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The Worst Episodes of Private Practice

Every episode of Private Practice ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Private Practice!

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...
Genre:Drama
Network:ABC

Worst Episodes Summary

"The Next Episode" is the worst rated episode of "Private Practice". It scored 6.7/10 based on 223 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 11/13/2012. This episode scored 0.6 points lower than the second lowest rated, "In Which We Meet Addison, a Nice Girl From Somewhere Else".

  • The Next Episode
    6.7/10223 votes
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    #1 - The Next Episode

    Season 6 Episode 5 - Aired 11/13/2012

    A reality show centered around Sam sheds some light on issues in his colleagues' personal lives. Meanwhile, Sam's mother seeks his help after her boss falls ill; and the search continues for a girl who went missing from St. Ambros.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • In Which We Meet Addison, a Nice Girl From Somewhere Else
    7.3/10414 votes
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    #2 - In Which We Meet Addison, a Nice Girl From Somewhere Else

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/26/2007

    Addison resigns from Seattle Grace, and heads to the Oceanside Wellness Group in LA where she was offered a job. Although, it seems that Naomi didn't consult the other doctors when hiring her. A father is frustrated with his daughter when she hides the fact that she's pregnant. When complications arise, Addison, Pete and Dell work together to make sure that the baby and the mother survive, as pain-free as possible. Jenny, a woman who has been seeing Violet, starts counting the tiles at a department store. To investigate what triggered it, Cooper and Paul, a shop assistant, assist Violet. Meanwhile, when a man dies of a stroke, Naomi, Sam and Charlotte argue over who should get his sperm - his wife or his mistress.

    Director: Mark Tinker, Michael Grossman

    Writer: Shonda Rhimes

  • In Which Addison Finds the Magic
    7.3/10299 votes
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    #3 - In Which Addison Finds the Magic

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/10/2007

    Addison and Pete treat a recently married couple who are having sexual problems. Cooper is trying to figure out why four siblings are all suffering from the same mysterious illness. Maya tells Naomi she's been hoping her and Sam would divorce since she was in the third grade. Meanwhile, Violet is trying to convince a patient to leave her husband, even though, she is having trouble letting go of her ex-boyfriend who is now married.

    Director: Mark Tinker

    Writer: Shonda Rhimes, Marti Noxon

  • Love Bites
    7.3/10219 votes
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    #4 - Love Bites

    Season 3 Episode 14 - Aired 2/11/2010

    When Naomi refuses to help plan Maya's wedding, Sam convinces Violet to help her. Meanwhile the tension between Addison and Sam deepens when they treat a suicidal patient and Cooper and Pete treat a girl with a questionable bite mark.

    Director: Matthew Penn

    Writer: N/A

  • Love and Lies
    7.3/10206 votes
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    #5 - Love and Lies

    Season 4 Episode 16 - Aired 3/17/2011

    A couple wants to harvest eggs from their unborn child who is not going to survive, and the doctors cannot agree what the right path is; meanwhile, Amelia tries to comfort a friend while waiting for test results for Huntingtons disease.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • In Which Addison Has a Very Casual Get-Together
    7.4/10287 votes
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    #6 - In Which Addison Has a Very Casual Get-Together

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/17/2007

    Sylvie, a 60-year-old who is going condo-hunting with her boyfriend, is worried that he may only be with her for her cooking. An injured soccer player named Michael is brought in by his coach. After some analyzation, Michael reveals that he thinks he is gay, but doesn't want to tell his homophobic father. Catherine, the mother of a teenager, worries when her daughter won't get out of bed or eat. After the daughter runs away, Catherine tries to track her down. Brian, a 12-year-old, punches a teen for kissing his girlfriend. Later, the teen goes missing. A mother of a toddler goes to a lawyer when she thinks the cops are after her as they believe she knows where her husband is. When a boy asks his parents to fund him to go to rehab - his mothers dismay. A man that can't stop his hands from shaking comes in, and the doctors figure out what's wrong with him.

    Director: Tony Goldwyn, Arvin Brown

    Writer: Mike Ostrowski

  • In Which Addison Finds a Showerhead
    7.4/10283 votes
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    #7 - In Which Addison Finds a Showerhead

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/24/2007

    Watch Video A flirting patient named Andrea causes a male nurse to feel uncomfortable, even though he feels the connection. Later, the same male nurse must treat a woman who is not at all pleased by the fact that she's being treated by a man. He also helps treat a runner named Nicole. A very young girl drops by the clinic because she thinks she may have an STD.

