This Life
This Life: Season 2

Air Date

October 2, 2016

Episodes

10 episodes

This Life

Season 2

Overview

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

1. Stay Positive

October 2, 2016
43 min

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

Perfect Day

2. Perfect Day

October 9, 2016
43 min

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.

Coping Cards

3. Coping Cards

October 16, 2016
43 min

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.

Communion

4. Communion

October 23, 2016
43 min

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.

Scanxiety

5. Scanxiety

November 6, 2016
43 min

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

Intervention

6. Intervention

November 13, 2016
43 min

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.

Joyride

7. Joyride

November 20, 2016
43 min

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.

Destruction as Creation

8. Destruction as Creation

November 27, 2016
43 min

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

Well Fought, My Love

9. Well Fought, My Love

December 4, 2016
43 min
Choose Life

10. Choose Life

December 11, 2016
43 min