TV series
She's With Child, And Pregnant Too.
A newspaper film critic, Billie is a single woman who finds herself "accidentally" pregnant after a one-night stand with a much younger guy, and decides to keep the baby... and the guy.
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Accidentally on Purpose premiered September 21, 2009. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
A newspaper film critic, Billie is a single woman who finds herself "accidentally" pregnant after a one-night stand with a much younger guy, and decides to keep the baby... and the guy.
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Episode 1
After breaking up with her commitment-phobic boyfriend, Billie has a fling with a younger guy, ends up pregnant and decides to keep the baby – and the daddy.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Claudia LonowGuest stars Larry Wilmore, Nadege August, Melinda Y. Cohen, Josh Waters
Episode 2
While snooping through Zack's belongings Billie discovers a note addressed to her, that he never finished writing and sets out to find what Zack is hiding.
Directed by Pamela FrymanWritten by Gregg MettlerGuest stars Larry Wilmore, Pooch Hall, Derek Alvarado
Episode 3
Billie's pregnancy makes her more attractive to members of the opposite sex, including Zack, who is turned on by her new curves. However, an unfortunate incident with self tanning lotion, forces Zack to reject Billie's advances toward him.
Directed by Ted WassWritten by Vince CalandraGuest stars David Sutcliffe, Persephone Apostolou, Jeff Kunard
Episode 4
Billie and Zack discuss their feelings on dating and agree to see other people, however, Billie's pregnancy gets in the way of any potential love connections.
Directed by John PasquinWritten by Cynthia GreenburgGuest stars Andrew Lewis Caldwell, Pooch Hall, Madison Dylan, Ryan McCann, Chris Erric Maddox
Episode 5
Billie tries to live vicariously through Zack and Davis by offering up dating advice to them. However, things take a turn, when the objects of the boys' affection reveal their true intentions.
Directed by Andrew D. WeymanWritten by Alison McDonald, Bill KunstlerGuest stars Sarah Wright, Diora Baird, Chris Erric Maddox, Christian S. Anderson
Episode 6
Billie and Zack have their first big argument after Zack tries to surprise Billie by installing a low flow toilet.
Directed by Andrew D. WeymanWritten by Bill KunstlerGuest stars Larry Wilmore, Pooch Hall, Indira G. Wilson
Episode 7
Billie unintentionally causes Abby and Nick to break up when she asks them to be Godparents. However, after a fun night on the town with Davis goes too far, Billie must stop Abby before she does something she will regret.
Directed by David TrainerWritten by Cynthia Greenburg, Vince CalandraGuest stars Michael Rapaport, Bryan Cuprill, Mahaley Patel, Aly Mawji
Episode 8
When Billie starts dating a colleague from her newspaper, Zack is unable to hide his jealousy.
Directed by John PasquinWritten by Mike DieffenbachGuest stars David Sutcliffe, Pooch Hall, Caitlin Keats
Episode 9
Billie is threatened when James hires another film critic at the paper and sets out to prove how valuable she is.
Directed by Ted WassWritten by Andrea Abbate, David HoldenGuest stars Peter Navy Tuiasosopo, Pooch Hall, Ben Schwartz, Seth Isler
Episode 10
When Billie and Zack take instructional parenting classes separately due to their schedules, Billie goes with Olivia and Abby. However, the course quickly becomes a competition when Abby outshines Billie at all the tasks.
Directed by Barnet KellmanWritten by Franklin Hardy, Shane KosakowskiGuest stars Larry Wilmore, Gillian Vigman, Jeff Kunard, Courtney Henggeler, Lyn Alicia Henderson, Kelvin Han Yee, Lisa Catara
Episode 11
Worried that she'll ruin Christmas – as she has in previous years – Billie tries to hide from her parents the fact that Zack is living with her. Meanwhile, Abby's husband, Nick, tries to impress their father.
Directed by Gail MancusoWritten by Claudia Lonow, Gregg MettlerGuest stars Fred Dryer, Nancy Lenehan, Bryan Cuprill
Episode 12
Abby and Nick have their respective significant others spend time with Billie and Zack to prevent them from finding out about the surprise shower they are planning. However, their plan backfires when both Billie and Zack dislike their new buddies.
Directed by Ted WassWritten by David Holden, Mike DieffenbachGuest stars Dorian Brown Pham, Bryan Cuprill
Episode 13
While working on a story with Sully, Billie gets some surprising news about the newspaper. Meanwhile, Zack and Davis go into the sandwich business together.
Directed by Andrew D. WeymanWritten by Andrea Abbate, Alison McDonaldGuest stars Michael Rapaport, Justin Polisky
Episode 14
Not wanting to sound like a nag, Billie manipulates Zack into doing chores around the apartment; however, her plan backfires when Zack takes the initiative to "decorate" the nursery. Meanwhile, to earn extra cash, Davis gets a job at a gay bar.
Directed by Ted WassWritten by David Holden, Claudia Lonow, Bill KunstlerGuest stars Ammar Ramzi, B.J. Bales, Jack Impellizzeri, Clifford Bañagale, Ayo Sorrells
Episode 15
Billie invites herself to Zack's high school reunion but worries that she can't compete with his hot, ex-girlfriend in her pregnant state. Meanwhile, Olivia helps Abby host a party where they try to sell Abby's miracle youth juice.
Directed by David TrainerWritten by Franklin Hardy, Shane KosakowskiGuest stars Kimberly Kevon Williams, Julianna Guill, Vanessa Lengies, Pooch Hall, Janelle Velasquez, Heather McCallum, Nick Heyman
Episode 16
Zack is upset when Billie hires a baby nurse without consulting him. Meanwhile, Davis and Ryan are faced with a difficult choice when they learn surprising news about the nurse.
Directed by Ted WassWritten by Jenn Lloyd, Kevin BonaniGuest stars Olivia Munn, Pooch Hall, Catherine Kamei, Hal Devi, Bryan Howard
Episode 17
Billie pretends to go into labor to save Zack from getting a traffic ticket after they're pulled over for speeding. Meanwhile, Olivia and Davis go shopping for a baby gift.
Directed by Ted WassWritten by D.J. Nash, David S. RosenthalGuest stars Steve Agee, John Brantley Cole, Pooch Hall, Bryan Cuprill, Matthew Glave, Rachel Boston, Jenn Korbee, Matthew Farhat
Episode 18
After faking labor pains to get Zack out of a speeding ticket, Billie goes into labor - for real. Unfortunately, things take a turn when Zack gets busted by the officer they had initially lied to and is hauled off to the police station.
Directed by Ted WassWritten by Claudia LonowGuest stars Larry Wilmore, Tim Bagley, Pooch Hall, Bryan Cuprill, Matthew Glave, Brian Keith Russell, Clay Adkins
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
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Jenna ElfmanBillie
Jon FosterZack
Ashley JensenOlivia
Lennon ParhamAbby
Nicolas WrightDavis
Grant ShowJames
Andrew Lewis CaldwellFranklin
Michael RapaportSully
CBSUnited States
CBS ProductionsUnited States
