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Private Practice· Season 3 · Episode 18

Pulling the Plug

S03E18·6.9·March 25, 2010·1h·ABC

A husband's decision to pull the plug on his pregnant wife is overruled by a judge, forcing the hospital to keep her on life support until the fetuses she is carrying as a surrogate are able to survive. Meanwhile, Naomi feels betrayed after learning of Sam and Addison's feelings for one another, and she turns to Dr. Fife for support while William is away on business. And unable to cope with the tension, Addison takes the day off with Pete and Lucas.

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#20In Season 3of 23 rated episodes
#103All-timeof 111 rated episodes
−0.5vs season avgSeason 3 averages 7.4
2010First airedMarch 25, 2010

Guest stars

Michael Patrick ThorntonMichael Patrick Thorntonas Dr. Gabriel Fife
Christina ChangChristina Changas Vanessa Hoyt
Derek PhillipsDerek Phillipsas Eddie Lindy
Judith HoagJudith Hoagas Angie McConnell
Monica KeenaMonica Keenaas Kayla LindyMichael Reilly BurkeMichael Reilly Burkeas Simon McConnellRyan Michelle BathéRyan Michelle Bathéas Robin
Freda Foh ShenFreda Foh Shenas Judge
Tayler BuckTayler Buckas Megan

Crew

Ann KindbergDirector
Kathy McCormickKathy McCormickWriter

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