Life Unexpected 2010
“Family is the new F-word...”
What is Life Unexpected?
"Life Unexpected" is a television series that premiered in 2010. The show revolves around the life of a 16-year-old girl who was given up for adoption at birth but never adopted.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2010
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 26
- Runtime
- 42 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 18, 2010
- Last aired
- Jan 18, 2011
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- The CW
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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"Life Unexpected" is a television series that premiered in 2010. The show revolves around the life of a 16-year-old girl who was given up for adoption at birth but never adopted. This individual is placed back into the custody of her birth parents, who have been estranged since high school. The three form an unlikely family unit, bringing together individuals who have been separated for a significant period of time. The series explores the complexities and challenges that arise from this situation, as the characters navigate their relationships and work towards building a new life together. The show focuses on the dynamics of this blended family and the emotional struggles they face as they try to adjust to their new circumstances.
Should you watch it?
“An unadopted teenager is placed into the custody of her estranged birth parents.”
- follows an unlikely family dynamic
- features a sixteen year old protagonist
- based on brief source material
Watch it if you enjoy family drama series.
The tone is dramatic and centers on family relationships.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 13 episodes
- E1 Pilot Jan 18, 2010
- E2 Home Inspected Jan 25, 2010
- E3 Rent Uncollected Feb 1, 2010
- E4 Bong Intercepted Feb 8, 2010
- E5 Turtle Undefeated Feb 15, 2010
- E6 Truth Unrevealed Feb 22, 2010
- E7 Crisis Unaverted Mar 1, 2010
- E8 Bride Unbridled Mar 8, 2010
- E9 Formal Reformed Mar 15, 2010
- E10 Family Therapized Mar 22, 2010
- E11 Storm Weathered Mar 29, 2010
- E12 Father Unfigured Apr 5, 2010
- E13 Love Unexpected Apr 12, 2010
Season 2 · 13 episodes
- E1 Ocean Uncharted Sep 14, 2010
- E2 Parents Unemployed Sep 21, 2010
- E3 Criminal Incriminated Sep 28, 2010
- E4 Team Rebounded Oct 5, 2010
- E5 Music Faced Oct 12, 2010
- E6 Honeymoon Interrupted Oct 19, 2010
- E7 Camp Grounded Nov 2, 2010
- E8 Plumber Cracked Nov 9, 2010
- E9 Homecoming Crashed Nov 16, 2010
- E10 Thanks Ungiven Nov 30, 2010
- E11 Stand Taken Dec 7, 2010
- E12 Teacher Schooled Jan 18, 2011
- E13 Affair Remembered Jan 18, 2011
Frequently asked questions
When was Life Unexpected released?
Life Unexpected was released in 2010.
How old is Lux?
Lux is sixteen years old.
Who are Lux's birth parents?
Her birth parents are Cate and Baze.
Were Cate and Baze estranged?
Yes, they were estranged since high school.
Was Lux adopted before the show's events?
She was given up for adoption at birth but never adopted.