Ep 18. Pulling the Plug

In Private Practice season 3 episode 18, entitled "Pulling the Plug," the doctors of Oceanside Wellness are faced with difficult decisions as they navigate a variety of complex medical cases.

Addison struggles with the ethical implications of a patient seeking out a surrogate mother to carry a child resulting from an affair he had with a married woman. Meanwhile, Pete and Violet continue to support a young couple as they grapple with the decision of whether or not to pull the plug on their comatose son.

Cooper and Sam are forced to confront some uncomfortable truths when they treat a woman with a history of domestic abuse. And Dell struggles with his own sense of responsibility when he suspects that one of his patients is harbouring a dangerous secret.

Amidst the chaos of these difficult cases, relationships are tested and friendships challenged. Addison begins to question her own choices when it comes to her romantic life, while Violet and Pete face the possibility of a pregnancy scare, and Naomi struggles to come to terms with her feelings for Sam.

As the doctors grapple with the moral and ethical implications of their work, they must also confront their own personal demons and make difficult choices that will have lasting consequences. "Pulling the Plug" is a tense and emotional episode that will keep viewers on the edge of their seats until the very end.