Private Practice

About the Show

From Shonda Rhimes, the Golden Globe-winning creator of "Grey's Anatomy," comes the story of a team of gifted doctors working together to change the lives of their patients for the better as they look to one another for friendship and love.

Having made a home in Los Angeles and among her friends at the practice, renowned neonatal surgeon Addison Montgomery may have at last found true love with fellow doctor and longtime friend Sam. But just as things have become romantic for the two of them, their friends question if their relationship, so complicated by the presence of Sam's ex -- Addison's best friend, Naomi -- has a chance.

Oceanside Wellness' co-founders, Naomi and Sam, nearly lost their daughter, Maya, in a car accident that took the life of the practice's own Dell. It was Addison's surgical talents that saved both Maya and her newborn baby. In the wake of the accident, Naomi focuses on Maya, her grandchild, and on a possible merger between her current practice, Pacific Wellcare, and Oceanside Wellness.

Initially giving up custody of their child to Pete after enduring a near-fatal trauma, Violet has returned more mentally sound and sure of her role as a mother. Having bitterly fought for custody in court, Pete and Violet came through the drama not only ready to co-parent, but ready to be with one another. It's soon after this realization that the two decide to get married and begin a new life together.

At long last, through numerous bumps in the road, break-ups and make-ups, Charlotte and Cooper are engaged to be married, but the trip to the altar may not be an easy one.

The newest addition to the practice, Dr. Amelia Shepherd, is as gifted a surgeon as her Seattle-based brother, Derek, but is struggling to find herself as she learns to fit in with this close-knit group of surgeons. And Pacific Wellcare psychiatrist Sheldon Wallace is embittered after having pursued many of the women in the practice and come up empty-handed.

The doctors of Oceanside Wellness and Pacific Wellcare work on the most difficult cases, patients whose medical needs often pose moral and ethical dilemmas. Though they may heatedly disagree at work, and though their personal lives may complicate matters, at the end of the day they are the best of friends, always ready to be there for each other.

"Private Practice" stars Kate Walsh as Dr. Addison Forbes Montgomery, Tim Daly as Dr. Pete Wilder, Audra McDonald as Dr. Naomi Bennett, Paul Adelstein as Dr. Cooper Freedman, KaDee Strickland as Dr. Charlotte King, Brian Benben as Dr. Sheldon Wallace and Caterina Scorsone as Dr. Amelia Shepherd, with Taye Diggs as Dr. Sam Bennett and Amy Brenneman as Dr. Violet Turner.

"Private Practice" was created by Shonda Rhimes ("Grey's Anatomy," "Off the Map") and is executive-produced by Rhimes, Betsy Beers ("Grey's Anatomy," "Off the Map"), Mark Gordon ("The Hoax," "Saving Private Ryan"), Mark Tinker ("St. Elsewhere," "NYPD Blue"), Steve Blackman and Craig Turk. "Private Practice" is an ABC Studios Production.

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My name is Kataisha and I am 19 years old. I have a growing passion for acting and to be on one of my favorite shows would be so Great! I am an easy learner and a dedicated worker. This is one of the best opportunities that I have ever had. I can only dream of what it would be like to be on the set of Private Practice. Please make my dream come true and email me back. Thanks :)

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Hello! I am Melissa, I am 17 years old and am an aspiring actress wanting to lengthen my acting resume! I love acting and theatrical arts, I have been acting since I was seven years old and I absolutely LOVE it! Please email me back!
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Hi I'm 14 and I love the show :) I can act, and my dream is to act in tv shows, and to act in Private Practice would be so amazing!

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Hello I'm Carly, I am fourteen years old almost fifteen. I know a lot about this show and I think acting is great. I know I could get a part or even a small one. I love how the show is full of dramatic scenes and drama and I can be very dramatic. Being on this show for even one episode would be so incredible. I also love the script and all the characters. I also have an uncanny ear for accents.

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Hi My name is Malisa and I am an actress looking for work. I love the story lines on the show. I look forward to watching. I can picture myself on the show......really. Please help me make my dream a reality.

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hi is there any job openings im 13

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hi, im an aspiring 25 yr old actress who adores this show. Am looking for any acting/extra work... id be eternally greatful for the opportunity to make my dream come true!

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I am 23 years old, 5'4'' and I have always wanted to go into acting whether its becoming an extra, a large role or a role with only one line. I have taken a few acting, theater and film classes. It is something that I am very serious about and it is something that I have always wanted to do since I was little. I would love the opportunity to show what I can do. Please give me a chance. I am very hardworking, determined and I am open to any guidence and advice. Thank you

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hi my name is tara i really like to watch the show please im looking for a part PLEASE PLEASE PLESAE I REALLY WANT A PART

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