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The Best Episodes of A Friend of the Family Season 1

Every episode of A Friend of the Family Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of A Friend of the Family Season 1!

The Best Episodes of A Friend of the Family Season 1

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...

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  1. Background image for Horseback Riding in American Falls
    7.4/10(298 votes)

    #1 - 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.

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    7.4/10(282 votes)

    #2 - 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.

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    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for The Gift of Tongues
    7.2/10(248 votes)

    #3 - 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.

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    Director:Eliza Hittman
    Writer:Unknown
  4. Background image for Articles of Faith
    7.3/10(217 votes)

    #4 - 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.

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  5. Background image for The Bitter Cup
    7.4/10(205 votes)

    #5 - 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.

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    Director:Steven Piet
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    7.4/10(195 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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  8. Background image for The Great Deceiver
    7.3/10(196 votes)

    #7 - 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.

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  9. Background image for Outer Darkness
    7.7/10(185 votes)

    #8 - 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.

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    Director:Jamie Travis
    Writer:Unknown
  10. Background image for Revelation
    7.7/10(207 votes)

    #9 - 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.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Horseback Riding in American Falls" is the best rated episode of "A Friend of the Family" season 1. It scored 7.4/10 based on 298 votes. Directed by Eliza Hittman and written by Nick Antosca, it aired on 10/6/2022. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "The Mission".