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The Best Episodes of Chasing Life

Every episode of Chasing Life ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Chasing Life!

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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.

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9.0/10(1 votes)
#1 - Blood Cancer Sex Carrots
S1:E36/24/2014
April learns that Dominic has a reputation; Sara introduces her new boyfriend to the family.
Director:Joanna Kerns
Writer:Patrick Sean Smith
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Director:Joanna Kerns
Writer:Patrick Sean Smith
8.0/10(1 votes)
#2 - Pilot
S1:E16/10/2014
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.
Director:Steve Miner
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Steve Miner
Writer:Unknown
8.0/10(1 votes)
#3 - Help Wanted
S1:E26/17/2014
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.
Director:Steve Miner
Writers:Susanna Fogel, Joni Lefkowitz
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Director:Steve Miner
Writers:Susanna Fogel, Joni Lefkowitz
7.0/10(1 votes)
#4 - A View From the Ledge
S2:E17/6/2015
Newly engaged and unemployed, April tries to come to terms with her new reality. Always one to think two steps ahead, she decides to no longer plan for her future but just enjoy the moment she is in with a little help from fellow cancer patient Vanessa. First up is to plan and enjoy her engagement party!
Director:Steve Miner
Writer:Patrick Sean Smith
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Director:Steve Miner
Writer:Patrick Sean Smith
7.0/10(1 votes)
#5 - The Age of Consent
S2:E27/13/2015
April has a weekend getaway with Beth in Bermuda, but it's not the carefree trip they envisioned. Elsewhere, Sara faces some financial troubles; and Brenna finds a sense of belonging at Charton.
Director:Charlie Stratton
Writer:Susanna Fogel
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Director:Charlie Stratton
Writer:Susanna Fogel
7.0/10(1 votes)
#6 - Life of Brenna
S2:E37/20/2015
Standing in April's shadow, Brenna stifles her true feelings as she leaves Charton and turns to Natalie for support. Dominic attempts to rebuild a relationship with his mom. April goes wedding-dress shopping.
Director:Michael Grossman
Writer:Joni Lefkowitz
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Director:Michael Grossman
Writer:Joni Lefkowitz

The 20 WORST Episodes of Chasing Life

7.0/10(1 votes)
#7 - The Last W
S2:E68/10/2015
It is the day they have all been waiting for – April and Leo’s wedding day.
Director:Janice Cooke
Writer:Aaron Fullerton
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Director:Janice Cooke
Writer:Aaron Fullerton
7.0/10(1 votes)
#8 - The Ghost in You
S2:E88/24/2015
After a shocking traumatic event, April is left reeling and is flung into a world of grief.
Director:Lee Rose
Writer:Patrick Sean Smith
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Director:Lee Rose
Writer:Patrick Sean Smith
7.0/10(1 votes)
#9 - Wild Thing
S2:E98/31/2015
April uses her new financial security to do anything and everything she can do feel good again.
Director:Joe Lazarov
Writer:Jeanne Leitenberg
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Director:Joe Lazarov
Writer:Jeanne Leitenberg
7.0/10(1 votes)
#10 - Bottle of Secrets
S2:E109/7/2015
April uses her reporter skills to discover a family secret.
Director:Norman Buckley
Writer:Jeffrey Stepakoff
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Director:Norman Buckley
Writer:Jeffrey Stepakoff
7.0/10(1 votes)
#11 - First Person
S2:E119/14/2015
Eager to get her book published, April meets with a literary agent who gives her advice she is reluctant to accept. It’s not until she meets a young friend at Camp Hendrie, who helps put things in perspective. But April is not the only one who will need a different point of view. Meanwhile, Brenna opens up about her feelings regarding her father.
Director:Brandon Mastrippolito
Writer:Aaron Fullerton
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Director:Brandon Mastrippolito
Writer:Aaron Fullerton
3.0/10(3 votes)
#12 - Truly Madly Deeply
S2:E47/27/2015
April and Leo are in the throes of wedding planning and coming at crossroads when Sara suggests they take a newlywed quiz to help them learn more about each other. Meanwhile, Sara and Beth try to take a night off from dating drama as Brenna finds herself in a big mess with Margo’s crazy ex.
Director:Patrick R. Norris
Writer:Jeanne Leitenberg
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Director:Patrick R. Norris
Writer:Jeanne Leitenberg
3.0/10(3 votes)
#13 - The Domino Effect
S2:E58/3/2015
As the wedding date draws near, April is forced to face a list of “lasts,” such as her last week of living at home and her last time being a single girl. While her natural instincts are to have a classy and low-key bachelorette party, Vanessa helps April realize that this might be her last time to live it up. Another possible “last” opportunity presents itself for April when Dominic sets up a meeting for April with his book agent. With her health still in question, this opportunity may be April’s first (and last) chance to get a book published.
Director:Wendey Stanzler
Writer:Carrie Rosen
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Director:Wendey Stanzler
Writer:Carrie Rosen
3.0/10(3 votes)
#14 - As Long as We Both Shall Live
S2:E78/17/2015
April and Leo try their hand at married life, but April worries that Leo has started planning for a future she may not get.
Director:Susanna Fogel
Writer:Joni Lefkowitz
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Director:Susanna Fogel
Writer:Joni Lefkowitz
0.0/10(0 votes)
#15 - I'll Sleep When I'm Dead
S1:E47/1/2014
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.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
0.0/10(0 votes)
#16 - The Family That Lies Together
S1:E57/8/2014
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.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
0.0/10(0 votes)
#17 - Clear Minds, Full Lives, Can't Eat!
S1:E67/15/2014
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.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
0.0/10(0 votes)
#18 - Unplanned Parenthood
S1:E77/22/2014
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.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
0.0/10(0 votes)
#19 - Death Becomes Her
S1:E87/29/2014
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.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
0.0/10(0 votes)
#20 - What To Expect When You're Expecting Chemo
S1:E98/5/2014
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.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
0.0/10(0 votes)
#21 - Finding Chemo
S1:E108/12/2014
April's chemo treatments begin to take a toll on her. Dominic realizes how much she has changed when he returns.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
0.0/10(0 votes)
#22 - Locks of Love
S1:E1112/9/2014
An early Christmas celebration happens after April's grandparents pay a visit.
Director:Lee Rose
Writers:Susanna Fogel, Joni Lefkowitz
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Director:Lee Rose
Writers:Susanna Fogel, Joni Lefkowitz
0.0/10(0 votes)
#23 - Next April
S1:E121/19/2015
April returns to work and learns there have been major changes at the paper during her absence.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Writer:Unknown
0.0/10(0 votes)
#24 - Guess Who's Coming to Donate
S1:E131/26/2015
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 relationship with Graham puts her in an awkward position with Dominic.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
0.0/10(0 votes)
#25 - Cancer Friends With Benefits
S1:E142/2/2015
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.
Director:Unknown
Writer:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Blood Cancer Sex Carrots" is the best rated episode of "Chasing Life". It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Joanna Kerns and written by Patrick Sean Smith, it aired on 6/24/2014. This episode scored 1.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Pilot".