Paw-Paw Says Knock You Out

In Which Dell Finds His Fight - Inspired by his boxing grandfather, Dell challenges Sam for Naomi's love. Addison helps make a baby. Cooper proves he's a bigger jerk than Charlotte. And Pete advises Addy to go on a date, then mopes when she actually does.

You Give Me Fever

In Which Cooper Finds A Port In His Storm - If by "port" you mean "person to sleep with that isn't Violet." Addison dates a weirdo, bonds with a baby, and refuses to play games with Pete, while Sam and Naomi discover that nothing brings a couple together like exposure to a life-threatening illness.

Oceanside And Too Many Babies

In Which Sam Gets Taken For A Ride - When it comes to having a baby, you can't plan for everything, but it helps if you don't stop to commit armed robbery on your way to the hospital. Meanwhile, the Oceanside docs learn that the best-laid plans won't get you laid...and the best sex is unscheduled.

What's Gonna Work? Teamwork!

In Which Charlotte Goes Down The Rabbit Hole - It's Team Week at Oceanside: Violet and Pete take turns fielding Charlotte's insults and uncovering her emotional issues. Cooper and Sam save an uncooperative kid from her abusive parent. Addison and Naomi help a potentially dying woman embrace her right to happiness. But will Addison and Pete, or Naomi and Dell, decide to "cooperate" after-hours?

Let Me Take You To Ladytown

In Which Addison Finds A Showerhead - Addison shouldn't have sex with Pete, no matter what happens in her dreams. Violet shouldn't be "friends" with Allan, no matter what he says. Thirteen-year-olds shouldn't have sex, period. Also: a runner doesn't listen to Pete; an attack victim lies to her husband; Dell breaks into the world of gynergy.

Rejection Saddens Vulnerable People

In Which Addison Has A Very Casual Get Together - Sam appears on TV, inspiring a pregnant psych-ward escapee to seek his services, and inspiring Addison to revive her dreams of having a baby. A lovesick little boy inspires Cooper to admit to crushing on oblivious Violet, who continues obsessing over her ex. An elderly engaged couple inspire Pete to smirk less. And absolutely no one gives a crap about Addison's party.

Let Them Eat Cake

In Which Addison Finds The Magic - Addison feels sorry for herself because it's raining in L.A. But she's got nothing on the newlyweds who can't have sex, the guy whose wife is a seriously ill harridan, and the mom whose daughters keep turning blue. Naomi's moping, Pete's grieving, and Addy needs to suck it up.

Can Baby Say "Malpractice"?

In Which Sam Receives An Unexpected Visitor - Remember that classic episode of The Dick Van Dyke Show where Rob thought they brought home the wrong baby from the hospital? Well, this is kind of like that, but at the end, instead of a huge laugh, there's just crushing tragedy. Luckily we have a puke-related subplot, and a potentially contagious stripper, for comic relief!

In Which We Meet Addison, A Nice Girl From Somewhere Else

In Which We Meet Addison, A Nice Girl From Somewhere Else - Addy arrives in L.A., surprising everyone. Other surprising events: mistress and ex-wife fight over dead man's sperm; woman has psychotic break in department store; Addy performs holistic C-section. Less surprising: Sam and Naomi squabble; Pete smirks. Oh, and somebody dances naked.

Come Rain Or Come Shine: From Grey's Anatomy To Private Practice

Come Rain Or Come Shine: From Grey's Anatomy To Private Practice - Before Addison's L.A. adventures begin, Grey's sends her off in style, with a clip show hosted -- no, really -- by the staff of People magazine.

The Old Private Practice Thread

Actor: Kate Walsh

Spinoff Spoilers (with discussion)

The Spoiler Thread: Talking Elevator Says What?

Private Practice in the Media

1-1: "In Which We Meet Addison, A Nice Girl From Somewhere Else" 2007.09.26

1-2: "In Which Sam Receives An Unexpected Visitor" 2007.10.03

Dr. Addison Montgomery: Still Ruler Of All That Is Evil?

Ratings and Scheduling: Need To Lower Your Blood Pressure?

1-3: "In Which Addison Finds The Magic" 2007.10.10