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Life Sentence

TV·2018–2018·1 season, 13 episodes·The CW·Drama, Comedy·42m·6.3·Created by Richard Keith, Erin Cardillo

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When Stella finds out her terminal cancer is cured, she's going to have to learn to live with all the choices she's made when she decided to "live like she was dying".

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  1. 01Life Sentence S01E01PilotS01E01 · 8.5Stella learns that the cancer she thought would kill her has been cured, forcing her to face the consequences of her "live in the moment" decisions. She is also shocked to discover that her family hid their problems from her: Her parents have fallen out of love; her sister gave up her dreams of starting a family to care for her; and her brother deals Adderall to soccer moms.
  2. 02Life Sentence S01E10The Way We WorkS01E10 · 8.0Stella and Wes realize that their issues are bigger than they thought and seek out professional help. Aiden starts looking for a job and enlists the help of Wes. Lizzie and Ida begin working together, but it brings up issues that neither anticipated. Meanwhile, Peter’s relationship seems to be going well, but he has to make a tough decision about who comes first.
  3. 03Life Sentence S01E04How Stella Got Her Groove OnS01E04 · 7.8When Stella decides to apply for a manager position, she learns another secret about her past, forcing her to figure out what she really wants to do with her life. Knowing that they need money, Wes starts secretly working on a project which upsets Stella. With the house sold, Peter and Aiden find themselves in an interesting living situation. Meanwhile, Aiden is ready to take on the responsibility of being a father, but learns some shocking news that changes things.

Cast

Lucy HaleLucy HaleStella AbbottElliot KnightElliot KnightWesBrooke LyonsBrooke LyonsElizabeth RojasJayson BlairJayson BlairAiden AbbottDylan WalshDylan WalshPaul AbbottGillian VigmanGillian VigmanIda AbbottCarlos PenaVegaCarlos PenaVegaDiego RojasDominique Lucky MartellDominique Lucky MartellFiona Rojas Abbott

Episodes by season

Season01Episode ratings across the season — the gold bar is its best episode13Episodes2018Aired 6.7Season avg
  1. S01E01Life Sentence S01E01Season's bestPilotMarch 7, 2018 8.5Stella learns that the cancer she thought would kill her has been cured, forcing her to face the consequences of her "live in the moment" de
  2. S01E02Life Sentence S01E02Re-Inventing the AbbottsMarch 14, 2018 7.5When the INS unexpectedly shows up to Stella and Wes' apartment to check the legitimacy of their marriage, they realize that they need to de
  3. S01E03Life Sentence S01E03Clinical Trial and ErrorMarch 21, 2018 6.3As Stella settles into her new volunteer role as Patient Advocate, she learns that Sadie doesn't have anyone to fight for her. Stella sugges
  4. S01E04Life Sentence S01E04How Stella Got Her Groove OnMarch 28, 2018 7.8When Stella decides to apply for a manager position, she learns another secret about her past, forcing her to figure out what she really wan
  5. S01E05Life Sentence S01E05Wes Side StoryApril 4, 2018 4.0Stella feels like she and Wes need to get back into a romantic rhythm, but things take a turn when Wes gets a surprise visitor. Aiden is tor
  6. S01E06Life Sentence S01E06Who Framed Stella Abbott?April 27, 2018 5.0Stella and Wes agree to always tell each other the truth; Wes struggles when it comes to Dr. Grant; Stella helps Aiden get a job at her coff
  7. S01E07Life Sentence S01E07Our Father The HeroMay 4, 2018 5.0With Aiden facing a growing problem, he keeps the faith that Peter will keep him out of trouble. Stella struggles with not telling Aiden th
  8. S01E08Life Sentence S01E08Sleepless Near SeattleMay 11, 2018 7.5Stella suddenly finds herself on a road trip with Dr. Grant and Sadie to help get Sadie into a clinical trial. While Stella is away, Wes g
  9. S01E09Life Sentence S01E09What to Expect When You're Not ExpectingMay 18, 2018 6.0When Stella and Wes start discussing their future, they learn some news that neither expected. After discussing the issue with Lizzie, Stel
  10. S01E10Life Sentence S01E10The Way We WorkMay 25, 2018 8.0Stella and Wes realize that their issues are bigger than they thought and seek out professional help. Aiden starts looking for a job and e
  11. S01E11Life Sentence S01E11Frisky BusinessJune 1, 2018 7.0Stella and Wes feel like they are finally in a good place but they soon find that staying in that good place is harder than they thought. S
  12. S01E12Life Sentence S01E12Love FactuallyJune 8, 2018 7.0Stella is desperate to talk to Wes, but a problem at the bar keeps getting in the way. Trying to focus on her new job at the hospital, Stell
  13. S01E13Life Sentence S01E13Then and NowJune 15, 2018 7.5After Stella puts her and Wes’s life on social media, they find themselves defending their relationship to the world and forcing them to que

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