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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!

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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 is welcomed back into his family, suspicions emerge — is

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    The Family Season 1 Episode 12 - What Took so Long?
    8.9/10(208 votes)

    #1 - What Took so Long?

    S1:E12

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

    Director:Paul McGuigan
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Family Season 1 Episode 9 - Betta Male
    8.6/10(147 votes)

    #2 - Betta Male

    S1:E9

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Family Season 1 Episode 8 - Sweet Jane
    8.5/10(161 votes)

    #3 - Sweet Jane

    S1:E8

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Family Season 1 Episode 6 - Nowhere Man
    8.4/10(171 votes)

    #4 - Nowhere Man

    S1:E6

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Family Season 1 Episode 7 - All the Livelong Day
    8.4/10(165 votes)

    #5 - All the Livelong Day

    S1:E7

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Family Season 1 Episode 10 - Fun Ways to Tell Boyfriend You're Pregnant
    8.4/10(136 votes)

    #6 - Fun Ways to Tell Boyfriend You're Pregnant

    S1:E10

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

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  8. The Family Season 1 Episode 11 - Election Day
    8.3/10(140 votes)

    #7 - Election Day

    S1:E11

    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.

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  9. The Family Season 1 Episode 4 - Feathers or Steel
    7.8/10(170 votes)

    #8 - Feathers or Steel

    S1:E4

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Family Season 1 Episode 2 - All You See Is Dark
    7.7/10(215 votes)

    #9 - All You See Is Dark

    S1:E2

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Family Season 1 Episode 3 - Of Puppies and Monsters
    7.7/10(190 votes)

    #10 - Of Puppies and Monsters

    S1:E3

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Family Season 1 Episode 5 - I Win
    7.7/10(160 votes)

    #11 - I Win

    S1:E5

    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:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Family Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.6/10(291 votes)

    #12 - Pilot

    S1:E1

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Best Episodes Summary

"What Took so Long?" is the best rated episode of "The Family". It scored 8.9/10 based on 208 votes. Directed by Paul McGuigan and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/15/2016. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Betta Male".