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Thursday night's dramatic Private Practice followed a similarly crazy hour on its sister show (see our Grey's Anatomy review) and left several questions unanswered in L.A.

If you missed it or need a refresher on the details, here's our episode guide to last night's Private Practice (we've begun compiling quotes and music from last night, too).

Now here's our take on the events of "Another Second Chance" ...

We pick up the action in L.A. and Mark and Addison needing to let off steam. Of course, the promo 15 minutes ago already showed naked, so there was little shock value.

Nonetheless, they proceed to the couch and floor of Addison's office. He's reeling from being dumped by Lexie, and she's ... well, she's Addison. Always a little bit fragile.

The surgery on Sloan was pretty dramatic on Grey's Anatomy, but more secondary on Private Practice. There were some tense moments, but Addison got the job done.

This hour was more about Mark not knowing what he wants. He says he's moving to L.A. so he and Addison can help Sloan raise the baby. That's just crazy talk ... right?

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Well? Now that this evening's episodes of Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice have aired, are you satisfied? Disappointed? Surprised? Ticked off? Excited for what comes next?

Our official episode recaps of "Blink" and "Another Second Chance" will be up soon, along with quotes, music and Round Table discussions. In the meantime, tell us how you feel.

The TV Fanatic staff will keep you updated on all the latest Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice news and spoilers throughout the week, as well as providing in-depth reviews.

What did you think of tonight's episodes? Comment and vote below!

Tonight's episodes of Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice were ...

Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice spoilers don't always intertwine, but tonight, when the characters from both are on screen (and hooking up) with each other, they do!

Below are a couple of excerpts from EW's spoiler Q&A this morning.

We suggest if you are looking to keep the events of this evening a surprise, particularly involving the romantic dalliances of Dr. McSteamy, you not read past the picture ...

The last such moment we may see for awhile.

• Things will heat up between Sam and Addison on Private Practice. Starting this evening, when he gets jealous of Mark, and again in February.
• Their guilty consciences will prove a major obstacle, however, as will the added complication involving another doctor waiting in the wings!
• Mark and Lexie are over. Done. The lovers will break things off this week, but their single status doesn’t really become official 'til next week.
• That's when word of their respective dalliances comes to light. Interestingly, someone’s reportedly not as upset by this as you might think.
• Katherine Heigl returns to the set in late February, so Izzie should likely be back on a regular basis in episodes airing in March or April.

Thoughts? Theories? Opinions? Who is the other doctor waiting in the wings for Sam or Addison? Is Mark not the only one doing the cheating on Lexie?

Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice return tomorrow night on ABC, and from the sneak previews and extended promo we've seen, there's little doubt Mark and Addison, well ...

Let's just say that it looks like old habits die hard for these two in the Grey's Anatomy-Private Practice crossover event. You're either going to love it or be kind of creeped out.

While much of the focus on the Mark-Addison relations has centered on what that means for Mark and Lexie, has anyone thought to consider how it might impact Sam Bennett?

According to TV Guide, Sam's "jealousy will turn to regret, as he kicks himself for turning down Addison's previous overture." Wow. Maybe they're not ready to be just friends!

You missed your chance, Sam!

The Grey's rumor mill is also active with reports of Callie being sick. Eeek!

For the record: Callie is not dying. She just has chicken pox and will be nursed quickly back to health ... by Arizona! Not the hot Calzona action we hoped for, but still cute!

Elsewhere on the health front, though, the news is not so open-and-shut. A rumor that Owen's terrible post-traumatic stress disorder will flare up again is no laughing matter.

"We haven't seen much of it yet, but that doesn't go away," Kevin McKidd says. "My hope is we see him be able to deal with it in a more self-sufficient, non-destructive way."

He adds: "I think Teddy coming back churns up a lot of that stuff."

During last night's Brothers & Sisters episode, ABC ramped up its promo for the Grey's Anatomy-Private Practice crossover event this Thursday with a 45-second advertisement.

While we've seen a lot of these snippets from the much anticipated 2010 debuts of both Shonda Rhimes series already, they've never been packaged quite this dramatically.

Or in the case of Mark and Alex, nakedly.

The promo for "Blink" and "Another Second Chance" leaves little doubt that more than one relationship may be in peril along with the life of Mark's pregnant daughter.

