3.18 Pulling the plug [Private practice]

AWARE OF SAM AND ADDISON'S FEELINGS FOR ONE ANOTHER, NAOMI FEELS BETRAYED AS SHE STRUGGLES TO JUGGLE THE TWO MEN IN HER OWN LIFE, ON ABC'S "PRIVATE PRACTICE"

"Pulling the Plug" A husband's decision to pull the plug on his pregnant wife is overruled by a judge, forcing the hospital to keep her on life support until the fetuses she is carrying as a surrogate are able to survive. Meanwhile, Naomi feels betrayed after learning of Sam and Addison's feelings for one another, and she turns to Dr. Fife for support while William is away on business. And unable to cope with the tension, Addison takes the day off with Pete and Lucas, on "Private Practice," THURSDAY, MARCH 25 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

"Private Practice" stars Kate Walsh as Dr. Addison Forbes Montgomery, Tim Daly as Dr. Pete Wilder, Audra McDonald as Dr. Naomi Bennett, Paul Adelstein as Dr. Cooper Freedman, KaDee Strickland as Dr. Charlotte King, Chris Lowell as William Dell Parker, with Taye Diggs as Dr. Sam Bennett and Amy Brenneman as Dr. Violet Turner.

Guest cast Brian Benben as Sheldon, Michael Patrick Thornton as Gabriel Fife, Christina Chang as Vanessa, Monica Keena as Kayla, Derek Phillips as Eddie, Judith Hoag as Angie, Michael Reilly Burke as Simon, Ryan Michelle Bathe as Robin and Freda Foh Shen as Judge.

"Pulling the Plug" was written by Kathy McCormick and directed by Ann Kindberg.

"Private Practice" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound. A TV parental guideline will be posted closer to airdate.

For more information on "Private Practice," visit ABC.com.

Source: ABC