This Life

Season 2

2016 · 10 episodes · 7h 10m in all

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

1. 

   1. Stay Positive

   2 Oct 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.

2. 

   2. Perfect Day

   9 Oct 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.

3. 

   3. Coping Cards

   16 Oct 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.

4. 

   4. Communion

   23 Oct 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.

5. 

   5. Scanxiety

   6 Nov 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.

6. 

   6. Intervention

   13 Nov 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.

7. 

   7. Joyride

   20 Nov 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.

8. 

   8. Destruction as Creation

   27 Nov 2016 · 43 min

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

9. 

   9. Well Fought, My Love

   4 Dec 2016 · 43 min

10. 

    10. Choose Life

    11 Dec 2016 · 43 min