“Are You My Mother?” — Cooper struggles with whether or not to punish Mason after he catches him stealing; Pete and Violet find it hard to split time with Lucas now that they’re living apart; Addison makes changes in her home life to prepare for a potential new baby; Violet and Jake work with two women and a man involved in a polyamorous triad; meanwhile Amelia returns to the practice and realizes how badly she hurt Sheldon when she was abusing drugs, on “Private Practice,” THURSDAY, JANUARY 5 (10:02-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

“Private Practice” stars Kate Walsh as Dr. Addison Forbes Montgomery, Tim Daly as Dr. Pete Wilder, Benjamin Bratt as Dr. Jake Reilly, KaDee Strickland as Dr. Charlotte King, Paul Adelstein as Dr. Cooper Freedman, 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.

Guest starring Audrey Marie Anderson as Rose Filmore, John Sloan as Evan Olsen, Jamie Silberhartz as Kendra Templeton, Bresha Webb as Melanie White and Aloma Wright as Mildred Clemons.

“Are You My Mother?” was written by Elizabeth J.B. Klaviter and directed by Ed Ornelas.

“Private Practice” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. This program carries a TV-14 parental guideline.

Source: ABC Press Release

Blige’s Music from Her Upcoming Album, “My Life II…The Journey Continues (Act 1)” To be Featured Throughout the Two-Hour “Private Practice” Event

In a first for both the television series and for the artist, “Private Practice” will solely and exclusively feature songs from the legendary Mary J. Blige and her upcoming album, “My Life II…The Journey Continues (Act 1),” during “Private Practice”: The Intervention, a two-hour television event airing THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network. Music and special features will be available on ABC Music Lounge (http://abc.go.com/music-lounge).

“I am thrilled to have my music on ‘Private Practice,’” says Blige, “…especially in these two episodes which are dealing with such important issues.”

In the first hour or a special two-hour edition of “Private Practice,” THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 17 (9:00-11:00 p.m., ET) — entitled “Who We Are” — the Seaside Wellness group stages an intervention for a defensive and volatile Amelia, who has resurfaced after disappearing on a 12-day drug binge with her boyfriend, Ryan. During the intervention, Amelia mercilessly attacks her friends one-by-one, and Addison, in particular, has trouble seeing her sister-in-law in her present condition. In the second hour, entitled “The Breaking Point,” Amelia makes the hard decision to enter a rehab facility, and finds strength in an 18 year-old girl, as they both go through the painful detox process. Meanwhile, Cooper’s strengthening bond with his son is tested by his allegiance to a patient in need, Pete and Violet’s marriage reaches a tipping point, and Addison collapses from her rigorous fertility treatments.

Recorded in Los Angeles and New York with producers including Danja, Kanye West, Rodney Jerkins, Stargate and The Underdogs, “My Life II…The Journey Continues (Act 1)”continues to display Blige’s distinct and undeniably remarkable voice as well as her proven ability to deliver timeless hits. The album’s critically acclaimed first single, “25/8,” is currently available wherever music is sold online.

Since her 1992 debut, “What’s The 411?,” Mary J. Blige has sold over 50 million albums worldwide. Among her many accolades, she can claim 8 multi-platinum albums, 9 Grammy Awards (she has been nominated for a staggering 29) and 4 American Music Awards. Blige is the co-founder of the Foundation for the Advancement of Women Now (FFAWN), whose mission is to empower women from all walks of life to reach their full individual potential. On July 31, 2010, Mary J. Blige sold over 60 thousand bottles of her “My Life” perfume on the Home Shopping Network. Her perfume was the first to sell over 60,000 bottles in one day on HSN and $1 from each purchase was donated to FFAWN. For more information please visit www.mjblige.com.

“Private Practice” stars Kate Walsh as Dr. Addison Forbes Montgomery, Tim Daly as Dr. Pete Wilder, Benjamin Bratt as Jake Reilly, KaDee Strickland as Dr. Charlotte King, Paul Adelstein as Dr. Cooper Freedman, 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.