    Director: Mark Tinker, Julie Anne Robinson

    Writer: Shonda Rhimes, Marti Noxon

  • Equal and Opposite
    7.4/10248 votes
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    #8 - Equal and Opposite

    Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/8/2008

    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

  • Serving Two Masters
    7.4/10256 votes
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    #9 - Serving Two Masters

    Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/19/2008

    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: N/A

  • Worlds Apart
    7.4/10235 votes
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    #10 - Worlds Apart

    Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 12/17/2008

    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

  • Second Chances
    7.4/10228 votes
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    #11 - Second Chances

    Season 2 Episode 14 - Aired 1/29/2009

    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: N/A

  • What You Do for Love
    7.4/10235 votes
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    #12 - What You Do for Love

    Season 2 Episode 21 - Aired 4/23/2009

    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: N/A

  • Take Two
    7.4/10228 votes
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    #13 - Take Two

    Season 4 Episode 1 - Aired 9/23/2010

    Pete and Violet prepare for their wedding day; things take a surprising turn with Addison and Sam; despite disagreements, the doctors come together to mourn the loss of Dell.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Two Steps Back
    7.4/10206 votes
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    #14 - Two Steps Back

    Season 4 Episode 15 - Aired 2/24/2011

    Charlotte and Cooper look to forgive each other after revealing secrets during couples therapy, Violet seeks the forgiveness and approval of her fellow doctors after they learn her novel-in-progress will make all of their personal lives public, Sheldon treats a patient who claims to have multiple personality disorder, and Sam and Naomi team up on a case involving a pregnant teen with Down's Syndrome.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Drifting Back
    7.4/10206 votes
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    #15 - Drifting Back

    Season 5 Episode 21 - Aired 5/8/2012

    When a patient's partner and father are heatedly divided on his health care, Pete makes a decision that impacts everyone, including himself; meanwhile, Jake offers strength and experience to Amelia when he suspects she's being tempted to substance abuse, Sheldon and Violet treat a family concerned about the father's new sexual appetite, and as baby Henry draws Addison and Sam closer, they struggle to define their relationship.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • In Which Charlotte Goes Down the Rabbit Hole
    7.5/10282 votes
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    #16 - In Which Charlotte Goes Down the Rabbit Hole

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/31/2007

    Pete treats Charlotte's insomnia, Naomi goes on her first date since college and a patient asks Addison to conceal her fertility from her husband.

    Director: David Solomon, Arvin Brown

    Writer: Jenna Bans, Andrea Newman

  • In Which Dell Finds His Fight
    7.5/10273 votes
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    #17 - In Which Dell Finds His Fight

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 12/5/2007

    The oceanside wellness center takes on the fertility of one of its previous couples, Addison is conflicted about her status in the dating world and Cooper begins a secret affair.

    Director: Wendey Stanzler

    Writer: N/A

  • Let It Go
    7.5/10246 votes
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    #18 - Let It Go

    Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/5/2008

    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: N/A

  • Tempting Faith
    7.5/10240 votes
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    #19 - Tempting Faith

    Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/26/2008

    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

  • Know When to Fold
    7.5/10245 votes
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    #20 - Know When to Fold

    Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 12/10/2008

    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: N/A

  • Contamination
    7.5/10240 votes
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    #21 - Contamination

    Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 1/8/2009

    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: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Finishing
    7.5/10239 votes
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    #22 - Finishing

    Season 2 Episode 18 - Aired 3/12/2009

    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

  • What Women Want
    7.5/10234 votes
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    #23 - What Women Want

    Season 2 Episode 19 - Aired 3/19/2009

    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: N/A

  • Slip Slidin' Away
    7.5/10225 votes
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    #24 - Slip Slidin' Away

    Season 3 Episode 6 - Aired 11/5/2009

    The doctors venture into controversial territory when an unexpected new hire at Pacific Wellcare causes Naomi to struggle with the idea of genetically designing babies and Violet makes a sudden decision to try electric shock therapy on a patient. Meanwhile Addison somehow finds herself alone and with a cat.

    Director: Helen Shaver

    Writer: N/A

  • The Parent Trap
    7.5/10226 votes
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    #25 - The Parent Trap

    Season 3 Episode 9 - Aired 12/3/2009

    Addison performs a complex utero surgery, proving not only her talents to her father but giving them some common ground. Sam and Naomi deal with have a family crisis when they discover Maya is growing up way too fast. Violet does the unthinkable.

    Director: Donna Deitch

    Writer: N/A