Private Practice

In Which Addison Has a Very Casual Get Together

Season 1, Episode 4, Aired 10/17/07

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Addison invites her fellow Oceanside Wellness co workers to her house for a get together, but no one RSVPs, the wife of Violet's ex boyfriend visits the wellness center for medical treatment and Violet is none too happy about it. Cooper counsels a young patient who is lovesick, and Sam appears on his first talk show promoting his self help book.moreless

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Audra McDonald

Dr. Naomi Bennett
Kate Walsh

Dr. Addison Forbes Montgomery
Timothy Daly

Dr. Pete Wilder

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cooper helps a lovesick child, that results being in love of a frind of him (a boy), he ends being gay and cooper must talk with him before he, but the child kept saying he was in love of brian (his friend) and that he wanted to hang out just with brian"moreless

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By jojosino93, Nov 25, 2008 Report Abuse

cooper helps a lovesick child, that results being in love of a frind of him (a boy), he ends being gay and cooper must talk with him before he, but the child kept saying he was in love of brian (his friend) and that he wanted to hang out just with brian"

cooper helps a lovesick child, that results being in love of a frind of him (a boy), he ends being gay and cooper must talk with him before he, but the child kept saying he was in love of brian (his friend) and that he wanted to hang out just with brian"moreless

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Addison gets inspired and has a party

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By Starghella, Oct 30, 2007 Report Abuse

Despite myself I am actually starting to like this show. When the pilot for this show aired i thought it was absolutely awful and I really wasn't liking any of the episodes too much thus far, but I actually am kinda getting into it. I absolutely love Cooper, he is awesome and its so cute that he loves Violet even though she loves her creepy ex boyfriend. I also am loving Pete and actually even like a lot of the cases that they get in the office. Dell is really funny too. I think I might have to keep on watching to see if it continues to peak my interest.moreless

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The episode has some very interesting patients who you grow to care about. We learn more about the relationships between the doctors at the practice.

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By OTHfan323, Oct 27, 2007 Report Abuse

This episode had some good medical cases. I thought the case with the pregnant girl was really fasinating. It was sad that no one believed her and she ended up in psych. This was such an origonal storyline. Besides the fact that they made it a little too obvious that she wasn't lying, I thought this was a great storyline. I also loved how it gave Addison hope in miracle babbies and how she found out she still could have a kid. Sam being on tv was also a good addition to the show and it was great how it connected to the other storylines. The elderly couple was really cute and I'm glad it worked out for them. The storyline about the gay kid was also good. I was really suprised to find out he was gay and I felt really bad for him. It was great to see Cooper admit to us that he had feelings for Violet. I loved how he tried to tell her how he felt but she was too focused on Allen. Violets atempts to figure out why Allen's girlfriend was there were so funny, and I loved how it ended up being from too much sex. I also loved how his girlfriend was there to scope out the competition. Addisons party continually being brought up also made this episode.moreless

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Show is great!

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By krazy4crack, Oct 20, 2007 Report Abuse

I'm loving Private Practice so far and the quest for Addison seeking approval continues! She invites everyone over for a BBQ, but when it seems like no one is interested, she gets disappointed. Naomi is treating someone who Violet hates and Finch treats the husband of an old lady who knows who he likes. Cooper is helping a young boy with relationship problems, with a twist! Addison has the most interesting case of all, "is this woman crazy?"

The cases were just great and the chemistry and character build-up was just generously given. Two thumbs up for even greater improvement!

Episode Quote (courtesy of Finch): Were you just saying "I love you" to you gentiles?moreless

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Cooper/Violet? right?

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By Lliinn, Oct 20, 2007 Report Abuse

shurley it's not just me whom think that cooper is in love with violet? right..? i mean it cant be like he'd just wanna talk to her about somebody else? it must be her?

well i just will have to se for the next episode how this will turn out..! i really hope this cooper/violet thing going strong! hopefully violet will forget about Alan and consentrate on the hints cooper give to her! and maybe she'll make the first move.. or atlest understand what cooper wants..! this would be like the perfect tv-show couple.. almost as well-matched as Dr. Geoff Standish-Kate Wellings(The flying doctors) ;D

but didnt she kind of understod what cooper meant at Addisons party?! hopefully.. good bye for now from someone with hope for some cooper/violet looove for next episode.. =) hihimoreless

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- Music featured in this episode: How We Do This by The Brand New Heavies -The song plays at the beginning of the episode. Addison walks next door to Sam's house with two cups of coffee. Sam prepares for his live TV debut. Sunchild by Thief -The song plays as Michael confesses that he is in love. He and Cooper make a pact to "spill their guts." Violet paces outside of Naomi's office. There's Joy To Be Found by The Thrills - The song plays at the end of the episode as everyone gathers at Addison's house. Dell and Pete sit outside, Cooper and Violet talk about Allan, and Naomi and Addison have a serious conversation on the beach. Edit
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- International Air Dates: Belgium: Thursday, February 21, 2008 on VijfTV Saudi Arabia: Tuesday, February 26, 2008 on ShowSeries Germany: Wednesday, March 5, 2008 on ProSieben Sweden: Friday, March 28, 2008 on TV4 Israel: Tuesday, April 29, 2008 on YES Stars 1 Denmark: Wednesday, June 11, 2008 on Kanal 5 Norway: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 on TV2. Australia: Sunday, July 20, 2008 on Channel 7. United Kingdom: Tuesday, August 5, 2008 on Living New Zealand: Monday, September 15, 2008 on TV2 The Netherlands: Monday, September 22, 2008 on Net 5 Latin America: Monday, November 24, 2008 on Sony Entertainment Television Croatia: Monday, March 23, 2009 on NOVA TV Edit
- This is the second consecutive episode the title of which is "In Which Addison ..." Edit
- This is the third episode the title of which is "In Which Addison ..." Edit
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- Cooper: Okay, I know I seem like this guy that dates women from the internet... okay, I am this guy that dates women from the internet, but that's only because. No, scrap that. No good. Okay. Um, you're beautiful and you're funny and... well, you're annoying, but in a way that's endearing when it's not driving me crazy. And the point is... the point is. Edit
- Dell: Uh, Naomi's wall of miracles. This one, uh, this one here is my favorite, Jamie. I mean, the mother had hardly any eggs left, you know, borderline FSH. She'd given up. But, you know, Naomi did her thing, and... pow. I mean, she made every baby up there. Or, you know, she... she helped. Those are her miracles. Edit
- Sam: Addison, I live 3 feet away from your new home. If you have a party, I'm gonna be there even if I don't wanna be. Edit
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