Season 2

This LifeSeason 2

2016
10 Episodes

Season 2 finds Natalie Lawson living with hope that her cancer can be stopped, navigating her promising drug trial, and grappling with the return of her ex-husband, David -- who, after a 10-year absence, wants to be a father to their children again. Every Lawson continues to encounter their own set of unique, compelling obstacles. Matthew faces tough choices when it comes to saving his marriage; Maggie goes to surprising new extremes in her late transformation into adulthood; and Oliver puts everything on the line for the sake of his career.

Episodes

Stay Positive
S02E01

Stay Positive

Natalie chooses hope as she embarks on her experimental drug trial, not knowing if she’s receiving the placebo or the drug.

02 Oct 201643m
Perfect Day
S02E02

Perfect Day

Maggie invites the Lawsons to a very unconventional housewarming party. Natalie and her friend Tia pursue an experiential day, determined to live life on their own terms.

09 Oct 201643m
Coping Cards
S02E03

Coping Cards

Natalie battles through a storm of side effects while her family fumbles in their attempts to support her. Oliver second-guesses his ability to come through for Romy. Matthew makes an attempt to repair things with Nicole.

16 Oct 201643m
Communion
S02E04

Communion

Matthew and Nicole host a celebration for Abby’s first communion but family tensions get in the way. Natalie takes David to court to revoke his parental rights.

23 Oct 201643m
Scanxiety
S02E05

Scanxiety

Natalie seeks distraction as she awaits scan results that will determine her future. Maggie and Raza have an awkward lunch with her parents.

06 Nov 201643m
Intervention
S02E06

Intervention

Natalie struggles to adjust to a new health prognosis. Maggie, Natalie and Matthew try to help Oliver but find themselves at odds with one another.

13 Nov 201643m
Joyride
S02E07

Joyride

David finds himself caught between his two families when Natalie invites him over for dinner. Maggie and Raza attempt to validate their marriage to an immigration officer and Oliver’s life reaches a breaking point.

20 Nov 201643m
Destruction as Creation
S02E08

Destruction as Creation

Oliver struggles with the realities of being hypomanic and the collateral damage caused to his studio.

27 Nov 201643m
Well Fought, My Love
S02E09

Well Fought, My Love

04 Dec 201643m
Choose Life
S02E10

Choose Life

11 Dec 201643m