That's Life 2000
What is That's Life?
"That's Life" is a television series that premiered in 2000. The show revolves around Lydia DeLucca, a New Jersey bartender who decides to pursue a higher education.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2000
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 36
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 1, 2000
- Last aired
- Jan 26, 2002
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Drama, Comedy
- Updated
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"That's Life" is a television series that premiered in 2000. The show revolves around Lydia DeLucca, a New Jersey bartender who decides to pursue a higher education. Lydia's decision to attend college is met with skepticism by her family and ex-boyfriend Lou, who believe she is wasting her time. Her mother, Dolly, is particularly disapproving, thinking that marriage would be a more suitable path for Lydia. Lydia's father, Frank, is more concerned with the New York Giants than his daughter's academic pursuits. The show's title is a reflection of the challenges and uncertainties that Lydia faces as she navigates her life and education. The series explores themes of family, relationships, and personal growth, set against the backdrop of Lydia's experiences as a college student and a young woman trying to find her place in the world.
Should you watch it?
“A bartender quits her engagement to chase college dreams.”
- Strong female lead seeking independence
- Blend of humor and heartfelt moments
- Relatable family dynamics
- TV-14 rating may restrict younger audiences
Watch it if you enjoy stories about personal growth against family expectations.
The series mixes comedic and dramatic moments, making it suitable for teen and adult viewers.
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Season 1 · 19 episodes
- E1 Pilot Mytharc Oct 1, 2000
- E2 The Screw-Up Core Oct 7, 2000
- E3 Whadda You Want from Life Core Oct 14, 2000
- E4 He's Very Heavy, He's My Brother Core Oct 21, 2000
- E5 Bad Hair Week Core Oct 28, 2000
- E6 The Tell-Tale Uterus Core Nov 4, 2000
- E7 Lydia and the Professor Core Nov 11, 2000
- E8 The Tutor Core Nov 18, 2000
- E9 Saint Bernadette Core Nov 25, 2000
- E10 When Good Ideas Go Bad Core Dec 16, 2000
- E11 Photographs Core Jan 6, 2001
- E12 Nomads Core Jan 13, 2001
- E13 Heart Problems Mytharc Jan 20, 2001
- E14 Touched by a Biker Core Feb 3, 2001
- E15 Mr. Wrong Core Feb 10, 2001
- E16 Or What's a Heaven For? Core Feb 17, 2001
- E17 Banister Head Core Feb 24, 2001
- E18 Miracle at the Cucina Mytharc Mar 10, 2001
- E19 No Good Deed Mytharc Apr 7, 2001
Season 2 · 17 episodes
- E1 Larva Mytharc Sep 28, 2001
- E2 Something Battered, Something Blue Core Oct 5, 2001
- E3 The Devil and Miss DeLucca Core Oct 12, 2001
- E4 M.Y.O.B. Core Oct 19, 2001
- E5 Bad Chemistry Core Oct 26, 2001
- E6 Boo! Core Nov 2, 2001
- E7 Plus One Core Nov 9, 2001
- E8 Idiots Core Nov 16, 2001
- E9 Oh, Baby Core Dec 7, 2001
- E10 Sex in the Suburbs Core Dec 21, 2001
- E11 All About Lydia Core Jan 11, 2002
- E12 What's Family Got To Do With It? Core Jan 12, 2002
- E13 Momento Core Jan 26, 2002
- E14 Behind Closed Doors Core
- E15 Love's Labor Core
- E16 Baum's Thesis Mytharc
- E17 Gutterball Mytharc
Frequently asked questions
Who is the protagonist of That's Life?
The series follows Lydia DeLucca, a New Jersey bartender.
What major life change does Lydia make?
She breaks off her engagement and enrolls in college.
How does Lydia’s family react to her decision?
Her mother Dolly favors marriage, while her father Frank is more interested in football than her studies.
Who is Lydia’s ex‑boyfriend and how does he feel?
Lou, her ex‑boyfriend, thinks she is wasting time by pursuing education.
What is the series’ content rating?
It is rated TV‑14, indicating it is intended for teenage and older audiences.
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