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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

Best Episodes Summary

"What Took so Long?" is the best rated episode of "The Family". It scored 8.9/10 based on 205 votes. Directed by Paul McGuigan and written by N/A, it aired on 5/15/2016. This episode scored 0.3 points higher than the second highest rated, "Betta Male".

  • What Took so Long?
    8.9/10205 votes
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    #1 - 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

  • Betta Male
    8.6/10145 votes
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    #2 - 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

  • Sweet Jane
    8.5/10159 votes
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    #3 - 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

  • Nowhere Man
    8.4/10169 votes
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    #4 - 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

  • All the Livelong Day
    8.4/10163 votes
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    #5 - 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

  • Fun Ways to Tell Boyfriend You're Pregnant
    8.3/10134 votes
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    #6 - 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

  • Election Day
    8.3/10139 votes
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    #7 - 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

  • Feathers or Steel
    7.8/10167 votes
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    #8 - 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

  • All You See Is Dark
    7.7/10212 votes
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    #9 - 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

  • Of Puppies and Monsters
    7.7/10188 votes
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    #10 - 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

  • I Win
    7.7/10157 votes
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    #11 - 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

  • Pilot
    7.6/10288 votes
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    #12 - 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