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The Best Episodes of Family Law

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Lawyer and recovering alcoholic Abigail Bianchi is struggling to put her career and family back together after hitting rock bottom. As a condition of her probation, Abby is forced to work at her estranged father’s

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
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    Family Law Season 4 Episode 10 - Second Chances
    8.6/10(58 votes)

    #1 - Second Chances

    S4:E10

    A bombshell drops regarding the merger, and a shock announcement is made by Abigail, followed by more surprise announcements.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Family Law Season 2 Episode 10 - All Happy Families
    8.4/10(105 votes)

    #2 - All Happy Families

    S2:E10

    Abby finds herself torn between her a lucrative offer from her former firm, and her new life at Svensson and Svensson; Lucy fights for status as Harmony's parent and asks Abby to represent her.

    Director:Andy Mikita
    Writer:Susin Nielsen

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  3. Family Law Season 2 Episode 8 - Family History
    8.3/10(99 votes)

    #3 - Family History

    S2:E8

    Abby can't help but intervene when she discovers Jerri's daughter won't let Jerri meet her grandchild, but Abby's meddling reopens old wounds from Jerri's past.

    Director:Sarah Wayne Callies
    Writer:Sarah Dodd

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  4. Family Law Season 1 Episode 10 - Legacy
    8.2/10(135 votes)

    #4 - Legacy

    S1:E10

    When Svensson and Associates' receptionist Nina discovers she is not her father's biological daughter, Abigail builds a case against the fertility clinic where Nina was conceived. Synopsis: After Nina discovers she is not her father's biological daughter, Abigail traces a history of malpractice at the fertility clinic where Nina was conceived. Abigail predicts a huge civil claim case, which means lots of capital for the firm - but she tells Harry she will only work on the case with Daniel, who is leaving. Meanwhile, Lucy is fully committing to parenthood as Maggie embarks on in-vitro, and Harry weighs an exciting new relationship against the prospect of losing his kids. Abigail prepares to move back home with Frank and the kids, but is Frank having second thoughts?

    Director:Andy Mikita
    Writer:Susin Nielsen

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  5. Family Law Season 3 Episode 10 - The Chickens Come Home to Roost
    8.2/10(72 votes)

    #5 - The Chickens Come Home to Roost

    S3:E10

    When a DNA test reveals that Carla's child was switched at birth, Abby fights for her client. Sofia's school essay makes Abby question the work she's done to stay sober.

    Director:Andy Mikita
    Writer:Susin Nielsen

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  6. Family Law Season 2 Episode 9 - Acting Out
    8.1/10(99 votes)

    #6 - Acting Out

    S2:E9

    The firm represents Charisma Singhal, a young superstar whose reckless behavior has led her older brother to push for a conservator-ship, a la Britney Spears.

    Director:David Frazee
    Writers:Corey Liu, Sonja Bennett

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  7. Family Law Season 3 Episode 8 - Where There's a Will
    8.1/10(71 votes)

    #7 - Where There's a Will

    S3:E8

    The parallels to their own lives are unmistakable when both Abby and Daniel represent clients who want something a court can't order: their parents' respect.

    Director:Alysse Leite-Rogers
    Writer:Corey Liu

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  8. Family Law Season 2 Episode 4 - Return to Sender
    8.0/10(107 votes)

    #8 - Return to Sender

    S2:E4

    The lawyers represent a mail-order bride whose husband wants to annul the marriage and have her deported.

    Director:Alysse Leite-Rogers
    Writer:Sonja Bennett

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  9. Family Law Season 2 Episode 6 - Wicked Games
    8.0/10(102 votes)

    #9 - Wicked Games

    S2:E6

    Separated from her kids, Abby throws herself into helping Jessie, a woman who claims that her ex-husband is harassing her; Abby and Daniel suspect she is doing it to herself.

