7.6/10109 votes#1 - Ocean Uncharted
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 9/14/2010
Cate and Ryan return from their honeymoom only 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 the hot new bartender, Paige, at his bar. Meanwhile, Lux and Bug find themselves at a major crossroads in their relationship.
Director: Gary Fleder
Writer: Liz Tigelaar
7.8/1097 votes#2 - Parents Unemployed
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 9/21/2010
When Cate and Baze are summoned to the principal’s office at Lux’s school, they are shocked to learn that Lux is failing and must make a drastic improvement in her grades or risk being kicked out. Meanwhile, after having the rug pulled out from under her at work, Cate starts the difficult process of looking for her next job, and in an effort to be a grown up, Baze decides to interview for a position at his father’s firm.
Director: Jerry Levine
Writer: N/A
7.9/1097 votes#3 - Criminal Incriminated
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 9/28/2010
Worried she may not pass an important exam that will help her stay in school, Lux contemplates buying the answers to the test from one of her classmates. Cate has an “interesting” day at the radio station after she accidentally eats banana bread laced with pot. Meanwhile, when a large sum of money is missing from Cate’s wallet, Ryan and Cate argue over who may be responsible for taking the money.
Director: Nick Marck
Writer: N/A
7.7/1096 votes#4 - Team Rebounded
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 10/5/2010
Cate tries to bond with Ryan's new on-air partner; Tasha returns and tells Lux she is living with a new foster family; Baze convinces Math to ask Paige out on a date.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
7.8/10105 votes#5 - Music Faced
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 10/12/2010
Haley Scott and Mia come to Portland to play at a concert hosted by the radio station Cate works at.
Director: Jerry Levine
Writer: Liz Tigelaar
7.6/10100 votes#6 - Honeymoon Interrupted
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 10/19/2010
Cate and Ryan go on a staycation to a local hotel to help make up for the fact that they never had a proper honeymoon. Unfortunately for them, Baze’s work retreat is at the same hotel.
Director: Sanaa Hamri
Writer: Liz Tigelaar
7.9/10107 votes#7 - Camp Grounded
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/2/2010
Cate, Ryan, Baze, and Math volunteer to chaperon Lux's school camping trip. During the trip, tension rises between Cate and Ryan, while Baze grows closer to Emma. As Lux gets more intimate with Eric, Tasha urges her not to take that risk with her future.
Director: Bobby Roth
Writer: Liz Tigelaar
7.4/1088 votes#8 - Plumber Cracked
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/9/2010
Cate takes Paige out for some drinks, hoping that she'll spill some information about Ryan's ex-girlfriend, Julia. At the same time, Ryan joins Baze, Jamie and Math for a guys' night out, but Baze is depressed about the current state of his relationship with Emma. Meanwhile, Lux and Eric take a big risk with their relationship, which threatens Lux's friendship with Tasha.
Director: Jerry Levine
Writer: Liz Tigelaar
7.9/1098 votes#9 - Homecoming Crashed
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/16/2010
Baze and Emma attempt to sign a high-profile client, Candy, who is clearly attracted to Baze. Lux hopes to run into Eric at her homecoming dance, but the evening takes a turn for the worse. Elsewhere, Cate digs into Lux's past and is shocked by what she finds.
Director: Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum
Writer: N/A
7.9/1096 votes#10 - Thanks Ungiven
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 11/30/2010
When everyone ends up at Baze’s loft for Thanksgiving, it isn’t long before a few big secrets are exposed. Baze worries that his father, Jack, will discover he is dating his boss, Emma; Lux worries that her parents will find out she is spending time with Eric; Tasha worries that something very dark from her not-too-distant past will be discovered; and Cate worries that if she tells Ryan the truth it will further complicate their already complicated relationship.
Director: N/A
Writer: N/A
8.1/10106 votes#11 - Stand Taken
Season 2 Episode 11 - Aired 12/7/2010
Lux and Tasha are forced to deal with the fallout of their recent actions and the potential outcome could change the course of both their lives. As a result, Lux can no longer hide her past from Cate and Baze.
Director: Gary Fleder
Writer: Adele Lim
7.7/1089 votes#12 - Teacher Schooled
Season 2 Episode 12 - Aired 1/18/2011
Eric confesses that he is dating Lux while Baze comes to terms with the fact that his father cheated on his mother with Emma prior to their relationship.
Director: N/A
Writer: Liz Tigelaar
7.8/10137 votes#13 - Affair Remembered
Season 2 Episode 13 - Aired 1/18/2011
Unaware of the affair between Emma and his father, Baze considers buying a house and planning a future with Emma. Lux makes plans for a romantic dinner with Eric when she feels like he's pulling away from her, but she is shocked when Cate and Baze show up.
Director: N/A
Writer: Liz Tigelaar
The Best Episodes of Life Unexpected Season 2
Every episode of Life Unexpected Season 2 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Life Unexpected Season 2!
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,...
Genre:Drama
Network:The CW
Season 2 Ratings Summary
"Ocean Uncharted" is the best rated episode of "Life Unexpected" season 2. It scored 7.6/10 based on 109 votes. Directed by Gary Fleder and written by Liz Tigelaar, it aired on 9/14/2010. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Parents Unemployed".