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Private Practice Review: Just a Little Too Much

onlyxtina@gmail.com (Christina Tran) — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:08:41 EST

"Too Much" was appropriately named, as a heckuva happened during an especially intense Private Practice episode.

This week’s medical case focused on the baby of a recovering drug addict. It was a touching story, depicted well by both a remorseful parent and unforgiving daughter. Like always, Private Practice’s professional arcs make it difficult to decide what the right solution is.

Luckily, Addie saved the day (as usual) and the doctors came to what seemed to be the best decision in giving the mother a second chance to be a mom to both of her children. Sometimes a second chance is all someone needs.

Meanwhile, bratty Mason didn’t care too much for Charlotte’s mac and cheese. Although it was understandable he was acting out simply because he couldn’t be with his mom, I couldn’t help but feel for Charlotte and wonder when she and Cooper would catch a break.

Plus, who seriously turns down mac and cheese and dumps it on the ground?!? It’s only the best comfort food ever.

When Charlotte found Mason, she handled the situation perfectly well. Without getting incredibly upset and trying to stay calm, she was there for Mason when neither of his parents could be. I also thought that Charlotte was right in trying to convince Erica again that she must tell her son what’s going on before it’s too late.

Though heartbreaking, all of the scenes involving Erica’s case got me thinking only one thing: I am so stoked about next week’s crossover event with Grey’s Anatomy. How about you?

There were a number of things I didn’t care too much for throughout this installment, though.

First, I was definitely disappointed in Addison’s choice to take a few steps back and land in Sam’s bed. Seriously, what was she thinking? We’ve discussed this number of times before, but Sam has clearly stated he doesn’t want to be a father and all she’s ever wanted is to be a mother. These two things are never going to add up. Like Jake said, she should have kept her distance. Whether you’re a fan of Jake’s or not, you have to admit that he was right about that. Sam and Addie’s hook up will only get in the way of what she has always wanted. Do you agree or do you think things could be different if they had another shot?

Another part I didn’t care too much for was Sam’s storyline concerning his sister. Maybe it’ll take some time, but there was just so much more going on; this could have been told at a later point in time. Fortunately, Sheldon is helping to treat Sam’s sibling and will be able to find out exactly what’s going on with her.

Finally, I am rating this episode a 3.5 on the Violet Annoyance Scale (VAS). It’s great that she’s doing her own thing with Hot Scott and trying to be happy, but I thought Pete made a valid argument about how it wasn’t cool that she was messing around at the workplace with Scott, knowing that Pete was there as well.

Sure, he’s been a jerk and could have been an actual adult and told her how he really felt, but Violet should also have known to respect the sanctity of the workplace. Also, I laughed when she tried to analyze what Pete meant when he said he cared. These two need to stay on a permanent break. So as long as they continue to be great parents to Lucas, I much prefer them apart. One more thing: So, Scott’s just a fling to her, but how would Scott feel if he knew this? If the roles were reversed, I’m thinking I’d see some varying responses.

With numerous storylines intertwining involving our Seaside Wellness doctors, I felt like this installment was a bit subpar. It was decent, but in comparison to what we’ve seen all season long, it just fell short from being anything but stellar.

So, what are your thoughts, TV Fanatics? What did you think of "Too Much?" Hit the comments now!

Private Practice Round Table: "The Time Has Come"

onlyxtina@gmail.com (Christina Tran) — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 12:24:46 EST

Welcome back to TV Fanatic's Private Practice Round Table!

Our official Private Practice review broke down last week's "The Time Has Come," in detail. Now, TVF staff writers Christina Tran and Carissa Pavlica join newcomers Caitlyn Castro and Jarrod Mitchell for a Round Table Q&A.

Read their answers below and weigh in with yours!

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What was your favorite scene or quote from the episode?

Caitlyn: Favorite scene definitely goes to Jake and Addison in the hotel room. And coincidentally, my favorite quotes are from there, too! For example: "Was it the eating? Was it all the eating? Did it freak you out?" and of course the "Is it because you saw my vagina in a medical way?"

Jarrod: As much as I do enjoy my Jaddison moments, I’m going to say the fight between Violet and Pete. Her words: “I practically begged you to stop me from walking out that door, but you didn’t. You didn’t do a damn thing. You let me go, and now you have the audacity, you have to go and tell me I can’t see somebody else?” Honestly, I’m praising Violet to actually never go back to Pete again.

