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The Best Episodes of Private Practice Season 2

Every episode of Private Practice Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Private Practice Season 2!

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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,

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Private Practice Season 2 Episode 1 - A Family Thing
    7.8/10(302 votes)

    #1 - A Family Thing

    S2:E1

    At Oceanside Wellness, friendships are tested and secrets revealed when Addison discovers that Naomi is concealing the practice's financial problems. Meanwhile, Violet wonders what secret Cooper is keeping from her, while Cooper himself has to decide whether or not to reveal a medical secret to a patient. Dell quits his job at Oceanside Wellness Group.

    Director:Mark Tinker
    Writers:Shonda Rhimes, Marti Noxon

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  2. Private Practice Season 2 Episode 2 - Equal and Opposite
    7.4/10(263 votes)

    #2 - Equal and Opposite

    S2:E2

    Addison and Sam form a hostile takeover in order to bring the practice out of bankruptcy, as all of the doctors look for additional clients and new income streams, while Violet's friendship with Cooper is on the brink of extinction and a married couple fight for an unethical fertility treatment at Oceanside Wellness.

    Director:Tom Verica
    Writer:Mike Ostrowski

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  3. Private Practice Season 2 Episode 3 - Nothing to Talk About
    7.7/10(261 votes)

    #3 - Nothing to Talk About

    S2:E3

    Charlotte tries to tempt Addison to come to St. Ambrose Hospital by promising her surgeries; Sam doubts his ability to save Oceanside Wellness from financial ruin; Pete's firefighter patient suffers an unusual form of post-traumatic stress disorder.

    Director:Helen Shaver
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Private Practice Season 2 Episode 4 - Past Tense
    7.7/10(263 votes)

    #4 - Past Tense

    S2:E4

    Sam and Naomi are against each other to lead the practice with unexpected results. Addison treats a girl trying to hide her past while Cooper has a dilemma of his own affecting his professional career.

    Director:Michael Pressman
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Private Practice Season 2 Episode 5 - Let It Go
    7.5/10(261 votes)

    #5 - Let It Go

    S2:E5

    Addison tries to fix the financial troubles at Oceanside Wellness, but ends up doing more harm than good. Meanwhile, Violet's friend asks her to break the law to help her while Maya hopes that Sam and Naomi are getting back together for good.

    Director:Michael Zinberg
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Private Practice Season 2 Episode 6 - Serving Two Masters
    7.5/10(270 votes)

    #6 - Serving Two Masters

    S2:E6

    Addison treats two pregnant women who unwittingly share the same husband; Violet confronts Charlotte about her liaison with Cooper; Dell reveals a special woman in his life.

    Director:Joanna Kerns
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Private Practice Season 2 Episode 7 - Tempting Faith
    7.5/10(252 votes)

    #7 - Tempting Faith

    S2:E7

    Addison's brother makes a surprise visit, causing trouble for her, Sam and Naomi; Meg comes back to try and make it work with Pete; a patient accused of a crime angers Violet and Dell.

    Director:James Frawley
    Writer:Robert Rovner

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  8. Private Practice Season 2 Episode 8 - Crime and Punishment
    7.6/10(252 votes)

    #8 - Crime and Punishment

    S2:E8

    Addison and Charlotte fight to save the lives of a woman in a coma and her unborn child; members of the Oceanside staff clash with Meg; when a patient is suspected of murdering his wife, Violet seeks Kevin's advice.

    Director:Mark Tinker
    Writer:Shonda Rhimes

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  9. Private Practice Season 2 Episode 9 - Know When to Fold
    7.5/10(257 votes)

    #9 - Know When to Fold

    S2:E9

    Pacific Wellcare, Charlotte's practice opens, and the competition with Oceanside Wellness starts; Dell suggests that an in-house adoption program should be created.

    Director:Jeff Melman
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Private Practice Season 2 Episode 10 - Worlds Apart
    7.4/10(248 votes)

    #10 - Worlds Apart

    S2:E10

    Meg returns to Los Angeles and notices that Violet and Pete have grown closer; Kevin questions where he and Addison are headed as a couple; Cooper treats a young boy with a mysterious past.

