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Private Practice· Season 4 · Episode 17

A Step Too Far

S04E17·7.0·March 24, 2011·1h·ABC

At the launch party for Violet's book, Sheldon falls for the smart, beautiful Dr. Marla Phillips, even though she's the critic who panned Violet's tome; meanwhile, Addison's and Pete's patient is caught in a love triangle with her brother-in-law and sister, for whom she is a surrogate, and Cooper and Sam try to convince a family to make their son's health a priority over his successful wrestling career.

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#19In Season 4of 22 rated episodes
#98All-timeof 111 rated episodes
−0.5vs season avgSeason 4 averages 7.5
2011First airedMarch 24, 2011

Guest stars

Alex KingstonAlex Kingstonas Dr. Marla ThomkinsKenneth MitchellKenneth Mitchellas Elliott
Adina PorterAdina Porteras Stacy Hatcher
Marina BlackMarina Blackas LorraineTequan RichmondTequan Richmondas Tyler HatcherMichael JaceMichael Jaceas Randy HatcherDevon OdessaDevon Odessaas Claudine
Jossie ThackerJossie Thackeras Anesthesiologist
Patrick Robert SmithPatrick Robert Smithas Coach Patterson

Crew

Scott PrintzDirector
Fred EinesmanFred EinesmanWriter

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