Private Practice: Season 4

Season overview

The fourth season of the American medical drama Private Practice premiered on September 23, 2010, and concluded on May 19, 2011. The season consisted of 22 episodes. The series follows the professional and personal lives of a group of medical practitioners working at the Oceanside Wellness Center in Santa Monica. The narrative centers on Addison Forbes Montgomery, a renowned surgeon who previously left Seattle Grace Hospital to pursue new opportunities in Los Angeles. Upon her arrival in California, she reunites with friends from medical school to join their chic, co-op medical practice. Throughout the series, the practitioners navigate complex medical cases while managing their interpersonal relationships and individual challenges. As the fourth season progresses, the staff at Oceanside Wellness Center continue to balance their demanding careers with the evolving dynamics of their private lives. The show, which aired on the American Broadcasting Company, explores the ongoing development of these characters as they strive for a new start in a sunnier environment, dealing with the professional and emotional stakes inherent in their high-pressure medical environment within the Santa Monica community.