That's Life

Season 1

TV-14

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Lydia DeLucca is a New Jersey waitress who wants more from her life than just marriage and kids. So she breaks off her engagement and heads off to college. This doesn't make her ex-boyfriend happy and her family isn't too supportive.

Where to Watch Season 1

19 Episodes

Pilot
E1
Pilot32-year-old Lydia DeLucca astonishes everyone by breaking off her six-year engagement and enrolling in college.
The Screw-Up
E2
The Screw-UpA series of financial setbacks prompts Lydia to consider dropping out of school.
Whadda You Want from Life
E3
Whadda You Want from LifeLydia is torn between dating a 23-year-old student and going back to Lou.
He's Very Heavy, He's My Brother
E4
He's Very Heavy, He's My BrotherLydia is concerned about Paulie when he moves in with her following an argument with their father.
Bad Hair Week
E5
Bad Hair WeekJackie becomes unglued when her irresponsible mother pays a visit. At the same time, Lydia threatens her relationship with Jackie when she chooses to attend a college lecture rather than keep a commitment; Lou inadvertently hurts Paulie's feelings.
The Tell-Tale Uterus
E6
The Tell-Tale UterusLydia starts to have second thoughts about breaking up with Lou when her biological clock starts ticking. Unfortunately, Lou is dating someone else; Jackie dates a certain doctor; Dolly revamps her look.
Lydia and the Professor
E7
Lydia and the ProfessorLydia's relationship with her English professor could jeopardize both of their futures at the university; Dolly is depressed when Frank spends his free time in a karaoke bar; To broaden their horizons, Jackie and Candy join a Salsa dance class.
The Tutor
E8
The TutorAt the same time that a 13 year old prodigy is tutoring her in math, Professor Cahill stuns Lydia by suggesting that she drop his class so they can date; After canceling a date with Candy, Paulie and Candy both avoid each other, though for different reasons.
Saint Bernadette
E9
Saint BernadetteLydia is upset when her lifelong role model for the modern independent woman gives up her idyllic life to get married to a man she has known for only three weeks.
When Good Ideas Go Bad
E10
When Good Ideas Go BadLydia is conflicted when Lou buys ""their"" dream house; Dolly gets hooked on the Internet; Jackie opens her salon to younger clientele.
Photographs
E11
PhotographsAfter the death of one of her friends, Dolly divides her possessions between her kids while Lydia tries to spend some quality time with her; Lydia has trouble with a photography assignment; Paulie suffers an embarrassing on-the-job injury.
Nomads
E12
NomadsLydia has everything happen to her, from car breaking down, her apartment being robbed and finding out the subject for her college paper is used by someone else. After feeling a failure, she pulls herself up and accomplishes all that was going wrong.
Heart Problems
E13
Heart ProblemsThe family becomes overly protective after Frank suffers a mild heart attack; Victor avoids dealing with his 11 year-old daughter; Candy reveals a startling revelation to Paulie.
Touched by a Biker
E14
Touched by a BikerAfter losing her job at the bar, Lydia has trouble making ends meet while meeting her community service requirement; Jackie is wary about trusting Victor; Paulie rebounds from his breakup with Candy by working closely with Plum on the campus watch.
Mr. Wrong
E15
Mr. WrongLydia's parents grow concerned about her continuing friendship with J.T.; Paulie gets the wrong idea about Plum when she rescues him by paying for their dinner.
Or What's a Heaven For?
E16
Or What's a Heaven For?To Dolly's dismay, Frank quits his job at the tollbooth without consulting her; Lydia tries to help J.T. get his G.E.D, despite his resistance; Victor proposes to Jackie.
Banister Head
E17
Banister HeadWhen Lydia suspects Paulie of wrongdoing, she gets herself into trouble; Frank tries to start a new career as a restaurateur; Jackie ponders Victor's proposal.
Miracle at the Cucina
E18
Miracle at the CucinaIn the week of Cucina DeLucca's grand opening, the DeLucca family has a scare when Lydia learns there's a lump in her breast; Paulie meets Plum's father.
No Good Deed
E19
No Good DeedLydia and Jackie think they've hit the jackpot when they win $ 10,000 in the lottery. Unfortunately a man with a gun claims the ticket is his. When the friends figure out that the gun isn't real, they beat the man up only to have him sue them for $250,000.