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The Best Episodes of The Family

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

This thriller follows the return of a politician’s young son who was presumed dead after disappearing over a decade earlier. As the mysterious young man...
Genres:DramaMystery
Network:ABC
Episodes
12
Avg. Rating
7.6
S1
S2
S3
S4
E1
E2
E3
7.5
7.8
7.4

Best Episodes Summary

"All the Livelong Day" is the best rated episode of "The Family". It scored 8.5/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by N/A and written by N/A, it aired on 4/10/2016. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "Nowhere Man".

  • All the Livelong Day
    8.5/10(4)
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    #1 - All the Livelong Day

    Season 1 Episode 7

    Aired 4/10/2016

    Flashbacks reveal details of Adam's return to Red Pines, playing out against the backdrop of Willa's deceitful ways. John drops some major news on Claire, driving her to struggle with an agonizing decision.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Nowhere Man
    8.3/10(4)
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    #2 - Nowhere Man

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 4/3/2016

    Adam is used as bait to lure a pock-marked man but things don't go as planned; the police continue pursuing Doug; Adam reveals unexpected news to Claire.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Betta Male
    8.0/10(4)
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    #3 - Betta Male

    Season 1 Episode 9

    Aired 4/24/2016

    Detective Meyer follows Adam's therapy sessions as he attempts to find some clues about his past. Claire attempts to keep an eye on Ben.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • All You See Is Dark
    7.8/10(5)
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    #4 - All You See Is Dark

    Season 1 Episode 2

    Aired 3/6/2016

    Hank meets Adam. Danny reveals his suspicions about Adam to Bridey. Nina feels haunted by her past.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Fun Ways to Tell Boyfriend You're Pregnant
    7.8/10(4)
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    #5 - Fun Ways to Tell Boyfriend You're Pregnant

    Season 1 Episode 10

    Aired 5/1/2016

    Bridey ends up betraying Willa for some press attention. Hank thinks that he has found important evidence in Adam's case.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Holly Dale, Jeannine Renshaw

  • Pilot
    7.5/10(8)
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    #6 - Pilot

    Season 1 Episode 1

    Aired 3/3/2016

    Ten years on from disappearing without trace, a politician's son returns causing repercussions through their family and the local community.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Sweet Jane
    7.5/10(4)
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    #7 - Sweet Jane

    Season 1 Episode 8

    Aired 4/17/2016

    Claire deals with the emotional ramifications of Willa's scheming. Nina is determined to find out where Adam disappears to every night. Willa exposes another family secret. Hank's role in Adam's kidnapping is revealed.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Of Puppies and Monsters
    7.4/10(5)
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    #8 - Of Puppies and Monsters

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 3/13/2016

    Gabe Clements lets Nina know how he would like to deal with the investigation. Adam goes back to the bunker to see if it can help him to remember anything. Claire's motives end up being questioned.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Election Day
    7.3/10(3)
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    #9 - Election Day

    Season 1 Episode 11

    Aired 5/8/2016

    Nina is at turmoil with the Warrens as she and Hank try to expose Adam's kidnapper. Willa and Claire's conspiracy reaches a breaking point.

    Director: Colin Bucksey

    Writer: Bill Krebs, Corey Miller

  • I Win
    7.1/10(4)
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    #10 - I Win

    Season 1 Episode 5

    Aired 3/27/2016

    Hank blames a member of the Warren family when he ends up being badly beaten. Bridey receives the paternity test results she had done on Adam.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Feathers or Steel
    7.0/10(5)
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    #11 - Feathers or Steel

    Season 1 Episode 4

    Aired 3/20/2016

    Meyer and Clements hunt a child kidnapper whose MO is similar to Adam's abductor. Bridey arouses Willa's suspicions while seeking information on Adam. In the past, Claire pushes Hank to share more about Adam's kidnapping and makes a painful discovery about John.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • What Took so Long?
    7.0/10(3)
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    #12 - What Took so Long?

    Season 1 Episode 12

    Aired 5/15/2016

    Nina closes in on Jane. Claire suffers an emotional breakdown when visiting Ben and Adam's prison. Secrets finally arise.

    Director: Paul McGuigan

    Writer: N/A