In the ninth season premiere, the new 33 semifinalists are sent out on a cruise to the Caribbean, where they take part in a life-jacket runway challenge and participate in a beach-themed photo shoot. The ladies are graced by the presence of cycle 8 winner Jaslene Gonzalez, and the final 13 are ultimately chosen.
Come Rain or Shine: From Grey's Anatomy to Private (s00e03)
Come Rain or Come Shine: From Grey's Anatomy to Private Practice recaps all of the seasons of Grey's Anatomy, relating Addison's story and previewing her spin-off series Private Practice. The episode is narrated by the editors of People Magazine and aired on September 19, 2007, a few days before the Private Practice series premiere and the Grey's Anatomy season four premiere.
Sirio Maccione guest judges a QuickFire where the chefs must recreate one of his dishes, then they must impress four more chefs, including Andre Soltner, in elimination.