Life Unexpected
“Family is the new F-word...”
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About
16-year-old Lux was given up for adoption at birth but never adopted. When she is put back into the custody of her estranged-since-high-school birth parents, Cate and Baze, the three form an unlikely family.
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Seasons
Season 1
After spending her life bouncing from one foster family to another, 15-year-old Lux has decided to become an emancipated minor. Her journey through the legal maze leads Lux to her biological parents, Baze and Cate, and when a judge grants temporary custody of Lux to Baze and Cate, they agree to make a belated attempt to give Lux the family she deserves.
Season 2
Lux encouraged Baze to reveal what she already knew - that he is in love with Cate, just like a part of Cate is in love with him. Baze tried to stop Cate's wedding, but he was too late and Cate married Ryan. Heading into next season, our unlikely threesome become a foursome as Ryan joins the family. Cate and Ryan return from their honeymoon to discover that major changes have been made at the radio station in their absence. A very confused Baze struggles with his feelings for Cate and ends up hooking up with new bartender, Paige. Meanwhile, Lux and Bug find themselves at a crossroads in their relationship.
Episodes
Season 1
Pilot
After spending all of her 15 years bouncing from one foster family to another in Portland, Oregon, Lux as decided it's time to take control of her life and become an emancipated minor. Her journey through the legal system leads Lux to her biological parents, local radio personality Cate Cassidy and thirty-something Nate "Baze" Bazile, who had a one-night stand back in high school. Although they haven't seen each other in 15 years, it doesn't take Cate and Baze long to fall into the same contentious relationship they had as teenagers. However, when a judge decides that Lux isn't ready for emancipation and unexpectedly grants temporary joint custody to Baze and Cate, they agree to try to get past the arguments and awkwardness and make a belated attempt to give Lux the family she deserves.
Home Inspected
Cate and Baze are paid a visit by a social worker whose job it is to evaluate both of them and determine if they are fit parents. Lux is torn when her boyfriend, Bug, and best friend, Natasha, suggest that Cate and Baze may not be in it for the long haul and that Lux should return to her old life and the people who love her most of all. Meanwhile, Cate is pressured by the executives at the radio station to deny that she has a daughter in order to save her job.
Rent Uncollected
When Baze tells his parents about Lux, they insist on planning a dinner at which they can meet their granddaughter and Cate. Cate reluctantly agrees to go to the dinner and is further annoyed when her overbearing mother and neurotic sister show up unexpectedly. Meanwhile, when Cate hears about a gang fight at Lux's school, she immediately decides to have Lux transferred to her and Baze's alma mater, Westmonte.
Bong Intercepted
When Lux gets suspended from school, Cate does her best to convince Principal Dugan to give Lux a second chance, but, unfortunately, her efforts may have made the situation considerably worse for Lux. Meanwhile, Baze is insulted when he finds out that Cate and Ryan are hosting a radio station event at the bar across the street.
Turtle Undefeated
Off to a rocky start at her new school, Lux offers to throw a party in Baze's loft in an effort to impress the high school quarterback, Jones, and his friends. Cate worries that her relationship with Lux will never measure up to the bond Lux has so easily made with Baze.
Truth Unrevealed
Pressured by radio station management, Cate and Ryan reluctantly agree to let Baze join them on air for what turns into a public therapy session. Lux tries to get Jones to drop the charges against her boyfriend, Bug.
Crisis Unaverted
In the midst of feeling like he is being pushed out of Lux's life by Cate and Ryan, Baze wins the chance to compete against Ryan in a radio station contest and is determined to be the last man standing. Cate contemplates finally telling Ryan the full truth about Baze, but can't bear the thought of what might happen if she does. When Tasha tells Lux she may have to move three hours away to a new foster home, Lux decides to help Tasha track down her mother who is still living in town.
Bride Unbridled
Cate and Ryan are forced to put on a happy face as the hosts of a wedding expo, but the unfortunate situation becomes even more unfortunate after Baze and Math show up at the event. After watching Lux mope around the house for days, Baze solicits help from Jones in an effort to cheer her up.
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Stream Life Unexpected online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A well-rated drama series originally produced in English and released in 2010, it's earned a solid 7.5/10 from 94 viewers worldwide.
About Life Unexpected
“Family is the new F-word...”
16-year-old Lux was given up for adoption at birth but never adopted. When she is put back into the custody of her estranged-since-high-school birth parents, Cate and Baze, the three form an unlikely family. Across 2 seasons and 26 episodes, originally airing on The CW.
Life Unexpected Cast and Characters
The cast features Britt Robertson (as Lux Cassidy), Shiri Appleby (as Catherine "Cate" Cassidy), Kristoffer Polaha (as Nathaniel 'Baze' Bazile), Austin Basis (as Matthew 'Math' Rogers), and Kerr Smith (as Ryan Thomas). Their performances are a major reason Life Unexpected has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch Life Unexpected NowWhy People Are Watching Life Unexpected
There's a reason Life Unexpected keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy English storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of show you'll end up recommending to friends.
Frequently Asked Questions about Life Unexpected
Where can I watch Life Unexpected online for free?
You can watch Life Unexpected online free on Bowood.TV. Just open the page and hit play — no signup, no subscription, full HD streaming on phone, tablet, or desktop.
How many episodes does Life Unexpected have?
Life Unexpected has 26 episodes across 2 seasons. All episodes are available to stream right here on Bowood.TV.
Is Life Unexpected good? What's the rating?
Life Unexpected holds a 7.5/10 rating based on 94 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Life Unexpected?
The main cast includes Britt Robertson, Shiri Appleby, Kristoffer Polaha, and Austin Basis, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Life Unexpected available in English?
Yes — Life Unexpected was originally produced in English and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV.
When was Life Unexpected released?
Life Unexpected first aired in 2010.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Life Unexpected for free?
You can watch Life Unexpected online for free on Bowood.TV. All 26 episodes across 2 seasons are available to stream in HD without a subscription, signup, or paywall. Just open the show page and press play.
How many seasons and episodes does Life Unexpected have?
Life Unexpected currently has 2 seasons and a total of 26 episodes. The series status is "Ended", so the episode count may grow as new seasons are released. You can browse the full episode list on Bowood.TV and continue watching from where you left off.
What is Life Unexpected about?
16-year-old Lux was given up for adoption at birth but never adopted. When she is put back into the custody of her estranged-since-high-school birth parents, Cate and Baze, the three form an unlikely family. It belongs to the Drama genre.
In which language is Life Unexpected originally available?
Life Unexpected was originally produced in English. On Bowood.TV the show is available in its original English audio, which is the most authentic way to experience the dialogue, music, and performances. Check the player options on the watch page for available subtitle tracks.
When was Life Unexpected first released?
Life Unexpected first premiered on January 18, 2010 (2010). The series has since concluded its run.
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