Chasing Life

S01E15: 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.

Overview

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.

Episodes

Pilot

S01E01 Pilot

June 10, 2014 8.0 60 min
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.
Help Wanted

S01E02 Help Wanted

June 17, 2014 8.0 60 min
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.
Blood Cancer Sex Carrots

S01E03 Blood Cancer Sex Carrots

June 24, 2014 9.0 60 min
April learns that Dominic has a reputation; Sara introduces her new boyfriend to the family.
I'll Sleep When I'm Dead

S01E04 I'll Sleep When I'm Dead

July 1, 2014 60 min
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.
The Family That Lies Together

S01E05 The Family That Lies Together

July 8, 2014 60 min
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.
Clear Minds, Full Lives, Can't Eat!

S01E06 Clear Minds, Full Lives, Can't Eat!

July 15, 2014 60 min
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.
Unplanned Parenthood

S01E07 Unplanned Parenthood

July 22, 2014 60 min
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.
Death Becomes Her

S01E08 Death Becomes Her

July 29, 2014 60 min
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.
What To Expect When You're Expecting Chemo

S01E09 What To Expect When You're Expecting Chemo

August 5, 2014 60 min
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.
Finding Chemo

S01E10 Finding Chemo

August 12, 2014 60 min
April's chemo treatments begin to take a toll on her. Dominic realizes how much she has changed when he returns.
Locks of Love

S01E11 Locks of Love

December 9, 2014 60 min
An early Christmas celebration happens after April's grandparents pay a visit.
Next April

S01E12 Next April

January 19, 2015 60 min
April returns to work and learns there have been major changes at the paper during her absence.
Guess Who's Coming to Donate

S01E13 Guess Who's Coming to Donate

January 26, 2015 60 min
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...
Cancer Friends With Benefits

S01E14 Cancer Friends With Benefits

February 2, 2015 60 min
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.
April Just Wants to Have Fun

S01E15 April Just Wants to Have Fun

February 9, 2015 60 min
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,...
The Big Leagues

S01E16 The Big Leagues

February 16, 2015 60 min
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...
Model Behavior

S01E17 Model Behavior

February 23, 2015 60 min
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.
Rest in Peace

S01E18 Rest in Peace

March 2, 2015 60 min
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...
Life, Actually

S01E19 Life, Actually

March 9, 2015 60 min
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...
No News Is Bad News

S01E20 No News Is Bad News

March 16, 2015 60 min
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...
One Day

S01E21 One Day

March 23, 2015 60 min
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...

Cast

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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