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Addison Montgomery went to L.A. in search of sun, surf and more screen time. She ended up finding docs so neurotic they made the folks at Seattle Grace seem grounded. Read on for a recap and catch up on what you missed when the first season DVD is released Sept. 16. -- By Hillary Busis

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Medical Miracles: Babies switched at birth, girls with mysteriously blue skin, nuns suffering from typhoid 'Private Practice''s first nine episodes explored all kinds of medical curiosities. Of course, nobody yet has had to extract a bomb from a live man's stomach, so there's still room for even crazier plotlines.

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New City, New Love: The former Mrs. Derek Shepherd was instantly attracted to Pete, a new-age medicine guru who returns her affections -- but sexy Officer Nelson may prove to be an obstacle for the budding couple.

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You Say I'm Just a Friend: Psychiatrist Violet is a whiz at solving other people's problems, but she can't manage her own relationship with best pal, pediatrician and commitmentphobe Cooper. The two briefly try out a friends-with-benefits- arrangement ...

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Trouble Ahead: ... but Cooper's involvement with stressed-out hospital administrator Charlotte soon threatens their romantic future. Geez, can't anyone on a Shonda Rhimes show just have a nice, uncomplicated relationship?

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Eat Your Heart Out, Demi: Addison's BFF, fertility specialist Naomi, isn't over her divorce from internist Sam -- until smoking hot receptionist/midwife Dell declares his love for her. Who will she choose? Does it matter, as long as we get this kind of eye candy?

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