Private Practice
Season 3 Episode Guide
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Season 3 episodes
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Episode
1
A Death in the Family
Oct 1, 2009
After Pete discovers Violet dying on the floor of her home, having barely survived a violent attack from her patient, Katie, he rushes her to the h...
Episode
2
The Way We Were
Oct 8, 2009
Violet is physically recovering from her violent attack at home, but the emotional trauma she suffers from isn't going away, despite the best effor...
Episode
3
Right Here, Right Now
Oct 15, 2009
Miranda Bailey brings a kidney transplant patient to Los Angeles, and Addison isn't the only Oceanside Wellness doctor pleased to see her. Meanwhil...
Episode
4
Pushing the Limits
Oct 22, 2009
Addison, Sam and Cooper treat the sick child of a homeless teen mother they met while volunteering. Meanwhile Violet has trouble relating to her ba...
Episode
5
Strange Bedfellows
Oct 29, 2009
Addison must deal with the return of Naomi's former patients, Zoe and Amelia, whose embryos were accidentally switched, and a serious complication...
Episode
6
Slip Slidin' Away
Nov 5, 2009
The doctors venture into controversial territory when an unexpected new hire at Pacific Wellcare causes Naomi to struggle with the idea of genetica...
Episode
7
The Hard Part
Nov 12, 2009
Addison and Sam go for a hike in Malibu, and must perform urgent field care when they stumble upon an expecting couple, trapped in their car after...
Episode
8
Sins of the Father
Nov 19, 2009
Addison is shaken by the unwelcome arrival of her father to Los Angeles, Cooper is arrested when he refuses to cooperate in a case involving a long...
Episode
9
The Parent Trap
Dec 3, 2009
Addison performs a complex in utero surgery, proving not only her talents to her father but also finally giving them some common ground. Meanwhile...
Episode
10
Blowups
Dec 3, 2009
A terrible explosion at Dell's house lands Betsey and Heather in the hospital, and everyone is pushed to the limit trying to save their lives. Tens...
Episode
11
Another Second Chance
Jan 14, 2010
Desperate to help his pregnant daughter, Mark follows Addison back to Oceanside Wellness, Dell and Naomi struggle to raise their children under the...
Episode
12
Best Laid Plans
Jan 21, 2010
Sam and Naomi are stunned by Maya's shocking announcement, and Naomi's irrational response leaves Sam to pick up the pieces, as Pete challenges Fif...
Episode
13
Shotgun
Feb 4, 2010
Addison and Cooper counsel a couple who must make an unthinkable choice, to decide which one of their ailing daughters to save with their newborn's...
Episode
14
Love Bites
Feb 11, 2010
Sam convinces Violet to help plan Maya's wedding when Naomi refuses to take part, tensions between Addison and Sam rise even as they work together...
Episode
15
'Til Death Do Us Part
Feb 18, 2010
As Violet continues to help Sam with Maya's wedding, Naomi refuses to take part as she works with Addison and Pete to save the life of a 25-week-ol...
Episode
16
Fear of Flying
Mar 4, 2010
Things get too close for comfort when Addison, Pete and Sam must come together on a complicated case involving a dad-to-be who comes down with tube...
Episode
17
Triangles
Mar 11, 2010
When Addison's patient and the life of the three unborn babies she is carrying as a surrogate hang in the balance, Sam's new girlfriend, Vanessa, a...
Episode
18
Pulling the Plug
Mar 25, 2010
A husband's decision to pull the plug on his pregnant wife is overruled by a judge, forcing the hospital to keep her on life support until the fetu...
Episode
19
Eyes Wide Open
Apr 1, 2010
When famed neurosurgeon Dr. Ginsberg and her team pay a visit to St. Ambrose to save the life of Kayla, Addison is shocked to see Amelia Shepherd -...
Episode
20
Second Choices
Apr 22, 2010
After her open-ended escape to Costa Rica, Violet has finally returned home and to the practice. Everyone treads a little lightly around her, espec...
Episode
21
War
Apr 29, 2010
After Violet files for joint custody of Lucas, an embittered Pete voraciously fights back by hiring a tough attorney for the trial, forcing their f...
Episode
22
In the Name of Love
May 6, 2010
Naomi puts Fife in a conflicted position when she begs him to help William's advanced ALS with his still experimental treatment. Meanwhile Violet a...
Episode
23
The End of a Beautiful Friendship
May 13, 2010
Maya and her unborn baby are fighting for their lives on the operating table, and Addison, Amelia and Fife try everything humanly possible to save...
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