Posted by Dustin on 01.08.2011 at 10:34 am

Some quick thoughts on the return of “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Private Practice” on Thursday, January 6th.

First up, a good episode of “Grey’s.” Arizona got a job back at the hospital, but she’s working under that nasty Dr. Stark now. I really hope he quits or they find a way to fire him, but knowing these shows, a kid will probably have to die first.

Callie was not yet willing to forgive Arizona. I’m glad, because I thought Arizona was a down right snot to her. I do have a feeling from the spoilers that Callie is going to end up knocked up with Mark’s kid. I hope that does not ruin Mark’s reunion with Lexie, but I’m sure it somehow will.

Teddy’s marriage to her patient for insurance purposes could be a great story, but Scott Foley is only guesting for a few episodes. I hope they don’t kill him, because he could be brought back later on. I like them together.

Loved Yang finally jumping back into surgery. I was convinced the whole time the kid they thought was the shooter wouldn’t be, but they never went there. I also loved Meredith giving Derek a bit of grief because all he seemed concerned about was Yang’s trauma. Next week’s previews hinted at a possible baby for Meredith and Derek. Frankly, I wanna see their new house more than anything, Hasn’t he been building that thing forever?

On “Private Practice,” Addison was faced with the fact she couldn’t do anything to save Busy’s lover. Busy didn’t want to accept that, but near the end of the episode she did. Then she informed Addison she had divorced her father and would be marrying her lover (Susan I think). It was a line said so quickly and bluntly that it was hilarious.

The previews for next week look amazing. They were better than the whole show. I loved Naomi telling Addison that she sucks at relationshios! That she has a great guy in Sam and she’s already looking to cheat with Dr. Sexy Latin-pants! Go Naomi, give her hell and take Sam back please (though I’d rather they bring back Fife for her).

Cooper and Charlotte attempted to have adult relations for the first time. When Cooper was ready, Charlotte wasn’t. When Charlotte finally was, Cooper couldn’t do it. Grrrr! I have a feeling nothing between them will be resolved until the guy who raped Charlotte is put away. Something tells me that won’t be revisited until sweeps probably.

TVLine.com just revealed that Addison’s brother Archer would be returning in February. Uh oh, nothing good happens when he’s around.