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. BaseOne
    Oct 19, 2008
    2
    Kate Walsh is not very good and the show itself is just dumb.
  6. 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.
  7. DavidF.
    Oct 19, 2007
    2
    Very tried plots getting more boring episode by episode. Tonight was my last time.
  8. 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.
  9. JaimieB.
    Oct 3, 2007
    1
    ridiculous and smarmy. everyone is either angry or manic or overwrought. I hate it.
  10. 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
  11. caladoniak.
    Sep 26, 2007
    0
    Yuck
  12. jog.
    Sep 27, 2007
    2
    Awful and I LOVE Grey's. Shonda-shame on you
  13. PaulG.
    Sep 26, 2007
    1
    The worst new show of the year. If only they had razzies for TV shows.

Awards & Rankings

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