A little Private Practice scoop from E! Online's spoiler Q&A today ...

Q: Can you tell me anything about the season premiere of Private Practice? I miss my good friend Addison Montgomery ...

A: Except for a little wibbling at the top of the episode, Addison is the amazing hero we know and love in the season premiere. The show was not my fave last season, but this premiere genuinely feels strong and refreshed, like the show's been staying at Canyon Ranch since we saw it last. Story-wise, Cooper blows off Violet in favor of sex with Charlotte, Dell quits the practice and Addy is crazy angry with Naomi for making an unethical choice about a patient. Also, Amy Acker from Angel is the main patient in the ep, and she does her usual sterling acting job.

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