| Private Practice | |
|---|---|
| Season 6 | |
 DVD cover art for the complete sixth and final season of Private Practice | |
| Starring | |
| No. of episodes | 13 |
| Release | |
| Original network | ABC |
| Original release | September 25, 2012 – January 22, 2013 |
| Season chronology | |
The sixth and final season of Private Practice premiered on September 25, 2012, with a limited run of thirteen episodes.[1][2] Private Practice was renewed for a sixth season on May 11, 2012.[3]
In an 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.[4]
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.[5] It was confirmed that production wrapped on December 7, 2012, and that the final episode had been taped.[6][7]
- ^ Kondolojy, Amanda (July 26, 2012). "ABC Announces Fall Premiere Dates: 'Modern Family', 'Revenge', 'DWTS: All-Stars', 'Grey's Anatomy', 'Once Upon a Time' & More". TV By the Numbers. Archived from the original on July 29, 2012. Retrieved July 27, 2012.
- ^ Rice, Lynette (May 31, 2012). "ABC orders limited episodes of 'Private Practice'". Entertainment Weekly. Archived from the original on June 2, 2012. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
- ^ Seidman, Robert (May 11, 2012). "Updated: Private Practice, 'Body of Proof' Renewed; 'Last Man Standing,' 'Scandal' & 'Apt 23' Renewed Too; 'GCB' Canceled". TV By the Numbers. Archived from the original on June 3, 2012. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
- ^ Keck, William (August 5, 2012). "Keck's Exclusives: Private Practice The Musical?". TV Guide. Archived from the original on September 9, 2012. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
- ^ Mitovich, Matt. "Shonda Rhimes Announces Private Practice End Date, Calls Decision 'Heartbreaking'". TV Linedate=October 19, 2012. Archived from the original on October 21, 2012. Retrieved October 20, 2012.
- ^ Diggs, Tay (December 7, 2012). "Last day of work on the series Private Practice. Thank you, cast and crew. Thank you, Shonda. Thank you, fans. What a run. Anyone hiring?". Twitter. Archived from the original on December 9, 2012. Retrieved December 8, 2012.
- ^ Canables, Seve (December 7, 2012). "Setting up the last shot ever of #PrivatePractice. (*not the last shot of the episode) #sad". Twitter. Archived from the original on December 9, 2012. Retrieved December 8, 2012.