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A teenager finds out she was abducted as a toddler and returns to her biological family.
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A teenager finds out she was abducted as a toddler and returns to her biological family.
Cast, crew and production details
Kathryn PrescottCarter Stevens
Cynthia WatrosElizabeth Wilson
Alexis DenisofDavid Wilson
Anna Jacoby-HeronTaylor Wilson
Zac PullamGrant Wilson
Alex SaxonMax
Milena GovichLori Stevens
Eddie MatosKyle Medeiros
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Episode 1
16 year old Carter's life is turned upside down when she learns that the mom who raised her is actually her abductor. But after being reunited with her real family, she learns there's more to her kidnapping than meets the eye.
Directed by Scott SpeerWritten by Emily Silver, Terri Minsky, Emily SilverGuest stars Alex Saxon, Milena Govich, Eddie Matos, Jesse Henderson, Robert Pine, Meredith Baxter
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Episode 2
Carter and her new friends plan to trick the police, while an old friend tries to stay in her life, and her relationship with Elizabeth continues to be strained.
Directed by Scott SpeerWritten by Terri MinskyGuest stars Alex Saxon, Eddie Matos, Jesse Henderson, Jesse Carere, Vanessa Morgan, Gregory Alan Williams
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Episode 3
Bad boy crash enters Carter's life and causes drama in the Wilson family. David continues to sneakily pursue writing his book with his publicist.
Directed by Rob HardyWritten by Heather ThomasonGuest stars Alex Saxon, Milena Govich, Eddie Matos, Jesse Henderson, Jesse Carere, Caleb Ruminer
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Episode 4
Bird's painting at her art show upsets Carter, Elizabeth's relationship with David gets even rockier, and a piece of Carter's old life returns.
Directed by Rob HardyWritten by Maria MaggentiGuest stars Alex Saxon, Milena Govich, Eddie Matos, Jesse Henderson, Jesse Carere, Vanessa Morgan, Robert Pine, Meredith Baxter
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Episode 5
Carter's ulterior motives backfire when she spends a day with Elizabeth and sees another side of her. David continues to move along with his book plan, and Taylor is initiated into the group during a wild game of 7 Minutes in Heaven.
Directed by John TerleskyWritten by Elle JohnsonGuest stars Alex Saxon, Milena Govich, Eddie Matos, Jesse Henderson, Jesse Carere, Vanessa Morgan, Caleb Ruminer
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Episode 6
Carter admits to having feelings for Crash; Crash plans to skip bail to avoid jail time.
Directed by Rose TrocheWritten by Sam WolfsonGuest stars Alex Saxon, Milena Govich, Eddie Matos, Jesse Henderson, Vanessa Morgan, Caleb Ruminer
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Episode 7
Carter and Taylor celebrate their birthdays together for the first time since they were toddlers.
Directed by Jamie TravisWritten by Sean ReycraftGuest stars Alex Saxon, Eddie Matos, Jesse Henderson, Jesse Carere, Vanessa Morgan, Caleb Ruminer, Robert Pine, Meredith Baxter
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Episode 8
Elizabeth is confronted with the truth, and David makes a shocking request of his wife. The Wilson children try to cope with the drama together, and Carter finds out she was lied to by someone she trusts.
Directed by Jamie TravisWritten by Sam Wolfson, Heather ThomasonGuest stars Alex Saxon, Milena Govich, Jesse Henderson, Caleb Ruminer
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Episode 9
David has to face up to his lies, while Taylor decides she's ready to take the next step in her relationship with Max. Ofe deals with money troubles, and Carter is blamed for something she didn't do.
Directed by Jennifer LynchWritten by Emily SilverGuest stars Alex Saxon, Eddie Matos, Jesse Henderson, Jesse Carere, Vanessa Morgan, Caleb Ruminer
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Episode 10
Grant and Tyler are furious when Elizabeth chooses to take extreme actions to find her daughter; Carter's choice becomes one of life or death.
Directed by Jennifer LynchWritten by Elle JohnsonGuest stars Alex Saxon, Caleb Ruminer, Roy McCrerey
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Episode 11
Everyone remains stunned by the previous night's events; Carter's loyalties are tested.
Directed by Peter LauerWritten by Maria MaggentiGuest stars Alex Saxon, Eddie Matos, Jesse Henderson, Jesse Carere, Vanessa Morgan, Caleb Ruminer, Gregory Alan Williams, Roy McCrerey
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Episode 12
Carter uncovers secrets that could unsettle her family; Max and Taylor's relationship may come to a breaking point.
Directed by Peter LauerWritten by Peter Lauer, Terri MinskyGuest stars Alex Saxon, Milena Govich
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