If you missed it, we posted a huge photo gallery for both episodes as well as five sneak previews this weekend. Check out the promo below and share your comments:

Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice both return to ABC this coming Thursday, and when they do, the worlds of Shonda Rhimes will collide in a crossover once again.

In the 9 p.m. slot, Mark flies Addison to Seattle to help with a difficult procedure on his pregnant daughter, Sloan (Leven Rambin), on an all-new Grey's Anatomy.

Meanwhile, Owen questions Teddy’s motives re: Cristina, and Derek’s suspicions are raised when the Chief recruits Meredith to assist with a high profile operation.

Click to enlarge Grey's Anatomy pics from Thursday's episode, "Blink" ...

In the 10 p.m. slot, Mark follows Addison back to California to continue Sloane's treatment, while Dell and Naomi struggle to raise their children under the same roof, and Violet and Cooper disagree on how to treat a patient on Private Practice.

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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 ...

The Grey's Anatomy-Private Practice crossover is in full swing come January 14, with Mark Sloan (Eric Dane) at the center of both personal and professional drama.

With daughter Sloan (yes, that's her name, and Leven Rambin plays her) pregnant, Mark seeks the help of ex-flame Addison (Kate Walsh) when complications arise.

What this crossover means is very bad news ... at least if you're fans of Mark and Lexie Grey (Chyler Leigh), who have been getting more and more serious of late. 

When Grey’s and Private Practice return from their holiday breaks with back-to-back episodes, Mark and Addison will be “Knocking boots ’til the cows come home.”

And there's more. He also adds that as far as Lexie goes, "let’s just say Mark may not be the only one doing a little two-timing." Theories and comments welcome!

Remember this, Grey's Anatomy fans? Better get ready for another dose!

Two hours of Private Practice aired last Thursday (check out our review and Round Table discussion of the double episode drama), and left us anxious to see what's up next.

TV Guide recently chatted with Taye Diggs, who spilled that Addison (Kate Walsh) and Sam are not over, and teased the possibility of more Grey's Anatomy crossovers.

Some excerpts of the magazine's interview with Diggs appear below:

Q: What's going on really with Sam and Naomi?

Taye Diggs: I think the writers have done a really great job of portraying an accurate view of a relationship. These guys have been together for a really long time. They don't know what their relationship is truly outside the one they've had forever. I don't think it would be crazy if they got back together. It's fun to explore Sam single, though.

Q: Who would you rather see Sam be together with: Naomi or Addison?

Taye Diggs: I think it would be fun to see what happens with Addison. I can't imagine they would end up together in the long run, but it would be interesting to see how it affects the rest of the practice and, of course, Naomi. From my character's perspective, I feel like Naomi has done completely wrong by Sam too many times at this point.

Q: Are there plans for more crossovers between Grey's Anatomy and Private Practice? The chemistry between Sam and Dr. Miranda Bailey is amazing.

Taye Diggs: Chandra Wilson is an amazing actress to work with. Whenever we get together we have a lot of fun. I know they are planning another crossover.

Q: What do you think makes Private Practice stand out from Grey's Anatomy?

Taye Diggs: I'm very fortunate to work with some really amazing actors that I respect and look up to. I think that has a lot to do with it. I think the writing is getting better and better. We have the luxury of having time to flesh out our characters. That and the crazy element of luck.

Q: Has Fox approached you or wife, Idina Menzel, to go on Glee?

Taye Diggs: I don't if I could. I would love to, I love that show. I think there's a conflict with the opposing networks. I'm a huge fan, though. It would be great.

Rosanna Arquette will guest star on Private Practice, according to TV Guide.

The 50-year-old, who appeared on another Shonda Rhimes-produced program, Grey's Anatomy, as an inmate who some fans may remember jeopardizing her health to evade solitary confinement, will be playing the bohemian mother of Dink (Stephen Lunsford).

Oh yes, Dink is coming back. We met him on last week's double episode as Maya's new boyfriend. Maya is the daughter of Sam (Taye Diggs) and Naomi (Audra McDonald).

Arquette, who recently guest-starred on two episodes of ABC's Eastwick, is scheduled to appear in one episode of Private Practice in early February. Can't wait to see her!

Sadly, we'll be waiting awhile to see anyone at Oceanside Wellness (or Pacific Wellcare) The show is off until January 14, when it returns with Grey's in a two-hour crossover.

Rosanna Arquette is coming to Private Practice.