Private Practice

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 26, 2007
Season #: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
User Score
7.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 82 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 55 out of 82
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 82
  3. Negative: 17 out of 82
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  1. AmandaW.
    Oct 30, 2007
    1
    I personally hate this show. The writing and acting is terrible. I absolutely love Grey's Anatomy and was expecting it to be something like that, considering it is an off shoot of the Grey's. Well i was greatly disappointed. I feel that this show is a bit soap opera like, which really isn't my thing. Hopefully this show will get better but honestly i do not see this I personally hate this show. The writing and acting is terrible. I absolutely love Grey's Anatomy and was expecting it to be something like that, considering it is an off shoot of the Grey's. Well i was greatly disappointed. I feel that this show is a bit soap opera like, which really isn't my thing. Hopefully this show will get better but honestly i do not see this happening in the near future. Over all a POORLY put together show.… Expand
  2. SusanL.
    Mar 1, 2008
    2
    Ugh! All these doctors emote and worry about their feelings. I haven't seen so many men cry since the Toronto Maple Leafs did not make the playoffs -- again. Is all of California like this?
  3. MarieG,
    Oct 3, 2007
    1
    Such was waste of talent. Actors seem to be grasping at straws in an effort to deliver their part realistically. This boils down to lousy scrip writing. Maybe there are too many shows set in the medical profession that I feel jaded. I had expected more, or maybe my standards are too high. Dr. Addison's persona has completely done a 180 from GA. Too bad.
  4. [Anonymous]
    Oct 4, 2007
    1
    The writing is terrible and predictable. I feel like the characters are all over the place with no passion or charisma.
  5. SergioC.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    This is my favorite show of the world. I am an Spanish and I loves this show!
  6. NicoleD.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    The writing is the best thing about it, as is Walsh. Why isn't she a big movie star?
  7. MavM.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    Katie is amazing. Why is she not taking the movies roles of Julia Roberts or Reese Witherspoon? Anyways, the show totaly pulled me in and I loved it. Tim Daly is hilarious as are the other actors! See ya next week at the same time and place.
  8. JulieL.
    Sep 27, 2007
    6
    I had great hopes for PP and I have to admit that i was a little bit disappointed (too much for one episode....) But just give them a chance.
  9. marka
    Sep 27, 2007
    4
    Pretty thin and transparent with a overdone twist of smarminess tossed in.
  10. BaseOne
    Oct 19, 2008
    2
    Kate Walsh is not very good and the show itself is just dumb.
  11. CaseyJ.
    Jan 27, 2008
    0
    TV at it's worst. Boring characters, mostly average actors and a stupid plot, in a world where everybody and everything is retarded. No offense. Skip this one.
  12. DaiseyS.
    Jan 3, 2008
    10
    It's a good show and a lot better than Grey's season 4 so far. I am excited to see what is next.
  13. Nikki
    Apr 30, 2008
    9
    I love this show! I cant wait for it to come back in the fall!
  14. ShayS
    Aug 31, 2009
    8
    The show is good, and it as potencial, but the scripts could use work, because there is one thing in this show that REALLY gets to me - the fact that the characters cant spend 5 seconds on the same subject (of their personal life) if Addison is talking to Naomi abou a guy she likes, Naomi doesn't show ANY interest and chages the subject to HER, this happends with EVERY SINGLE The show is good, and it as potencial, but the scripts could use work, because there is one thing in this show that REALLY gets to me - the fact that the characters cant spend 5 seconds on the same subject (of their personal life) if Addison is talking to Naomi abou a guy she likes, Naomi doesn't show ANY interest and chages the subject to HER, this happends with EVERY SINGLE CHARECTER! and it makes me mad! But overall the show is great, AND HOW THE HELL WASN'T KATE WALSH BEEN NOMINATED FOR AN EMMY ?!… Expand
  15. MoniM.
    Nov 13, 2007
    5
    Its ok I sometimes watch it because their is nothing else on at the time.you can always assume whats gonna happen to Kate Walsh.
  16. DavidF.
    Oct 19, 2007
    2
    Very tried plots getting more boring episode by episode. Tonight was my last time.
  17. BlairB
    Dec 4, 2007
    0
    HORRIBLE...I gave it a chance (two in fact), could NOT STAND IT...The writing is terrible. The most UNORIGINAL show of the year....If you want a real guilty pleasure watch GOSSIP GIRL!! (Number one show on itunes...so easy to catch up!!). Now that is a show with a hot cast, great music, great location (NY), and great clothes.
  18. JaimieB.
    Oct 3, 2007
    1
    ridiculous and smarmy. everyone is either angry or manic or overwrought. I hate it.
  19. KevinL.
    Sep 26, 2007
    3
    A huge disappointment. The large following of Grey's Anatomy might want to skip this spin-off. The writing is weak and Kate Walsh and her supporting cast doesn't seem to mend with the script and the lame writing. This more "hip and modern" medical drama doesn't seem to have the intensity or any sort of factor to hold the viewers in because the premise of this show lacks all A huge disappointment. The large following of Grey's Anatomy might want to skip this spin-off. The writing is weak and Kate Walsh and her supporting cast doesn't seem to mend with the script and the lame writing. This more "hip and modern" medical drama doesn't seem to have the intensity or any sort of factor to hold the viewers in because the premise of this show lacks all aspects of a good drama. My advice, is stick to Grey's… Expand
  20. SethG.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    I love this show. I'm a straight guy and I was totally hooked during the Bionic Women commercials!
