Private Practice

10 Best Episodes of Private Practice - Season 4

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 - S4E18

#15 - The Hardest Part (Season 4 - Episode 18)

Pete suspects that his brother Adam may be responsible for their mother's illness. Meanwhile, Violet discovers quite by chance that Sheldon is dating Marla Phillips, the doctor who panned her book, and who Violet considers as her archenemy. Cooper's patient is a musical prodigy with a debilitating brain tumor.

The episode was rated 7.62 from 119 votes.

Private Practice - S4E20

#14 - Something Old, Something New (Season 4 - Episode 20)

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The day has arrived for Cooper and Charlotte to marry, but not everyone is in a celebratory mood, leading the couple to second-guess their wedding plans. Meanwhile, the doctors of Oceanside Wellness are torn between the future of their practice and protecting one of their own, as an investigator is sent to question them about Violet's breach of confidentiality case.

The episode was rated 7.63 from 123 votes.

Private Practice - S4E1

#13 - Take Two (Season 4 - Episode 1)

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.

The episode was rated 7.65 from 113 votes.

Private Practice - S4E14

#12 - Home Again (Season 4 - Episode 14)

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After tragedy strikes the Montgomery family, Addison goes home to Connecticut and Sam and her friends decide to join her. Meanwhile, Sheldon and Violet clash when Sheldon's death row patient confesses to a crime that his wife, one of Violet's patients, believes he didn't commit.

The episode was rated 7.67 from 113 votes.

Private Practice - S4E6

#11 - All in the Family (Season 4 - Episode 6)

Sam and Addison disagree over the treatment of a comatose patient who becomes pregnant; Charlotte and Pete face an ethical dilemma when a patient with HIV is in a serious car accident.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 119 votes.

Private Practice - S4E21

#10 - God Bless the Child (Season 4 - Episode 21)

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When Betsey returns to the ER for a second visit, the concerned Oceanside doctors start investigating the foster family. Amelia struggles to stay sober while Naomi announces a life changing decision affecting her family.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 120 votes.

Private Practice - S4E2

#9 - Short Cuts (Season 4 - Episode 2)

Violet and Cooper make changes to their friendship to appease their significant others; Pete and Cooper argue over a patient's (Justine Bateman) marijuana use; Addison debates going public with her new romance.

The episode was rated 7.71 from 108 votes.

Private Practice - S4E19

#8 - What We Have Here... (Season 4 - Episode 19)

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Katie threatens to take legal action against Violet for "breach of confidentiality," and although Violet feels that she hasn't done anything wrong, she soon realizes she'll have to defend her actions to more people than just Katie. Meanwhile, Cooper suspects that Charlotte may be hiding some lingering feelings for ex-husband Billy, only to find out that Billy has been hiding some feelings of his own.

The episode was rated 7.76 from 119 votes.

Private Practice - S4E8

#7 - What Happens Next? (Season 4 - Episode 8)

Charlotte suffers in silence after the assault; Addison tries to keep that night's events a secret.

The episode was rated 7.77 from 118 votes.

Private Practice - S4E12

#6 - Heaven Can Wait (Season 4 - Episode 12)

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Addison plans Bizzy and Susan's wedding while trying to keep her distance from the overly flirtatious Dr. Rodriquez. Sam is concerned about the care his longtime patient is receiving, and Sheldon refers Charlotte to his mentor and friend for psychiatric help.

The episode was rated 7.78 from 116 votes.

Private Practice - S4E22

#5 - ...And to Change the Things I Can (Season 4 - Episode 22)

The fate of Oceanside Wellness is on the line as the doctors decide if it's time to dissolve the practice. Addison's new admirer makes an enticing offer and things hit close to home for Charlotte with her latest case.

The episode was rated 7.81 from 131 votes.

Private Practice - S4E13

#4 - Blind Love (Season 4 - Episode 13)

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Charlotte's attacker, Lee Henry, arrives at St. Ambrose Hospital, injured by his girlfriend and in need of urgent care, and Sam and Charlotte must decide whether or not to save his life. Meanwhile, Susan's health takes a turn for the worse, and Addison's mother, Bizzy, begs her daughter to do everything in her power to help.

The episode was rated 7.83 from 121 votes.

Private Practice - S4E9

#3 - Can't Find My Way Back Home (Season 4 - Episode 9)

Despite how Charlotte is choosing to deal with the aftermath of her sexual assault, her fellow doctors think they know what's best, teaming up to pursue criminal charges against her attacker. Pete gets a surprise visitor, his estranged brother, who has come to ask Pete to help release their sick mother from prison.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 119 votes.

Private Practice - S4E10

#2 - Just Lose It (Season 4 - Episode 10)

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Cooper is outraged when he gets bad news about Charlotte's sexual assault case.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 117 votes.

Private Practice - S4E7

#1 - Did You Hear What Happened to Charlotte King? (Season 4 - Episode 7)

Pete finds Charlotte bloodied and bruised in the halls of the hospital, but only Addison learns the full extent of her injuries.

The episode was rated 8.15 from 124 votes.

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