Life Unexpected
“Family is the new F-word...”
Series Overview
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, Cate and Baze, the three form an unlikely family.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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2 Seasons • 26 Episodes
42 min per episode
2010 – 2011
Premiered: Mon, Jan 18, 2010
Latest Aired Episode
Season 2, Episode 13: “Affair Remembered”
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.
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Liz Tigelaar
David Baerwald
Barry Donlevy
Mary Beth Basile, Rose Lam, Liz Tigelaar, Gary Fleder
Department Leadership Roster
Mary Beth Basile
Producer
Barry Donlevy
Director of Photography
Rachel O'Toole
Production Design
Rose Lam
Producer
Katia Stano
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.
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What is Life Unexpected about?
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, Cate and Baze, the three form an unlikely family.
How many seasons does Life Unexpected have?
Life Unexpected comprises 2 seasons available to explore.
Who stars in Life Unexpected?
Key cast members in Life Unexpected include Britt Robertson, Shiri Appleby, Kristoffer Polaha, Austin Basis, Kerr Smith.
Who created or directed Life Unexpected?
Life Unexpected was developed and directed by Liz Tigelaar.