Series synopsis
Private Practice is an American drama television series that premiered on ABC on September 26, 2007. It ended on January 22, 2013. It was created by Shonda Rhimes. It stars Kate Walsh, Paul Adelstein, Tim Daly and Audra McDonald.
Having left behind Seattle Grace Hospital, renowned surgeon Addison Forbes Montgomery moves to Los Angeles for sunnier weather and happier possibilities. She reunites with her friends from medical school, joining them at their chic, co-op, Oceanside Wellness Center in Santa Monica.
Premise
Having left behind Seattle Grace Hospital, renowned surgeon Addison Forbes Montgomery moves to Los Angeles for sunnier weather and happier possibilities. She reunites with her friends from medical school, joining them at their chic, co-op, Oceanside Wellness Center in Santa Monica.
Premise: A new start on life.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kate Walsh as Addison Montgomery
- Paul Adelstein as Cooper Freedman
- Tim Daly as Pete Wilder
- Audra McDonald as Naomi Bennett
- KaDee Strickland as Charlotte King
- Caterina Scorsone as Amelia Shepherd
- Chris Lowell as Dell Parker
- Taye Diggs as Sam Bennett
Supporting cast
- Amy Brenneman as Violet Turner
- Benjamin Bratt as Jake Reilly
- Brian Benben as Sheldon Wallace
- Griffin Gluck as Mason Warner
Guest cast
- Sarah Drew as Judy
- Kimberly Elise as Angie Paget
- Joey Luthman as Evan P. Dawson
- Chris Gartin as Keith Embry
- Leslie Hope as Linda
- Billy Dee Williams as Henry
- Amy Acker as Molly Madison
- Hallee Hirsh as Melissa
- Sean O'Bryan as Dave Walker
- Geoffrey Blake as Jack Grossman
- Marin Hinkle as Beverly
- Ming-Na Wen as Kara Wei
Episodes
This series spans 7 seasons with 114 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 3 | September 19, 2007 | September 19, 2007 |
| Season 1 | 9 | September 26, 2007 | December 5, 2007 |
| Season 2 | 22 | October 1, 2008 | April 30, 2009 |
| Season 3 | 23 | October 1, 2009 | May 13, 2010 |
| Season 4 | 22 | September 23, 2010 | May 19, 2011 |
| Season 5 | 22 | September 29, 2011 | May 15, 2012 |
| Season 6 | 13 | September 25, 2012 | January 22, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Come Rain or Shine: From Grey's Anatomy to Private Practice This episode recaps all of the seasons of Grey's Anatomy and sets up the spin-off series, Private Practice, by relating Addison's story. It also includes a preview of Private Practice. |
September 19, 2007 |
| 2 |
The Other Side of This Life (1) (Pilot) Addison goes on a road trip to LA as she is given another job offer in California, although she finds that no matter where she is, drama follows her. While in LA, she helps resolve a surrogacy problem, where it seems the surrogate had unprotected sex with many other guys on the week she was implanted with the fertilized egg. Meredith continues to improve her relationship with her father and step-mother when her step-mother is brought to the hospital. Cristina is having issues coping with her mother and (soon-to-be) mother-in-law. |
May 3, 2007 |
| 3 |
The Other Side of This Life (2) (Pilot) Addison goes on a road trip to LA as she is given another job offer in California, although she finds that no matter where she is, drama follows her. While in LA, she helps resolve a surrogacy problem, where it seems the surrogate had unprotected sex with many other guys on the week she was implanted with the fertilized egg. Meredith continues to improve her relationship with her father and step-mother when her step-mother is brought to the hospital. Cristina is having issues coping with her mother and (soon-to-be) mother-in-law. |
May 3, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
In Which We Meet Addison, a Nice Girl from Somewhere Else Addison resigns from Seattle Grace, and heads to the Oceanside Wellness Group in LA where she was offered a job. Although, it seems that Naomi didn't consult the other doctors when hiring her. A father is frustrated with his daughter when she hides the fact that she's pregnant. When complications arise, Addison, Pete and Dell work together to make sure that the baby and the mother survive, as pain-free as possible. Jenny, a woman who has been seeing Violet, starts counting the tiles at a department store. To investigate what triggered it, Cooper and Paul, a shop assistant, assist Violet. Meanwhile, when a man dies of a stroke, Naomi, Sam and Charlotte argue over who should get his sperm - his wife or his mistress. |
September 26, 2007 |
| 2 |
In Which Sam Receives an Unexpected Visitor Two couple are involved in an unfortunate baby switch, and the doctors must handle and solve it. Sam treats a client that may upset Naomi. A grandmother goes to extreme lengths to stop her son killing himself with alcohol, but her plan backfires. |
October 3, 2007 |
| 3 |
In Which Addison Finds the Magic Addison and Pete treat a recently married couple who are having sexual problems. Cooper is trying to figure out why four siblings are all suffering from the same mysterious illness. Maya tells Naomi she's been hoping her and Sam would divorce since she was in the third grade. Meanwhile, Violet is trying to convince a patient to leave her husband, even though, she is having trouble letting go of her ex-boyfriend who is now married. |
