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Private Practice· Season 5 · Episode 5

Step One

S05E05·7.1·October 27, 2011·1h·ABC

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.

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#16In Season 5of 22 rated episodes

#88All-timeof 111 rated episodes

−0.4vs season avgSeason 5 averages 7.5

2011First airedOctober 27, 2011

Guest stars

A.J. Langer

A.J. Langeras Erica Warner

Sydney Tamiia Poitier

Sydney Tamiia Poitieras Michelle

Cynthia Stevenson

Cynthia Stevensonas Karen

Theo Stockman

Theo Stockmanas Wes

Griffin Gluck

Griffin Gluckas Mason Warner

Scott Alan Smith

Scott Alan Smithas Therapist

Greg Collins

Greg Collinsas Detective

Crew

Ann KindbergDirector

Adele LimWriter

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