Family Law 2021
“They're always on each other's case.”
What is Family Law?
Family Law is a television drama series created by Susin Nielsen that originally premiered on September 16, 2021. The program follows a group of flawed family members who work together at a law firm located in downtown Vancouver.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2021
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 40
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 16, 2021
- Last aired
- Mar 12, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- CA
- Networks
- Global TV
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Family Law is a television drama series created by Susin Nielsen that originally premiered on September 16, 2021. The program follows a group of flawed family members who work together at a law firm located in downtown Vancouver. The story centers on Abigail Bianchi, a lawyer and recovering alcoholic who is attempting to rebuild her career and personal life after hitting rock bottom. As a condition of her probation, she is required to work at her estranged father’s firm, Svensson and Associates. This arrangement forces her to practice in the field of family law for the first time while establishing relationships with the half-brother and half-sister she has never met. The series explores the dynamics of this dysfunctional family as they operate a firm dedicated to assisting other families with their own internal conflicts. The cast of the series includes Jewel Staite, Zach Smadu, Genelle Williams, and Lauren Holly. The show is scheduled to run through 2026.
Should you watch it?
“A lawyer struggling with sobriety must work at her estranged father's firm to rebuild her life.”
- complex family dynamics
- relatable professional struggles
- focuses on heavy personal themes
Watch it if you enjoy legal dramas centered on messy family relationships and personal redemption.
The series deals with themes of addiction and family dysfunction.
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Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Sins of the Fathers Mytharc Sep 16, 2021
- E2 Parenthood Core Sep 24, 2021
- E3 Addicted to Love Core Oct 1, 2021
- E4 Mama Don't Preach Core Oct 8, 2021
- E5 Until Death Do Us Part Core Oct 15, 2021
- E6 Baby Off Board Core Oct 22, 2021
- E7 Three's Company Core Oct 29, 2021
- E8 Truthiness Core Nov 5, 2021
- E9 Blame it on the Mother Mytharc Nov 12, 2021
- E10 Legacy Mytharc Nov 19, 2021
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Revisionist History Mytharc May 22, 2023
- E2 I Now Pronoun You Core May 29, 2023
- E3 Under the Influence Core Jun 12, 2023
- E4 Return to Sender Core Jun 19, 2023
- E5 Fifty Shades of Judginess Core Jun 26, 2023
- E6 Wicked Games Core Jul 3, 2023
- E7 Arrested Development Core Jul 10, 2023
- E8 Family History Core Jul 17, 2023
- E9 Acting Out Mytharc Jul 24, 2023
- E10 All Happy Families Mytharc Jul 31, 2023
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 What Came First Mytharc Jan 5, 2025
- E2 A River in Egypt Core Jan 12, 2025
- E3 It's the End of the World as We Know It Core Jan 19, 2025
- E4 Play It Straight Core Jan 26, 2025
- E5 Between a Rock and a Hard Place Core Feb 2, 2025
- E6 When the Chip Hits the Fan Core Feb 9, 2025
- E7 Bass Fishing Core Feb 16, 2025
- E8 Where There's a Will Core Feb 23, 2025
- E9 Catch 22 Mytharc Mar 2, 2025
- E10 The Chickens Come Home to Roost Mytharc Mar 9, 2025
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 Fami-lease Mytharc Jan 8, 2026
- E2 The Surrogate Core Jan 15, 2026
- E3 Game, Set, Match Core Jan 22, 2026
- E4 Autonomy Core Jan 29, 2026
- E5 PG Rating Core Feb 5, 2026
- E6 Corporate Retreat Core Feb 12, 2026
- E7 Knowing Me, Knowing You Core Feb 19, 2026
- E8 Valley of the Dolls Core Feb 26, 2026
- E9 Take My Advice Mytharc Mar 5, 2026
- E10 Second Chances Mytharc Mar 12, 2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
A lawyer named Abigail Bianchi must work at her father's firm as a condition of her probation.
What kind of law does the firm practice?
The firm specializes in family law.
Who does Abigail work with?
She works with her estranged father and her half-siblings.
What is Abigail's personal struggle?
She is a recovering alcoholic trying to rebuild her career and family life.
What is the tone of the show?
The show explores the intersection of professional legal work and personal family dysfunction.
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