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The Family S1E12 — What Took So Long?

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The Family•Season 1•Episode 12

What Took So Long?

8.9/10 · 209 votesMay 15, 201643 min

Ranked #1 of 12 in Season 1•+0.7 vs season avg

Nina closes in on Jane. Claire suffers an emotional breakdown when visiting Ben and Adam's prison. Secrets finally arise.

Directed byPaul McGuigan

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Joan Allen

Joan Allen

Claire Warren

Alison Pill

Alison Pill

Willa Warren

Rupert Graves

Rupert Graves

John Warren

Margot Bingham

Margot Bingham

Nina Meyer

Liam James

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Adam Warren

Andrew McCarthy

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Hank Asher

Zach Gilford

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Danny Warren

Floriana Lima

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Bridey Cruz

Madeleine Arthur

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Young Willa Warren

Rarmian Newton

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Young Danny Warren

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Sarah Fain

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Paul McGuigan

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Jenna Bans

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Elizabeth Craft

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Ronnie Petagna

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Episode Summary

"What Took So Long?" is episode 12 of The Family season 1. It scored 8.9/10 from 209 votes, ranking #1 of 12 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by Paul McGuigan, it aired on May 15, 2016.

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