‘Grey’s Anatomy’: Richard and Catherine’s Marriage Is On the Rocks—Here’s Why Fans Are Happy About It

It’s no secret that most fans are annoyed with Debbie Allen’s character, Catherine Fox, on this season of Grey’s Anatomy. However, in her defense, Richard Webber (James Pickens, Jr.) did have some shady business going on with his friend from AA. Let’s take a look at why fans think their relationship is about to crumble, and why fans are ecstatic about it.

[Warning: Grey’s Anatomy Season 16 spoilers ahead]

Debbie Allen and James Pickens, Jr.

What happened with Richard and Catherine in this week’s episode of ‘Grey’s Anatomy?’

Although Richard was in a good majority of scenes this week, Catherine only made a quick appearance in the last two minutes. She took that time to grill her husband on where he was all day. The only Catherine we see this season is the jealous one.

The entire episode, Richard was consoling his daughter, Maggie Pierce (Kelly McCreary), and trying to get her to come back to work. However, Catherine doesn’t think that should have taken him all day.

“Catherine, this isn’t going to work if you don’t trust me,” Richard tells his wife.

“Who said this is working?” she responds. “Richard, I think it’s time for us to have a much bigger conversation.”