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Private Practice Season 3 Episodes
Season 3 Episode Guide
23 Episodes 2009 - 2010
The third season of this medical drama finds Violet (Amy Brenneman) struggling to recover both physically and emotionally from her attack, and she also has trouble bonding with her newborn baby. Family crises affect several of the characters, including Naomi (Audra McDonald) and Sam (Taye Diggs), who learn that their teenage daughter, Maya (Geffri Maya), is pregnant; Dell (Chris Lowell), whose wife and daughter are injured in an explosion; and Addison (Kate Walsh), who makes shocking discoveries about both her father (Stephen Collins) and mother (JoBeth Williams). Addison is also surprised to run into one of her former sisters-in-law, Amelia Shepherd (Caterina Scorsone), now working at a nearby hospital.
Episode 1
A Death in the Family
Thu, Oct 1, 2009 59 mins
Season 3 opener: Addison and Naomi struggle in the ER to save Violet, whose baby is still missing, as is her attacker (Amanda Foreman). Meanwhile, flashbacks recall Pete and Violet's first meeting, which took place following the death of his wife.
Episode 2
The Way We Were
Thu, Oct 8, 2009 59 mins
Violet's still traumatized by her attack, and no one can seem to help her recover; Addison and Naomi try to repair their relationship. Meanwhile, Sam and Cooper treat a man who was stabbed by his wife after he allegedly attacked his family. Michelle: Kellie Martin.
Episode 3
Right Here, Right Now
Thu, Oct 15, 2009 59 mins
Miranda Bailey (Chandra Wilson) arrives with a kidney patient, and Addison isn't the only Oceanside doctor who's happy to see her; Addison begins to pay the price for her involvement with Noah; the identity of Violet's baby's father is revealed.
Episode 4
Pushing the Limits
Thu, Oct 22, 2009 59 mins
After counseling a pregnant rape victim, Violet's emotional scars from her attack reemerge, and she has trouble relating to her baby; Addison, Sam and Cooper treat the child of a homeless teen they met while volunteering; Cooper has financial woes and can't afford to help buy Naomi's share of the practice.
Episode 5
Strange Bedfellows
Thu, Oct 29, 2009 59 mins
While Violet agonizes over the prospect of facing Katie (Amanda Foreman) in court, Charlotte campaigns to join Oceanside Wellness. Meanwhile, Addison must deal with complications in two of Naomi's former patients whose embryos were accidentally switched.
Episode 6
Slip Slidin' Away
Thu, Nov 5, 2009 59 mins
Pacific Wellcare hires a genetics specialist, leading Naomi to question the idea of "designer" babies. Meanwhile, Violet decides to try shock therapy on a patient; and Addison finds herself alone with a cat. Brian Reynolds: George Newbern.
Episode 7
The Hard Part
Thu, Nov 12, 2009 59 mins
While hiking in Malibu, Addison and Sam happen upon an expectant couple trapped in their car after an accident. And at Oceanside Wellness, Charlotte, Cooper and Violet treat a nervous newlywed who overdosed on a sexual stimulant. Meanwhile, Pete and Sheldon fall for the same woman at a singles bar.
Episode 8
Sins of the Father
Thu, Nov 19, 2009 59 mins
Addison's father (Stephen Collins) shows up, and Addison isn't happy to see him; Cooper is arrested for not cooperating in a case involving a longtime patient; and Pete struggles to keep a dying patient alive long enough to see his new daughter.
Episode 9
The Parent Trap
Thu, Dec 3, 2009 60 mins
Addison manages to both impress and bond with her dad (Stephen Collins) because of an intricate surgery she performs. Elsewhere, Sam and Naomi realize their daughter is overanxious to grow up; and Violet does something unimaginable.
Episode 10
Blowups
Thu, Dec 3, 2009 60 mins
Heather and Betsey are seriously injured in an explosion at Dell's house and rushed to the hospital. Meanwhile, Addison's mother (JoBeth Williams) arrives and shares a devastating family secret that further strains Addison's relationship with her father.
Episode 11
Another Second Chance
Thu, Jan 14, 2010 59 mins
Mark Sloan (Eric Dane) arrives from Seattle with his daughter (Leven Rambin), seeking Addison's assistance with her pregnancy; Dell and Naomi have problems with their daughters as well; and Violet and Cooper argue about a case.
