The 33-year-old "Avengers: Age of Ultron" actress portrays a teacher whose surprise pregnancy leads her to question her future as both a mother and a teacher, reported Digital Spy.
High school teacher Samantha Abbott (Smulders) is helped through her pregnancy by developing a bond with student Jasmine (Gail Bean), who is also expecting a baby.
The drama also stars "Downton Abbey" star Elizabeth McGovern as Samantha's mother, while Anders Holm is the teacher's husband.
"Unexpected" comes from "Empire Builder" director Kris Swanberg.