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A Friend of the Family Season 1 Episodes

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Based on the harrowing true story of the Broberg family, whose daughter Jan was kidnapped multiple times over a period of years by a charismatic, obsessed family "friend." The Brobergs, devoted to their faith, family, and community, were utterly unprepared for the sophisticated tactics their neighbor used to exploit their vulnerabilities, drive them apart, and turn their daughter against them. This is the story of how their lives were permanently altered, and how they survived.

Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

9 Episodes 2022 - 2022

Episode 1

Horseback Riding in American Falls

Thu, Oct 6, 202252 mins

A trusted family friend picks up Jan after school to go horseback riding, but as nightfall looms and they're still not home, what seemed like a casual afternoon slowly turns nightmarish.

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Episode 2

The Mission

Thu, Oct 6, 202252 mins

The search for Jan escalates as the Brobergs call in the FBI; Jan is tasked with a disturbing life-or-death responsibility.

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Episode 3

The Gift of Tongues

Thu, Oct 6, 202251 mins

The Berchtolds and Brobergs grow closer, but as Mary Ann and the girls fall under the spell of their fun-loving neighbor, Bob sees him as a threat.

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Episode 4

Articles of Faith

Thu, Oct 6, 202256 mins

The Brobergs fight to restore normalcy as they prepare to face B. in court; Jan's anxiety about the mission snowballs with time; Mary Ann's questions about Mexico and growing disconnect with Bob lead her to a gut-wrenching decision.

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Episode 5

The Bitter Cup

Thu, Oct 13, 202252 mins

When the Brobergs' marriage is thrown into jeopardy, Bob and Mary Ann must face the terrible consequences of their mistakes; B. strengthens his sinister hold over Jan.

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Episode 6

Son of Perdition

Thu, Oct 20, 202252 mins

In Jackson Hole, Jan finds herself overwhelmed by the demands of the mission; Bob and Mary Ann organize an aggressive legal strategy to bring her home.

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Episode 7

The Great Deceiver

Thu, Oct 27, 202252 mins

Jan goes missing again and the FBI's hands are tied, but the Brobergs press on in their search for answers; the case takes a heavy toll on Pete as he digs deeper into B.'s past; Jan learns to blend in a strange new environment.

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Episode 8

Outer Darkness

Thu, Nov 3, 202249 mins

Mary Ann prepares for a high-stakes showdown; Pete works double time to find Jan, disobeying direct orders; worn down by fear and secrecy, Jan nears a breaking point.

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Episode 9

Revelation

Thu, Nov 10, 202258 mins

With Jan home, Bob and Mary Ann take steps toward healing, but as her 16th birthday approaches and the mission reaches its do-or-die moment, Jan prepares for the worst.

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