Ep 1. Pilot
- TV-PG
- January 18, 2010
- 42 min
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7.8 (226)
The show Life UneXpected follows the story of a 15-year-old girl named Lux who has spent her entire life in and out of the foster care system. On her upcoming 16th birthday, she decides to track down her birth parents in the hopes of finally finding a permanent home.
In the Pilot episode, we are introduced to Lux as she navigates her way through the world of foster care and juvenile detention. After finding out that she needs the signature of her birth parents to be emancipated, Lux seeks out the aid of a pro-bono lawyer named Cate Cassidy who is the host of a popular radio show.
As it turns out, Cate is actually Lux's birth mother who gave her up for adoption 16 years ago. Cate is now engaged to her radio show co-host, Ryan Thomas, and the two of them are in the process of planning their wedding.
When Lux's biological father Nate "Baze" Bazile shows up on the scene after receiving a letter from Lux, it becomes clear that he was not even aware of Lux's existence. Baze is shown to be a lovable but immature man-child who strikes up a bond with Lux over their shared love of music.
As Lux tries to navigate her way through this new family dynamic, she struggles to come to terms with the fact that her parents haven't been there for her for 16 years. Meanwhile, Cate and Ryan's perfect life starts to unravel as they are forced to confront their own personal issues and the fact that they may not be ready to start a family.
Overall, the Pilot episode of Life UneXpected sets up the groundwork for a heartwarming and emotional drama that explores the complexities of family, love, and growing up. With a talented cast and a strong premise, it's a show that is sure to resonate with audiences of all ages.