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Accidentally on Purpose

Genres: Comedy

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Accidentally on Purpose is an American television sitcom based on the bestselling memoir by Mary F. Pols about a single woman, Billie, who finds herself "accidentally" pregnant after a one-night stand with a much younger guy, and decides to keep the baby... and the guy.

The series aired in the USA on CBS from 21 September, 2009 to 21 April, 2010. There are 18 half-hour episodes in one season. It was not renewed for a second season.

The series originally aired in South Africa on DStv's Vuzu channel from 29 September, 2010 to 26 January, 2011, on Wednesdays at 19h00. It later aired on SABC3. See "Seasons" below for seasonal broadcast dates and times.

Accidentally on Purpose premiered on SABC3 on Monday 27 June 2011, at 21h30. New episodes broadcast weekly.

Synopsis

Accidentally on Purpose, based on the bestselling memoir by Mary F. Pols, is a comedy about a single woman, Billie, who finds herself "accidentally" pregnant after a one-night stand with a much younger guy, and decides to keep the baby...and the guy.

A newspaper film critic, Billie is barely surviving a humiliating breakup with her charming boss, James, who's still trying to resume their relationship.

Pregnant, after a brief fling with her "boy toy" Zack, Billie and Zack make an arrangement to live together platonically.

Billie's party girl best friend Olivia, and Abby, her conventional, younger married sister, eagerly look forward to the new addition and offer their own brands of advice and encouragement.

But when Zack and his freeloading friends, including Davis, start to turn her place into a frat house, Billie isn't sure if she's living with a boyfriend, a roommate, or if she just has another child to raise.

Seasons

There are 18 episodes in one season

Season 1

Channel: Vuzu | Premiere: 29 Sep 2010 | Finale: 26 Jan 2011 | Wednesdays, 19h00
Channel: SABC3 | Premiere: 27 Jun 2011 | Finale: 24 Oct 2011 | Mondays, 21h30


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Abby

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Billie

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Davis

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James

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Olivia

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Zack


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