The WORST episodes of A Friend of the Family
Every episode of A Friend of the Family ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of A Friend of the Family!
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.
#1 - Horseback Riding in American Falls
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 10/6/2022
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.
#2 - Articles of Faith
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/6/2022
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 unanswered questions about Mexico and growing disconnect with Bob lead her to a gut-wrenching decision.
#3 - The Bitter Cup
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/13/2022
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.
#4 - Son of Perdition
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/20/2022
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.
#5 - The Mission
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/6/2022
The search for Jan escalates as the Brobergs call in the FBI; Jan is tasked with a disturbing life-or-death responsibility.
#6 - The Gift of Tongues
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/6/2022
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.
#7 - The Great Deceiver
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/27/2022
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.
#8 - Outer Darkness
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/3/2022
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.
#9 - Revelation
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/10/2022
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.