Private Practice

The Other Side of This Life (Parts 1 & 2)

Season 1, Episode 0

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Addison leaves the dreariness of Seattle for the sunshine of Los Angeles, hoping to leave behind the drama and start anew. Unfortunately, she finds that no matter where she goes, drama always seems to follow. Meanwhile, both Meredith and Cristina cope with family issues.

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Cast & Crew

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Chandra Wilson

Dr. Miranda Bailey (backdoor pilot only)
T.R. Knight

Dr. George O'Malley (backdoor pilot only)
Sara Ramirez

Dr. Callie Torres (backdoor pilot only)

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Trivia
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- The languages spoken by Ava during surgery were spanish, french and german. Edit
- When George enters the elevator, he presses the button for the 5th floor and Izzie is waiting to get off at the 4th. Although, when the elevator opens on the 4th floor, George gets off and she stays on it. Edit
- When Ava was in surgery, she said "Alex, ich brauche die nächste Karte. Das ist noch das Haus." Translated from German, that roughly says "Alex, I need the next card. This is still the house." Edit
Notes
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- Isaiah Washington (Burke (receiving the "Starring" credit)) and Mare Winningham (Susan (receiving the "Guest Starring" credit)) received the "With" credit. Patrick Dempsey (Derek (receiving the "Starring" credit)) and Diahann Carroll (Jane Burke (receiving the "Guest Starring" credit)) received the "And" credit. Edit
- Kate Walsh (Addison) and Tim Daly (Pete) also worked together in a few episodes of The Fugitive, and, in the episode "Wings" of Eyes. Edit
- Kate Walsh (Addison) and Paul Adelstein (Cooper) also worked together in the episode "Meat Market" of Cupid. Edit
Quotes
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- Addison: I just never thought about it... What the dream would be if... I couldn't have my dream. Naomi: Empty office. Addison: Yeah, what're we doing? I thought we were going to lunch, what're we doing still sitting here? Naomi: We are doing what I do when I get depressed. Just wait. (looks at her watch) What time do you have? Addison: It's five to one. You know, I'm glad that I can't have a child. With my luck I'd probably have a kid with two heads... It's actually better. I'm grateful that I don't have to think about it, the option is off the table. Violet: (walks in) What time do you have? Naomi: Five to one. Addison: You people are obsessed with time. Violet: (sits down) Here he comes. (Dell walks in shirtless, carrying a surf board) Naomi: Hi, Dell. (they all stare for a long moment) Violet: Have a nice surf. Dell: I'll see you guys after lunch. (leaves) Addison: (laughs) You two should be ashamed of yourselves. Naomi: Admit it, you feel better. Violet: And if not, there's another showing in an hour. And it's wet. Edit
- Violet: Therapy sucks. Pete: Said the shrink. Violet: No, I mean my particular brand of therapy might actually be full of crap. People talking about their problems endlessly, telling people to think positively, visualize their destiny... Pete: It doesn't work? Violet: I think positively, I visualize my destiny, and look. Just look. Pete: What am I looking at? Violet: Me, and my pathetic miserable existence. He left six months ago. He was a loser! Do you know he peed a little bit every time he coughed? Like an incontinent old woman. He smelled like pee. And there I was in the car crying, and I am a serious feminist. Not to mention, my no sex couple, it turns out it was a hormone thing. In the old days we would've talked and talked and talked as Paul got sicker. My profession is becoming irrelevant. Maybe it's a good thing. Pete: People should just tell the truth to the other people in their lives. Violet: They can't. If they could, we'd all be healthy. Pete: Like me. Violet: You're not healthy, you're in denial. Pete: I am not in denial. Violet: You're in denial and you're angry. You're the angriest man I know. Pete: Is that why you won't sleep with me? Violet: You're in denial, you're angry and you use sex as a weapon to deflect it. Edit
- Bailey (to George who is laying in one of the clinic's beds): You sick, O'Malley? (he sits up and she feels his forehead) You feel fine. Now take an aspirin and get off my clean bed. George: You've been married a long time, right? Bailey: O'Malley, I do not have time to answer -- George: Do you have doubts about your marriage? I know it may be insecurities, but really serious doubts? Edit
Allusions
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- Addison: Are you there Elevator God? It's me, Addison. This alludes to the novel, Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, written by Judy Blume. The novel is about Margaret, a pre-teen who is undergoing puberty. Edit
- Pete: Unless you need to tell someone you saw Goody Johnson with the devil. This refers to The Crucible, an Arthur Miller play. It is about the Salem Witch Trials of the late 1600's. Edit
- Episode Title: The Other Side Of This Life. The title of this episode refers to songs by David Byrne, Peter, Paul & Mary and Jefferson Airplane. Edit