex. However, Alex and Meredith's friendship is stronger than ever -- and Jo isn't thrilled about it. She confronts Alex in the below video from Season 11, Episode 8: Risk. What's next for Jolex? Watch all-new episodes of Grey’s Anatomy THURSDAYS 8|7c!
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