
Chasing Life
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April is a smart, charismatic and quick witted twenty-something aspiring journalist. When not pursuing the latest scoop, April tries to balance her ambitious career with her family, which includes her widowed mom Sara rebellious little sister Brenna and her grandmother We meet April at a pivotal moment in her life: she's landed a fantastic opportunity to impress her hard-nosed Boston newspaper editor and an office romance with her super-sexy co-worker Dominic is just beginning to blossom. In an unexpected twist of fate, April lands in the hospital where her estranged uncle, George works as an oncologist, and she learns the devastating news that she has cancer. The series follows April through her journey in the face of this daunting revelation, during a time in her life when the challenges of finding love and success would be enough to keep any girl occupied. But April is determined to fight and refuses to give up her dreams and goals. Along the way, she'll find new reserves of strength and passion within and discover that facing death may really be the only way to truly live.
Highest-rated episodes all ranked
- 01
The Family That Lies TogetherApril still struggles to tell Dominic about her cancer, but she opens up about the skeletons in the Carver family closet. - 02
Clear Minds, Full Lives, Can't Eat!With the start of her treatment looming, April finds herself with Leo on an eye-opening joyride. - 03
What to Expect When You're Expecting ChemoApril and her family prepare for her chemo and hospital stay.
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Episodes by season
Season01
- S01E01
PilotJune 10, 2014The series follows April through her journey in the face of this daunting revelation, during a time in her life when the challenges of findi - S01E02
Help WantedJune 17, 2014April grapples with the revelation about her health while chasing a tough assignment at work. - S01E03
Blood Cancer Sex CarrotsJune 24, 2014When April learns of Dominic's reputation as the office playboy, she questions the seriousness of their relationship and becomes all the mor - S01E04
I'll Sleep When I'm DeadJuly 1, 2014April faces her first bone marrow biopsy and begins to feel overwhelmed by her responsibilities at work and home. - S01E05
Season's bestThe Family That Lies TogetherJuly 8, 2014April still struggles to tell Dominic about her cancer, but she opens up about the skeletons in the Carver family closet. - S01E06
Clear Minds, Full Lives, Can't Eat!July 15, 2014With the start of her treatment looming, April finds herself with Leo on an eye-opening joyride. - S01E07
Unplanned ParenthoodJuly 22, 2014April learns about fertility options prior to starting chemotherapy. - S01E08
Death Becomes HerJuly 29, 2014April is surprised by Leo, and Brenna heads to Miami in search of answers. - S01E09
What to Expect When You're Expecting ChemoAugust 5, 2014April and her family prepare for her chemo and hospital stay. - S01E10
Finding ChemoAugust 12, 2014April struggles coming to terms with her situation as she starts chemotherapy treatments. - S01E11
Locks of LoveDecember 9, 2014April's grandparents come to visit, and April gets a chemo makeover. - S01E12
Next AprilJanuary 19, 2015April's life four months after chemo. - S01E13
Guess Who's Coming to DonateJanuary 26, 2015The Carvers try to convince Natalie to be April's bone marrow donor. - S01E14
Cancer Friends with BenefitsFebruary 2, 2015April has to work with Dominic on a story while she and Leo have their first date. - S01E15
April Just Wants to Have FunFebruary 9, 2015April tries to prove she can still be a fun twenty-something. - S01E16
The Big LeaguesFebruary 16, 2015April breaks a story that also involves Leo. Brenna, Kieran and Greer spend the night at Alchemy. - S01E17
Model BehaviorFebruary 23, 2015April deals with the aftermath of her article and is forced to go on national TV to defend it. - S01E18
Rest in PeaceMarch 2, 2015April seeks advice from a Rabbi at her friend's bat mitzvah. Brenna and Sara don't see eye to eye on her future. - S01E19
Life, ActuallyMarch 9, 2015April and Beth want to know each other's boyfriends better, so they arrange a double date. Elsewhere, Sara's laid-back fling gets complicate - S01E20
No News is Bad NewsMarch 16, 2015April and Danny go head to head to prove who has better reporting skills. Brenna deals with the possibility of Greer moving away. - S01E21
One DayMarch 23, 2015April receives an update on her cancer prognosis.
Season02Best season
- S02E01
A View from the LedgeJuly 6, 2015A cancer patient attempts to help April enjoy her life in the moment. Natalie finds a secret manuscript. - S02E02
The Age of ConsentJuly 13, 2015April takes a break from a stressful health care decision by heading to Bermuda with Beth; Sara is plagued by money issues; Brenna finally m - S02E03
Season's bestLife of BrennaJuly 20, 2015Brenna hides her true feelings as she endures life in April's shadow; Dominic seeks a fresh start with his mother; April looks for the perfe - S02E04
Truly Madly DeeplyJuly 27, 2015An unpublished novel written by April's dad may hold clues about her family's past, so April uses it to do some investigating. - S02E05
The Domino EffectAugust 3, 2015As the wedding date draws near, April is forced to face a list of "lasts," such as her last week of living at home and her last time being a - S02E06
The Last WAugust 10, 2015April and Leo's wedding day arrives, but it's not smooth sailing as nerves emerge and secrets loom. Meanwhile, Dominic is uncertain about ho - S02E07
As Long as We Both Shall LiveAugust 17, 2015The honeymoon may be over for April and Leo as they try to settle into a normal married life. April's "cleaning system" versus Leo's mess is - S02E08
The Ghost in YouAugust 24, 2015A distraught April tries to disengage from the world in the wake of her loss, but a surprise from Leo gets her emerge from her isolation. El - S02E09
Wild ThingAugust 31, 2015April continues the grieving process, but nothing she does seems to ease the pain of losing Leo. When she gets news of her inheritance, she - S02E10
A Bottle of SecretsSeptember 7, 2015A winter storm looms and the family gather to play games, but April wants to play detective in order to uncover a secret George may be keepi - S02E11
First PersonSeptember 14, 2015April meets an agent who gives her advice about her book, but she's hesitant to accept guidance until a young pal at Camp Hendrie helps her - S02E12
Ready or NotSeptember 21, 2015April's old college pal visits her, and soon the rivalry that existed between then reignites. Elsewhere, Beth's job and relationship are in - S02E13
La Dolce VitaSeptember 28, 2015Fall Finale Whether it's the Italian honeymoon that never happened, the unchecked item on her bucket list, or her lack of inspiration, all s
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