Life on the Line
Season 4
TV-PG
The fourth season of the Emmy Award winning series, Life on the Line, features stories of strength and resilience from around the world, including a 15-year-old Afghan boy who has his legs torn from his body by a land mine and a mother pregnant with twins who's told that one will likely not survive. Narrated by award-winning journalist Lisa Ling.
Where to Watch Life on the Line • Season 4
6 Episodes
- Flight to SurviveE1
Flight to SurviveFollow an emergency trauma team as they transport injured children by air to one of the few level 1 pediatric trauma centers in the nation. From a near drowning to a child stroke, be inspired by some of the youngest members of society and their families as they fight to overcome tragedy. - Love for LexiE2
Love for LexiSixteen-year-old Alexis never woke up for school one morning. Weeks earlier she was added to the heart transplant list when doctors diagnosed her with a rare form of heart disease. But Alexis's heart stopped much sooner than doctors anticipated and now her family woke up to a living nightmare. Follow her journey through the eyes of her determined doctors and family who never lose hope. - Mavuto: The Forgotten WomenE3
Mavuto: The Forgotten WomenFor many women, like 30-year-old Alice, a cervical cancer diagnosis is a death sentence. With limited access to the HPV vaccine, no radiation treatment for cancer anywhere in the country, and lack of screenings, this preventable disease has become a deadly health crisis in Malawi. A nurse and ex-pat doctor are giving their all to fight this disease and comfort those who are dying. - Matthew’s MiraclesE4
Matthew’s MiraclesWhile pregnant with twins, Angelina was told that her baby Matthew was unlikely to survive the pregnancy. Born with a health condition that damages the bladder and kidneys, Matthew underwent risky in-utero procedures that threatened his twin sister's life. They both survived but Matthew desperately needs a kidney transplant in order to stay alive. Will 3-year-old Matthew find the kidney he needs? - Determination is MineE5
Determination is MineMalek Mohammad, a 15-year-old Afghan boy, set about collecting firewood for his mother so she could cook dinner. As he stepped into a field, there was an explosion, then another. Malek fell victim to two landmines. His legs, stripped from his body, now lay several feet away from him. Two years later, he comes to the United States filled with hope. His goal--to return home to Afghanistan walking. - Losing to LiveE6
Losing to LiveA former football player and an avid sports fan, he can now only watch the games he loved to play. He knows deep down, if he doesn't make a change, he will soon die. Summoning every ounce of courage and determination, Armando begins an inspiring journey that opens him up to a world of possibilities with hopes of winning his life back.