Ep 11. The Standing Eight Count

Addison Montgomery continues to face life's challenges both in her personal and professional life in this episode of Private Practice, season 5 episode 11 "The Standing Eight Count". The episode grapples with the theme of staying strong, both emotionally and professionally, when life keeps throwing curve-balls at you.

Addison's infertility issues resurface, causing her to feel lost and hopeless, leading her to make a rash decision that could have far-reaching consequences. She seeks guidance from her therapist, Dr. Rodriguez, but the session seems futile, leaving Addison feeling more perplexed. Later, she vents her frustration to her colleague, Sam Bennet, but their conversation deteriorates into an argument, leaving Addison feeling isolated and unsupported.

Meanwhile, Naomi Bennett is faced with a professional challenge when she starts working with an aggressive and demanding patient who tests her patience and pushes her limits. As Naomi tries to navigate the volatile relationship with her patient, she learns some valuable lessons about setting boundaries, taking control, and protecting her patients from abuse.

Simultaneously, Cooper picks up the fight for the rights of the underprivileged and takes on a large corporation over a hazardous health issue in a poor neighborhood. Despite the odds, Cooper refuses to be intimidated and continues to fight for the truth, even when it puts his career and his well-being on the line.

And finally, Sheldon confronts his own demons when he tries to help a young patient suffering from addiction and trauma. As Sheldon tries to help the patient navigate his way through recovery, he is forced to confront his own past and the unresolved issues that continue to haunt him.

Overall, "The Standing Eight Count" is an intense and emotional episode that showcases the strength, resilience, and flawed humanity of the show's characters. As they face their own challenges, they are forced to confront their own fears, biases, and weaknesses, and find ways to overcome them in order to move forward in their personal and professional lives.