October 10, 2007 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Family Thing At Oceanside Wellness, friendships are tested and secrets revealed when Addison discovers that Naomi is concealing the practice's financial problems. Meanwhile, Violet wonders what secret Cooper is keeping from her, while Cooper himself has to decide whether or not to reveal a medical secret to a patient. Dell quits his job at Oceanside Wellness Group. |
October 1, 2008 |
| 2 |
Equal and Opposite Addison and Sam form a hostile takeover in order to bring the practice out of bankruptcy, as all of the doctors look for additional clients and new income streams, while Violet's friendship with Cooper is on the brink of extinction and a married couple fight for an unethical fertility treatment at Oceanside Wellness. |
October 8, 2008 |
| 3 |
Nothing to Talk About Charlotte tries to tempt Addison to come to St. Ambrose Hospital by promising her surgeries; Sam doubts his ability to save Oceanside Wellness from financial ruin; Pete's firefighter patient suffers an unusual form of post-traumatic stress disorder. |
October 22, 2008 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Death in the Family When Pete discovers Violet clinging to live following a violent attack from a patient, he rushes her to the hospital where Addison and Naomi work together to save her life. Meanwhile, the location of Violet's baby are still unknown. |
October 1, 2009 |
| 2 |
The Way We Were Violet is physically recovering from her violent attack at home, but the emotional trauma she suffers from isn't going away, despite the best efforts of Pete and her other friends to help. Meanwhile, Addison and Naomi try to mend their tension-filled relationship, as Sam and Cooper treat a father, who has allegedly attacked his family, after he is stabbed by his wife. |
October 8, 2009 |
| 3 |
Right Here, Right Now Miranda Bailey brings a kidney transplant patient to Los Angeles, and Addison and especially Sam is pleased to see her. Addison's consequences of her emotional affair with Noah catch up with her. Sheldon and Pete finally discover who the father of Violet's baby. |
October 15, 2009 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Take Two Pete and Violet prepare for their wedding day; things take a surprising turn with Addison and Sam; despite disagreements, the doctors come together to mourn the loss of Dell. |
September 23, 2010 |
| 2 |
Short Cuts Violet and Cooper make amendments to their friendship in order to please their significant others; Pete and Cooper get in an argument involving marijuana use by a patient (guest starring Justine Bateman as Sydney); Addison is conflicted about going public with her new romance, and Sheldon's decision to deny approval for a patient's sex change backfires. |
September 30, 2010 |
| 3 |
Playing God The man responsible for killing Dell and endangering Maya's life comes to the clinic with a heart condition; news of Addison's new romance is not received well. |
October 7, 2010 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
God Laughs Cooper, Sam, Amelia and Charlotte try to save Pete's life after his heart attack; Addison's desire to have a child leads to a surprising encounter; Sheldon hopes to help Amelia with her alcohol addiction. |
September 29, 2011 |
| 2 |
Breaking the Rules While interviewing potential replacements for Naomi, the doctors at Oceanside Wellness don't understand Addison's resistance to hiring Jake Reilly; Cooper disregards the law as he tries to help a young, sick patient. |
October 6, 2011 |
| 3 |
Deal with It A woman without a uterus asks Jake and Addison to help her have a baby; Amelia treats a woman with Parkinson's disease who is habitually unfaithful; Violet struggles with her life as a stay-at-home mom. |
October 13, 2011 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Aftershock Addison settles into her new life after making a decision between Jake and Sam; Violet fears the worst when Pete doesn't show up to his preliminary court hearing; and Charlotte swears Cooper to secrecy when she receives shocking news. Meanwhile, Amelia celebrates one year of sobriety and Sheldon rekindles a romance with his ex-wife. |
September 25, 2012 |
| 2 |
Mourning Sickness The doctors join together for a celebration at Addison's house and to reminisce about the past. Meanwhile, Sheldon counsels a suicidal patient who comes forward with a shocking confession. |
October 2, 2012 |
| 3 |
Good Grief After hearing a patient's chilling confession, Violet turns to Sheldon for advice. Meanwhile, Addison tries to keep her grief a secret, Cooper and Charlotte adapt to their new reality and Sam confronts Sheldon about his denial. |
October 9, 2012 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 26, 2007 |
| Last aired | January 22, 2013 |
| Runtime | 42 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 22:00:00 |