The redhead is back at Seattle Grace! ABC has confirmed that Kate Walsh, whose freshman show Private Practice is on hiatus until fall, will return to Grey’s Anatomy as Dr. Addison Montgomery for one episode this spring. Executive Producer Shonda Rhimes is still fleshing out the script, so there’s no word yet on when Walsh’s episode will air. ABC will air five originals of Grey’s beginning April 24.
The last time Addison was seen walking the hallways of Seattle Grace was in the series debut of Practice, which is this season’s second most-watched new drama (10.76 million). In the Practice pilot, Addison said goodbye to Seattle Grace to start a new life and career at the Oceanside Wellness Center in Southern California.
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SWEET!
Wish Addison was back to stay!!
Why would Addison want to go back to dreary Seattle ? Last we saw she went to meet HotCop! for a date !
And a couple of days ago you posted an article denying a return !
Maybe they realise that Greys has been crap since Addie & Burke left. I’d rather see Addie stay in LA though.
FINALLY! I have a reason to watch Grey’s Anatomy again!
Why can’t she do both? Both “Grey’s” and “Practice” need a strong woman. Love Kate.
I might have to tune into Greys again.
Good ratings ploy by Shonda, bringing back the most popular character for a one-off.
I love Kate Walsh & will follow her anywhere.
I’d rather it was not back to boring Greys, but I will suffer in silence for an Addie-fix before Fall.
uhm..yeah, Kate Walsh was the most popular character on Grey’s, wait a second…..no she wasn’t. There are new shows with higher ratings than Private Practice was getting before the strike and let’s face it, PP isn’t exacly lighting any crtics fires. Walsh is okay on it, but I wouldn’t exactly say she’s in a star making show now. Besides that, Dempsey has had TWO hit films, just went to the Oscars and is certainly the most popoular character on Grey’s…Sorry to call you on that, but you know you are wrong there.
Claire – Kate was chosen for her own show, enough said.
And do your homework – PrP is the 2nd highest rated new show this yr – even beating old hits like Ugly Betty. It’s seen off the competition Bionic Woman already. It may not be liked by male TV critics (not that they are the demographic anyway), but then Greys has been slated this season so what do you expect ?
Greys is an ensemble with the strength being it’s supporting players – hence them picking up all the awards. Funny that PD or EP never win anything, other than most arrogant star for Patrick ! He may be the favorite with housewives & teenage girls, but he’s no way near an actor of Hugh Laurie’s talents.
People are sick of recycled storylines & on/off Mer/Der teenage boredom.
ABC recognised Addie & Kate Walsh’s popularity by giving her a spin-off, now they are using her as a ratings ploy during a boring season to boost ratings. Smart move !
I will watch Greys again just for Kate
I love that woman. Girl crush ahoy !
I pray to GOD this means they have tossed that Big Toothed Plot Device Nurse Who Shall Not Be Named Because Her Storyline is Too Contrived to Merit It.
I LOVE ADDIE.
And Claire, seriously, arguing over whose more popular? Gimme a break! Its all opinion, so you “calling” someone “out” is neither here nor there.
Why would Addison come back to “dreary” Seattle? Well, it’s 65 and sunny here today! Plus McDreamy, McSteamy are here, as opposed to the “Stepford” docs she’s been working with in Cali.
Ahhh. My dream come true. I hate PP, but I love Addison on Greys. I would LOVE if they did something more with her and Alex, although they kind of ruined that wonderful pairing. I can’t wait to watch Greys, and I never thought I would say that (ever again).
I totally 100% agree with Claire !
Of course Patrick is the most popular star of the show, duh, no doubt about that !!
And I think it’s great she’s coming back to Seattle Grace, even if it’s just for 1 ep. I wish she’d stay tho, she was pretty amazing !
Great, now I will have to watch GA this year. I haven’t watched since Addison left. I did try once, but it was too boring. I do like Private Practice. Maybe Addison will be on both shows.
Great, now I will have to watch GA this year. I haven’t watched since Addison left. I did try once, but it was too boring. I do like Private Practice. Maybe Addison will be on both shows.
i followed Kate to Private Practice and didn’t look back to Grey’s so it would be a nice way to catch up on the Grey’s goings on… when Kate goes back…
yay! Finally a reason to watch Greys!
Kate is the fav female character!
She is the best!
When she left GA, i stopped watching; so id have to watch again just to see her!
SO FIERCE!!!!
I WISH SHE WOULD STAY FOR EVER!!!
Well I guess I have to tune in to see GA again since I haven’t been watching this year. Nice move Shonda bring back my favorite character to make me watch that crappy show. Love Kate can’t wait for her to bring back some life to that show. YAY I don’t have to wait till the fall to get my Addie fix.:D:D:D
Yahoo! Finally, a reason to tune back in to watch the now boring Grey’s Anatomy. I have a hard time watching since I strongly dislike the lead female. She’s so whiney and pitiful. It’s nice that the Shonda is going to bring back a respectful female figure.
I LOVE kate walsh. greys is boring without her.
Good! That means it’s not like a person just returns and from then on she’s forgotton and unmentioned. I like Kate Walsh and I’ve always been in Team Addison.
Well, Grey’s certainly needs something. It’s detiorated badly. And Addison was great. I haven’t watched Grey’s for a long time. I’m going to try to catch this episode.
THIS IS PERFECT!!!!!! Grey’s MISSES ADISON!!!! She’s the BEST and she definitely has some issues to close back in Seatle!!!! Can’t be happier!
Addison was never my favorite character, but there’s an obvious void since her character was removed. I’m glad she’s coming back, even if it’s only for one episode. Hopefully she can talk some since into Derek or maybe even get back with Mark. This might be just what my show needs to get back on track. Yay! Addison’s back! Well, for an episode anyway. haha
Once Addison wasn’t there to break up McDreamy and Meredith, she was just another character on the show. Big effin’ deal that she’s coming back for one episode. I watch both Private Practice and Grey’s, and I certainly don’t watch either just because of one character.
Once Addison wasn’t there to break up McDreamy and Meredith, she was just another character on the show. Big effin’ deal that she’s coming back for one episode. I watch both Private Practice and Grey’s, and I certainly don’t watch either just because of one character.
I’m ecstatic that we get to see Kate on Grey’s again but am disappointed that it’s only for one episode. How much can they possibly do in one episode? I miss her on Grey’s and her scenes with PD. They were one hot couple even when they were fighting (or esp so?). Anyhow, they were a far more interesting couple than PD and EP. Why do so many people say PD is arrogant? From all the interviews he’s given, he seems like a genuinely nice chap.