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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!

Binge this in 4h 9mPeaking at 6.9/10

An enigmatic conservative Christian group known as the Family wields enormous influence in Washington, D.C., in pursuit of its global ambitions.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Family Season 1 Episode 1 - Submersion
    6.7/10(271 votes)

    #1 - Submersion

    S1:E1

    Journalist Jeff Sharlet details his days living at Ivanwald, a men's residence where he discovers the Family's allegiance to Jesus -- and to power.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Family Season 1 Episode 2 - Chosen
    6.9/10(222 votes)

    #2 - Chosen

    S1:E2

    Supporters and skeptics discuss C Street -- a secrecy-shrouded residence for Washington politicians -- and its sway in high-profile sex scandals.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Family Season 1 Episode 3 - New World Order
    6.8/10(185 votes)

    #3 - New World Order

    S1:E3

    Doug Coe, the Family's leader, obscures the group's role in the National Prayer Breakfast, which has become a hub for backroom global influence-peddling.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Family Season 1 Episode 4 - Dictators, Murderers & Thieves
    6.8/10(187 votes)

    #4 - Dictators, Murderers & Thieves

    S1:E4

    Some American politicians use their clout to spread the Family's views to foreign leaders, including some of history's most notorious rulers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Family Season 1 Episode 5 - Wolf King
    6.4/10(167 votes)

    #5 - Wolf King

    S1:E5

    Rooted in local men's groups, the Family's commingling of theology, ideology and worldly power extends its reach all the way to the U.S. presidency.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Submersion" is the best rated episode of "The Family" season 1. It scored 6.7/10 based on 271 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/9/2019. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Chosen".