    Director:Gail Harvey
    Writer:Ken Craw

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  10. Family Law Season 3 Episode 6 - When the Chip Hits the Fan
    8.0/10(70 votes)

    #10 - When the Chip Hits the Fan

    S3:E6

    When a heart attack lands Judge Chip Crombie in hospital and both his wives show up, Abby revels in her nemesis' shame at being exposed as a bigamist.

    Director:David Frazee
    Writer:Susin Nielsen

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  11. Family Law Season 3 Episode 9 - Catch 22
    8.0/10(61 votes)

    #11 - Catch 22

    S3:E9

    Abby's client, Naomi, wants a medically assisted death before Alzheimer's destroys her capacity to consent, but Naomi's grieving son seeks a court order to block her access.

    Director:Agam Darshi
    Writer:Sonja Bennett

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  12. Family Law Season 1 Episode 6 - Baby Off Board
    7.9/10(126 votes)

    #12 - Baby Off Board

    S1:E6

    The lawyers are bewildered when a young couple begs them to reverse an adoption after learning about the baby's serious health issues. Abigail determines that the father, Ajay, is driving the decision, and convinces the mother, Jane to fight to keep the baby. Meanwhile, Daniel makes his case for Harry to promote him to partner, after breaking it off with Danielle. Lucy and Maggie's differences over starting a family come to a head while Abigail and Frank have to deal with their own parenting issues when Sofia is caught making out with a boy Abby calls "Charles Manson kid.

    Director:Alysse Leite-Rogers
    Writer:Sarah Dodd

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  13. Family Law Season 1 Episode 7 - Three's Company
    7.9/10(137 votes)

    #13 - Three's Company

    S1:E7

    Abigail and Daniel represent Bailey, a soon-to-be-starving-again artist who was once the unicorn (third) in a polyamorous relationship. Bailey believes he is owed spousal support for taking care of the home while Crystal Steele, one of his former partners, built her empire as a notorious right-wing personality. Crystal will not acknowledge the relationship. And when a verbal spar prompts Abigail to behave unethically, Crystal retaliates by unleashing her alt-right trolls onto Bailey and the firm. Harry is not amused. During the crisis that ensues, Daniel regrets dumping Danielle and tries to reach out. And after Abby gets doxxed, Frank and the kids are forced to stay with her at her mother's place - prompting Frank and Abby to draw closer.

    Director:Mathias Herndl
    Writer:Ken Craw

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  14. Family Law Season 1 Episode 9 - Blame it on the Mother
    7.9/10(120 votes)

    #14 - Blame it on the Mother

    S1:E9

    Abigail and Daniel represent Trish and Kim, two sisters who are being sued by their estranged mother for parental support. To win their case, the lawyers must prove that Trish and Kim's estrangement from their mother is due to her emotional abuse. Surprisingly, Abigail finds herself identifying with their imperfect mother because she has been such an imperfect one herself. Meanwhile, Daniel debates leaving Svensson for a rival firm; Lucy is melancholic as her deceased mother's birthday approaches; and Harry goes viral after making a public gaffe that is #problematic. And Abigail is hopeful when Frank agrees to adjust both their custody arrangement, and their living situation.

    Director:Andy Mikita
    Writer:Sarah Dodd

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  15. Family Law Season 2 Episode 3 - Under the Influence
    7.9/10(116 votes)

    #15 - Under the Influence

    S2:E3

    Abby and Daniel represent a woman whose divorce gets ugly when her ex-husband accuses her of being in a cult.

    Director:Alysse Leite-Rogers
    Writer:Sarah Dodd

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  16. Family Law Season 2 Episode 7 - Arrested Development
    7.9/10(88 votes)

    #16 - Arrested Development

    S2:E7

    Abby and Daniel represent Drew, a 40-year-old man whose parents want to evict him from their basement.

