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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. 7.7/10(179 votes)

    #1 - Outer Darkness

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    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:N/A
  2. 7.7/10(202 votes)

    #2 - Revelation

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    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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  3. 7.4/10(286 votes)

    #3 - Horseback Riding in American Falls

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    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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  4. 7.4/10(273 votes)

    #4 - The Mission

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    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:N/A
  5. 7.4/10(199 votes)

    #5 - The Bitter Cup

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    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
  6. 7.4/10(189 votes)

    #6 - Son of Perdition

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    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. 7.3/10(210 votes)

    #7 - Articles of Faith

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    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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  9. 7.3/10(190 votes)

    #8 - The Great Deceiver

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    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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  10. 7.2/10(241 votes)

    #9 - The Gift of Tongues

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    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:N/A

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Outer Darkness" is the best rated episode of "A Friend of the Family" season 1. It scored 7.7/10 based on 179 votes. Directed by Jamie Travis and written by N/A, it aired on 11/3/2022. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Revelation".