Ep 3. Deal with It

Addison is back in LA after the fallout of her failed marriage and subsequent affair with Sam. Meanwhile, her colleagues at Oceanside Wellness deal with their own personal and professional crises. In season 5 episode 3, titled "Deal with It," viewers are introduced to a patient named Lisa, who comes to the practice seeking fertility treatments. Lisa is a cancer survivor who had undergone chemotherapy and is now looking to start a family with her husband.

As the doctors at the practice begin to treat Lisa, they uncover some concerning symptoms and recommend further testing. However, Lisa initially refuses to undergo any more medical treatment, citing her fear of the potential consequences. This sparks a heated debate among the doctors, with some arguing that it's important for Lisa to undergo additional testing in order to ensure that she is not putting her health at risk.

As the episode progresses, each doctor at the practice becomes embroiled in their own difficult cases and personal issues. Addison deals with the fallout of her affair with Sam and tries to navigate a complicated relationship with her new coworker, Dr. Jake Reilly. Meanwhile, Pete struggles with the aftermath of his mother's death and Sam tries to come to terms with his feelings for Addison.

Throughout the episode, the tension begins to mount as Lisa's condition deteriorates and her doctors work to uncover the root of her health issues. As the practice grapples with the difficult cases they are faced with, they begin to see the importance of working together and supporting each other through their struggles.

In the end, "Deal with It" serves as a powerful reminder of the challenges and rewards of working in the medical profession. The doctors at Oceanside Wellness are forced to confront their own personal demons and unite as a team in order to save their patients' lives. With dramatic twists and turns throughout the episode, "Deal with It" is a must-watch for fans of Private Practice.