Carissa: Addison flopped on the bed all drunk and embarrassed. I love to see nearly perfect people make asses of themselves like the rest of us!

Christina: Jake: “I think I can see your arteries closing up from here.” I loved the drunken bacon cheeseburger-loving Addie.

Are you rooting for Jake or does Addie need to give Sam a second try?

Caitlyn: Definitely Jake! I think this week he really proved that he's a good man. He respected Addison and didn't take advantage of her in anyway. Addison going back to Sam again would be what … the third chance already? She needs to move on!

Jarrod: A second try? I believe Addison and Sam have had their seasons 3, 4 and 5 of fame together. It’s time to pass the torch. It’s understandable that Addison still has feelings for Sam, but Jake is, well, Jake. Besides, the sparks between them two are just unexplainable and flaring every episode.

Carissa: Jake. Jake. Jake. She and Sam have too much other history that will always get in the way. Plus the whole, "I don't want another kid thing" is an obstacle they will never clear.

Christina: I’m with the rest of the round table on this one. Besides, I already have a Team Jake t-shirt.

Should Cooper and Erica be honest with Mason about the latter’s declining health?

Caitlyn: The accident was bad enough but I think being in his mother's embrace during a seizure should be enough for Mason to get some answers. That would've been traumatizing for any kid and I'm sure he's got questions. Cooper and Erica don't need to tell him she's terminal, but I think he deserves the sugar coated truth.

Jarrod: Probably best if Erica and Cooper do. Honestly, if the kid hasn’t picked up on anything yet, he never will. This storyline feels like it’s been dragging on forever. Just kill off the mother and put Mason with Cooper and Charlotte. I’m pretty sure everyone else is predicting that this is the case. Am I right?

Carissa: Yes. Because if they don't and she dies, he will never have the chance to express to her how he feels and it will haunt him and Cooper forever.

Christina: Absolutely. Then again, I have a feeling that Mason recognizes that something is seriously wrong with his mother and will come to Erica and Cooper with questions soon enough.

What did you think of Sheldon’s case with the army veteran experiencing PTSD?

Caitlyn: I thought it was another good story and issue for the show to discuss. I liked how the show was once again able to connect with RAINN and raise awareness on that. I also appreciated the discussion between Sheldon and Violet because it explained how different that case was to other cases done by the show.

Jarrod: I’m with Caitlyn on this one. It was emotional, it raises awareness, and it’s purely based on fact. Cases like these happen so often and I’m glad the show brought it up. I believe Sheldon was much better equipped to handle it, but I do wish that he’d get a storyline that doesn’t resolve around work for once.

Carissa: Very sad, actually. Especially the reaction of his wife. Although as soon as I saw that particular actress cast as his wife, I knew she would give him trouble about it.

Christina: As always, Private Practice has such interesting and defining medical cases. It was a tough story to tell and the writers did an excellent job. However, like Jarrod, I think that Sheldon needs an actual storyline outside of the ones with him involved with his patients.

Did you notice that Amelia had hardly any screen time?

Caitlyn: Definitely. She probably had less than a minute of screen time and her only dialogue had to do with Erica's condition. I thought it was pretty odd how she was completely out of the storylines this week.

Jarrod: As a matter of fact, I did. I get that she has had plenty of screen time this season, but isn’t she meant to be on some redemption arc? I don’t want to see her apologizing to someone four weeks from now for her actions. Continuation is the key; otherwise, us fans lose the plot.

Carissa: Not really. With such a large cast, some characters get more screen time some weeks than others. She was definitely in on the Erica scenes.

Christina: Like Carissa, I hardly noticed. Luckily, we know that she’ll be back with more screen time sooner than later as she will likely play a major role in Erica’s treatment storyline.

Private Practice Promo: It's All Too Much

steve@iscribelimited.com (Steve Marsi) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:33:45 EST

Private Practice returned with a solid episode last night, bringing the drama mixed with heart that we've come to expect this year - regardless of whether or not you're a card-carrying member of Team Jaddison.

Where are things headed next Thursday?

Hope you weren't expecting a lighter episode. Cooper, Pete and Addison work to treat the baby of a drug addict, while Sam finds his sister in jail, in a near-catatonic state. He brings her to Sheldon for help.

