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Private Practice· Season 5 · Episode 9

The Breaking Point

S05E09·7.1·November 17, 2011·1h·ABC

Amelia makes the hard decision to enter a rehab facility, and finds strength in an 18 year-old girl, as they both go through the painful detox process. Meanwhile, Cooper's strengthening bond with his son is tested by his allegiance to a patient in need, Pete and Violet's marriage reaches a tipping point, and Addison collapses from her rigorous fertility treatments.

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#16In Season 5of 22 rated episodes
#88All-timeof 111 rated episodes
−0.4vs season avgSeason 5 averages 7.5
2011First airedNovember 17, 2011

Guest stars

A.J. LangerA.J. Langeras Erica WarnerDebby RyanDebby Ryanas Hailey
John LacyJohn Lacyas Jim Davies
Griffin GluckGriffin Gluckas Mason Warner
Scott Alan SmithScott Alan Smithas Therapist
Karl T. WrightKarl T. Wrightas Dr. Dave
Adria TennorAdria Tennoras Dr. Berman
Major CurdaMajor Curdaas Toby
Virginia Louise SmithVirginia Louise Smithas Joan
Dwana WhiteDwana Whiteas Counselor
Chloe TaylorChloe Tayloras Woman

Crew

Jeff BlecknerJeff BlecknerDirector
Christopher FifeWriter

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