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Season 1 – No Ordinary Family

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Michael Chiklis ("The Shield") plays Jim Powell, the patriarch of an ordinary family that decides to take a vacation for family bonding. But when the family's plane crashes into the Amazon River, the Powells soon discover that they each now possesses unique and distinct superpowers. The Powells try to find purpose for their new powers and find out what defines and unifies them. Julie Benz ("Dexter") also stars in the series.
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No Ordinary Family — Season 1

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No Ordinary Family produces a pleasant adventure that's light and fun for the whole family.

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Michelle Dean Bitch Media Dec 30, 2020
No Ordinary Family's concept could, in the right hands, have been really smart, drawing an extended metaphor about the ways in which it is a Heraculean kind of thing, in modern circumstances to hold together a healthy family dynamic. Go to Full Review Emily Nussbaum New York Magazine/Vulture Aug 2, 2018
A benign, breezy superhero action-comedy, it's got a premise out of The Incredibles mixed with the likable tone of the old eighties show The Greatest American Hero. Go to Full Review Rachel Ray Daily Telegraph (UK) Jul 12, 2018
For viewers who want to see how a mom who can outrun traffic on the Los Angeles freeway tries to rebuild her image at home, No Ordinary Family might be a refreshing cup of tv. Go to Full Review Megan Basham WORLD Oct 3, 2018
While No Ordinary Family is not yet as riveting as it could be, early plot lines suggest that it may grow into more suspenseful viewing as the series develops. Go to Full Review Anthony Ocasio Screen Rant Jul 12, 2018
No Ordinary Family is not only a wonderful comic book style inspired series, but one that audiences -- will tend to shy away from. Go to Full Review Will Wade Common Sense Media Jul 12, 2018
4/5
No Ordinary Family is certainly no ordinary superhero series. Yes, there's some crime-fighting -- ... but the focus here is more on how an average family tries to adapt to a very unusual situation. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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james o @RT63376403 Mar 29, 2025 the show offers combining like The Incredibles with the wholesome fantasy of Heroes. See more Calvin O @Caltus Oct 26, 2024 The movie was kinda of fun, really fun indeed what I really hate is how it ends living me wanting to watch season 2 which doesn't even exist yet!!! 🫤😄🫶🤘 See more steve d @RT35616104 Jul 25, 2020 Fun superhero show the entire family can enjoy and that may be the reason it failed. Far to light for some viewers. See more Read all reviews
No Ordinary Family — Season 1

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Paul Edwards

Director

David Semel

Director

Terry McDonough

Director

Greg Beeman

Director

Michael Chiklis

Jim Powell

Julie Benz

Stephanie Powell

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 28, 2010 Pilot After surviving a plane crash, four family members discover new and unique superpowers. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 5, 2010 No Ordinary Marriage Jim tries to track down elusive bank robbers; Stephanie looks into discovering the source of the family's new powers; Daphne discovers that JJ has become a genius and is hiding it from the family. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 12, 2010 No Ordinary Ring Jim and George track a group of thieves robbing high-end weddings after Stephanie's ring is stolen; J.J. asks Daphne to scan the mind of a cute girl to see if she has feelings for him. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 19, 2010 No Ordinary Vigilante Jim is mistaken for a dangerous vigilante while patrolling the park at night; Daphne uses her abilities to gain an invitation to an exclusive party. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 26, 2010 No Ordinary Earthquake Jim tries to discover the cause of recent earthquakes; Stephanie suspects that J.J. may be lying about his lack of powers; Daphne faces a moral dilemma when she reads the minds of a fellow student and teacher. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 9, 2010 No Ordinary Visitors When Stephanie's parents visit unexpectedly, the Powells must stop using their powers; Daphne uses her abilities to help Jim track down the perpetrators of a home invasion. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 16, 2010 No Ordinary Mobster Jim tries to take down a dangerous and elusive mobster; against Dr. King's wishes, Stephanie looks into Dr. Volson's research of a mysterious plant; J.J. helps Katie get a date. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 23, 2010 No Ordinary Accident Stephanie tries to uncover why Jim has suddenly lost his powers; J.J.'s teacher catches him hacking into the school's computer system; Katie begins falling for her mysterious new beau. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 30, 2010 No Ordinary Anniversary Jim and Stephanie plan a romantic evening to celebrate their 18th anniversary, but they find themselves using their powers to deal with a serial arsonist with special powers of his own; Daphne and J.J. join forces to win money in a poker game. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 7, 2010 No Ordinary Sidekick George mistakenly receives credit for thwarting a robbery that Jim stopped; conflict arises between Katie and Stephanie; Daphne becomes increasingly suspicious of Katie's boyfriend. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 4, 2011 No Ordinary Friends Jim starts to become suspicious of his new friends Dave and Michelle; Daphne runs for student council president; Katie shares a secret with Stephanie. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 11, 2011 No Ordinary Brother Jim's brother learns of the family's powers and tries to use it to his advantage; Katie is promoted; Daphne becomes a part of the school's peer disciplinary committee. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 18, 2011 No Ordinary Detention Jim's secret is put at risk when the police station is taken hostage; Stephanie and Kelly become suspicious of a human resources vice president (Rebecca Mader). Details Episode 14 Aired Feb 8, 2011 No Ordinary Double Standard Stephanie tries to solve the case of her friend's attack before Jim does; Daphne calls foul when Jim allows J.J. to date a senior but won't let her; Katie discovers unsettling news about Joshua. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 15, 2011 No Ordinary Powell Dr. King orders a shape-shifter to infiltrate the Powell house and kill one of them; J.J. tries to solve the murder of his ex-girlfriend's mother. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 22, 2011 No Ordinary Proposal An innocent boy is accidentally hurt when Jim diverts a bullet; Daphne's boyfriend injects his father (Anthony Michael Hall) with stolen trilsettum serum; Joshua asks Katie to marry him. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 1, 2011 No Ordinary Love Mrs. X (Lucy Lawless) tells Sophie (Tricia Helfer) to put Jim and George under a spell; Stephanie faces a decision; Daphne's boyfriend starts to have suspicions. Details Episode 18 Aired Mar 22, 2011 No Ordinary Animal Mrs. X wants a supervillain, who has animal-like powers, to eliminate the Powells; Daphne skips school to go to a video shoot; J.J. questions Mr. Litchfield's intentions; Katie makes a discovery about Joshua. Details Episode 19 Aired Mar 26, 2011 No Ordinary Future After witnessing the future, Stephanie tries to alter a chain of events that would lead to her family's downfall; George helps Jim find those responsible for a cop's death. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 5, 2011 No Ordinary Beginning Mrs. X kidnaps J.J. and forces him to solve an enigma; Joshua and Katie reconnect; George is held prisoner on a plane that spirals out of control. Details

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No Ordinary Family — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Paul Edwards, David Semel, Terry McDonough, Greg Beeman
Executive Producer
Jon Harmon Feldman, Greg Berlanti, Morgan Wandell, David Semel
Screenwriter
Zack Estrin, Todd Slavkin, Kate Barnow, Sonny Postiglione, Andrew Major, Jon Harmon Feldman, Allison Adler, Darren Swimmer, Marc Guggenheim, Elisabeth R. Finch, Leigh Dana Jackson
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-PG (L|V)
Genre
Drama, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 28, 2010
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