Private Practice

10 Best Episodes of Private Practice - Season 2

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, Oceanside Wellness Center in Santa Monica.

Written by Sophie and last updated on dec 06, 2022.

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Private Practice - S2E21

#15 - What You Do For Love (Season 2 - Episode 21)

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.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 117 votes.

Private Practice - S2E20

#14 - Do the Right Thing (Season 2 - Episode 20)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.69 from 121 votes.

Private Practice - S2E9

#13 - Know When to Fold (Season 2 - Episode 9)

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

The episode was rated 7.71 from 125 votes.

Private Practice - S2E2

#12 - Equal & Opposite (Season 2 - Episode 2)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 142 votes.

Private Practice - S2E11

#11 - Contamination (Season 2 - Episode 11)

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.

The episode was rated 7.73 from 120 votes.

Private Practice - S2E1

#10 - A Family Thing (Season 2 - Episode 1)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 142 votes.

Private Practice - S2E13

#9 - Nothing to Fear (Season 2 - Episode 13)

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.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 121 votes.

Private Practice - S2E6

#8 - Serving Two Masters (Season 2 - Episode 6)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 129 votes.

Private Practice - S2E19

#7 - What Women Want (Season 2 - Episode 19)

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.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 109 votes.

Private Practice - S2E18

#6 - Finishing (Season 2 - Episode 18)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.80 from 109 votes.

Private Practice - S2E16

#5 - Ex-Life (Season 2 - Episode 16)

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.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 115 votes.

Private Practice - S2E17

#4 - Wait and See (Season 2 - Episode 17)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 113 votes.

Private Practice - S2E12

#3 - Homeward Bound (Season 2 - Episode 12)

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.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 123 votes.

Private Practice - S2E15

#2 - Acceptance (Season 2 - Episode 15)

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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.

The episode was rated 7.90 from 112 votes.

Private Practice - S2E22

#1 - Yours, Mine and Ours (Season 2 - Episode 22)

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.

The episode was rated 7.99 from 139 votes.

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