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Chasing Life
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.
- Created by:
- Susanna Fogel, Joni Lefkowitz
- Cast:
- Italia Ricci, Mary Page Keller, Haley Ramm, Richard Brancatisano
- Language:
- English
- Country:
- United States of America
- Network:
- ABC Family
Episode guide
Seasons
Season 1
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 8.0Pilot
2014-06-10 · 60mApril 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.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 8.0Help Wanted
2014-06-17 · 60mApril 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.
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E03
Episode 3
★ 9.0Blood Cancer Sex Carrots
2014-06-24 · 60mApril learns that Dominic has a reputation; Sara introduces her new boyfriend to the family.
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E04
Episode 4
I'll Sleep When I'm Dead
2014-07-01 · 60mApril 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.
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E05
Episode 5
The Family That Lies Together
2014-07-08 · 60mApril 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.
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E06
Episode 6
Clear Minds, Full Lives, Can't Eat!
2014-07-15 · 60mApril goes on a joyride with Leo before starting her treatment, and manages to gain insight into his recklessness and the severity of his illness.
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E07
Episode 7
Unplanned Parenthood
2014-07-22 · 60mApril 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.
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E08
Episode 8
Death Becomes Her
2014-07-29 · 60mApril 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.
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E09
Episode 9
What To Expect When You're Expecting Chemo
2014-08-05 · 60mApril tries to remain in control of her life, despite having to check herself into chemo. Brenna tries splitting her time between Kieran and Greer.
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E10
Episode 10
Finding Chemo
2014-08-12 · 60mApril's chemo treatments begin to take a toll on her. Dominic realizes how much she has changed when he returns.
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E11
Episode 11
Locks of Love
2014-12-09 · 60mAn early Christmas celebration happens after April's grandparents pay a visit.
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E12
Episode 12
Next April
2015-01-19 · 60mApril returns to work and learns there have been major changes at the paper during her absence.
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E13
Episode 13
Guess Who's Coming to Donate
2015-01-26 · 60mThe 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.
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E14
Episode 14
Cancer Friends With Benefits
2015-02-02 · 60mApril 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.
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E15
Episode 15
April Just Wants to Have Fun
2015-02-09 · 60mWhen 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.
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E16
Episode 16
The Big Leagues
2015-02-16 · 60mApril 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.
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E17
Episode 17
Model Behavior
2015-02-23 · 60mApril 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.
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E18
Episode 18
Rest in Peace
2015-03-02 · 60mApril 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.
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E19
Episode 19
Life, Actually
2015-03-09 · 60mApril 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.
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E20
Episode 20
No News Is Bad News
2015-03-16 · 60mThe 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.
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E21
Episode 21
One Day
2015-03-23 · 60mApril 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.
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Italia Ricci
April Carver
Mary Page Keller
Sara Carver
Haley Ramm
Brenna Carver
Richard Brancatisano
Dominic Russo
Aisha Dee
Beth Kingston