Season 2 of Private Practice begins with high expectations, after the show became one of the highest rated new series for the Fall 2007 season, but at the same time did not live up to its full potential for many.

Opening with hype that was perhaps too high, the Grey's Anatomy spin-off will be aiming to find its true, unique footing here in Season 2. The first episode of 2008, A Family Thing, premieres on October 1.

To get caught up on the awesome Kate Walsh-led series, brush up on Season 1 of Private Practice using this new "primer" video from ABC ...

After nine-months without new episodes, Kate Walsh and the rest of the Private Practice cast finally return October 1!

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