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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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 -...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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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