La vie, la vie

Season 1

2001 · 13 episodes · 4h 59m in all

United by the bonds of friendship, five 30-somethings navigate love and life against the vibrant backdrop of Montreal in the early 2000s.

Episodes

1. 1

   1. Episode 1

   8 Jan 2001 · 23 min

   Meet Claire, who is having a lover's quarrel; Jacques, troubled by his ex's return; and Marie, ovulating while toasting Vincent with Simon.

2. 2

   2. Episode 2

   15 Jan 2001 · 23 min

   Busy with work, Simon and Marie no longer find time for each other. Claire is looking for anecdotes for an article, Vincent focuses on a screenplay.

3. 3

   3. Episode 3

   22 Jan 2001 · 23 min

   Claire helps Jacques at the bar. Vincent sees Louise again and remembers his past love failures. Marie makes Simon pay for looking at another girl.

4. 4

   4. Episode 4

   29 Jan 2001 · 23 min

   Transferred without notice, Simon speaks his mind to his boss. Claire is fed up with Max's attitude. Vincent tries to teach Antonio a dog's role.

5. 5

   5. Episode 5

   5 Feb 2001 · 23 min

   Everyone is involved as Vincent prepares for Louise. Jacques gets back with his ex, causing a stir. Claire tries seducing a dentist Marie recommended.

6. 6

   6. Episode 6

   12 Feb 2001 · 23 min

   Jacques considers a dating agency. Simon is surprised to learn that all is not well between his parents. Vincent and Louise have problems in bed.

7. 7

   7. Episode 7

   19 Feb 2001 · 23 min

   The group visits Marie and Jacques' mother. Marie learns her father had a mistress. Vincent and Louise get lost, and Claire feels like a fifth wheel.

8. 8

   8. Episode 8

   26 Feb 2001 · 23 min

   Claire has to write an article about perfection. Vincent and Louise split up. Simon does not know how to react to the news his parents are separating.

9. 9

   9. Episode 9

   5 Mar 2001 · 23 min

   Claire trusts Vincent to keep a secret. Simon refuses a promotion without discussing it with Marie. Jacques invites the gang to watch the candidates.

10. 10

    10. Episode 10

    12 Mar 2001 · 23 min

    Marie takes a pregnancy test in the middle of the night. Claire asks Vincent to be in a singles special. Jacques likes the idea of being “uncle.”

11. 11

    11. Episode 11

    19 Mar 2001 · 23 min

    Claire breaks up with Max. Jacques' ex's unexpected arrival spoils his meeting with a candidate. Marie and Simon try to have a romantic evening.

12. 12

    12. Episode 12

    26 Mar 2001 · 23 min

    Jacques ponders going back to his ex. Marie tries to settle her boss's niece's separation. Claire discovers that she no longer lives alone.

13. 13

    13. Episode 13

    2 Apr 2001 · 23 min

    Simon begins his new role and realizes that there will be a price to pay. Vincent is approached by a film producer. Marie does not feel well.