This Life Season 2, Episode 5: Scanxiety

Stay Positive

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

43 min

Perfect Day

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.

43 min

Coping Cards

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.

43 min

Communion

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.

43 min

Intervention

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.

43 min

Joyride

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.

43 min

Destruction as Creation

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

43 min

Well Fought, My Love

43 min

Choose Life

43 min