The Family — 2016-2016 · 1 season · 12 eps

★ 7.5

The Family

Name: The Family
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 2016
Rating: 7.5

2016-2016 1 season 12 episodes

★ 7.5 (5,504 votes) Top 50%

IMDb

This thriller follows the return of a politician’s young son who was presumed dead after disappearing over a decade earlier. As the mysterious young man is welcomed back into his family, suspicions emerge — is he really who he says he is?

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E10

8.4

E11

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E12

8.9

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🏆 Top Episodes

#1 8.9

S1E12 What Took So Long

Nina closes in on Jane. Claire suffers an emotional breakdown when visiting Ben and Adam's prison. Secrets finally arise.

S1E9 8.6

Betta Male

Detective Meyer follows Adam's therapy sessions as he attempts to find some clues about his past. Claire attempts to keep an eye on Ben.

S1E8 8.5

Sweet Jane

Claire deals with the emotional ramifications of Willa's scheming. Nina is determined to find out where Adam disappears to every night. Willa exposes another family secret. Hank's role in Adam's kidnapping is revealed.

4. S1E6 "Nowhere Man" 8.4
5. S1E7 "All the Livelong Day" 8.4
6. S1E10 "Fun Ways to Tell Boyfriend You're Pregnant" 8.4
7. S1E11 "Election Day" 8.3
8. S1E4 "Feathers or Steel" 7.8
9. S1E2 "All You See Is Dark" 7.7
10. S1E3 "Of Puppies and Monsters" 7.7

📉 Bottom Episodes

#12

S1E1 7.6

Pilot

Ten years on from disappearing without trace, a politician's son returns causing repercussions through their family and the local community.

11. S1E5 "I Win" 7.7
10. S1E3 "Of Puppies and Monsters" 7.7
9. S1E2 "All You See Is Dark" 7.7
8. S1E4 "Feathers or Steel" 7.8

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Episode Engagement

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6 Standouts

0 Infamous

6 Hidden Gems

0 Forgettable

Top Standout: S1E12 What Took So Long

Best Hidden Gem: S1E9 Betta Male

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