Season 3
(2009)
Overview
The third season of Private Practice premiered on October 1, 2009. and concluded on May 13, 2010. The season consisted of 23 episodes.
Cast
as Addison Montgomery
as Cooper Freedman
as Pete Wilder
as Naomi Bennett
as Charlotte King
as Dell Parker
as Sam Bennett
as Violet Turner
Episodes
A Death in the Family 6.5
October 1, 2009
When Pete discovers Violet clinging to live following a violent attack from a patient, he rushes her to the hospital wh…
The Way We Were 7.7
October 8, 2009
Violet is physically recovering from her violent attack at home, but the emotional trauma she suffers from isn't going …
Right Here, Right Now 8.3
October 15, 2009
Miranda Bailey brings a kidney transplant patient to Los Angeles, and Addison and especially Sam is pleased to see her.…
Pushing the Limits 8.3
October 22, 2009
Addison, Sam and Cooper treat the sick child of a homeless teen mother they met while volunteering. Meanwhile Violet ha…
Strange Bedfellows 8.3
October 29, 2009
Katie Kent is apprehended and on trial. Violet is asked to testify against her attacker, but she struggles with whether…
Slip Slidin' Away 8.3
November 5, 2009
The doctors venture into controversial territory when an unexpected new hire at Pacific Wellcare causes Naomi to strugg…
The Hard Part 8.3
November 12, 2009
Addison and Sam go for a hike in Malibu, they come across an expecting couple trapped in their car after an accident, t…
Sins of the Father 8.7
November 19, 2009
While Addison deals with the unwelcome arrival of her father, Cooper is arrested because he refused to cooperate in a c…
The Parent Trap 8.3
December 3, 2009
Addison performs a complex utero surgery, proving not only her talents to her father but giving them some common ground…
Blowups 8.3
December 3, 2009
An explosion at Dell's house lands Betsey and Heather in the hospital. everyone is pushed to the limit in trying to sav…
Another Second Chance 8.3
January 14, 2010
Desperate to help his pregnant daughter, Mark (Eric Dane) follows Addison back to Oceanside Wellness, Dell and Naomi st…
Best Laid Plans 8.3
January 21, 2010
Maya shocks Sam and Naomi, while Pete and Fife disagree on patient care.
Shotgun 8.0
February 4, 2010
Addison and Cooper are counseling a couple who must pick a child to save with their newborn's cord blood. Meanwhile Din…
Love Bites 7.0
February 11, 2010
When Naomi refuses to help plan Maya's wedding, Sam convinces Violet to help her. Meanwhile the tension between Addison…
'Til Death Do Us Part 8.3
February 18, 2010
It's Maya's wedding day and while Violet helps Sam prepare, a furious Naomi still refuses to take part as she works wit…
Fear of Flying 7.7
March 4, 2010
Things get too close for comfort when Addison, Pete and Sam must come together on a complicated case involving a dad-to…
Triangles 7.3
March 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'…
Pulling the Plug 7.5
March 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…
Eyes Wide Open 7.0
April 1, 2010
When famed neurosurgeon Dr. Ginsberg and her team pay a visit to St. Ambrose to save the life of Kayla, Addison is shoc…
Second Choices 7.0
April 22, 2010
After her open-ended escape to Costa Rica, Violet has finally returned home and to the practice. Everyone treads a lit…
War 7.5
April 29, 2010
After Violet files for joint custody of Lucas, an embittered Pete voraciously fights back by hiring a tough attorney fo…
In the Name of Love 7.5
May 6, 2010
Naomi begs Fife to use his still experimental treatment to help William's advanced ALS. Violet and Amelia treat a woman…
The End of a Beautiful Friendship 8.5
May 13, 2010
Maya and her unborn baby are fighting for their lives on the operating table, and Addison, Amelia and Fife try everythi…