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The Best Episodes of Chasing Life Season 1

Every episode of Chasing Life Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Chasing Life Season 1!

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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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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Chasing Life Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.8/10(159 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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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  2. Chasing Life Season 1 Episode 2 - Help Wanted
    8.3/10(115 votes)

    #2 - Help Wanted

    S1:E2

    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.

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  3. Chasing Life Season 1 Episode 3 - Blood Cancer Sex Carrots
    8.7/10(109 votes)

    #3 - Blood Cancer Sex Carrots

    S1:E3

    April learns that Dominic has a reputation; Sara introduces her new boyfriend to the family.

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  4. Chasing Life Season 1 Episode 4 - I'll Sleep When I'm Dead
    8.7/10(99 votes)

    #4 - I'll Sleep When I'm Dead

    S1:E4

    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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  5. Chasing Life Season 1 Episode 5 - The Family That Lies Together
    8.5/10(96 votes)

    #5 - The Family That Lies Together

    S1:E5

    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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  6. Chasing Life Season 1 Episode 6 - Clear Minds, Full Lives, Can't Eat!
    8.6/10(87 votes)

    #6 - Clear Minds, Full Lives, Can't Eat!

    S1:E6

    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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  8. Chasing Life Season 1 Episode 7 - Unplanned Parenthood
    8.7/10(82 votes)

    #7 - Unplanned Parenthood

    S1:E7

    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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  9. Chasing Life Season 1 Episode 8 - Death Becomes Her
    8.9/10(76 votes)

    #8 - Death Becomes Her

    S1:E8

    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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  10. Chasing Life Season 1 Episode 9 - What To Expect When You're Expecting Chemo
    9.1/10(95 votes)

    #9 - What To Expect When You're Expecting Chemo

    S1:E9

    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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  11. Chasing Life Season 1 Episode 10 - Finding Chemo
    9.2/10(110 votes)

    #10 - Finding Chemo

    S1:E10

    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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  12. Chasing Life Season 1 Episode 11 - Locks of Love
    9.0/10(82 votes)

    #11 - Locks of Love

    S1:E11

    An early Christmas celebration happens after April's grandparents pay a visit.

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  13. Chasing Life Season 1 Episode 12 - Next April
    8.7/10(71 votes)

    #12 - Next April

    S1:E12

    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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  14. Chasing Life Season 1 Episode 13 - Guess Who's Coming to Donate
    8.7/10(66 votes)

    #13 - Guess Who's Coming to Donate

    S1:E13

    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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  15. Chasing Life Season 1 Episode 14 - Cancer Friends With Benefits
    8.5/10(61 votes)

    #14 - Cancer Friends With Benefits

    S1:E14

    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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  16. Chasing Life Season 1 Episode 15 - April Just Wants to Have Fun
    8.6/10(67 votes)

    #15 - April Just Wants to Have Fun

    S1:E15

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Chasing Life Season 1 Episode 16 - The Big Leagues
    8.8/10(66 votes)

    #16 - The Big Leagues

    S1:E16

    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 a bigger scoop than she bargained for, she is faced with a tough moral choice.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Chasing Life Season 1 Episode 17 - Model Behavior
    8.4/10(56 votes)

    #17 - Model Behavior

    S1:E17

    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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Chasing Life Season 1 Episode 18 - Rest in Peace
    8.6/10(64 votes)

    #18 - Rest in Peace

    S1:E18

    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 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Chasing Life Season 1 Episode 19 - Life, Actually
    9.0/10(70 votes)

    #19 - Life, Actually

    S1:E19

    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 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Chasing Life Season 1 Episode 20 - No News Is Bad News
    8.8/10(64 votes)

    #20 - No News Is Bad News

    S1:E20

    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 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.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Chasing Life Season 1 Episode 21 - One Day
    9.2/10(95 votes)

    #21 - One Day

    S1:E21

    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 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.

    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Chasing Life" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 159 votes. Directed by Steve Miner and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/10/2014. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Help Wanted".