“Who We Are” was written by Shonda Rhimes and directed by Mark Tinker. “The Breaking Point” was written by Christopher Fife and directed by Jeff Bleckner.

“Private Practice” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. These programs carry a TV-14V parental guideline.

Source: ABC Press Release

CHARLOTTE BATTLES THE PAINFUL MEMORIES OF HER PAST, AS AMELIA’S BEHAVIOR SPINS OUT OF CONTROL

“If I Hadn’t Forgotten…” – Charlotte’s painful memories of a horrible tragedy are triggered as Amelia continues her downward spiral; Addison takes one step closer to motherhood when she finally chooses a sperm donor; Cooper faces a difficult decision when he realizes his patient’s parents have been drugging their son in an effort to control his supposed ADHD; and Pete’s trust issues prevent him from repairing his fragile relationship with Violet.

“Private Practice” stars Kate Walsh as Dr. Addison Forbes Montgomery, Tim Daly as Dr. Pete Wilder, Benjamin Bratt as Jake Reilly, KaDee Strickland as Dr. Charlotte King, Paul Adelstein as Dr. Cooper Freedman, 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.

“If I Hadn’t Forgotten…” was written by Krista Vernoff and directed by Jeff Bleckner.

“Private Practice” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound.

ADDISON BEGINS IN VITRO FERTILIATION TREATMENTS, AND AMELIA’S TERMINALLY-ILL FRIEND WANTS HER HELP TO END HER LIFE

Guest Starring A.J. Langer (“My So-Called Life”), and Sydney Tamiia Poitier Returns as Michelle

“Step One” – Addison begins in vitro fertilization treatments with Jake’s help, unbeknownst to Sam, Amelia is deeply conflicted when her terminally-ill friend, Michelle, asks her assistance in her suicide, and Sam and Violet contend with a patient who refuses his anti-psychotic medication.

“Private Practice” stars Kate Walsh as Dr. Addison Forbes Montgomery, Tim Daly as Dr. Pete Wilder, Benjamin Bratt as Dr. Jake Reilly, KaDee Strickland as Dr. Charlotte King, Paul Adelstein as Dr. Cooper Freedman, 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.

Guest starring Cynthia Stevenson as Karen, A.J. Langer as Erica Warner, Sydney Tamiia Poitier as Michelle, and Theo Stockman as Wes.

“Step One” was written by Adele Lim and directed by Ann Kindberg.

“Private Practice” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound.

COOPER RECEIVES THE SURPRISE OF HIS LIFE

Guest Starring A.J. Langer (“My So-Called Life”)

“Remember Me” – Cooper receives the surprise of his life when a woman from his past arrives at the practice; Addison consults her patient, Jodi, who is eight and half months pregnant and suffering from severe memory loss after a traumatic car accident; and Sheldon and Violet clash when their patient, Jodi’s husband, Zach, considers leaving his wife and taking the baby with him.

“Private Practice” stars Kate Walsh as Dr. Addison Forbes Montgomery, Tim Daly as Dr. Pete Wilder, Benjamin Bratt as Jake Reilly, KaDee Strickland as Dr. Charlotte King, Paul Adelstein as Dr. Cooper Freedman, 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.

Guest starring A.J. Langer as Erica Warner, Kathleen Rose Perkins as Jodi and Eyal Podell as Zach.

“Remember Me” was written by Barbie Kligman and directed by Mark Tinker.

“Private Practice” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound.

ADDISON AND JAKE WORK TOGETHER TO HELP A WOMAN WHO’S MISSING A UTERUS BECOME PREGNANT

Guest Starring A.J. Langer (“My So-Called Life”)

“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.