Watch the promo for "Too Much" below:

Private Practice Promo: "Too Much"

Private Practice Review: This One's for Team Jaddison

onlyxtina@gmail.com (Christina Tran) — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:06 EST

Private Practice took a break last week, and the series returned with the drama we’ve desperately grown to love this season.

If you are on Team Jake, it’s likely that you were thrilled with this installment. I, for one, definitely enjoyed every second of Jaddison. It was nice to see the fun and drunken side of Addie versus the super baby-focused one. Their chemistry was absolutely undeniable, and their scenes were my favorite part of "The Time Has Come."

There’s just one thing, though: Jake, the gentleman - graciously and not surprisingly - turned down Addison when she wasn’t entirely in the right state of mind. He also believes in opening doors and being the driver. He seems like an amazing guy, but I’m starting to wonder what the catch could be. Is Jake truly flawless?!? Surely, there’s got to be something wrong with him, right?

By the way, how funny was it when Addison woke up looking like a hot mess? I couldn’t help but laugh and swoon as Jake knew exactly how to take care of her.

Back at the hospital, Erica and Mason were involved in an accident after Erica suffered a seizure and blacked out at the wheel. Ultimately, Cooper finally convinced Erica to fight for her life for Mason.

Do you think that the adults will eventually tell Mason what’s going on with his mother? Is it better to prepare him for the worst or would telling him only make him worry more?

Meanwhile, Sheldon helped an army veteran experiencing PTSD reveal to his wife that he was secretly sexually assaulted. It was certainly an intriguing storyline that involved Sheldon struggling with the differences in between male and female rape victims.

As expected, the wife was shocked and confused by her husband’s actions. I was grateful that Sam helped her to see that she couldn’t possibly blame her husband for something that wasn’t his fault. Luckily, the wife was able to see clearly with Sam’s help and returned to her husband’s side.

Elsewhere: Pete was totally getting on my last nerve. He was being ridiculously annoying about Violet and her new boy toy, Scott. Even Sam recognized that his buddy was being a total hypocrite and jerk when he called him out about his one night stand.

Their separation was a mutual decision, and Pete ought to respect that. I’m betting that many of you would like to rename the Violet Annoyance Scale the Pete Annoyance Scale. The thing is, I thought they were both irritating, with the latter possibly scoring an off the charts rating.

I’m rating tonight’s installment a TWO on the VAS. For the most part, Violet didn’t do much but listen to Pete whine and give her crap about her new relationship throughout the duration of the episode. However, I was frustrated when she said that Pete let her walk out the door by not stopping her. As their relationship separation continues to spiral out of control, they both need to quit blaming each other.

On another note, it’s nice to see that Violet finally put her peephole on the front door to use. Also, I’m hoping that Scott and Violet didn’t get too far in the living room and that they moved their business to the bedroom because there’s simply been way too much bloodshed in that room.

So, what did you think of "The Time Has Come"? Are you optimistic about Jaddison or do you think Sam deserves another chance? What would your VAS and PAS ratings be?

Private Practice Clips: Getting Crunked, Cozy

matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:33:52 EST

What happens when the Meryl Streep of medical conferences gets drunk in the same hotel as her fellow doctors? Or when you walk in on your ex-wife is kissing a young paramedic?

Both these questions, and many more, will be answered on Thursday's new episode of Private Practice, "The Time Has Come."

Look for Sheldon to counsel a troubled friend of Sam's on the installment, while Erica and Mason get into a nonfatal car accident. Elsewhere, as teased in sneak peeks below, Addison will get her serious drink on, while Violet and Pete try to figure out the next step in their relationship, following the former's smooching of Scott...

Private Practice Clip: Addison Gets Drunk!

Private Practice Clip: A Very Awkward Encounter

Private Practice Round Table: "Losing Battles"

onlyxtina@gmail.com (Christina Tran) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 14:45:34 EST

Welcome to TV Fanatic's Private Practice Round Table!

Our official Private Practice review broke down last week's "Losing Battles," in detail. Now, TVF staff writers Christina Tran and Carissa Pavlica join newcomers Caitlyn Castro and Jarrod Mitchell for a Round Table Q&A.

Read their answers below and weigh in with yours!

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1. What was your favorite scene or quote from the episode?

Christina: I loved both scenes with Sheldon and Sam at the gym and when they were creating their online dating profiles. Overall, this episode was heavily intense and it definitely needed a bit of laughter.

