

TV series
Familie
1991–, Dutch, on VTM & VTM GO. Created by Herman Verbaet.
'Familie' is the longest running Belgian soap opera. The Van den Bossches originally had an electronics company, later a holding company that included a clothing chain and a sandwich shop. In the meantime, we closely follow the personal lives of the Van den Bossches and their entourage. Grandma Anna and all her children and grandchildren have been through a lot over time and it doesn't look like their lives will become calmer any time soon.
- Seasons
- 36
- Episodes
- 8137
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Status
- Still running
Next episode: S36 E53 “Episode 53”, 4 November 2026.
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Latest episode
S36 E52: Episode 52
Aired 3 November 2026
Seasons 36

Season 1
1991 · 110 episodes

Season 2
1992 · 180 episodes

Season 3
1993 · 217 episodes

Season 4
1994 · 228 episodes

Season 5
1995 · 240 episodes

Season 6
1996 · 233 episodes

Season 7
1997 · 234 episodes

Season 8
1998 · 234 episodes

Season 9
1999 · 242 episodes

Season 10
2000 · 264 episodes

Season 11
2001 · 240 episodes

Season 12
2002 · 215 episodes

Season 13
2003 · 216 episodes

Season 14
2004 · 259 episodes

Season 15
2005 · 263 episodes

Season 16
2006 · 257 episodes

Season 17
2007 · 257 episodes

Season 18
2008 · 257 episodes

Season 19
2009 · 257 episodes

Season 20
2010 · 257 episodes

Season 21
2011 · 225 episodes

Season 22
2012 · 220 episodes

Season 23
2013 · 220 episodes

Season 24
2014 · 220 episodes

Season 25
2015 · 223 episodes

Season 26
2016 · 220 episodes

Season 27
2017 · 220 episodes

Season 28
2018 · 220 episodes

Season 29
2019 · 175 episodes

Season 30
2020 · 220 episodes

Season 31
2021 · 220 episodes

Season 32
2022 · 215 episodes

Season 33
2023 · 219 episodes

Season 34
2024 · 220 episodes

Season 35
2025 · 220 episodes

Season 36
2026 · 220 episodes

Specials
2015 · 306 episodes
Cast & crew
- Herman VerbaetCreator
- Annie GeeraertsAnna Dierckx · 8137 ep
- Jef De SmedtJan Van den Bossche · 8137 ep
- Ray VerhaegheAlbert Thielens · 8029 ep
- Caroline MaesMieke Van den Bossche · 5752 ep
- Jacky LafonRita Van den Bossche · 5603 ep
- Gunter De BatselierPeter Van den Bossche · 5369 ep
- Silvia ClaesTrudy Tack de Rixart de Waremme · 4533 ep
- Martine JonckheereMarie-Rose De Putter · 3591 ep
- Jo HensNiko Schuurmans · 3572 ep
- Chris Van TongelenRobin Verlinden · 3480 ep
- Hilde van WesepoelLinda Desmet · 3395 ep
- Guido HorckmansWalter Dierckx · 3375 ep
Details
- First aired
- 30 December 1991
- Network
- VTM, VTM GO
- Language
- Dutch
- Country
- Belgium
- Type
- Scripted
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Familie: quick answers
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How many seasons of Familie are there?
Familie has 36 seasons and 8137 episodes, about 25 minutes each.
Is Familie finished?
No. The next episode, S36 E53 “Episode 53”, airs 4 November 2026.
Which OTT platform is Familie on?
Familie isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 4 November 2026.)
Familie parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Familie?
If you liked Familie, try Doña Bárbara, Dallas, Empire.
Who created Familie?
Familie was created by Herman Verbaet and stars Annie Geeraerts, Jef De Smedt, Ray Verhaeghe.