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Family Law•Season 4•Episode 2

The Surrogate

7.7/10 · 69 votesJan 15, 202644 min

Ranked #8 of 10 in Season 4•−0.2 vs season avg

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Abigail rekindles her love life. Cecil is in high demand as each lawyers agenda pulls him in different directions. A difficult surrogate child custody case gets Abigail thinking.

Directed byAndy Mikita

Written bySarah Dodd

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Seasons4

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Season 4 Episodes10

Fami-lease

The Surrogate

Game, Set, Match

Autonomy

PG Rating

Corporate Retreat

Knowing Me, Knowing You

E8 7.9

Valley of the Dolls

E9 8.1

Take My Advice

E10 8.9

Second Chances

Cast8

Jewel Staite

Abigail 'Abby' Bianchi

Zach Smadu

Daniel Svensson

Genelle Williams

Lucy Svensson

Lauren Holly

Joanne Kowalski

Victor Garber

Harry Svensson

Bobbi Charlton

Jerri Rifkin

Brett Kelly

Cecil Patterson

Ryan Lino

Winston Verdad

Crew2

Andy Mikita

Director

Sarah Dodd

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Surrogate" is episode 2 of Family Law season 4. It scored 7.7/10 from 69 votes, ranking #8 of 10 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Andy Mikita and written by Sarah Dodd, it aired on January 15, 2026.

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