Accidentally on Purpose

Overview

A newspaper film critic, Billie is a single woman who finds herself "accidentally" pregnant after a one-night stand with a much younger guy, and decides to keep the baby... and the guy.

Episodes

Pilot

S01E01 Pilot

September 21, 2009
After breaking up with her commitment-phobic boyfriend, Billie has a fling with a younger guy, ends up pregnant and decides to keep the baby – and the daddy.
Memento

S01E02 Memento

September 28, 2009
While snooping through Zack's belongings Billie discovers a note addressed to her, that he never finished writing and sets out to find what Zack is hiding.
One Night Stand

S01E03 One Night Stand

October 5, 2009
Billie's pregnancy makes her more attractive to members of the opposite sex, including Zack, who is turned on by her new curves. However, an unfortunate incident with self tanning lotion, forces Zack to reject Billie's...
The Date

S01E04 The Date

October 12, 2009
Billie and Zack discuss their feelings on dating and agree to see other people, however, Billie's pregnancy gets in the way of any potential love connections.
The Love Guru

S01E05 The Love Guru

October 19, 2009
Billie tries to live vicariously through Zack and Davis by offering up dating advice to them. However, things take a turn, when the objects of the boys' affection reveal their true intentions.
Fight Club

S01E06 Fight Club

November 2, 2009
Billie and Zack have their first big argument after Zack tries to surprise Billie by installing a low flow toilet.
The Godfather

S01E07 The Godfather

November 9, 2009
Billie unintentionally causes Abby and Nick to break up when she asks them to be Godparents. However, after a fun night on the town with Davis goes too far, Billie must stop Abby before she...
The Third Man

S01E08 The Third Man

November 16, 2009
When Billie starts dating a colleague from her newspaper, Zack is unable to hide his jealousy.
Working Girl

S01E09 Working Girl

November 23, 2009
Billie is threatened when James hires another film critic at the paper and sets out to prove how valuable she is.
Class

S01E10 Class

December 7, 2009
When Billie and Zack take instructional parenting classes separately due to their schedules, Billie goes with Olivia and Abby. However, the course quickly becomes a competition when Abby outshines Billie at all the tasks.
It Happened One Christmas

S01E11 It Happened One Christmas

December 14, 2009
Worried that she'll ruin Christmas – as she has in previous years – Billie tries to hide from her parents the fact that Zack is living with her. Meanwhile, Abby's husband, Nick, tries to impress...
The Odd Couples

S01E12 The Odd Couples

January 11, 2010
Abby and Nick have their respective significant others spend time with Billie and Zack to prevent them from finding out about the surprise shower they are planning. However, their plan backfires when both Billie and...
The Rock

S01E13 The Rock

January 18, 2010
While working on a story with Sully, Billie gets some surprising news about the newspaper. Meanwhile, Zack and Davis go into the sandwich business together.
Attack of the 50 Foot Woman

S01E14 Attack of the 50 Foot Woman

February 1, 2010
Not wanting to sound like a nag, Billie manipulates Zack into doing chores around the apartment; however, her plan backfires when Zack takes the initiative to "decorate" the nursery. Meanwhile, to earn extra cash, Davis...
Back to School

S01E15 Back to School

February 8, 2010
Billie invites herself to Zack's high school reunion but worries that she can't compete with his hot, ex-girlfriend in her pregnant state. Meanwhile, Olivia helps Abby host a party where they try to sell Abby's...

S01E16 Face Off

April 7, 2010
Zack is upset when Billie hires a baby nurse without consulting him. Meanwhile, Davis and Ryan are faced with a difficult choice when they learn surprising news about the nurse.
Speed

S01E17 Speed

April 14, 2010
Billie pretends to go into labor to save Zack from getting a traffic ticket after they're pulled over for speeding. Meanwhile, Olivia and Davis go shopping for a baby gift.
Speed 2

S01E18 Speed 2

April 21, 2010
After faking labor pains to get Zack out of a speeding ticket, Billie goes into labor - for real. Unfortunately, things take a turn when Zack gets busted by the officer they had initially lied...

Cast

Jenna Elfman
Jenna Elfman
Billie
Jon Foster
Jon Foster
Zack
Ashley Jensen
Ashley Jensen
Olivia
Grant Show
Grant Show
James
Nicolas Wright
Nicolas Wright
Davis
Lennon Parham
Lennon Parham
Abby
Pooch Hall
Pooch Hall
Ryan

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