Private Practice (season 6)
| Private Practice (season 6) | |
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DVD cover art for the complete sixth and final season of Private Practice
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| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
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| Original network | ABC |
| Original release | September 25, 2012 – January 22, 2013 |
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The sixth and final season of Private Practice premiered on September 25, 2012, with a limited run of thirteen episodes.Private Practice was renewed for a sixth season on May 11, 2012.
In a recent interview, Shonda Rhimes stated that this season will feature: "a death, some babies, a likely return of a favorite and there could possibly be a wedding" with the rumored possibility of a musical episode and return of ex-cast member Audra McDonald.
On October 19, 2012, after months of speculation, series creator Shonda Rhimes announced that the sixth season would be the final season of the show. It was confirmed, that production wrapped on December 7, 2012, and the final episode had been taped.
Private Practice was renewed by ABC for a sixth season, that was to have a limited amount of thirteen episodes, on May 11, 2012. In July 2012, it was announced that Private Practice would premiere on September 25, 2012. On October 19, 2012, after months of speculation, series creator Shonda Rhimes announced that the sixth season would be the final season of the show. In late December 2012, it was announced that the series finale of Private Practice would air on January 22, 2013, and would feature Addison's wedding to Jake Reilly. After the finale, Shonda Rhimes spoke out stating that "The entire SEASON was a finale. Each episode (dedicated to each character) worked to wrap up their series-long arcs." and "Also, I had a very strong desire to NOT end the show. Not in the traditional where characters die or move away or shut down the practice.", in response to fans stating that they didn't believe it was a true finale.
Following the renewal of Private Practice, it was announced that Tim Daly would not be returning to the show because of budgetary reasons, and his character would be killed off in the season premiere. In June 2012, Kate Walsh announced that she would be leaving Private Practice after this season, but suggested that the show could still go on without her. Cast mates Benjamin Bratt, Paul Adelstein, KaDee Strickland, Brian Benben, Caterina Scorsone, Griffin Gluck, Taye Diggs, and Amy Brenneman all returned as their characters for the sixth season. In September 2012, it was announced that actor Matt Long had been cast in a recurring role as James Peterson, the new ER attending, and a potential love interest for Amelia. In September 2012, it was announced that Alfre Woodard was cast as Sam's mother, Dee Bennett. After months of speculation it was announced that Audra McDonald was to return during the season finale, and reprise her role as Naomi Bennett. In November 2012, it was announced that Diane Farr was cast in a recurring role, for the last three episodes of the series, as Miranda, a love interest for Sheldon.
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