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The Best Episodes of Three Families Season 1

Every episode of Three Families Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Three Families Season 1!

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Dramatisation of three real-life stories of how three families were each affected by Northern Ireland's restrictive abortion law before it was lifted in 2019.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Three Families Season 1 Episode 1 - Episode 1
    8.6/10(43 votes)

    #1 - Episode 1

    S1:E1

    A mother realises she could face a prison sentence for helping her teenage daughter to get an abortion, while a newlywed discovers her unborn baby will not survive to the end of her pregnancy – but also that she will legally still have to carry the child to term.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Three Families Season 1 Episode 2 - Episode 2
    8.7/10(48 votes)

    #2 - Episode 2

    S1:E2

    Determined to change the law, Hannah throws herself into campaigning. Her fight brings victory in the High Court, which soon turns to frustration with the political powers at Stormont. Meanwhile, first-time older mother Rosie discovers there is no legal remedy to the heartbreaking complications with her pregnancy. Theresa learns her trial date, but she still hasn’t told Orla that she’s facing prison for what they did. When Orla discovers the truth, she insists on supporting her mother to challenge the prosecution.

    Director:Unknown
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Episode 1" is the best rated episode of "Three Families" season 1. It scored 8.6/10 based on 43 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/10/2021. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Episode 2".