Caitlyn: In almost every episode, my favorite moment is usually between Charlotte and Cooper and that holds true for this week. It only lasted for a few seconds but seeing Cooper break down and Charlotte be there for him was great to watch. I needed a tender moment like that after everything else that preceded it.

Jarrod: I’d have to agree with Catilyn. The Charlotte and Cooper scenes have always tugged at the heartstrings for me. Charlotte just has so much compassion and grace for him this season, so I think this scene between them was just beautiful.

Carissa: Gosh. I don't know if it's really possible to have a favorite with an episode of this nature, but I'll pick Amelia's off the cuff remark about Sheldon not needing anyone's help in knowing what to say to a woman. He's such a good guy, maybe they will finally come to something.

2. What was more surprising: Addison wanting to take a break from the baby stuff or another tragic event happening in Violet’s home?

Christina: Although the latter was a huge shocker, I’m going with the former because Addie has been so ridiculously baby crazy all season long. Violet doesn’t know how to take a step back from her patients and seemingly always gets too involved, but I never expected Addie to actually want a break from trying to become a mother.

Caitlyn: Another tragic and equally bloody event at Violet’s, for sure! She seriously needs to consider moving out of that place unless she wants to drive another sledgehammer through her hardwood floor. Addison taking a break should be good for her. It might even give more opportunities for Jake to enter her life in a non-patient-doctor kind of way.

Jarrod: I’m probably a loner as I say this, but I’d have to say Addison taking a break from babies. The baby concept was what brought us this show to begin with. She finally took charge after delaying it for so many years. It’s quite sudden that an ambitious woman such as Addison would give up so easily – even for a little while.

Carissa: At least we know where the next season of American Horror Story is taking place! Time to put the place on the market, Violet. If you have not one, but two giant blood stains in your living room, you know you've picked the wrong house. So, yeah, I'm going with the mess in Violet's home.

3. How did you feel about the shocking scene with Joanna stabbing David relentlessly? If you were Violet, would you have handled things differently?

Christina: Like I said in my review, it was gruesome and brutal. Joanna, with blood all over and violently stabbing away, was terrifying and reminded me why I hardly watch horror films. And no, I would have never handled things the way Violet did. I know that Violet means well, but she has yet to learn how to draw a much-needed line between her and her patients.

Caitlyn: I held my breath until that scene was over. I couldn’t believe it! I felt sincerity when Joanna told Violet she wasn’t actually capable of doing that but I guess a person who has experienced what she has could easily be driven to that. I’m not sure if I could ever be as brave as Violet to put myself in that kind of situation but I wish I could be. I would’ve probably opted to do something safer but who knows if things would end better that way.

Jarrod: Once Violet was knocked out cold, I knew she was going to awaken to a body on the floor with blood everywhere. Was it shocking? Yes, but I found it inevitable. If I were Violet, I would have had 911 on speed dial. She wanted him gone for Joanna’s sake, so why not have the police come and arrest him? Hopefully, this is a wakeup call to not get too emotionally involved again.

Carissa: I don't think anyone knows how to handle a situation like that until they are in it. Having been beaten by my boyfriend, not wanting to take the stand and be torn apart by the defense, knowing how "good" it would have felt to retaliate in some nature...I think Violet offering her home was a wonderful gesture of kindness. And I don't think Joanna would have stabbed her husband to death if she had casually run into him in the street months after the ordeal. But that's not what happened. He beat her, killed her baby and then broke into Violet's home throwing more punches. Violet was assaulted, Joanna had every reason to expect she was next, even though we don't know what happened.

4. Scott, the paramedic, was back again this week at Violet’s side. What are your impressions of him?

Christina: “Hot Scott” is definitely hot. It’s too early for me to draw any conclusions of him, but I like that Violet chose to go to him and not Pete at the close of the episode. He seems like he’s genuinely there for Violet, and that’s exactly what she needs.

Caitlyn: He’s definitely growing on me. I’m still not sold that there’s actual chemistry there, but I like what we’ve seen from Scott as a character. He might be young but he showed a lot of maturity in this episode.

Jarrod: I honestly believe that he’s a good guy. They’ve been dating for a simple week or so and he’s already taking care of her. He doesn’t care about her age or marital status. He likes her for her, and I think that if anyone will screw this up, it’ll be Violet. Hopefully some more scenes in the future will help the audience see some chemistry there, as I myself, am still not completely sold on it 100%.

