What are the best episodes of The Family?

The best rated episodes of The Family are: You're The One - S2E3 rated 10.0, The Pierced Ear - S1E7 rated 8.0, Bedtime - S1E3 rated 7.9

What are the worst episodes of The Family?

The lowest rated episodes of The Family are: Life Begins at 40 - S1E1 rated 6.7, Rules - S1E6 rated 7.2, The St. Valentine's Day Massacre - S1E4 rated 7.3

The Family Episode Rating Graph

Sep 2008 - Dec 2010

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Browse episode ratings trends for The Family. Simply click on the interactive rating graph to explore the best and worst of The Family's 23 episodes.

Best Episodes of The Family

You're The One
S2 Ep3
10.0
18th Nov 2009
Shay and Sunny's wedding preparations are in full swing but Shay's family are still the missing link. With no one to give her away on the big day, Shay is left questioning if blood really does run thicker than water. For the past five years Sarbjit has always been by Shay's side to help pick up the pieces. So far Shay's attempts at reaching out to her family have left her broken-hearted. Do you need to lose one family to gain another or will a phone call from her aunt change everything
The Pierced Ear
S1 Ep7
8.0
29th Oct 2008
Fourteen-year-old Tom flexes his adolescent muscles and locks horns with his dad over getting his ear pierced.
Bedtime
S1 Ep3
7.9
1st Oct 2008
Simon and Jane go out for the evening and leave Emily in charge. When 14-year-old Tom won't go to bed on time, a fight breaks out between brother and sister.

Worst Episodes of The Family

Life Begins at 40
S1 Ep1
6.7
17th Sep 2008
As Jane's 40th birthday approaches the tension is building in the Hughes household. Nineteen-year-old Emily is frequently out partying and her nocturnal lifestyle threatens to overshadow the happy family celebration.
Rules
S1 Ep6
7.2
22nd Oct 2008
Dad Simon is reluctantly cast in the role of peacemaker as a row between Jane and Emily over 'borrowed' clothes quickly escalates.
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
S1 Ep4
7.3
8th Oct 2008
It's Valentine's Day, and feeling unsupported in his attempts to discipline the children, Simon starts to lash out at everyone - not an ideal preparation for a romantic evening.

The Family Episode Guide

Life Begins at 40
S1 Ep1
6.7
17th Sep 2008
As Jane's 40th birthday approaches the tension is building in the Hughes household. Nineteen-year-old Emily is frequently out partying and her nocturnal lifestyle threatens to overshadow the happy family celebration.
Secrets
S1 Ep2
7.8
24th Sep 2008
Two of the Hughes children have been keeping secrets from their mum and dad and it's only a matter of time before the cat is out of the bag and both girls are in trouble.
Bedtime
S1 Ep3
7.9
1st Oct 2008
Simon and Jane go out for the evening and leave Emily in charge. When 14-year-old Tom won't go to bed on time, a fight breaks out between brother and sister.
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre
S1 Ep4
7.3
8th Oct 2008
It's Valentine's Day, and feeling unsupported in his attempts to discipline the children, Simon starts to lash out at everyone - not an ideal preparation for a romantic evening.
Teenage Kicks
S1 Ep5
7.8
15th Oct 2008
The portrait of family life continues with mum Jane and dad Simon locked in a battle of wills with headstrong daughter Emily.
Rules
S1 Ep6
7.2
22nd Oct 2008
Dad Simon is reluctantly cast in the role of peacemaker as a row between Jane and Emily over 'borrowed' clothes quickly escalates.
The Pierced Ear
S1 Ep7
8.0
29th Oct 2008
Fourteen-year-old Tom flexes his adolescent muscles and locks horns with his dad over getting his ear pierced.
Wedding Vows
S1 Ep8
7.8
5th Nov 2008
The series concludes with the wedding of eldest Hughes daughter Jessica to her fiancé Pat.