    Director:David Frazee
    Writer:Ken Craw

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  17. Family Law Season 4 Episode 9 - Take My Advice
    7.9/10(41 votes)

    #17 - Take My Advice

    S4:E9

    A few cases with unexpected turns are followed by a shock demand with respect to the legal firms merger.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. Family Law Season 1 Episode 8 - Truthiness
    7.8/10(119 votes)

    #18 - Truthiness

    S1:E8

    Abigail is in over her head when she agrees to defend her friend Elaine, who turns out to be an anti-vaxxer. Elaine's ex-husband refuses to allow their daughter to fly to Germany without first being vaccinated. As Abigail finds a way to challenge this (perfectly reasonable) request, she wonders if her loyalty to a friend is putting Elaine's daughter at risk. Even worse, Daniel is no help on the case. He is still bitter that Harry rejected his partnership proposal and has completely checked out. Meanwhile, Nico gets suspended for forgery, forcing Abby and Frank to reconsider their parenting plan, and Lucy considers confessing to Maggie about her affair.

    Director:Mathias Herndl
    Writers:Sonja Bennett, Ken Craw

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  19. Family Law Season 2 Episode 1 - Revisionist History
    7.8/10(129 votes)

    #19 - Revisionist History

    S2:E1

    Still reeling from finding out about Frank's continued affair, Abby seeks justice for a debt-ridden widow whose husband might have faked his own death.

    Director:Andy Mikita
    Writer:Susin Nielsen

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  20. Family Law Season 2 Episode 5 - Fifty Shades of Judginess
    7.8/10(110 votes)

    #20 - Fifty Shades of Judginess

    S2:E5

    The firm represents Phaedra, a recent widow, in an estate dispute. Her late husband's daughter, wants her out of the will because they met while her mother was still alive and Phaedra was his escort.

    Director:Gail Harvey
    Writer:Susin Nielsen

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  21. Family Law Season 3 Episode 1 - What Came First
    7.8/10(90 votes)

    #21 - What Came First

    S3:E1

    Still dealing with the aftermath of her own divorce, Abby represents Hannah, whose ex-husband left her and now wants to use their last remaining embryo to start a new family.

    Director:Andy Mikita
    Writer:Susin Nielsen

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  22. Family Law Season 3 Episode 7 - Bass Fishing
    7.8/10(66 votes)

    #22 - Bass Fishing

    S3:E7

    When the lucrative Bass divorce is derailed by allegations of husband Connery's embezzling, Abby and Daniel race to get their client, Sabrina, clear.

    Director:Alysse Leite-Rogers
    Writer:Sarah Dodd

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  23. Family Law Season 4 Episode 7 - Knowing Me, Knowing You
    7.8/10(47 votes)

    #23 - Knowing Me, Knowing You

    S4:E7

    With the merger still causing tensions, Daniel makes another misguided attempt at appeasing everyone. Harry gets a very unexpected proposal, and Abigail must go the extra mile to get justice for her client.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Family Law Season 4 Episode 8 - Valley of the Dolls
    7.8/10(50 votes)

    #24 - Valley of the Dolls

    S4:E8

    A family trust account with stipulations brings out a surprising revelation. An Artificial Intelligence avatar leads to a strange case.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. Family Law Season 1 Episode 5 - Until Death Do Us Part
    7.7/10(135 votes)

    #25 - Until Death Do Us Part

    S1:E5

    Abigail and Daniel represent Ira, who wants his wife Helen moved from a care home that he claims is worsening her Alzheimer's. But because his daughter doesn't want Helen moved and holds power of attorney, Ira must challenge her in court. The more the lawyers witness, the more they wonder about Ira's true motivations. The case, and his own family, make Daniel start to question his commitment to Danielle. Meanwhile, Lucy tries to maintain a sliver of sanity when her in-laws stay over. And Harry forces Abigail to represent him in a (deeply embarrassing) personal injury case.

    Director:Alysse Leite-Rogers
    Writer:Damon Vignale

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Best Episodes Summary

"Second Chances" is the best rated episode of "Family Law". It scored 8.6/10 based on 58 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/24/2025. This episode scored 0.2 points higher than the second highest rated, "All Happy Families".