SEASON PREMIERE

EMOTIONS RUN HIGH AS PETE AND VIOLET PREPARE TO WALK DOWN THE AISLE, ON THE FOURTH-SEASON PREMIERE OF ABC'S "PRIVATE PRACTICE"

"Take Two" - Pete and Violet anxiously prepare for their wedding day, but Cooper may have to intervene when emotions and fear of the future run high. Things have taken a surprise turn with Addison and Sam, and Naomi juggles the burden of caring for her daughter and newborn granddaughter and worries about Dink's ability to parent. Despite disagreements and deeply-rooted conflicts, the doctors come together to mourn the loss of their friend, Dell, on the fourth Season Premiere of "Private Practice," THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 (10:01-11:00 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, Brian Benben as Dr. Sheldon Wallace and Catarina Scorsone as Dr. Amelia Shepherd, with Taye Diggs as Dr. Sam Bennett and Amy Brenneman as Dr. Violet Turner.

Guest starring are Currie Graham as Russell, French Stewart as Kevin, Shane Johnson as Dave, Katie Lowes as Kira, Stephen Lunsford as Dink, Porter Kelly as Sharon and Jensen Leflore as Josh.

"Take Two" was written by Craig Turk and Steve Blackman and directed by Mark Tinker.

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

For more information on "Private Practice" please visit ABC.com.