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Season 1 – Family Law

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"Family Law" centers around Abigail Bianchi, a high-paid personal injury lawyer who's good at blaming others -- particularly when it comes to her own problems. After Abby's husband kicks her out of the family home because of her drinking, she goes on a bender, shows up drunk in court. The law society's punishment is swift. She's suspended, fined, and can only practice law again if she finds a senior lawyer who is willing to take her on and mentor her for a one year probationary period. Only one man is willing to take that risk: Harry Svensson, who runs the top family law practice in the city. He also happens to be Abby's estranged father, who left Abby and her complicated mother for his secretary when Abby was seven. Thus begins the odd dynamic at Abigail's new workplace. Abby has to try to put her shambles of a life back on track, all while working under the thumb of the man she's spent a lifetime resenting.
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Joel Keller Decider Oct 4, 2022
A funny, light law drama that’s entertainingly quirky. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Justin Kressel T @EliTuck Aug 3, 2026 THE W0k€ST SHOW IN THE HISTORY OF TELEVISION... See more Miss M @Momma52 Jan 25, 2026 Tired of Abigail being treated like crap in this show, she needs a better story line!!! See more Neverann H @neverann Jan 4, 2026 This show is white washed family law ?? No black people just, companies and rich white people, gay kids. Family Law should have children being pulled away for parent, children been hurt. This show, shows nothing real. See more rav d @RT04695669 Jan 16, 2025 The main character is seriously flawed. Abigail is like a two year old who never grew up. Not only does she talk and act like a child, the whole show really has no substance other than mindless tv viewing. As for humour, Leave it to Beaver does a better job. The only saving grace is the beautiful Vancouver scenery. See more Allison C @RT22133167 Apr 8, 2024 Refreshing, witty, and heartfelt. The cast are talented and Jewel Staite is a star! See more arif a @RT79701092 Jan 17, 2024 from start to end this show is funny and knowable in its subject matter of family law on the viewpoints of both sides, well skin out personalize that play off each other and well writing story line through the whole show. See more Read all reviews
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Jewel Staite

Abigail Bianchi

Victor Garber

Harry Svensson

Brett Kelly

Cecil Patterson

Zach Smadu

Daniel Svensson

Genelle Williams

Lucy Svensson

Eden Summer Gilmore

Sofia Bianchi

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 16, 2021 Sins of the Fathers Abigail begins her probationary period at Svensson and Associates by helping a woman who found her sperm donor via Craigslist sue the father for child support. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 24, 2021 Parenthood A couple with Down syndrome is expecting a child; social services has threatened to take the baby away unless they can prove they are capable parents; Abigail and Daniel agree to represent them and try to come up with a workable parenting plan. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 1, 2021 Addicted to Love Abigail and Daniel defend Marlee, a mother whose addiction to online gaming has brought her parenting abilities into question; Daniel resolves to tie the knot with Danielle. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 8, 2021 Mama Don't Preach Gay teenager Aaron wants to be emancipated from his parents because they are forcing him to attend a Pray Away the Gay camp.; initially skeptical of Aaron's reasons, the lawyers realize how serious the situation is. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 15, 2021 Until Death Do Us Part Abigail and Daniel represent Ira, who wants his wife Helen moved from a care home that he claims is worsening her Alzheimer's; because his daughter doesn't want Helen moved and holds power of attorney, Ira must challenge her in court. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 22, 2021 Baby Off Board 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 is driving the decision, and convinces the mother to fight to keep the baby. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 29, 2021 Three's Company Abigail and Daniel represent a soon-to-be-starving-again artist who was once the third member of a polyamorous relationship; Daniel regrets dumping Danielle; after Abby gets doxxed, Frank and the kids stay with her at her mother's place. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 5, 2021 Truthiness Abigail gets in over her head when she agrees to defend a friend who is anti-vaccine; Daniel is bitter over Harry's rejection of his partnership proposal; Nico gets suspended for forgery, forcing Abby and Frank to reconsider their parenting plan. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 12, 2021 Blame It on the Mother Abigail and Daniel represent two sisters who are being sued by their estranged mother for parental support; Daniel debates leaving Svensson for a rival firm; Lucy is melancholic as her deceased mother's birthday approaches. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 19, 2021 Legacy 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; Harry weighs an exciting new relationship against the prospect of losing his kids. Details

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Family Law — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Jordan Canning, Alysse Leite-Rogers, Mathias Herndl, Andy Mikita, David Frazee, Sonja Bennett
Executive Producer
Susin Nielsen, Jordy Randall, Tom Cox, Erin Haskett, Andy Mikita
Screenwriter
Susin Nielsen, Sarah Dodd, Ken Craw, Damon Vignale, Corey Liu, Sonja Bennett
Network
The CW
Rating
TV-14 (D|L)
Genre
Drama, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 16, 2021
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