A Friend of the Family S1E5 — The Bitter Cup

7.4

A Friend of the Family•Season 1•Episode 5

The Bitter Cup

7.4/10 · 234 votesOct 13, 202252 min

Ranked #4 of 9 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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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.

Directed bySteven Piet

Written byBrian Evenson

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Seasons1

All 1

Season 1 Episodes9

E1 7.3

Horseback Riding in American Falls

The Mission

The Gift of Tongues

Articles of Faith

The Bitter Cup

Son of Perdition

The Great Deceiver

Outer Darkness

Revelation

Cast6

Jake Lacy

Robert 'B' Berchtold

Colin Hanks

Bob Broberg

Anna Paquin

Mary Ann Broberg

Mckenna Grace

Jan Broberg

Lio Tipton

Gail Berchtold

Hendrix Yancey

Young Jan Broberg

Crew3

Steven Piet

Director

Brian Evenson

Writer

Celiana Cárdenas

Director of Photography

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Episode Summary

"The Bitter Cup" is episode 5 of A Friend of the Family season 1. It scored 7.4/10 from 234 votes, ranking #4 of 9 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Steven Piet and written by Brian Evenson, it aired on October 13, 2022.

Next: E6 · Son of Perdition Best of Season 1