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Chasing Life

Chasing Life
★ 7.2/10•2014•1h 0m•TV-14•Drama•Family
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Cancer sucks.

April, an aspiring journalist, is balancing her ambitious career with her family and a new office romance. In an unexpected twist of fate, April learns that she has leukemia.

StatusCanceled
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJun 10, 2014

Episodes

Episode 1 - PilotE160m

Pilot

April tries to impress her boss and gets involved in an office romance. She then receives a unexpected diagnosis, when she finds out she has cancer.

Jun 10, 2014

Episode 2 - Help WantedE260m

Help Wanted

April gets a new assignment at work and reports to a new supervisor, Raquel. Sarah urges Brenna to get an after-school job to learn more about responsibility.

Jun 17, 2014

Episode 3 - Blood Cancer Sex CarrotsE360m

Blood Cancer Sex Carrots

April learns that Dominic has a reputation; Sara introduces her new boyfriend to the family.

Jun 24, 2014

Episode 4 - I'll Sleep When I'm DeadE460m

I'll Sleep When I'm Dead

April finds the going tough as she attempts to balance everything, including her first bone-marrow biopsy. Leo comes to an assumption about April's motives.

Jul 1, 2014

Episode 5 - The Family That Lies TogetherE560m

The Family That Lies Together

April and Dominic share family secrets with one another when they visit a psychic. George has a official diagnosis for April, whilst Sara feels she is been ignored.

Jul 8, 2014

Episode 6 - Clear Minds, Full Lives, Can't Eat!E660m

Clear Minds, Full Lives, Can't Eat!

April goes on a joyride with Leo before starting her treatment, and manages to gain insight into his recklessness and the severity of his illness.

Jul 15, 2014

Episode 7 - Unplanned ParenthoodE760m

Unplanned Parenthood

April goes to see a fertility doctor before beginning chemotherapy and also seeks advice from her support group about how to reveal her illness to Dominic.

Jul 22, 2014

Episode 8 - Death Becomes HerE860m

Death Becomes Her

April takes a day off from work to hang out with Beth and people from her support group, and she finds out something surprising about Leo. Brenna goes on a class trip to Miami.

Jul 29, 2014

Episode 9 - What To Expect When You're Expecting ChemoE960m

What To Expect When You're Expecting Chemo

April tries to remain in control of her life, despite having to check herself into chemo. Brenna tries splitting her time between Kieran and Greer.

Aug 5, 2014

Episode 10 - Finding ChemoE1060m

Finding Chemo

April's chemo treatments begin to take a toll on her. Dominic realizes how much she has changed when he returns.

Aug 12, 2014

Episode 11 - Locks of LoveE1160m

Locks of Love

An early Christmas celebration happens after April's grandparents pay a visit.

Dec 9, 2014

Episode 12 - Next AprilE1260m

Next April

April returns to work and learns there have been major changes at the paper during her absence.

Jan 19, 2015

Episode 13 - Guess Who's Coming to DonateE1360m

Guess Who's Coming to Donate

The Carvers are thrilled to learn Natalie is a match for April, until Natalie has second thoughts. April has to re-earn her boss’s trust. Meanwhile, Brenna spends a surprising night out with Natalie, and Beth’s relationship with Graham puts her in an awkward position with Dominic.

Jan 26, 2015

Episode 14 - Cancer Friends With BenefitsE1460m

Cancer Friends With Benefits

April tries to make a new start with Leo; Dominic and April spend an awkward evening together covering the same news event; George and Natalie share unexpected news with the Carvers.

Feb 2, 2015

Episode 15 - April Just Wants to Have FunE1560m

April Just Wants to Have Fun

When Beth hosts a house party, April lets loose – a little too loose – which leads to a major blowout with her friend. The new school year finds Brenna feeling alone and bullied. Meanwhile, Leo gets some valuable advice from Sara and ends up getting a job, but he finds the new experience more challenging than he expected.

Feb 9, 2015

Episode 16 - The Big LeaguesE1660m

The Big Leagues

April gets some welcome news from Dr. Hamburg that bodes well for both her and Leo. At work, she gets wind of a possible story opportunity with baseball player Richie Miranda, but when she gets a bigger scoop than she bargained for, she is faced with a tough moral choice.

Feb 16, 2015

Episode 17 - Model BehaviorE1760m

Model Behavior

April is forced to defend herself when her controversial article becomes national news; Beth recruits Brenna and Greer for a fashion show; Sara suspects that Emma is hiding something.

Feb 23, 2015

Episode 18 - Rest in PeaceE1860m

Rest in Peace

April panics about a recent recurrence of her cancer symptoms and her worries increase about the stability of her remission. A desperate search for ways to alleviate her anxiety leads her down unexpected paths. The tension between April and Leo is still palpable, but a twist of fate may encourage them to reconnect. Meanwhile, Sara hosts a college prep meeting for other parents and students from Brenna’s school, and Brenna becomes increasingly annoyed by the pressure of Sara's expectations and worries for her academic future. Beth’s job is taking up all of her time, which has repercussions in her personal life.

Mar 2, 2015

Episode 19 - Life, ActuallyE1960m

Life, Actually

April and Beth confide their doubts about each other’s boyfriends and decide to arrange a double date to get to know the guys better. April tries to hide her disappointment when Leo pulls away from the cancer support group while Beth and Graham find themselves at odds over a recent big decision. Dominic gets closer to Natalie after learning they share a sentimental connection, but Natalie worries about what April might think. Meanwhile, Sara wants to keep her latest fling easy and uncomplicated but then learns something shocking about her lover. And, after a fight with her mother, Greer turns to Brenna for support.

Mar 9, 2015

Episode 20 - No News Is Bad NewsE2060m

No News Is Bad News

The new pick for Editor In Chief at The Post comes as a surprise to everyone, and the pressure is on for April not to let her new boss down. As the competition heats up at work, pitting April and Danny against each other for the next big scoop, April starts to wonder if she is willing to sacrifice everything for success in her career. Meanwhile, Sara is faced with having to sort through Thomas’ belongings from his house in Florida, but she uses it as an opportunity to reach out to Natalie, and to George. Natalie and Dominic feel guilty about their secretive relationship, and they resolve to come clean to April.

Mar 16, 2015

Episode 21 - One DayE2160m

One Day

April is blindsided by bad news but fights to maintain control over her destiny and to stay strong for her family. She also learns that The Post is cleaning house, but despite her determination to keep her job, extenuating circumstances keep her head on the chopping block. Meanwhile, Brenna learns she is a bone marrow match for an anonymous patient.

Mar 23, 2015

Actors

Italia Ricci

Italia Ricci

April Carver

Mary Page Keller

Mary Page Keller

Sara Carver

Haley Ramm

Haley Ramm

Brenna Carver

Richard Brancatisano

Richard Brancatisano

Dominic Russo

Aisha Dee

Aisha Dee

Beth Kingston

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