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The Best Episodes of The Family Season 1

Every episode of The Family Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Family Season 1!

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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
    The Family Season 1 Episode 12 - What Took So Long?
    8.9/10(209 votes)

    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)

    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)

    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(172 votes)

    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(166 votes)

    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)

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Holly Dale, Jeannine Renshaw

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

    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.

    Director:Colin Bucksey
    Writers:Bill Krebs, Corey Miller

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

    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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  9. The Family Season 1 Episode 2 - All You See Is Dark
    7.7/10(216 votes)

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

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

    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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  12. The Family Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.6/10(294 votes)

    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"What Took So Long?" is the best rated episode of "The Family" season 1. It scored 8.9/10 based on 209 votes. Directed by Paul McGuigan and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/15/2016. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "Betta Male".