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TV series

Private Practice

2007TV-146 seasons7.5 / 10

A new start on life.

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.

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Synopsis

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.

Season 1 episodes

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Episode 1

In Which We Meet Addison, a Nice Girl from Somewhere Else

42m7.5 / 10

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.

Episode credits

Directed by Mark Tinker, Michael GrossmanWritten by Shonda RhimesGuest stars James Pickens Jr., Rebecca Mader, Stacy Edwards, Moon Unit Zappa, Bruce Nozick, Max Arciniega, Marcella Lentz-Pope, Matt Riedy

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Episode 2

In Which Sam Receives an Unexpected Visitor

42m7.8 / 10

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.

Episode credits

Directed by Mark Tinker, Tony GoldwynWritten by Shonda Rhimes, Mike OstrowskiGuest stars Sean O'Bryan, Dorian Harewood, Elizabeth Pan, Barbara Eve Harris, Jean Sincere, Susan Kelechi Watson, Tracey McCall, Elimu Nelson

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Episode 3

In Which Addison Finds the Magic

42m7.2 / 10

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.

Episode credits

Directed by Mark TinkerWritten by Shonda Rhimes, Marti NoxonGuest stars Stacey Travis, Molly Hagan, Nina Siemaszko, Andy Milder, Ellery Sprayberry, Karley Scott Collins, Geffri Maya, Christopher Wiehl

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Episode 4

In Which Addison Has a Very Casual Get-Together

42m7.6 / 10

Sylvie, a 60-year-old who is going condo-hunting with her boyfriend, is worried that he may only be with her for her cooking. An injured soccer player named Michael is brought in by his coach. After some analyzation, Michael reveals that he thinks he is gay, but doesn't want to tell his homophobic father. Catherine, the mother of a teenager, worries when her daughter won't get out of bed or eat. After the daughter runs away, Catherine tries to track her down. Brian, a 12-year-old, punches a teen for kissing his girlfriend. Later, the teen goes missing. A mother of a toddler goes to a lawyer when she thinks the cops are after her as they believe she knows where her husband is. When a boy asks his parents to fund him to go to rehab - his mothers dismay. A man that can't stop his hands from shaking comes in, and the doctors figure out what's wrong with him.

Episode credits

Directed by Tony Goldwyn, Arvin BrownWritten by Andrea Newman, Mike OstrowskiGuest stars Drew Osborne, Dinah Lenney, Mageina Tovah, Miles Heizer, Debra Mooney, Parisa Fitz-Henley, George Coe, Allen Lulu

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Episode 5

In Which Addison Finds a Showerhead

42m7.8 / 10

Watch Video A flirting patient named Andrea causes a male nurse to feel uncomfortable, even though he feels the connection. Later, the same male nurse must treat a woman who is not at all pleased by the fact that she's being treated by a man. He also helps treat a runner named Nicole. A very young girl drops by the clinic because she thinks she may have an STD.

Episode credits

Directed by Mark Tinker, Julie Anne RobinsonWritten by Shonda Rhimes, Marti NoxonGuest stars Hannah Marks, David Newsom, Brett Cullen, Gordon Clapp, Geffri Maya, Amy Stewart, Sydelle Noel, Baadja-Lyne Odums

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Episode 6

In Which Charlotte Goes Down the Rabbit Hole

42m7.8 / 10

Pete treats Charlotte's insomnia, Naomi goes on her first date since college and a patient asks Addison to conceal her fertility from her husband.

Episode credits

Directed by David Solomon, Arvin BrownWritten by Jenna Bans, Andrea NewmanGuest stars Kimberly Elise, Holliston Coleman, Corey Reynolds, Valerie Mahaffey, Elizabeth Payne, Michael Rubenstone, Sheila Shaw

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Episode 7

In Which Sam Gets Taken for a Ride

42m7.8 / 10

Sam gets called to a convenience store were he ends up delivering the child of the woman who tried to rob the store. Addison and Naomi treat a patient who doesn't want her little boy because her husband goofs off with their other three boys too much. Addison and Pete treat a patient whose husband died

Episode credits

Directed by Jeff MelmanWritten by Emily HalpernGuest stars David Sutcliffe, Stacy Reed Payton, Sara Gilbert, Rusty Schwimmer, Sprague Grayden, Elden Henson, Jayden Lund, Yvette Saunders

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Episode 8

In Which Cooper Finds a Port in His Storm

42m7.8 / 10

Cooper returns to the online dating game with surprising results, Addison goes on a date with one of Violet's patients, and Naomi and Sam make a house call at a convent.

Episode credits

Directed by David Solomon, Mark TinkerWritten by Jenna Bans, Lauren Schmidt HissrichGuest stars Josh Randall, Keiko Agena, Tom Irwin, Joy Jorgensen, Marsha Clark, Anne Rutter, James Francis Ginty

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Episode 9

In Which Dell Finds His Fight

42m7.8 / 10finale

The oceanside wellness center takes on the fertility of one of its previous couples, Addison is conflicted about her status in the dating world and Cooper begins a secret affair.

Episode credits

Directed by Wendey StanzlerWritten by Ayanna Floyd DavisGuest stars Geoffrey Blake, George Segal, Nina Siemaszko, David Sutcliffe, Carl Gilliard, Christopher Wiehl, Jocko Sims, Oded Gross

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Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026

More about Private Practice

Cast

Kate WalshAddison Montgomery
Paul AdelsteinCooper Freedman
Tim DalyPete Wilder
Audra McDonaldNaomi Bennett
KaDee StricklandCharlotte King
Caterina ScorsoneAmelia Shepherd
Chris LowellDell Parker
Taye DiggsSam Bennett

Credits

Created by
Shonda Rhimes

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
111
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • ABCUnited States
  • shondalandUnited States
  • The Mark Gordon CompanyUnited States
  • ABC StudiosUnited States

Themes

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