Once And Again

Season 1

Rick is a divorced father-of-two who meets Lily, a newly-separated mother-of-two. They begin a relationship, which has a significant impact not only on their lives but on those of their children and ex-spouses, as well.

Where to Watch Season 1

22 Episodes

Pilot
E1
PilotLily Manning, separated from her husband, and Rick Sammler, divorced for 3 years, meet by chance when her daughter, Grace, injures her ankle in a soccer game. They go out on a date, and are instantly attracted to each other.
Let's Spend The Night Together
E2
Let's Spend The Night TogetherRick and Lily ponder taking their relationship to the next level.
The Scarlet Letter Jacket
E3
The Scarlet Letter JacketRick and Lily's families gather at the school carnival. Lily and Karen, who don't know of each other at this point, are paired to work together in a booth there.
Liars and Other Strangers
E4
Liars and Other StrangersAfter meeting Rick, Judy expresses to Lily her misgivings about Lily's blossoming relationship with him.
There Be Dragons
E5
There Be DragonsRick introduces Lily to his kids under awkward circumstances.
A Dream Deferred
E6
A Dream DeferredLily faces the reality of being on her own and Judy begins to pull away from her Lily. This happens after Rick offers to remodel the bookstore and Judy feels like the ""odd man out"" because Lily and Rick's relationship, she feels, leaves her little time to spend with Lily.
The Ex-Files
E7
The Ex-FilesBeing divorced means Karen and Rick must both go to Eli's weekend basketball tournament, creating some awkward moments for them.
The Past is Prologue
E8
The Past is PrologueLily and Rick deal with the ghosts of their failed marriages. Rick's becoming consumed with a project at work triggers Lily's memories of Jake doing the same thing in their marriage, causing its downfall. Meanwhile, Eli's frustration with his schoolwork reaches new depths.
Outside Hearts
E9
Outside HeartsWhile Lily is at a convention, Judy allows Grace (and Rick and Karen allow Eli), to go to a party that ends up with bad consequences.
Thanksgiving
E10
ThanksgivingLily's father decides to invite Jake to Thanksgiving at Lily's house against her wishes. Her father has difficulty in deciding whose side of the divorce to support.
Where There's Smoke
E11
Where There's SmokeJake gets into trouble with his business. A small fire at Lily's house causes a lot of worry. Karen struggles with Eli's moving into the basement.
The Gingerbread House
E12
The Gingerbread HouseLily tells Jake she wants a divorce, and tells Rick about her one-night stand with Jake. Rick can't forgive her, putting their future in jeopardy.
Mediation
E13
MediationJake and Lily begin mediating their divorce, and the future of the house hangs in the balance. Meanwhile, Rick struggles with a demanding client, complicating his partnership with David. At Jennifer's insistence, Grace fills in as an English tutor for Eli, and the two discuss Lily and Rick's recent breakup. Rick arrives at a decision regarding his future with Lily.
Sneaky Feelings
E14
Sneaky FeelingsEli feels tempted to cheat on Jennifer. Karen feels attracted to a younger co-worker.
The Mystery Dance
E15
The Mystery DanceRick and Lily begin to mend their relationship. Judy meets a man who might fulfill her dreams.
Daddy's Girl
E16
Daddy's GirlLily hires a divorce attorney. The last straw is after Jake reneges on his promise not to max out their credit card. She finds this out after it's rejected at a store. Grace meets a boy who seems to think like her.
Unfinished Business
E17
Unfinished BusinessLily and her family cope with a life-altering accident.
Strangers and Brothers
E18
Strangers and BrothersAaron proves to be a source of comfort and renewal for the Manning family; Lily gains ground in the divorce proceedings.
Cat-In-Hat
E19
Cat-In-HatKaren pushes herself far beyond her comfort zone when her involvement with Leo becomes more serious. Eli plays his parents against each other in order to get into a bar to see his friends' band play. He gets in trouble when he sees his mother, and she sees him, there. Rick finds out that Karen said no and Eli didn't tell him that, getting Eli in trouble with Rick as well.
My Brilliant Career
E20
My Brilliant CareerLily's new job helps her put her priorities in order. While talking to Grace, Tiffany lets it slip that her relationship with Jake started BEFORE Lily and Jake split up, possibly altering her relationship with her father forever.
Letting Go
E21
Letting GoWhen Judy's continuing affair with Sam is discovered, she takes steps to prevent any more pain from entering her life. Lily realizes just how much she's taken Rick for granted when he's sick in the hospital. Grace continues to have difficulty with accepting her father's past infidelity.
A Door, About to Open
E22
A Door, About to OpenLily says that the kids in the two families should meet. So they schedule a night for that. Zoe is concerned about the environment. Grace again has conflicting feelings about Eli. Jennifer reveals to Grace that Cassidy is cheating on Eli. Grace is hesitant about telling Eli this information. Two of Cassidy's friends, Rachel and Lisa, warn Grace not to tell Eli what's going on (or else!). Naomi starts a book group and invites Karen, instead of Lily to be in the group because she feels that she and Lily have been drifting apart. Miles lets it be known to Rick that he doesn't want David involved on his project. Work pressures threaten to unravel Lily's plans for the meeting and they leave Rick on edge. Judy and Karen have a heart-to-heart in the bookstore about their two families. Eli finds out for himself that Cassidy's been cheating on him. Pressure from Miles forces Rick to cancel the dinner. A passage from the book the group is reading makes everything clear to Lily and Rick and Karen