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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!

Binge this in 7h 54m•Peaking at 8.3/10

The Brobergs are completely unprepared for the sophisticated tactics a neighbor of theirs uses to exploit their vulnerabilities, separate them and turn their daughter against them.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    A Friend of the Family Season 1 Episode 2 - The Mission
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #1 - The Mission

    S1:E2

    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:Unknown

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  2. A Friend of the Family Season 1 Episode 6 - Son of Perdition
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #2 - Son of Perdition

    S1:E6

    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

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  3. A Friend of the Family Season 1 Episode 8 - Outer Darkness
    8.3/10(3 votes)

    #3 - Outer Darkness

    S1:E8

    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:Unknown

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  4. A Friend of the Family Season 1 Episode 1 - Horseback Riding in American Falls
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #4 - Horseback Riding in American Falls

    S1:E1

    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

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  5. A Friend of the Family Season 1 Episode 7 - The Great Deceiver
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    #5 - The Great Deceiver

    S1:E7

    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

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  6. A Friend of the Family Season 1 Episode 5 - The Bitter Cup
    5.4/10(5 votes)

    #6 - The Bitter Cup

    S1:E5

    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

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  7. A Friend of the Family Season 1 Episode 4 - Articles of Faith
    5.0/10(5 votes)

    #7 - Articles of Faith

    S1:E4

    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

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  8. A Friend of the Family Season 1 Episode 9 - Revelation
    5.0/10(4 votes)

    #8 - Revelation

    S1:E9

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

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  9. A Friend of the Family Season 1 Episode 3 - The Gift of Tongues
    4.8/10(5 votes)

    #9 - The Gift of Tongues

    S1:E3

    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:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"The Mission" is the best rated episode of "A Friend of the Family". It scored 8.3/10 based on 3 votes. Directed by Rachel Goldberg and written by Unknown, it aired on 10/6/2022. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Son of Perdition".