The BEST episodes of Life Sentence season 1

Every episode of Life Sentence season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Life Sentence season 1!

When Stella Abbott receives a diagnosis of terminal cancer, she decides she will not go gentle into that good night and throws caution to the wind by living like there is no tomorrow. Unfortunately, that decision comes back to bite her when her doctors inform her that her illness has miraculously been cured, leaving that good news tainted by the fact she now needs to deal with the fallout from all of the things she did when she thought she was dying.

Last Updated: 11/18/2024Network: The CWStatus: Ended
How Stella Got Her Groove On
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7.68
164 votes

#1 - How Stella Got Her Groove On

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 3/28/2018

While preparing to apply for a higher-paying job, Stella learns a surprising truth about her past. Aiden makes a move. Wes considers his options.

Directors: Roger Kumble
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What to Expect When You're Not Expecting
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7.64
110 votes

#2 - What to Expect When You're Not Expecting

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 5/18/2018

Wes returns from San Francisco with news, Aiden struggles with unfamiliar feelings and Stella drops a premature bombshell.

Writer: Louisa Levy
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Clinical Trial and Error
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7.63
186 votes

#3 - Clinical Trial and Error

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 3/21/2018

Stella bonds with a patient while volunteering at the hospital. Wes babysits Diego and Elizabeth's kids. Peter and Aiden hit the town.

Directors: David Warren
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Wes Side Story
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7.60
154 votes

#4 - Wes Side Story

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 4/4/2018

With their opposite schedules, Stella worries that she and Wes aren't connecting. Aiden faces a dilemma about his dad's love life.

Directors: Arlene Sanford
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Love Factually
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7.60
87 votes

#5 - Love Factually

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 6/8/2018

Stella and Wes try to clear the air, but life gets in the way. Peter offers up some unsolicited advice. A crisis brings the family together.

Directors: Michael Grossman
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Then and Now
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7.56
91 votes

#6 - Then and Now

Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 6/15/2018

Stella posts an online video about Wes that sparks confusion about the future. Peter decides to follow his heart. Aiden looks for a business solution.

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Frisky Business
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7.56
102 votes

#7 - Frisky Business

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 6/1/2018

Feeling confident after a counseling session, Stella receives a big opportunity. Tensions brew at Wes and Aiden's bar as a new investor steps in.

Directors: Tessa Blake
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Who Framed Stella Abbott?
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7.56
129 votes

#8 - Who Framed Stella Abbott?

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 4/27/2018

Stella and Wes vow to always tell each other the truth -- what could go wrong? Aiden lands a job. Lizzie and Diego try to adjust to life with Ida.

Directors: Norman Buckley
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Re-Inventing the Abbotts
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7.47
243 votes

#9 - Re-Inventing the Abbotts

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 3/14/2018

Stella and Wes must defend their marriage to the immigration department. Meanwhile, Peter struggles to let go and Aiden struggles to grow up.

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The Way We Work
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7.46
108 votes

#10 - The Way We Work

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 5/25/2018

Stella and Wes seek out relationship help. Meanwhile, Aiden gets some feedback on his business plan and Peter tries to focus on his future with Gina.

Directors: Janice Cooke
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Pilot
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7.40
337 votes

#11 - Pilot

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 3/7/2018

Suddenly -- and shockingly -- cancer-free, Stella learns that her supportive and seemingly perfect family has been keeping a few secrets.

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Our Father the Hero
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7.37
126 votes

#12 - Our Father the Hero

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 5/4/2018

As Peter pushes Aiden down a risky path, Stella considers her loyalties. Meanwhile, Lizzie and Diego face a parental predicament.

Directors: Viet Nguyen
Writer: Tad Safran
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Sleepless Near Seattle
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7.34
113 votes

#13 - Sleepless Near Seattle

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 5/11/2018

Stella vows to keep things strictly professional with Dr. Grant. Lizzie and Diego learn that their son is being bullied. Aiden makes a new friend.

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