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The Best Episodes of A Friend of the Family

Every episode of A Friend of the Family ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of A Friend of the Family!

The harrowing true story of the Broberg family, whose daughter Jan was kidnapped multiple times over a period of years by a charismatic, obsessed family...
Genres:CrimeDrama
Network:Peacock

Top Episode Ratings Summary

"Outer Darkness" is the best rated episode of "A Friend of the Family". It scored 7.7/10 based on 171 votes. Directed by Jamie Travis and written by N/A, it aired on 11/3/2022. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Revelation".

  • Outer Darkness
    7.7/10171 votes
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    #1 - Outer Darkness

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/3/2022

    Mary Ann prepares for a high-stakes showdown. Pete works double time to find Jan, disobeying direct orders. Worn down by fear and secrecy, Jan nears a breaking point.

    Director: Jamie Travis

    Writer: N/A

  • Revelation
    7.7/10193 votes
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    #2 - Revelation

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/10/2022

    With Jan home, Bob and Mary Ann take steps toward healing, but as her 16th birthday approaches and the mission reaches its do-or-die moment, Jan prepares for the worst.

    Director: Lauren Wolkstein

    Writer: Alana B. Lytle, Nick Antosca, Brian Evenson

  • Horseback Riding in American Falls
    7.4/10275 votes
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    #3 - Horseback Riding in American Falls

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 10/6/2022

    A trusted family friend picks up Jan after school to go horseback riding, but as nightfall looms and they're still not home, what seemed like a casual afternoon slowly turns nightmarish.

    Director: Eliza Hittman

    Writer: Nick Antosca

  • The Mission
    7.4/10262 votes
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    #4 - The Mission

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 10/6/2022

    The search for Jan escalates as the Brobergs call in the FBI. Jan is tasked with a disturbing life-or-death responsibility.

    Director: Rachel Goldberg

    Writer: N/A

  • The Bitter Cup
    7.4/10188 votes
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    #5 - The Bitter Cup

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/13/2022

    When the Brobergs' marriage is thrown into jeopardy, Bob and Mary Ann must face the terrible consequences of their mistakes. B strengthens his sinister hold over Jan.

    Director: Steven Piet

    Writer: Brian Evenson

  • Son of Perdition
    7.4/10180 votes
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    #6 - Son of Perdition

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/20/2022

    In Jackson Hole, Jan finds herself overwhelmed by the demands of the mission. Bob and Mary Ann organize an aggressive legal strategy to bring her home.

    Director: Steven Piet

    Writer: Alana B. Lytle

  • Articles of Faith
    7.3/10201 votes
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    #7 - Articles of Faith

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/6/2022

    The Brobergs fight to restore normalcy as they prepare to face B. in court. Jan's anxiety about the mission snowballs with time. Mary Ann's unanswered questions about Mexico and growing disconnect with Bob lead her to a gut-wrenching decision.

    Director: Rachel Goldberg

    Writer: Marie Hanhnhon Nguyen

  • The Great Deceiver
    7.3/10181 votes
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    #8 - The Great Deceiver

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/27/2022

    Jan goes missing again and the FBI's hands are tied, but the Brobergs press on in their search for answers. The case takes a heavy toll on Pete as he digs deeper into B's past. Jan learns to blend in a strange new environment.

    Director: Jamie Travis

    Writer: Brian Chamberlayne

  • The Gift of Tongues
    7.2/10230 votes
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    #9 - The Gift of Tongues

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 10/6/2022

    The Berchtolds and Brobergs grow closer, but as Mary Ann and the girls fall under the spell of their fun-loving neighbor, Bob sees him as a threat.

    Director: Eliza Hittman

    Writer: N/A