

TV series
The Family
2016, English, on ABC. Created by Jenna Bans.
Secrets always come home.
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 he really who he says he is?
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 43 min
- Status
- Cancelled in 2016
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.4/10 from 53 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Family
The Family isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online.
Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E12: What Took So Long?
Aired 15 May 2016
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Jenna BansCreator
- Joan AllenClaire Warren · 12 ep
- Alison PillWilla Warren · 12 ep
- Rupert GravesJohn Warren · 12 ep
- Margot BinghamNina Meyer · 12 ep
- Liam JamesAdam Warren · 12 ep
- Andrew McCarthyHank Asher · 12 ep
- Zach GilfordDanny Warren · 12 ep
- Floriana LimaBridey Cruz · 12 ep
- Madeleine ArthurYoung Willa Warren · 12 ep
- Rarmian NewtonYoung Danny Warren · 12 ep
- Zoe PerryJane · 9 ep
- Matthew RashidRyan · 5 ep
Details
- First aired
- 3 March 2016
- Last aired
- 15 May 2016
- Network
- ABC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-14
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The Family: quick answers
Is The Family worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.4/10 from 53 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Family are there?
The Family has 1 season and 12 episodes, about 43 minutes each.
Is The Family finished?
Yes. The Family was cancelled in 2016, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Family on?
The Family isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
The Family parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Family is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Family?
If you liked The Family, try The Hardy Boys, Mystery Road, The Doctor Blake Mysteries.
Who created The Family?
The Family was created by Jenna Bans and stars Joan Allen, Alison Pill, Rupert Graves.
