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Life Unexpected is an American television series that premiered on The CW on Monday, January 18, 2010. The 13-episode first season run ended on April 12, 2010. The series was picked up for a second season, which premiered on September 14, 2010, airing on Tuesdays at 9/8c following One Tree Hill.[1][2]

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Arielle Kebbel and Amy Price-Francis join "Life Unexpected"

Posted on Jul 13, 2010

Two new recrring roles at "Life Unexpected". Arielle Kebbel... Read More

'Unexpected' exec 'like a proud parent'

Posted on May 24, 2010

Life Unexpected's creator Liz Tigelaar has admitted that she feels like a "proud parent" following the news that the show has been renewed. The CW announced last week that it has decided to order a s... Read More

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Cynthia Fuchs's review of Life Unexpected for PopMatters

Posted on Sep 11, 2010

The connections are sudden, relationships shallow, and dialogue glib.... Read More

Tim Goodman's review of Life Unexpected for San Francisco Chronicle

Posted on Sep 11, 2010

Unfortunately, Life Unexpected took all of the schmaltz of "Gilmore Girls" and expanded it several hundred times over, forgetting to insert any of the quirk and only a smidge of the smart banter.... Read More

Rob Owen's review of Life Unexpected for Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Posted on Sep 11, 2010

Robertson is a find. She capably plays both Lux's world-weary, snarky attitude and her vulnerability. She's a large part of what makes Life Unexpected a minor delight, even if its charms are entirely ... Read More

Brian Lowry's review of Life Unexpected for Variety

Posted on Sep 11, 2010

Despite its modest merits, Life ultimately spends most of its time paddling in the shallow end of the dramatic gene pool.... Read More

Verne Gay's review of Life Unexpected for Newsday

Posted on Sep 11, 2010

The cast has major potential, but Life Unexpected still needs to find an original and compelling voice.... Read More

Mike Hale's review of Life Unexpected for The New York Times

Posted on Sep 11, 2010

CW shows tend to walk a thin line between escapism and soap opera, and after its witty pilot the show spends Episodes 2 and 3 massaging the tear ducts, hard. But there is the potential for something a... Read More

Hank Stuever's review of Life Unexpected for Washington Post

Posted on Sep 11, 2010

It's a pleasant mix of a little "Juno" hipitude and a lot of "Everwood" glow, and just when it comes dangerously close to feeling like an excessively cool tampon commercial, its characters compel you ... Read More

Scott D. Pierce's review of Life Unexpected for Deseret News

Posted on Sep 11, 2010

The pilot is good; Episodes 2 and 3 aren't as good. But it has potential.... Read More

Jonathan Storm's review of Life Unexpected for Philadelphia Inquirer

Posted on Sep 11, 2010

It can be obvious, sometime a little plodding, but its heart is bigger than all of Lux, and it's the kind of show parents and kids can watch together without anybody saying, "Ewww."; With the name Lif... Read More

Maureen Ryan's review of Life Unexpected for Chicago Tribune

Posted on Sep 11, 2010

This cast is so good, especially Polaha and Appleby, that by the third episode it was surprisingly easy to put aside the lingering questions I had and tolerate the fact that at that stage, some of the... Read More

Tom Gliatto's review of Life Unexpected for People Weekly

Posted on Sep 11, 2010

The tenuousness of the situation, and the underlying hope for emotional growth by all, makes for a touching hour. [25 Jan 2010, p.43]... Read More

Paige Wiser's review of Life Unexpected for Chicago Sun-Times

Posted on Sep 11, 2010

Although the show is somewhat predictable, Polaha adds a great deal of laid-back charm that lightens the mood.... Read More

Robert Bianco's review of Life Unexpected for USA Today

Posted on Sep 11, 2010

There is pleasure to be found in Life. There'd be even more, though, if a few more of us were invited in.... Read More

Matt Roush's review of Life Unexpected for TV Guide

Posted on Sep 11, 2010

There’s plenty of life in this deluxe entertainment, with each episode expanding the world of friends and family who have a stake in Lux’s future. So far, I find myself rooting for just about everyone... Read More

Alan Sepinwall's review of Life Unexpected for Newark Star-Ledger

Posted on Sep 11, 2010

Life Unexpected turns out to be a warm, sweet, fun family dramedy. The three leads are very likable, the stakes just high enough for the show to not seem inconsequential... Read More

David Hinckley's review of Life Unexpected for New York Daily News

Posted on Sep 11, 2010

Life Unexpected is TV pleasure unexpected.... Read More

Mary McNamara's review of Life Unexpected for Los Angeles Times

Posted on Sep 11, 2010

The smart, insightful writing of Liz Tigelaar, the crisp and vibrant exteriors of Portland and the palpable chemistry between all the leads combine to make it, dare I say, lovable, an entertaining hou... Read More

Randee Dawn's review of Life Unexpected for Hollywood Reporter

Posted on Sep 11, 2010

Life's clean, clear storytelling is worth a go-around.... Read More

Matthew Gilbert's review of Life Unexpected for Boston Globe

Posted on Sep 11, 2010

The show works, in its own hokey, feel-good, alt-soundtrack way.... Read More

Chuck Barney's review of Life Unexpected for San Jose Mercury News/Contra Costa Times

Posted on Sep 11, 2010

Lux is one of those cute, quippy, ultra-mature teens you find only on TV. And several plot points unfortunately come across as false. But it doesn't matter. The lead characters in Life Unexpected are ... Read More

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Life Unexpected 2x3 Recapped!!

Posted on Nov 17, 2010

The scene opens with Cate and Ryan waking up and Baze gets up for his first day on the job and Math tells that it is his first day of teaching basketball for the JV Woman’s Team. Cate and Ryan are in ... Read More

Life Unexpected 2x4 Recapped!!

Posted on Oct 13, 2010

The scene opens with Cate producing the Kelly and Ryan Show and brings in a schedule of topics to talk about on the show today. Meanwhile, Math is eating and Baze tells that they have their first game... Read More

Life Unexpected 2x2 Recapped!!

Posted on Sep 29, 2010

The scene opens with Ryan getting ready to go to work and Lux is getting ready for school. Baze is getting up for another day of unemployment as well. Paige gets up and walks into the kitchen and tell... Read More

Life Unexpected 2x1 Recapped!!

Posted on Sep 15, 2010

The scene opens with Nate “Baze” Bazile and his father playing basketball. Cate gets back from Ryan and her honeymoon with each other and Lux and she screams that she is now Cate Cassidy. Cate and Rya... Read More

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+ Season 2

Season 2 Episode 13 -

Affair Remembered

Jan 18, 2011

Baze considers buying a house and planning a future with Emma, not realizing the devastating secret she is hiding about her romantic past with his father. Sensing that Eric is once again pulling away from their relationship, Lux plans a romantic dinner for the two of them, but is surprised when Baze and Cate show up at the door.Source: The CW