The men of Private Practice were single and very ready to mingle last night, on an episode during which our critic actually did NOT find Violet annoying. Amazing, we know.

Looking ahead to next Thursday's "Losing Battles," meanwhile, things are about to get especially intense for this character, as she's caught between Joanna and the man who beat her.

Elsewhere: Addison and Jake meet with surrogates, while Cooper, Charlotte and Amelia all counsel Erica on the most difficult decision she'll ever face. Watch the official ABC preview now:

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