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Chasing Life Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
21 Episodes 2014 - 2015
Episode 1
Pilot
Tue, Jun 10, 2014 60 mins
In the series premiere of this drama about an ambitious reporter who won't give up on her dreams, April gets a chance to impress her boss and her office romance begins to prosper, and then she receives unexpected news: She's been diagnosed with cancer.
Episode 2
Help Wanted
Tue, Jun 17, 2014 60 mins
April hides her diagnosis and focuses on work, which includes profiling a gubernatorial candidate. Meanwhile, Sara finds success with online dating, but she faces a tough parenting situation; and April uncovers something shocking about her own family.
Episode 3
Blood Cancer Sex Carrots
Tue, Jun 24, 2014 60 mins
Dominic's playboy reputation is revealed to April, causing her to have doubts about their romance. Meanwhile, Ben meets Sara's family during an uncomfortable dinner; and April finds an unexpected confidant in a guy who makes so-called miracle juice.
Episode 4
I'll Sleep When I'm Dead
Tue, Jul 1, 2014 60 mins
April feels overburdened as she tries to balance everything, including her first bone-marrow biopsy. Meanwhile, Leo makes an assumption about April's motives; and Brenna unexpectedly befriends a girl who's popular.
Episode 5
The Family That Lies Together
Tue, Jul 8, 2014 60 mins
April visits a psychic with Dominic, which leads them to share family secrets with one another, including April's curiosity about Natalie. Meanwhile, George gives April an official diagnosis; and Sara won't let her concerns about April be ignored.
Episode 6
Clear Minds, Full Lives, Can't Eat
Tue, Jul 15, 2014 60 mins
April goes on a joyride with Leo prior to beginning her treatment, and she gains insight into Leo's recklessness and the severity of his illness. Elsewhere, Brenna has doubts about her romance with Kiernan, especially when it affects her friendship with Greer.
Episode 7
Unplanned Parenthood
Tue, Jul 22, 2014 60 mins
April visits a fertility doctor before starting chemotherapy, and she seeks advice from her support group about how to reveal her disease to Dominic. Meanwhile, George helps Sara deal with the pressure she's facing; and Dominic gets an unexpected offer.
Episode 8
Death Becomes Her
Tue, Jul 29, 2014 60 mins
April plays hooky from work to hang out with Beth and folks from her support group, and she uncovers something pleasantly surprising about Leo. Elsewhere, Brenna goes on a class trip to Miami, where Greer helps her meet Natalie.
Episode 9
What to Expect When You're Expecting Chemo
Tue, Aug 5, 2014 60 mins
April prepares for her first chemo treatment and a hospital stay by trying to enjoy a few ordinary days, but that doesn't work out thanks to drama from Leo, Beth and Sara. Elsewhere, Brenna attempts to make time for both Kieran and Greer.
Episode 10
Finding Chemo
Tue, Aug 12, 2014 60 mins
April starts her treatments, but she begins to panic as the chemo and hospital confinement take their toll on her, so she reaches out to someone unexpected. Meanwhile, Dominic finds a changed April when he returns.
Episode 11
Locks of Love
Tue, Dec 9, 2014 60 mins
An early Christmas celebration takes place when April's grandparents visit. Meanwhile, April and Leo reconsider their last farewell; and Beth gives April a makeover to help her deal with the side effects of her chemo treatments.
Episode 12
Next April
Mon, Jan 19, 2015 60 mins
April returns to work after a four-month absence and fumbles her first assignment for her new boss. Meanwhile, Sara searches for Natalie's mother; and an overzealous Brenna looks forward to reuniting with Greer at school.
Episode 13
Guess Who's Coming to Donate?
Mon, Jan 26, 2015 60 mins
Natalie learns she's a donor match for April, but she's hesitant to undergo the procedure. Meanwhile, April takes on a soft-news assignment to please her boss; Brenna and Natalie spend time together; and Beth's relationship with Graham causes problems.
Episode 14
Cancer Friends With Benefits
Mon, Feb 2, 2015 60 mins
April makes a fresh start with Leo, but the timing isn't ideal because she's forced to spend time with Dominic when they cover the same event for the newspaper. Meanwhile, the Carvers receive some surprising news from Natalie and George.
Episode 15
April Just Wants to Have Fun
Mon, Feb 9, 2015 60 mins
April lets loose at a party at Beth's house, which leads to a fight between them. Elsewhere, a lonely Brenna gets bullied at school; Leo follows Sara's advice and gets a job; and Dominic and Natalie have an uncomfortable encounter.
Episode 16
The Big Leagues
Mon, Feb 16, 2015 60 mins
April uncovers a big story concerning a baseball player, but it creates an ethical dilemma for her. Meanwhile, Leo grows increasingly uncomfortable with his family's affluence; and Sara gets into a dispute with her office neighbor.
Episode 17
Model Behavior
Mon, Feb 23, 2015 60 mins
April's job is in jeopardy because of an article she wrote. Meanwhile, Beth hires Brenna and Greer to be models in a fashion show; Emma dodges questions about her recent high-school reunion; and a surprising admirer requests a date with Sara.
Episode 18
Rest in Peace
Mon, Mar 2, 2015 60 mins
Some cancer symptoms reappear, which leads April to panic and seek out ways to deal with anxiety. Elsewhere, Brenna feels overwhelmed by the pressure Sara's putting on her regarding college; and Beth neglects her personal life because of work.
Episode 19
Life, Actually
Mon, Mar 9, 2015 60 mins
April and Beth want to know each other's boyfriends better, so they arrange a double date. Elsewhere, Sara's laid-back fling gets complicated; Dominic and Natalie bond; and Greer seeks out Brenna in the wake of a quarrel with her mom.
Episode 20
No News Is Bad News
Mon, Mar 16, 2015 60 mins
April's workplace becomes competitive, prompting her to contemplate the importance of her career. Meanwhile, Sara cleans out Thomas' belongings in Florida; and guilt weighs heavily on Natalie and Dominic, so they decide to stop hiding their romance.
Episode 21
One Day
Mon, Mar 23, 2015 60 mins
In the first-season finale, April gets jolted with bad news, but she tries to remain strong for her loved ones. Meanwhile, April's newspaper faces staffing cutbacks; and Brenna discovers her bone marrow could help save an anonymous patient.