  21. ForouzanF.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    Kate Walsh is mesmerizing. As is Daly. Emmy's for writing, directing and acting all around. Best new show of the season.
  22. GuyH.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    Wow. Amazing. The last 10 minutes pulled me in.
  23. PatrickB.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    I can see why it didn't get so many good reviews, but I loved it. And the second episode is by far much better.
  24. ZachH.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    Pure genius!
  25. caladoniak.
    Sep 26, 2007
    0
    Yuck
  26. jog.
    Sep 27, 2007
    2
    Awful and I LOVE Grey's. Shonda-shame on you
  27. KimberlyY.
    Apr 18, 2008
    10
    I don't know what these awful comments were all about. This a awesome movie and it along with Dirty sexy money kept this single lady entertained. Please keep this show going! Those who like it probably not online writing it. I know about 8-10 people in my office that couldn't wait each week. It was office talk. You need to cancel dumb stuff like underbelly suggees and all the I don't know what these awful comments were all about. This a awesome movie and it along with Dirty sexy money kept this single lady entertained. Please keep this show going! Those who like it probably not online writing it. I know about 8-10 people in my office that couldn't wait each week. It was office talk. You need to cancel dumb stuff like underbelly suggees and all the sill sitcom like According to Jim. Leave something for the serious folk! Private Practice is good and needs to be continued!… Expand
  28. SheaBoyd
    Nov 13, 2007
    8
    Great show.
  29. MartinS.
    Nov 28, 2007
    4
    If you love "Grey's Anatomy" you'll probably like this show. Frankly I think it's McStinky.
  30. SaraH.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    Amazing show. Kate Walsh owned!!!!
  31. DavidP.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    This was the best show in the world. Kate Walsh is beautoful and so is the cast and writing. Shonda Rhimes has done it again
  32. LuyB.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    Thought it would be crap, but it was wonderful. Better than Bionic Woman and much better than Grey's. Kate Walsh is going to be a star.
  33. DavidS.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    My new favorite show of the year. Walsh and Daly shine.
  34. GregG.
    Sep 26, 2007
    8
    It could have been better but Walsh shines. An Emmy nomination will be expected and I Bionic Women was a disaster. Thank god cause I don't have Tivo.
  35. GuyW.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    The second best new show of the year(After Cane), but this was just as enjoyable. Scratch that, it is the best new show of the year. The grey's episode with this seemed to point to disaster
  36. SeanO.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    Move over Grey's. At least PP has a main female character that everyone likes. Best new show of the year so far.
  37. PaulG.
    Sep 26, 2007
    1
    The worst new show of the year. If only they had razzies for TV shows.
  38. JonahP.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    Since the first minute in May I was hooked. Kudos for ABC for giving Kate Walsh a show she can headline!
  39. SarahP.
    Sep 26, 2007
    10
    Favorite show. Better than Lost, Grey's and SVU. Walsh is my favorite new actress
  40. BrentN.
    Sep 27, 2007
    8
    It was much better than the backdoor pilot and not as bad as I expected. I definitely see potential and will watch again.
  41. WilmaR.
    Jan 16, 2008
    10
    I really enjoyed this show! I am sad that all of the other ABC shows have returned back to air and this one has not. WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU VIEWERS? To be honest, I assumed it had something to do with the writers strike, but as I read on, I see that I was wrong.
  42. TonyT.
    Jan 16, 2008
    10
    I love this show! please bring it back. and who cares everyone on it has one insecurity or another...doesn't everyone in life?
  43. MaryP.
    Feb 15, 2009
    10
    Give Private Practice a chance !! It's a great show !! New Characters and relationships, internesting medical cases, Addison that we all love, ect.
  44. SydneyL
    Nov 11, 2007
    4
    As much as I don't mind this show I'm really hoping it'll tank and Kate Walsh will go back to Grey's. Really this is the optimum solution. Then, one show will completely heal over (pun completely intended) and I'll have at least one good show to watch again.
  45. TVshowaddicted
    Nov 4, 2011
    8
    I think that some of the negative reviews did not watch the whole first season. Actually I love the characters. Then I agree with those who didn't like the pilot, I taught it was cheap and the actors not good enough, but, after watching the whole first season, I liked it.. A lot.

Awards & Rankings

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#72 Best TV Season of 2007
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#40 Most Discussed TV Season of 2007
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#27 Most Shared TV Season of 2007

Critic Reviews

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Metascore
45

Mixed or average reviews - based on 25 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 25
  3. Negative: 7 out of 25
  1. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Ray Richmond
    60
    The talented cast isn't quite as successful in getting past the shortcomings of a teleplay (from Rhimes, naturally) that's typically light on believability and heavy on the outrageous.
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  2. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    30
    This lightweight medical drama still needs serious script surgery.
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  3. Salon
    Reviewed by: Heather Havrilesky
    70
    Ultimately, asking if Private Practice is good is like asking if a Twinkie is good. The answer is "No" and "Of course!" and, also, "Give me another one."
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