ADDISON AND SAM STAGE A COUP IN ORDER TO BRING THE PRACTICE OUT OF BANKRUPTCY, ON ABC'S "PRIVATE PRACTICE"

"Equal and Opposite" � Addison and Sam form a hostile takeover in order to bring the practice out of bankruptcy, as all of the doctors look for additional clients and new income streams, while Violet's friendship with Cooper is on the brink of extinction and a married couple fight for an unethical fertility treatment at Oceanside Wellness, on "Private Practice," WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 8 (9:00-10:01 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

"Private Practice" stars Kate Walsh as Dr. Addison Forbes Montgomery, Tim Daly as Dr. Pete Wilder, Audra McDonald as Dr. Naomi Bennett, Paul Adelstein as Dr. Cooper Freedman, KaDee Strickland as Dr. Charlotte King, Chris Lowell as William Dell Parker, with Taye Diggs as Dr. Sam Bennett and Amy Brenneman as Dr. Violet Turner.

Guest starring Tom Amandes as Charlie, Fran Kranz as Brian, Zoe Perry as Lisa, Kimberly Kevon Williams as Jodie and Ian Nelson as Kirk.

"Equal and Opposite" was written by Mike Ostrowski and directed by Tom Verica.

"Private Practice" is broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound and Spanish audio via SAP. A TV parental guideline will be posted closer to airdate. A TV parental guideline will be posted closer to airdate.

This episode of "Private Practice" will be available on ABC.com the day after airing on the network for users to watch online.