Private Practice: Season 1
Episode 2

Title: In Which Sam Receives an Unexpected Visitor...
Episode: 02
Episode #: 1.2
First Air Date: October 3, 2007
Writer: Mike Ostrowski
Director: Tony Goldwyn
DVD: Private Practice: The Complete First Season

Guest Stars:
Dorian Harewood as Duncan
Sean O'Bryan as Dave
Barbara Eve Harris as Melinda
Jean Sincere as Gloria
Susan Kelechi Watson as Beth

Music:
"Leave Me Alone"
Frank Popp Ensemble
Unique
The song plays at the beginning of the episode as Addison, Cooper, Pete, and Violet wait for Sam's surprise to arrive.

"Same Mistake"
James Blunt
Atlantic
The song plays as the mothers meet their babies. Addison and Charlotte show their emotions as they recount the day's events.

"Hope For The Hopeless"
A Fine Frenzy
Virgin
The song plays as the episode comes to an end. Cooper comes to check on Violet and she finally decides what to do with the bike. Addison is outside with Naomi, while Sam sits in the window above.

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Synopsis:

Cooper hires an ``entertainer'' to help Sam jump start his new life as a single person; the doctors work with the Saint Ambrose Hospital chief of staff to determine the cause of a baby's illness.

(Recap From ABC)
Cooper hires an "entertainer" named Ginger for Sam as a way to jump start his new life as a single person, causing not only Naomi to become jealous, but Addison as well, after Ginger seeks Pete's help with a medical condition; and the Oceanside Wellness Group doctors and Saint Ambrose Hospital Chief of Staff Dr. Charlotte King work together to find the cause of a baby's illness.