The WORST episodes of Chasing Life
Every episode of Chasing Life ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of Chasing Life!
A driven young journalist on the brink of career success and new love is forced to confront a devastating cancer diagnosis, testing her ambition, relationships, and resolve as she refuses to surrender her dreams.
#1 - The Last W
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/10/2015
All the planning is done and the day is finally here - the day April Carver marries Leo Hendrie. What should be the most perfect day of April's life takes a bumpy detour as nerves and secrets threaten to ruin everything. Can Leo and April's love triumph or was this a "pity" wedding after all? Meanwhile, Dominic struggles with what to do as the deadline nears of losing the woman he loves forever.
#2 - Rest in Peace
Season 1 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/2/2015
April panics about a recent recurrence of her cancer symptoms and her worries increase about the stability of her remission. A desperate search for ways to alleviate her anxiety leads her down unexpected paths. The tension between April and Leo is still palpable, but a twist of fate may encourage them to reconnect. Meanwhile, Sara hosts a college prep meeting for other parents and students from Brenna’s school, and Brenna becomes increasingly annoyed by the pressure of Sara's expectations and worries for her academic future. Beth’s job is taking up all of her time, which has repercussions in her personal life.
#3 - Life, Actually
Season 1 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/9/2015
April and Beth confide their doubts about each other’s boyfriends and decide to arrange a double date to get to know the guys better. April tries to hide her disappointment when Leo pulls away from the cancer support group while Beth and Graham find themselves at odds over a recent big decision. Dominic gets closer to Natalie after learning they share a sentimental connection, but Natalie worries about what April might think. Meanwhile, Sara wants to keep her latest fling easy and uncomplicated but then learns something shocking about her lover. And, after a fight with her mother, Greer turns to Brenna for support.
#4 - No News is Bad News
Season 1 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/16/2015
The new pick for Editor In Chief at The Post comes as a surprise to everyone, and the pressure is on for April not to let her new boss down. As the competition heats up at work, pitting April and Danny against each other for the next big scoop, April starts to wonder if she is willing to sacrifice everything for success in her career. Meanwhile, Sara is faced with having to sort through Thomas’ belongings from his house in Florida, but she uses it as an opportunity to reach out to Natalie, and to George. Natalie and Dominic feel guilty about their secretive relationship, and they resolve to come clean to April.
#5 - One Day
Season 1 - Episode 21 - Aired 3/23/2015
April is blindsided by bad news but fights to maintain control over her destiny and to stay strong for her family. She also learns that The Post is cleaning house, but despite her determination to keep her job, extenuating circumstances keep her head on the chopping block. Meanwhile, Brenna learns she is a bone marrow match for an anonymous patient.
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#6 - A View from the Ledge
Season 2 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/6/2015
Newly engaged and unemployed, April tries to come to terms with her new reality. Always one to think two steps ahead, she decides to no longer plan for her future but just enjoy the moment she is in with a little help from fellow cancer patient Vanessa. First up is to plan and enjoy her engagement party!
#7 - The Age of Consent
Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/13/2015
April is enjoying her new living life in the moment lifestyle but is forced to channel "old April" when she has to make an important decision about her healthcare. To take a break from the stressful decision, April and Beth finally go on their Bermuda weekend trip, but they end up not exactly living the relaxing island lifestyle. Meanwhile, Sara struggles over money issues, and Brenna finally finds a place she fits in at Charlton.
#8 - Truly Madly Deeply
Season 2 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/27/2015
April and Leo are in the throes of wedding planning and coming at crossroads when Sara suggests they take a newlywed quiz to help them learn more about each other. But instead of bringing the two closer together, the quiz proves that the two aren't truly being honest. This is a hard blow for April as she is also dealing with the realization that her father might not have been the guy she thought he was. Meanwhile, Sara and Beth try to take a night off from dating drama as Brenna finds herself in a big mess with Margo's crazy ex (Leisha Hailey).
#9 - The Domino Effect
Season 2 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/3/2015
As the wedding date draws near, April is forced to face a list of "lasts," such as her last week of living at home and her last time being a single girl. While her natural instincts are to have a classy and low-key bachelorette party, Vanessa (Krysta Rodriguez) helps April realize that this might be her last time to live it up. Another possible "last" opportunity presents itself for April when Dominic sets up a meeting for April with his book agent. With her health still in question, this opportunity may be April’s first (and last) chance to get a book published. Meanwhile, Leo tries to play nice with Dominic and Brenna reaches out to Finn.
#10 - Model Behavior
Season 1 - Episode 17 - Aired 2/23/2015
April feels the backlash from a recent, controversial article, especially when it becomes national news and it turns into a case of he said, she said and her job is on the line. Beth has an opportunity to impress her new boss by booking "real teen" models for an upcoming fashion show, and she recruits Brenna and Greer for the job. Brenna's concern for Greer grows after Greer has an uncharacteristic outburst at the show. Meanwhile, Sara becomes suspicious when Emma deflects questions about her recent high school reunion, clearly hiding something. Sara is asked out on a date by an unexpected suitor.