Episode 12
Best Laid Plans
Thu, Jan 21, 2010 59 mins
Maya makes an announcement that stuns Sam and Naomi, especially Naomi; Pete challenges Fife (Michael Patrick Thornton) over a patient with a bionic arm. Lynn McDonald: Melissa McCarthy.
Episode 13
Shotgun
Thu, Feb 4, 2010 59 mins
A couple must decide which of their two ailing daughters to save with their newborn child's blood. Meanwhile, Sam learns that Dink (Stephen Lunsford) intends to marry Maya; and the rest of the staff stages an intervention. Corinne: Rosanna Arquette. Sheldon: Brian Benben.
Episode 14
Love Bites
Thu, Feb 11, 2010 59 mins
Naomi won't take part in Maya's wedding planning, so Sam turns to Violet for help; tensions between Addison and Sam rise even as they treat a suicidal patient, and she turns to Pete for comfort; Cooper and Pete treat a teen with a mysterious bite mark on her neck.
Episode 15
'Til Death Do Us Part
Thu, Feb 18, 2010 59 mins
As Maya's wedding approaches, Naomi still won't help Violet with the preparations but does work with Addison and Pete to save a premature infant. Meanwhile, Cooper suspects Charlotte's new boyfriend of abusing pills. Sara Rue and Bruno Campos guest star.
Episode 16
Fear of Flying
Thu, Mar 4, 2010 59 mins
Addison, Pete and Sam work together uneasily as they treat a father-to-be with tuberculosis; with Violet in Costa Rica, Sheldon treats one of her patients (Clea Duvall), who's afraid of flying; and Naomi gets involved in a love triangle.
Episode 17
Triangles
Thu, Mar 11, 2010 59 mins
Addison and Sam's new girlfriend, Vanessa (Christina Chang), disagree about how to treat a comatose surrogate who's carrying triplets; Cooper and Sheldon's personal differences over Charlotte get in the way of their treatment of a young patient; and Naomi must choose between William (James Morrison) and the suddenly charming Gabriel Fife.
Episode 18
Pulling the Plug
Thu, Mar 25, 2010 59 mins
A husband wants to pull the plug on his dying pregnant wife, but a judge won't allow it until the twins she's carrying as a surrogate are able to survive on their own. Meanwhile, Sam and Addison's feelings for each other leave Naomi feeling betrayed, so she turns to Fife for support while William is out of town; and Addison takes a day off with Pete and Lucas.
Episode 19
Eyes Wide Open
Thu, Apr 1, 2010 59 mins
A neurosurgical team trying to save Addison's comatose patient, Kayla, includes Derek Shepherd's younger sister, Amelia (Caterina Scorsone), whose take on the case sparks friction. Meanwhile, Cooper and Charlotte continue to be unable to work together. Dr. Ginsberg: Nora Dunn. Vanessa: Christina Chang.
Episode 20
Second Choices
Thu, Apr 22, 2010 60 mins
Violet returns from Costa Rica, and everyone's walking on eggshells around her, especially Addison and Pete, who are wary of her desire to reconnect with Lucas. Meanwhile, Amelia (Caterina Scorsone) interferes in Sam's personal life; Sheldon encourages Charlotte to get back together with Cooper; and Cooper treats a youngster who won't stop eating.
Episode 21
War
Thu, Apr 29, 2010 59 mins
Violet files for joint custody of Lucas, and Pete fights back by hiring a take-no-prisoners lawyer (Frances Fisher). As for their friends and colleagues, they must take sides and see their private lives made public in court.
Episode 22
In the Name of Love
Thu, May 6, 2010 59 mins
A very frail William returns, and Naomi wants Fife to try his experimental ALS treatment on him; a brain-tumor patient of Violet and Amelia must choose between life and quality of life; and Sheldon decides to make a play for Charlotte.
Episode 23
The End of a Beautiful Friendship
Thu, May 13, 2010 59 mins
Season 3 finale: While Addison, Amelia and Fife struggle to save Maya and her unborn baby, Sam operates on another car-crash victim. Meanwhile, Cooper tries again with Charlotte.