Carissa: I'm jealous. I want a screenwriter to come into my life and write a storyline much like this for me. Hey, screenwriter friends, now is your chance! He's incredibly hot, sweet and caring. Unless he's a serial killer in disguise, and let's be real, with Violet you can never be sure, it's perfect.

5. Did Amelia do the right thing by being honest and telling Erica that she wouldn’t go through chemotherapy?

Christina: That’s like asking if honesty is the best policy. Erica asked her to be honest and she was. So, that’s that. Do I think that Erica would have changed her mind if Amelia answered differently? No. It just seemed as though Erica had already given her decision much thought as her mind was clearly already made up.

Caitlyn: I think she did. Coming from Amelia, it means a lot, especially after the gesture she gave to her father’s watch. She didn’t have enough time with her father so seeing her choose good quality of life over time means something. Erica probably needed her honesty to be at peace with the decision she’s made.

Jarrod: Yes, I believe it was the right thing. Amelia spoke from her heart, not her head – which she usually does. She was telling her what she would do, not what science could do. So I believe it was the right thing.

Carissa: Yes! I think one of the worst things a doctor can do is give false hope to a dying patient. Amelia's growth this season is nothing short of remarkable.

What do you think? Share your responses in the comments below!

Private Practice Sneak Preview: "The Time Has Come"

matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 13:12:39 EST

Thank you, Private Practice. We need a week off.

Following an especially brutal episode of the ABC drama, Addison and company will return on February 2 with "The Time Has Come." What can you expect from that installment? Look for...

Sheldon to counsel a veteran friend of Sam's who is suffering from PTSD.
Erica and Mason to get into a car accident.
Pete to confront Scott
Addison to get quite drunk and very flirty with Jake.

Private Practice Promo: "The Time Has Come"

Private Practice Review: There Was Blood... Everywhere

onlyxtina@gmail.com (Christina Tran) — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:44:26 EST

Roughly an hour has passed, and I’ll admit I’m a little shaken up after tonight’s intensely horrifying Private Practice.

Honestly, I am still trying to wrap my head around everything that happened and thinking that Shonda and company seriously know how to deliver a crazy dramatic episode.

First off, I think I speak for all of us when I say that Violet ought to move out of her home immediately. There has been far too much bloodshed on those wooden floors. If it were me, I’d already have my bags packed and would be checking listings frivolously.

Typically, I find myself thinking that storylines in dramas can seemingly be too predictable. This was certainly not the case for Joanna and David. However, I did expect that David would show up at Violet’s doorstep.

I also knew it was a terrible idea for Violet to try to get in the middle and nurse Joanna back to health at her own home. What was she thinking? More on that later, though.

When David shoved his way into the house, I was definitely shocked that he punched Violet in the nose. Then, I was flabbergasted when the scene cut to Joanna violently stabbing David to death repeatedly as he was clearly dead already. There was blood... everywhere. By the way, did anyone else catch that smirk on David’s face?! Creepy.

I couldn’t help but to shudder as I felt like I was watching a horror movie. It didn’t feel like the typical Thursday night TV. It was gruesome, brutal and obviously written for shock value. I certainly think the writers succeeded, if that was their goal. I was left terrified. How about you?

With the way that events concluded, one might wonder if things would have ended differently if Violet had taken what Joanna said about wanting to kill her husband more seriously the first time around. Also, should the doctors have tried harder to intervene or simply let the police investigate? Did Joanna act out of self defense in that moment?

Elsewhere: I wished that we would have gotten to see how Erica broke the news of her illness to Cooper. It was tough to watch Erica contemplate what she should do and how she should live her last few months.

With the Grey’s Anatomy crossover episode in the near future, we know that the doctors of Seattle Grace will give it their all to try to save Erica’s life. So, there is still time for her to change her mind. What do you think will happen for Erica to come around? Also, do you believe that she will make it?

Meanwhile, Jake and Addison were on a mission to find Addie a surrogate. Even Amelia volunteered her services which Addie declined, telling her that she needed to find out who she was. Soon after, Addison realized that she simply needed a break from all of the baby stuff and wanted to focus on absolutely anything else.

