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Private Practice· Season 4 · Episode 18

The Hardest Part

S04E18·7.1·March 31, 2011·1h·ABC

When Pete's brother, Adam, brings their sick mother for a consult, Pete discovers her illness may be his brother's fault. Meanwhile, in the wake of her book's success, Violets walks in on Sheldon just as he's about to take her archenemy on a date, and Cooper treats a young musical prodigy whose brain tumor could prevent him from ever playing the piano again.

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#18In Season 4of 22 rated episodes
#88All-timeof 111 rated episodes
−0.4vs season avgSeason 4 averages 7.5
2011First airedMarch 31, 2011

Guest stars

Alex KingstonAlex Kingstonas Dr. Marla ThomkinsKyle SecorKyle Secoras Adam Wilder
Louise FletcherLouise Fletcheras Frances Wilder
Vanessa MaranoVanessa Maranoas Casey
Laura Slade WigginsLaura Slade Wigginsas Lisa
Tom BowerTom Boweras Dennis Hoffman
Michael GrantMichael Grantas Patrick Hoffman
Evan OlmanEvan Olmanas Paramedic Rodriguez
Timi PrulhiereTimi Prulhiereas Ricky
Anne Marie HowardAnne Marie Howardas Pam
Lizabeth AllenLizabeth Allenas Terri
Allie TrimmAllie Trimmas Jamie

Crew

Paul AdelsteinPaul AdelsteinDirector
Jennifer CecilJennifer CecilWriter

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