Kyle Dean Massey

Zoe makes a romantic connection with a patient (Justin Hartley); Magnolia plans Lemon's bachelorette party; Wade plans a hunting trip for George.

Alicia and Diane agree to let a famous liberal lawyer (Jeremy Breslow) aid them on their latest case, but they soon realize he may not have their client's best interests in mind. Meanwhile, Alicia's mother (Stockard Channing) arrives for Thanksgiving seeking moral and legal support from Alicia and her brother Owen. Brian Dennehy returns as Lawyer Bucky Stabler and Bebe Neuwirth returns as Judge Friend.

With Juliette's starring role in the Patsy Cline bio-pic, she is at an all-time career high, but is hitting a personal low.

Jeff is forced to revisit his past when he is faced with his ex-fiancee; Maddie struggles with the news about Deacon's illness.

A second aneurysm leaves Beverly brain dead and Deacon consumed with guilt; Juliette's erratic behaviour forces Avery to file for divorce.

Juliette's pattern of volatile behaviour continues; Rayna works to sign a rock star to prove the label isn't just a vanity project.