#11 - As Long as We Both Shall Live
Season 2 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/17/2015
The honeymoon may be over for April and Leo as they try to settle into a normal married life. April's "cleaning system" versus Leo's mess is not the only issues they have to work on. Leo is in full swing at his new job and is making lots of plans for the future - not just in his job but for his life with his new wife. April is trying to live life to the fullest in the moment, as Leo taught her, so Leo's "new" future planning is throwing her off. Meanwhile, Brenna doesn't feel as welcome or supported at her new school's LGBQT club.
#12 - The Ghost in You
Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/24/2015
April shuts out the world following an unexpected loss, prompting Leo to come up with an inventive way to help her overcome her grief; Finn gives Brenna good advice.
#13 - Wild Thing
Season 2 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/31/2015
April uses her new financial security to do anything and everything she can do feel good again.
#14 - A Bottle of Secrets
Season 2 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/7/2015
April ruffles family feathers when she investigates a secret George has been hiding; George and Mae try to work through their damaged relationship.
#15 - First Person
Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/14/2015
April is reluctant to accept a literary agent's advice about her book until a meeting with a friend changes her point of view; Brenna confronts her feelings about her father.
#16 - Ready or Not
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/21/2015
April’s old college pal visits her, and soon the rivalry that existed between then reignites. Elsewhere, Beth’s job and relationship are in jeopardy after she receives some disturbing news.
#17 - La Dolce Vita
Season 2 - Episode 13 - Aired 9/28/2015
In the Season 2 finale, April and Beth prepare for their trip to Rome. Meanwhile, Greer returns with news that she's moving back to Boston; and Brenna feels both excited and conflicted about Finn.
#18 - The Big Leagues
Season 1 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/16/2015
April gets some welcome news from Dr. Hamburg that bodes well for both her and Leo. At work, she gets wind of a possible story opportunity with baseball player Richie Miranda, but when she gets a bigger scoop than she bargained for, she is faced with a tough moral choice. Meanwhile, Leo grows increasingly uncomfortable living in the shadow of his family and their wealth and looks to Sara for guidance. Sara feels a need to make more of a positive impact with her therapy work after a clash with her office neighbor, an immigration lawyer. And Greer makes a bold change in her behavior at school that intrigues Brenna.
#19 - The Family That Lies Together
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 7/8/2014
Dominic takes April to see a psychic for fun, but the results disturb both of them, leading Dominic to come clean to April about a family secret. When her own family secrets become too much for her to bear alone, April enlists Dominic’s help in learning more about her "sister," Natalie. Meanwhile, April receives an official diagnosis from George and Sara’s mounting concern for April’s health leads to a confrontation.
#20 - What to Expect When You're Expecting Chemo
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/5/2014
With only a few days left before April has to check herself into the hospital for aggressive chemotherapy, April is determined to live as normal a life as ever. But as she has to deal with Leo drama, Beth falling apart, and trying to live under the hovering eye of Sarah, April quickly learns that nothing will ever be "normal" for her. Meanwhile, Brenna tries to juggle time with Kieran and Greer.
#21 - Finding Chemo
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 8/12/2014
April begins her battle and month-long hospital stay with mixed emotions. Her resolve to fight starts to wane as her treatments take a toll. Not sure she can be cooped up in the hospital for much longer, April begins to panic. With her family by her side, April makes a surprising outreach to someone who may be the only person who can help her. Meanwhile, Dominic returns to a much different April than when he left.
#22 - Locks of Love
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/9/2014
April's grandparents stir up trouble when they pay a visit, and the Carvers celebrate an early family Christmas. The full contents of Leo's cryptic voicemail are revealed, leading April and Leo to rethink their last goodbye. In an attempt to help her friend cope with the effects of chemo, Beth helps April with a makeover, or two.
#23 - Next April
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/19/2015
After leaving Leo flat-lining at the end of the Christmas episode, April must deal with the outcome of the surgery. Facing her new reality, she must also face her first day back at work after being gone for four months. In remission and determined to move on with her life, her return reveals a new, young and ambitious boss at the paper who is ready to shake things up. But April’s attempt to make a good impression may fall short when she botches her first assignment. Meanwhile with an ideal marrow donor still to be found, Sara realizes it’s time to reach out to the "other woman," Natalie’s mother. Brenna eagerly anticipates Greer’s return to school, but will she get the happy reunion she’s been waiting for?
#24 - Guess Who's Coming to Donate
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/26/2015
Natalie finds out she is a half-match for April; but upon learning what the donation entails, she reconsiders going through with the procedure. Sara's attempts to change her mind only to bring up bitterness over the past. April has to re-earn her boss's trust after screwing up her last interview and reluctantly accepts a soft news assignment to help regain the paper's female readership. Meanwhile, Brenna spends a surprising night out with Natalie, and Beth's relationship with Graham puts her in an awkward position with Dominic.
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#25 - Cancer Friends with Benefits
Season 1 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/2/2015
While April and Leo try chart new relationship waters, April and Dominic spend an incredibly awkward night together covering the same event for the newspaper, and it's clear that the pain of their breakup is still very fresh. With Dominic's heart on his sleeve and not knowing where she stands with Leo, will April be more confused than ever on what to do about either guy? Meanwhile, Natalie and George have some unexpected news for the Carvers.