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  • Jul 6, 2021
  • The CW
  • Jul 6, 2021
Family Law (2022)

Summary After losing her job, Abigail "Abby" Bianch (Jewel Staite) returns home to Vancouver to work at her estranged father's (Victor Garber) law firm with her two half-siblings in this Canadian series. [Premiered originally in Canada on Global TV on 16 Sep 2021 and set to air in the US on The CW on 2 Oct 2022]

Created By: Susin Nielsen

  • The CW
  • Jul 6, 2021
  • The CW
  • Jul 6, 2021
Family Law (2022)
Season 1
Season Premiere: Jul 6, 2021
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Summary After losing her job, Abigail "Abby" Bianch (Jewel Staite) returns home to Vancouver to work at her estranged father's (Victor Garber) law firm with her two half-siblings in this Canadian series. [Premiered originally in Canada on Global TV on 16 Sep 2021 and set to air in the US on The CW on 2 Oct 2022]

Created By: Susin Nielsen

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Episode 1 • Jul 6, 2021 • 42 m
Sins of the Fathers
After an embarrassing alcoholic incident on her past, Abigail Bianchi returns to law as part of her fathers firm and is thrown in at the deep end, in the midst of family drama and extended family dynamics.
Episode 2 • Sep 24, 2021 • 42 m
Parenthood
A Down syndrome couple, who will shortly give birth, ask Abigail for help because Social Services want to take away their baby.
Episode 3 • Oct 1, 2021 • 42 m
Addicted to Love
A woman with an online gaming addiction is defended by Abigail after her husband sues her for custody of their children due to the hours she spends playing the online game, and then things take a strange turn.
Episode 4 • Oct 8, 2021 • 42 m
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.
Episode 5 • Oct 15, 2021 • 42 m
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.
Episode 6 • Oct 22, 2021 • 42 m
Baby Off Board
A couple find their adopted baby has a serious medical condition. The wife wants to keep the child, the husband doesn't. Daniel and Abigail represent the wife, but Harry is concerned that there is more to the case than first meets the eye.
Episode 7 • Oct 29, 2021 • 42 m
Three's Company
Episode 8 • Nov 5, 2021 • 42 m
Truthiness
Episode 9 • Nov 12, 2021 • 42 m
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.
Episode 10 • Nov 19, 2021 • 42 m
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.

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Oct 3, 2022
The ensemble on Family Law is appealing enough that we get the feeling that, once Nielsen and her writers tweak Saite’s character a bit, the show will be a funny, light law drama that’s entertainingly quirky.
By Joel Keller FULL REVIEW
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Sep 29, 2022
It’s a light-hearted legal drama that is fine but totally unessential.
By Rob Owen FULL REVIEW

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