Ep 12. Losing Battles

The episode "Losing Battles" of Private Practice season 5 follows the doctors at Seaside Wellness as they navigate their personal and professional lives. The episode centers around the struggle of one patient's illness and how it affects those around her.

Dr. Addison Montgomery is faced with a difficult decision when her pregnant patient's condition continues to worsen. Addison must consider the risk to the mother and the unborn baby during an emergency surgery. While grappling with her patient's deteriorating health, she also deals with her own personal life as she tries to maintain a difficult long-distance relationship.

Meanwhile, Dr. Cooper Freedman must confront issues in his marriage when his wife Charlotte King pushes him away emotionally. Charlotte is struggling to come to terms with a traumatic event from her past, causing a rift in their relationship. Cooper seeks guidance from his colleagues and friends at Seaside Wellness as he tries to repair his broken marriage.

Dr. Violet Turner and Dr. Pete Wilder are faced with their own personal battles as they try to figure out their relationship. Violet is still struggling with her feelings for ex-husband and father of her child, Sheldon Wallace, while Pete tries to move on and start a new chapter in his life.

Throughout the episode, patients present with their own unique cases that challenge the doctors’ abilities. The doctors work together to find solutions and provide support for their patients and each other.

As the episode progresses, tensions rise and emotions run high as the doctors face their own personal struggles while trying to provide the best possible care for their patients. "Losing Battles" is a compelling episode, highlighting the personal and professional lives of the characters in a way that is emotional and engaging for viewers.