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Friendship is the best medicine.
Lifelong best friends Alexa and Katie are eagerly anticipating the start of their freshman year of high school. The pals confront a crisis that leaves them feeling like outsiders at a time when what seems to matter most is fitting in.
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Checked Sep 2, 2026
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Lifelong best friends Alexa and Katie are eagerly anticipating the start of their freshman year of high school. The pals confront a crisis that leaves them feeling like outsiders at a time when what seems to matter most is fitting in.
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Episode 1
Alexa's plan to hide her cancer from her classmates and start high school like everyone else is totally doable ... until she starts losing her hair.
Written by Nancy CohenGuest stars Nadja Alaya, Adam Huber, Iman Benson, Merit Leighton, Kerri Medders
Episode 2
The girls come up with a colorful solution to keep Alexa's diagnosis under wraps. But Dave's having trouble adjusting to his daughter's new look.
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Episode 3
There's a rumor going around school that someone in the class has cancer. Katie tries out for the basketball team, and Lori starts working from home.
Guest stars Aidan Laprete, Elainey Bass
Episode 4
Alexa goes out of her way to prove she can't be punished. Jennifer surprises Jack with a backyard campout but has a hard time getting him to unplug.
Directed by Jeff MelmanWritten by Nancy CohenGuest stars Jack Griffo
Episode 5
After landing the lead in the school play, Katie's left wondering whether she actually earned it. Jennifer asks Lucas to baby-sit.
Guest stars Nathaniel J. Potvin
Episode 6
Now that Alexa's secret is out, everyone's being unbearably nice -- even Gwenny. Jennifer and Jack invite themselves over to watch the World Series.
Directed by Victor GonzalezWritten by Ray LanconGuest stars Ricky Garcia
Episode 7
To kiss or not to kiss? Katie's new life as a thespian has Alexa feeling a little left out. Jennifer accuses Lori of stealing her thunder.
Directed by Jeff MelmanWritten by Todd LindenGuest stars Anthony Keyvan, Jack Griffo, Nathaniel J. Potvin
Episode 8
Alexa's got such a great support system at the hospital that Katie isn't sure where she stands. Lori pours her anxieties into baking.
Directed by Phill LewisGuest stars August Kamp
Episode 9
The doctors order Alexa to stay home, but she can still come to school -- on an iPad. Jennifer works overtime to convince Jack her job is cool.
Guest stars Curran Walters, Declan Whaley, Jack Griffo
Episode 10
Alexa insists on cooking Thanksgiving dinner, but Lori has trouble letting go. Katie's desperate to connect with her dad on a deeper level.
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Episode 11
Dave can't wait to show Lucas his alma mater. And with her family away for the weekend, Alexa's ready to break all the rules.
Guest stars Jack Griffo, Nathaniel J. Potvin
Episode 12
Lucas longs for "bro time" now that Dylan and Alexa are hanging out. Dave's nose detects a cat ... and he's not wrong.
Guest stars Jack Griffo, Nathaniel J. Potvin
Episode 13
Alexa's first high school dance is right around the corner. But a risky flu outbreak means she might not be able to go.
Directed by Andy CadiffWritten by Matthew CarlsonGuest stars Ricky Garcia, Jack Griffo, Nathaniel J. Potvin
Episode information updated Sep 11, 2026
Paris BerelcAlexa Mendoza
Isabel MayKatie Cooper
Tiffani-Amber ThiessenLori Mendoza
Emery KellyLucas Mendoza
Finn CarrJack Cooper
Eddie ShinDave Mendoza
Jolie JenkinsJennifer Cooper
Nadja AlayaMegan
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