After a shaky start as a sub-par spinoff of Grey's Anatomy in 2007, Private Practice eventually blossomed into a bona fide success, if not a major hit, for ABC.

If you've never seen it, or if you've seen some here and there but want a concise refresher on the series to date, the network has a nice "starter kit" for you.

With the show returning January 14, here's a great way to get caught up with the Private Practice cast and all the ongoing story lines at Oceanside Wellness.

Watch, learn and occasionally laugh during the five-minute video below ...

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