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Season 2 – Life Unexpected

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After 15 years of being with different families in Oregon's foster-care system, Lux decides to try her luck as an emancipated minor. As she navigates the legal system in pursuit of that goal, she encounters her birth father, bar owner Nate "Baze" Bazile, living like an aging frat boy with two slacker roommates. He is stunned to learn that he has a teenage daughter and introduces Lux to her mother, radio personality Cate Cassidy, who is sad to learn her daughter has grown up in foster care but thrilled to meet and get to know the girl. She has plenty of opportunity to get acquainted when the judge decides Lux isn't ready to be emancipated and grants temporary custody to her birth parents.
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Critics Reviews

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Alan Sepinwall Uproxx "Life Unexpected" has become just another drama without an obvious TV "franchise" (cops, doctors, lawyers, etc.) that knows it needs to generate conflict but isn't quite sure how to do it in anything but loud, annoying fashion. Mar 4, 2019 Full Review Randee Dawn The Hollywood Reporter An unexpectedly warm and heartfelt introduction to complex relationships and complex people. Nov 30, 2010 Full Review Emily St. James AV Club If the first season of Life Unexpected appealed, this premiere probably will, too. But there's no way this sweet little show gets out of this season alive. Rated: B Sep 14, 2010 Full Review Pilot Viruet Flavorwire Life Unexpected succeeds most in balancing the family drama with Lux's individual teen drama. Jun 8, 2016 Full Review Read all reviews

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steve d Just as great as the first season. The show should have lasted a lot longer. Emotional and satisfying. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Audience Member Hated the ending and the fact she lost her baby. I wanted them to stay married. Stupid ending Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Shiri Appleby

Cate Cassidy

Kristoffer Polaha

Nate "Baze" Bazile

Britt Robertson

Lux

Austin Basis

Math

Kerr Smith

Ryan Thomas

Emma Caulfield

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 14, 2010 Ocean Uncharted Ryan and Cate return from their honeymoon and discover major changes at the radio station; Baze hooks up with a new bartender; Lux befriends Eric, a newcomer to Portland. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 21, 2010 Parents Unemployed Lux must improve her grades or be expelled from school; Cate begins looking for her next job; Baze interviews for a position at his father's firm. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 28, 2010 Criminal Incriminated Lux considers buying the answers to an important exam; Cate accidentally eats banana bread laced with marijuana; a large sum of money goes missing from Cate's wallet. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 5, 2010 Team Rebounded Cate tries to bond with Ryan's new on-air partner; Tasha returns and tells Lux she is living with a new foster family; Baze convinces Math to ask Paige out on a date. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 12, 2010 Music Faced At a Portland music festival, Cate meets a woman (Bethany Joy Galeotti) with a very similar past; when one of Cate's secrets is revealed, Cate turns to her new friend for advice. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 19, 2010 Honeymoon Interrupted Cate and Ryan discover that Baze's work retreat is at the same hotel where they're trying to take a vacation. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 2, 2010 Camp Grounded When a school camping trip is announced, Baze, Cate, Ryan and Math all volunteer to serve as chaperones. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 9, 2010 Plumber Cracked Cate takes Paige out drinking in hopes of learning more about Ryan's ex; Baze, Ryan, Math and Jamie have a guys' night out. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 16, 2010 Homecoming Crashed A potential high-profile client (Krista Allen) is enamored with Baze; Lux attends her homecoming dance in hopes of seeing Eric. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 30, 2010 Thanks Ungiven Everyone winds up at Baze's loft for Thanksgiving; Lux worries her parents will find out that she and Eric are spending time together; Tasha fears something from her past will be discovered. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 7, 2010 Stand Taken Tasha and Lux deal with the consequences of their recent actions; Lux is forced to stop hiding her past from Baze and Cate. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 18, 2011 Teacher Schooled Baze makes plans to buy a house and ask Emma to live there with him; Cate remains focused on Lux's past. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 18, 2011 Affair Remembered Even as everyone's reeling from the most recent revelations, more shocking secrets are being exposed. Details

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Season Info

Director
Jerry Levine, Gary Fleder, Liz Allen, Bobby Roth, Rick Bota, Sanaa Hamri, Cherie Nowlan, Howard Deutch, Nick Marck
Executive Producer
Liz Tigelaar, Gary Fleder
Screenwriter
Patti Carr, Liz Tigelaar, Adele Lim, Christopher Fife, Michael Eric Kramer, Deirdre Shaw, Lara Olsen, Sallie Patrick, Taylor Hamra
Network
The CW
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 14, 2010