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Private Practice· Season 5 · Episode 21

Drifting Back

S05E21·7.6·May 8, 2012·1h·ABC

When a patient's partner and father are heatedly divided on his health care, Pete makes a decision that impacts everyone, including himself; meanwhile, Jake offers strength and experience to Amelia when he suspects she's being tempted to substance abuse, Sheldon and Violet treat a family concerned about the father's new sexual appetite, and as baby Henry draws Addison and Sam closer, they struggle to define their relationship.

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#10In Season 5of 22 rated episodes
#55All-timeof 111 rated episodes
+0.1vs season avgSeason 5 averages 7.5
2012First airedMay 8, 2012

Guest stars

Scott Alan SmithScott Alan Smithas Therapist
Anne DudekAnne Dudekas LoriJohn M. JacksonJohn M. Jacksonas Carl Davis
David FurrDavid Furras Rich
Bradley WhiteBradley Whiteas Roger
Scott A. Peopleas Officer Clark
Doug SimpsonDoug Simpsonas Troy
Isabella MuradIsabella Muradas Whitney
Bill Milleras Paramedic
Charli Lindqvistas AA Woman

Crew

Jeannot SzwarcJeannot SzwarcDirector
Gabriel LlanasWriter
Zahir McGheeWriter

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