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Second Chances (1993): cast, story & where to watch

1993 · Series · ★ 5.5

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Released in 1993, Second Chances is a soap and drama series.

What it’s about. Second Chances is an American television series created and written by producers Bernard Lechowick and Lynn Marie Latham. The series premiered December 2, 1993, on CBS. Its cast includes Jennifer Lopez, Connie Sellecca, Megan Follows, Michelle Phillips, and Matt Salinger. The two-hour pilot episode was directed by Sharron Miller. The series last episode ran on February 10, 1994 as part of CBS's Crimetime After Primetime. This show marked a reunion, however short-lived, between actors Ronny Cox and Frances Lee McCain, who last worked together on the series Apple's Way in the mid-1970s. Produced a spin-off, Hotel Malibu.

Who’s in it. Second Chances stars Jennifer Lopez as Melinda Lopez, Michelle Phillips as Joanna Russell, Connie Sellecca as Dianne Benedict and Matt Salinger as Mike Chulack, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Second Chances has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Second Chances page.

If you liked it. Fans of Second Chances tend to enjoy Yo soy Betty, la fea, La hija del Mariachi, Brazil Avenue and El Señor de los Cielos.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Second Chances (1993)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Second Chances change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Second Chances worth watching?
Second Chances holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy soap and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Second Chances?
Second Chances stars Jennifer Lopez, Michelle Phillips, Connie Sellecca, Matt Salinger and Megan Follows.
When was Second Chances released?
Second Chances was released in 1993.