The Family
The Family: Season 1

Air Date

January 14, 2007

Episodes

10 episodes

The Family

Season 1

Overview

Amidst deep family secrets and political power plays, the ambitious son of a business tycoon battles for success and approval in 1960s Kobe, Japan.

Episodes

The Grand Family

1. The Grand Family

January 14, 2007
54 min

Daisuke doesn't hide his disgust when his son Teppei is late to the family New Year's Eve dinner. Later, Teppei approaches his father with a proposal.

Truths and Tragedies of the Past

2. Truths and Tragedies of the Past

January 21, 2007
54 min

Teppei informs his employees that they'll move ahead with plans to build the blast furnace — even though he has yet to lock in the funding.

Destined to be Torn Apart

3. Destined to be Torn Apart

January 28, 2007
54 min

With Zenidaka, Teppei heads into Tokyo to visit the major banks to raise the remaining funds. Later, he reaches out to Okawa for help.

A Sad Betrayal

4. A Sad Betrayal

February 4, 2007
54 min

Teppei returns from a successful business trip to Chicago. Daisuke uncovers an act of corruption, but family loyalty prevents him from weaponizing it.

A Death that Split Fates

5. A Death that Split Fates

February 11, 2007
54 min

While Teppei tries to figure out who leaked the story about Okawa, Kazuko overhears her husband discussing that very subject with Daisuke.

Collapse of the Manpyo Clan

6. Collapse of the Manpyo Clan

February 18, 2007
54 min

At Mikumo's urging, Daisuke finally agrees to provide Teppei with the remaining funds. Washima says he will not be renewing his contract after all.

The Tragic Furnace Explosion

7. The Tragic Furnace Explosion

February 25, 2007
54 min

Daisuke reveals the depths of his dark animosity. Just as the blast furnace is nearing completion, there's an explosion at the construction site.

The Truth Behind Teppei's Birth

8. The Truth Behind Teppei's Birth

March 4, 2007
54 min

Reeling after the revelations in Shino's letter, Teppei confronts his father in front of the whole family and asks him a very pointed question.

Finale, Part I: A Father-and-Son Battle on the Verge of Death

9. Finale, Part I: A Father-and-Son Battle on the Verge of Death

March 11, 2007
54 min

Father and son face off against each other in court, with each man taking the stand. In a surprising move, Teppei requests an unexpected witness.

Finale, Part II: A Determined Death... Towards the Future

10. Finale, Part II: A Determined Death... Towards the Future

March 18, 2007
54 min

With his back against the wall after damning testimony, Daisuke makes a shocking move, turning the tables on his son.