I again appreciated all of the subtle Jaddison moments. Even when they were in disagreement, I could still see the sparks fly. Still, I can’t help but wonder what Sam wanted to say to Addison as Jake appeared suddenly.

My favorite scenes in this episode involved the guys spending time together discussing where and how to find women. From working out at the gym to creating online dating profiles, these scenes gave us a chance to laugh a bit in a heavily dramatic installment. Both Sheldon and Sam were kind of cute and funny.

Last week’s episode received a staggering 0 on the Violet Annoyance Scale (VAS). How did this week’s episode fare? I’m rating it a 3.5. Don't forget to leave your rating in the comments.

Sure, Violet was just trying to be helpful throughout the entire episode, but I just wished that she’d take a step back and not put herself in the middle of her patients’ issues. She is still a wife, friend, and, most importantly, Lucas’s mother and ought to think twice before getting involved. This is not the first time something has hit so close to home for her and put her in a very dangerous situation. When will she learn?

Did you enjoy "Losing Battles"? It’s been one heck of a season for Private Practice so far and this episode was definitely entertaining and another solid one for the books.

Hit the comments below and check back early next week for the first ever official Private Practice Round Table! Yes, you read that right. Get excited!

Private Practice Episode Teaser: "Losing Battles"

matt@mediavine.com (Matt Richenthal) — Sun, 15 Jan 2012 09:13:00 EST

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:

Private Practice Promo: "Losing Battles"

Private Practice Review: Single, Ready to Mingle

onlyxtina@gmail.com (Christina Tran) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 23:48:37 EST

I’ve always loved the drama and medical cases on Private Practice, but also appreciate when the show can take a step away from the office and hospital for a change.

This boys’ night out gave the freshly single Pete and Sam quite an evening to remember. For the latter, he simply couldn’t get Addison off his mind by sunrise. As for the former, things got a bit hot and steamy in the elevator.

I can’t say that I cared too much for the aforementioned scene. Sure, sometimes a breakup calls for some fun, a drink or whatever it is to take your mind off of what’s-his-or-her-name. However, didn’t Sam just end his relationship with Addison? And aren’t Pete and Violet still married?

Maybe it’s just the girl in me, but I feel like the term “separation” has always been such a misconstrued topic. I couldn’t help but recall Ross and Rachel’s infamous “we were on a break” dilemma from Friends.

On another note, why the heck wasn’t Sheldon invited to Guys’ Night Out?!

Also, while we’ve all had our fair share of former relationships, it’s probably safe to say that it must suck for Sam and Addison to be neighbors, coworkers and exes.

Elsewhere: As a huge fan of Charlotte’s, I was disappointed by her choice and means to unethically obtain Erica’s medical records without her approval. This seemed out of character for her. In spite of the circumstances, I just figured her morals and principles would have pushed her to find a different way to determine what was going on with Erica.

While I was digging all of the scenes with Mason and Charlotte, my heart broke for the child. It’s going to be heartbreaking once he finds out about his mom. The great thing is Mason now has both Charlotte and Cooper to help him get through what will probably be the roughest time period of his life.

(Note to self: Keep tissue box nearby when that episode airs.)

Surprise! Surprise! I didn’t take any notes down this week for the Violet Annoyance Scale. It’s beyond too early to say that Violet is growing on me, but she certainly wasn’t bothersome to me at all this time around. Let me know if you thought differently.

I actually felt for her when she broke down in her office after Pete made it clear he was seeing other people. I hated that he asked if it was alright after he had already started doing so. This pushed her to go on a date with the cute paramedic, Scott. Good for Violet for unleashing her inner cougar.

There were two special moments that I enjoyed thoroughly:

The short and sweet scene between Amelia and Addison was much needed. How great was it when Amelia said she was staying sober and Addison said she was proud of her? I’ve got three sisters, and am always a sucker for sisterly moments.
Jake and Addison!

Here were Jake’s perfectly scripted words in case you’ve forgotten: If you want this, we can make this happen. I know that you felt alone in this before, but you don’t need to feel that way anymore because you’ve got me. I will always be there, Addison.

If you weren’t on the Jake and Addison bandwagon before, maybe you should reconsider. Overall, I thought this installment was entertaining and it was nice to finally see Addison laughing again.

What did you think of "The Standing Eight Count?" Tell me you aren't on board with Jaddison? Ake? Okay, also tell me you have a better nickname for these two.