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PRIVATE PRACTICE - "Deal with It" - Addison and Jake work with a patient who wants to have a baby even though she doesn't have a uterus; Amelia, back in AA and seemingly back on track, treats a Parkinson's Disease patient who habitually cheats on her husband; Violet, struggling to be a stay-at-home mom, attends a mommy group and finds it's not for her; and Cooper receives the surprise of his life, on "Private Practice," THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/ADAM LARKEY)AMY BRENNEMAN
Deal With It
Season 5 | Episode 3 | Aired 10/13/11

Amelia wants to do a procedure known as deep brain stimulation to help curb Laura's sexual impulses. The patient is clearly nervous about the surgery, but her hubby wants her to have it done. It's the only way he can trust her again. But Laura likes being on her meds and all the perks that come with the side effects. For the first time in her life she feels sexy and alive. She wants Amelia to lie to her hubby by saying the surgery won't work.

The Laura situation sparks some debates amongst the docs. Sam takes it upon himself to have a chat with Laura about her decision. He doesn't see how she could do such a thing to her hubby. Laura says that's because he isn't inside their marriage. Good point. It makes him appreciate his situation with Addison, who has decided to name her cooperative practice Seaside Health and Wellness.

Violet gets Cooper to hook her up with a group of fellow mommies. Seems like a good idea, right? Wrong. The other moms are a tad turned off when Violet's psychiatrist side comes out during a play date. After that, none of her new mommy buddies return her emails. So, Violet chops off all her hair. Okay, not "all" her hair. But it is a lot shorter now. Looks good though.

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  • PRIVATE PRACTICE - "Deal with It" - Addison and Jake work with a patient who wants to have a baby even though she doesn't have a uterus; Amelia, back in AA and seemingly back on track, treats a Parkinson's Disease patient who habitually cheats on her husband; Violet, struggling to be a stay-at-home mom, attends a mommy group and finds it's not for her; and Cooper receives the surprise of his life, on "Private Practice," THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/ADAM LARKEY) PAUL ADELSTEIN
  • PRIVATE PRACTICE - "Deal with It" - Addison and Jake work with a patient who wants to have a baby even though she doesn't have a uterus; Amelia, back in AA and seemingly back on track, treats a Parkinson's Disease patient who habitually cheats on her husband; Violet, struggling to be a stay-at-home mom, attends a mommy group and finds it's not for her; and Cooper receives the surprise of his life, on "Private Practice," THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/ADAM TAYLOR)   TIM DALY, BRIAN BENBEN
  • PRIVATE PRACTICE - "Deal with It" - Addison and Jake work with a patient who wants to have a baby even though she doesn't have a uterus; Amelia, back in AA and seemingly back on track, treats a Parkinson's Disease patient who habitually cheats on her husband; Violet, struggling to be a stay-at-home mom, attends a mommy group and finds it's not for her; and Cooper receives the surprise of his life, on "Private Practice," THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/ADAM TAYLOR)  BRIAN BENBEN, TIM DALY
  • PRIVATE PRACTICE - "Deal with It" - Addison and Jake work with a patient who wants to have a baby even though she doesn't have a uterus; Amelia, back in AA and seemingly back on track, treats a Parkinson's Disease patient who habitually cheats on her husband; Violet, struggling to be a stay-at-home mom, attends a mommy group and finds it's not for her; and Cooper receives the surprise of his life, on "Private Practice," THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. (ABC/ADAM TAYLOR)  KATE WALSH, AMY BRENNEMAN