“Private Practice” stars Kate Walsh as Dr. Addison Forbes Montgomery, Tim Daly as Dr. Pete Wilder, Benjamin Bratt as Jake Reilly, KaDee Strickland as Dr. Charlotte King, Paul Adelstein as Dr. Cooper Freedman, 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.

Guest starring A.J. Langer as Erica, Michaela Watkins as Laura Martin, Andrew Borba as Will Martin, Austin Highsmith as Nina, Christinna Chauncey as Trish and Danielle Bisutti as Lynn.

“Deal with It” was written by Jennifer Cecil and directed by Randy Zisk.

“Private Practice” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound.

WHEN THE OCEANSIDE DOCTORS INTERVIEW CANDIDATES FOR NAOMI’S POSITION, ADDISON’S TEAM CAN’T UNDERSTAND HER HESITATION TO HIRE JAKE REILLY

“Breaking the Rules” – The Oceanside Wellness doctors interview potential replacements for Naomi, including Jake Reilly, and no one understands Addison’s resistance to hiring him; Cooper breaks the law and crosses his wife, Charlotte, in an effort to get cord blood for a young, sick patient; and Pete directs his post-heart attack frustrations towards Violet.

“Private Practice” stars Kate Walsh as Dr. Addison Forbes Montgomery, Tim Daly as Dr. Pete Wilder, Benjamin Bratt as Jake Reilly, KaDee Strickland as Dr. Charlotte King, Paul Adelstein as Dr. Cooper Freedman, 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.

Guest starring Patrick Fabian as Robert Weston and David Berry Gray as Greg Gilbert.

“Breaking the Rules” was written by Steve Blackman and directed by Tom Verica.

“Private Practice” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound.

THE DOCTORS BAND TOGETHER TO SAVE PETE’S LIFE AFTER HE SUFFERS A HEART ATTACK, AND ADDISON’S MYSTERY MAN REAPPEARS IN A MOST SURPRISING WAY

Benjamin Bratt Joins the Cast of “Private Practice”

“God Laughs” – Sam, Cooper, Charlotte and Amelia team up to save the life of their friend Pete after he suffers a heart attack, while Violet, who was in the middle of leaving Pete and LA, is nowhere to be found. Meanwhile, Addison’s desire to have a baby leads her to see Jake Reilly, her recent mystery man, in a most surprising place, and Sheldon tries to help Amelia in her battle with alcohol, on the fifth-Season Premiere.

“Private Practice” stars Kate Walsh as Dr. Addison Forbes Montgomery, Tim Daly as Dr. Pete Wilder, Benjamin Bratt as Jake Reilly, KaDee Strickland as Dr. Charlotte King, Paul Adelstein as Dr. Cooper Freedman, 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.

Guest starring Betsy Brandt as Joanna Gibson and Michael B. Silver as David Gibson.

“God Laughs” was written by Craig Turk and directed by Mark Tinker.

“Private Practice” was created and is executive-produced by Shonda Rhimes (“Grey’s Anatomy,” “Off the Map”). 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 are executive producers. “Private Practice” is an ABC Studios Production.

“Private Practice” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. This program carries a TV-14 parental guideline.

THE FATE OF OCEANSIDE WELLNESS HANGS IN THE BALANCE

“…To Change the Things I Can” – The doctors of Oceanside Wellness are faced with a tough decision — to point out all areas of vulnerability within the practice and risk the termination of some of their own, or to dissolve the practice and each go their separate ways. Addison has a new admirer in town who offers her a very tempting proposition. Meanwhile, Charlotte is assigned to a case that hits very close to home, on the Season Finale of “Private Practice.” See video sneak peeks from tonight’s episode:

“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.

Guest starring Michael Patrick Thornton as Dr. Gabriel Fife, Hailey Sole as Betsey Parker and Benjamin Bratt as Conor.

“…To Change the Things I Can” was written by Debora Cahn and directed by Rob Corn.

“Private Practice” is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC’s selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. This program carries a TV-14 parental guideline.