Side Order of Life: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

Lifetime | Season Premiere Date: July 15, 2007

Starring: Diana-Maria Riva, Erika Alexander, Jason Priestley

Summary: After her best friend is diagnosed with cancer, Jenny decides she needs to change her outlook in life.

Creator: Margaret Nagle

Genre(s): Drama

Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E13. Funeral for a Phone
Air Date: October 7, 2007
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S1:E12. Nothing Left To Lose
Air Date: October 7, 2007
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S1:E11. Aliens
Air Date: September 30, 2007

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Brian Lowry

The intriguing pilot takes its time, leaving an element of mystery surrounding the show's direction, but if the entree remains equal to this appetizer, the cable net may have a prestige show on its hands. Read full review

Ray Richmond

A very un-Lifetime-like drama with sharp comedic overtones, one so well-constructed that dudes won't even feel the need to check their gender at the door. Read full review

Robert Lloyd

The production itself is sunny and conducive to a good mood. Coughlan wears well, as does Jason Priestley in the role of the fiancé she puts on hold. Read full review

David Zurawik

There is nothing as original in Side Order of Life as the metaphysical puppet, but there is enough promise to return for a second week - to see whether Jenny is wise enough to learn from the pain. Read full review

Linda Stasi

The acting's good and the actors are good-looking. But, really, wouldn't you expect something more cohesive from the folks who brought you "American Beauty?" Read full review

Gillian Flynn

The whole ''mystical universe'' business worked for Steve Martin in "L.A. Story," but Coughlan is too perky and lite to seem a believable target for such ''live, love!'' magical messaging. Read full review

San Jose Mercury News/Contra Costa Times

Charlie McCollum

Side Order has the most problems. While there are enough appealing moments in Sunday's opening episode to leave viewers with an initial warm and fuzzy feeling, the show simply doesn't stand up to much scrutiny. Read full review

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JoniR.

Sep 11, 2007

This show is refreshing. I read a review that was upset that Jenny was so cute and nice. Well, so was Mary Tyler Moore. It is really nice having a show you can watch with your daughters .