    Director:Bethany Rooney
    Writer:Steve Blackman

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  11. Private Practice Season 2 Episode 11 - Contamination
    7.6/10(255 votes)

    #11 - Contamination

    S2:E11

    When Cooper's patient contracts measles, everyone at Oceanside Wellness must be quarantined. Meanwhile, Naomi tries to talk Addison into working with her rival, Wyatt; Violet and Pete contemplate their friends-with-benefits relationship; and Dell fights for custody of his daughter.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Private Practice Season 2 Episode 12 - Homeward Bound
    8.0/10(267 votes)

    #12 - Homeward Bound

    S2:E12

    With her relationship with Kevin on the rocks, Addison finds herself attracted to Wyatt. Violet looks for a way to have a relationship with both Pete and Sheldon. Meanwhile, Cooper and Charlotte become closer after a family emergency.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Private Practice Season 2 Episode 13 - Nothing to Fear
    8.0/10(261 votes)

    #13 - Nothing to Fear

    S2:E13

    Violet discovers she's pregnant, but is unsure which of the men in her life is the father of the child. Addison deals with her guilt for kissing Wyatt. Meanwhile, Charlotte proposes to Cooper.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Private Practice Season 2 Episode 14 - Second Chances
    7.4/10(240 votes)

    #14 - Second Chances

    S2:E14

    Addison's brother, Archer, moves to Los Angeles to work at Pacific Wellcare; Cooper encourages Violet to discuss her pregnancy with Pete and Sheldon.

    Director:James Frawley
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Private Practice Season 2 Episode 15 - Acceptance
    7.6/10(250 votes)

    #15 - Acceptance

    S2:E15

    When Archer has a severe seizure, Addison and Naomi use every resource possible to determine the cause and a cure; Violet tells Pete and Sheldon that she is pregnant; Cooper cares for an abandoned patient.

    Director:Steve Gomer
    Writer:Mike Ostrowski

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  16. Private Practice Season 2 Episode 16 - Ex-Life
    8.1/10(299 votes)

    #16 - Ex-Life

    S2:E16

    Derek asks Addison to work with his pregnant patient while Archer recuperates from surgery; Bailey and Naomi work together to find the cause of Sam's sudden asthma attack; Cooper, Violet and Pete treat a woman with postpartum depression.

    Director:Mark Tinker
    Writers:Debora Cahn, Krista Vernoff

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  17. Private Practice Season 2 Episode 17 - Wait and See
    7.8/10(246 votes)

    #17 - Wait and See

    S2:E17

    Addison suspects that Archer is up to his old tricks; a patient's child is born with male and female reproductive organs; Violet and Sheldon co-lead a therapy group for couples.

    Director:Michael Zinberg
    Writer:Steve Blackman

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  18. Private Practice Season 2 Episode 18 - Finishing
    7.6/10(253 votes)

    #18 - Finishing

    S2:E18

    Addison flirts with a colleague at St. Ambrose Hospital; Sheldon and Pete try to convince Violet to take a paternity test; Sam accidentally calls Sonya by the wrong name.

    Director:Donna Deitch
    Writer:Shonda Rhimes

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  19. Private Practice Season 2 Episode 19 - What Women Want
    7.6/10(248 votes)

    #19 - What Women Want

    S2:E19

    A disturbed pregnant patient has lost her baby, and Violet must convince her that her baby needs surgery. Meanwhile, Cooper must tell a patient he needs part of his jaw removed due to a fast-growing cancer. Dell must cope with his daughter's absence when his ex has to move for a new job Sam and Addison must hold back their feelings for two unattainable people.

    Director:Mark Tinker
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Private Practice Season 2 Episode 20 - Do the Right Thing
    7.6/10(260 votes)

    #20 - Do the Right Thing

    S2:E20

    Cooper struggles with the mother of a patient after learning she allows the 12-year old to be sexually active. Violet is jealous after Pete begins dating a patient's mom. Meanwhile, Sam is scheduled to testify at a colleagues trial for malpractice; and Addison continues to fight her romantic feelings for Noah.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Private Practice Season 2 Episode 21 - What You Do for Love
    7.4/10(249 votes)

    #21 - What You Do for Love

    S2:E21

    Addison sends a pregnant woman to St. Ambrose for help from Noah after she experiences heart complications. Meanwhile, Sam begins to rethink his friendship with Naomi; Pete and Lisa's relationship becomes increasingly complex; and Sheldon takes a stand.

    Director:Tom Verica
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Private Practice Season 2 Episode 22 - Yours, Mine and Ours
    8.2/10(318 votes)

    #22 - Yours, Mine and Ours

    S2:E22

    As Violoet chooses between Pete and Sheldon, she must also deal wtih a grief-stricken patient. Meanwhile, Dell worries about his daughter when Heather returns to town and Naomi debates moving to Pacific Wellcare.

    Director:Michael Zinberg
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"A Family Thing" is the best rated episode of "Private Practice" season 2. It scored 7.8/10 based on 302 votes. Directed by Mark Tinker and written by Shonda Rhimes, Marti Noxon, it aired on 10/1/2008. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Equal and Opposite".