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When we last saw newly divorced neonatal surgeon Addison Montgomery, she was in major need of a life makeover. She needed a fresh start from everything. She was healing from her broken marriage, discovered that she only has two eggs left to have a baby and realized that the only reason why she wanted to be chief of surgery in Seattle Grace was because she needed a reason to "get up in the morning."

Very desperate to find sense of purpose, she drove all her troubles away (literally) and headed straight to sunny California. And instant spin-off … right … now.

Yes! Our favorite, funny, twisted yet composed doc is back. Scratch rainy, cloudy Seattle and bring on sweet California sunshine. This fall season we were introduced to the "Dr. Addison Show," aka "Private Practice," where everyone is beautiful and glamorous, but they are as twisted and messed up as Addison herself.
This is not "Grey's Anatomy: California."

"Private Practice" is a show to be reckoned with. Set in a co-op atmosphere, the show exuberates a witty, quirky aura that screams across the tube. You can't help but to be drawn to the extremely screwed-up lives of the co-doctors. (Ahh, nothing like than seeing filthy rich, pretty people have problems). There is a hopeless, unlucky pediatrician who seems to have horrible taste in women; a shrink who is in dire need of a shrink herself; a self-proclaimed lifestyle guru who doesn't seem to be following his own advice; a straight-laced and lonely divorcee` who isn't over the fact that she lost her best friend: How do they manage to work together? The handsome doc who specializes in Eastern-styles medical practices. He gets an "A" (in my book) when he gives Addison a real mouthful about her life, but fails when it comes to commitment.

Let's not forget the super hot surfer receptionist, aka Wannabe Dr. Eye Candy, who is surprisingly serious about becoming a mid-wife? Eh?

Besides the entire screw-ball, insane asylum flavor to the show, like a man in his prime trying to, ahem, produce a baby, drops dead right in the middle of the act. "Private Practice" displays a glimpse of that old fashioned drama/comedy that we all love.

If you love "Grey's Anatomy," then you'll learn to love "Private Practice." It's kind of like "Grey's," but set on cruise control.
Tune in on Wednesdays at 9/8 central on ABC!

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