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The Best Episodes of Family Affair

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

A handsome and wealthy businessman, Bill Davis has a high-powered career, a stunning penthouse on Central Park East, a succession of beautiful women and a...
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Network:The WB

Best Episodes Summary

"Miss Turnstiles" is the best rated episode of "Family Affair". It scored 9.5/10 based on 15 votes. Directed by Neal Israel and written by Todd J. Greenwald, it aired on 3/6/2003. This episode scored 0.1 points higher than the second highest rated, "Sissy's Big Fat Moroccan First Date".

  • Miss Turnstiles
    9.5/1015 votes
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    #1 - Miss Turnstiles

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 3/6/2003

    When Sissy illegally jumps the turnstile at the subway station with her friends, she is reprimanded by an officer and her Uncle Bill. Meanwhile, Mr. French helps the twins Buffy and Jody prepare for their school pageant.

    Director: Neal Israel

    Writer: Todd J. Greenwald

  • Sissy's Big Fat Moroccan First Date
    9.4/1015 votes
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    #2 - Sissy's Big Fat Moroccan First Date

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 2/27/2003

    When Uncle Bill forbids Sissy from going on her first date alone with one of her classmates, she devises a plan to get what she wants. Sissy learns a lesson though when her date doesn't go as smoothly as intended.

    Director: Barnet Kellman

    Writer: Douglas Tuber, Tim Maile

  • Holiday Fever
    8.8/1012 votes
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    #3 - Holiday Fever

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 12/5/2002

    When Uncle Bill's plans for a perfect Christmas are thrown into disarray after the kids come down with the flu, he enlists the help of his friend to play Santa Claus to surprise the twins. Meanwhile, Mr. French meets an extremely chatty traveler while waiting for his flight to England.

    Director: Barnet Kellman

    Writer: David Kendall

  • Crushed
    8.8/1010 votes
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    #4 - Crushed

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 3/13/2003

    When Mr. French discovers a secret about the boy Sissy has a crush on, he and Uncle Bill must decide how to break the bad news to her. Meanwhile, the twins Buffy and Jody go on an online shopping spree.

    Director: Sheldon Larry

    Writer: Sarah Jane Cunningham, Suzie V. Freeman

  • Ballroom Blitz
    8.5/1016 votes
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    #5 - Ballroom Blitz

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 10/10/2002

    Uncle Bill enrolls Sissy in his social club's manners and etiquette program for young ladies, but when she rebels against the boring class, Mr. French takes over as her etiquette tutor so that Bill won't be disappointed in his niece.

    Director: Barnet Kellman

    Writer: Sarah Jane Cunningham, Suzie V. Freeman

  • French Lessons
    8.4/1013 votes
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    #6 - French Lessons

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 9/19/2002

    Uncle Bill decides that Buffy and Jody should be home-schooled by Mr. French when they don't quite fit in at the elite private school where he's enrolled them. Meanwhile, Sissy is surprised when the savvy and intimidating girl from her performing arts high school is also her neighbor in the apartment building.

    Director: Barnet Kellman

    Writer: David Kendall

  • Mrs. Beasley Disappears
    8.4/1010 votes
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    #7 - Mrs. Beasley Disappears

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 9/26/2002

    When French accidentally knocks Buffy's beloved doll Mrs. Beasley off the terrace balcony, he goes to great lengths to find her or a replacement before Buffy discovers her loss. Meanwhile, Uncle Bill shows his warmth by offering Buffy his own childhood teddy bear.

    Director: Barnet Kellman

    Writer: Todd J. Greenwald

  • No Small Parts
    8.4/1016 votes
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    #8 - No Small Parts

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 10/17/2002

    When Sissy lands the lead role in her school's play, she's disappointed to learn that her uncle's persuasion may have had something to do with it. Mr. French intercedes when Sissy declares that she's dropping out of the performance.

    Director: Neal Israel

    Writer: Sarah Jane Cunningham, Suzie V. Freeman

  • Pilot
    8.2/1015 votes
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    #9 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 9/12/2002

    Bill Davis and his proper English butler, Mr. French, enjoy a carefree life in a posh Manhattan bachelor pad until Bill becomes the reluctant guardian of his brother's orphaned children. 6-year-old twins Buffy and Jody arrive at the apartment – and waste no time getting into trouble. To the dismay of shell-shocked Uncle Bill and French, teenager Sissy soon follows.

    Director: Barnet Kellman

    Writer: Bob Young

  • Nightmare on 71st Street
    6.4/1016 votes
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    #10 - Nightmare on 71st Street

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 10/31/2002

    As Halloween nears, Uncle Bill and Mr. French plan a special trick-or-treat expedition when they realize that Halloween in New York City doesn't compare to the small-town holiday Buffy and Jody are used to. Meanwhile, Sutton tries to coerce Sissy into playing a Halloween prank on the building's superintendent.

    Director: Barnet Kellman

    Writer: Douglas Tuber, Tim Maile

  • Skivvies
    NaN/100 votes
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    #11 - Skivvies

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 10/3/2002

    Uncle Bill agrees to let Sissy attend her friend Sutton's party until Mr. French discovers to his horror that it's an underwear-only get-together. Meanwhile, Jody and Buffy welcome the arrival of a new bunk bed complete with bells and whistles.

    Director: Allison Liddi-Brown

    Writer: Douglas Tuber, Tim Maile

  • Room Parent
    NaN/100 votes
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    #12 - Room Parent

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 11/7/2002

    When Uncle Bill goes on a business trip, Mr. French is asked to be the room parent in Buffy and Jody's classroom, where he learns a valuable lesson about honesty.

    Director: Lou Antonio

    Writer: Todd J. Greenwald

  • I Know What You Did Last Sunday
    NaN/100 votes
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    #13 - I Know What You Did Last Sunday

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 11/14/2002

    Sissy's romantic imagination gets the best of her when she follows Mr. French on his afternoon off and observes a liaison between him and a mysterious woman.

    Director: Barnet Kellman

    Writer: Bob Young