Private Practice: Season 1
The first season of the American medical drama Private Practice began airing on September 26, 2007 and concluded on December 5, 2007, comprising nine episodes. The series follows Addison Forbes Montgomery, a renowned surgeon who departs Seattle Grace Hospital and relocates to Los Angeles seeking “sunnier weather and happier possibilities.” In Los Angeles she reunites with friends from medical school and joins them at
Season overview
The first season of the American medical drama Private Practice began airing on September 26, 2007 and concluded on December 5, 2007, comprising nine episodes. The series follows Addison Forbes Montgomery, a renowned surgeon who departs Seattle Grace Hospital and relocates to Los Angeles seeking “sunnier weather and happier possibilities.” In Los Angeles she reunites with friends from medical school and joins them at the Oceanside Wellness Center, a chic cooperative practice located in Santa Monica. The season establishes the new setting and professional dynamics of the co‑op, introducing the characters’ personal and medical challenges as they navigate patient care in a private practice environment. Throughout the nine‑episode run, the narrative centers on Addison’s adjustment to a different medical culture and the relationships she rebuilds with her former classmates, setting the tone for the series’ subsequent development. The show was broadcast on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) and is classified as a TV‑14 drama.
Episode Guide
Season 1 Progress Shield
In Which We Meet Addison, a Nice Girl from Somewhere Else
Sep 26, 2007 · 42 min
Addison resigns from Seattle Grace, and heads to the Oceanside Wellness Group in LA where she was offered a job. Although, it seems that Naomi didn't consult the other doctors when
In Which Sam Receives an Unexpected Visitor
Oct 3, 2007 · 42 min
Two couple are involved in an unfortunate baby switch, and the doctors must handle and solve it. Sam treats a client that may upset Naomi. A grandmother goes to extreme lengths to
In Which Addison Finds the Magic
Oct 10, 2007 · 42 min
Addison and Pete treat a recently married couple who are having sexual problems. Cooper is trying to figure out why four siblings are all suffering from the same mysterious illness
In Which Addison Has a Very Casual Get-Together
Oct 17, 2007 · 42 min
Sylvie, a 60-year-old who is going condo-hunting with her boyfriend, is worried that he may only be with her for her cooking. An injured soccer player named Michael is brought in b
In Which Addison Finds a Showerhead
Oct 24, 2007 · 42 min
Watch Video A flirting patient named Andrea causes a male nurse to feel uncomfortable, even though he feels the connection. Later, the same male nurse must treat a woman who is not
In Which Charlotte Goes Down the Rabbit Hole
Oct 31, 2007 · 42 min
Pete treats Charlotte's insomnia, Naomi goes on her first date since college and a patient asks Addison to conceal her fertility from her husband.
In Which Sam Gets Taken for a Ride
Nov 14, 2007 · 42 min
Sam gets called to a convenience store were he ends up delivering the child of the woman who tried to rob the store. Addison and Naomi treat a patient who doesn't want her little b
In Which Cooper Finds a Port in His Storm
Nov 21, 2007 · 42 min
Cooper returns to the online dating game with surprising results, Addison goes on a date with one of Violet's patients, and Naomi and Sam make a house call at a convent.
In Which Dell Finds His Fight
Dec 5, 2007 · 42 min
The oceanside wellness center takes on the fertility of one of its previous couples, Addison is conflicted about her status in the dating world and Cooper begins a secret affair.