Show Guide: 'Family Law' (2021)

Synopsis: Clear of her probation and divorce, Abby is riding high at Svensson & Svensson — but the hard work of reckoning with her past is just beginning. She moves on to AA’s Step Four — writing her moral inventory — and begins her nesting arrangement with Frank. On her off weeks, she still lives with her mother Joanne (Lauren Holly), whose rekindled relationship with Harry (Victor Garber) is churning up all of Abby's childhood trauma.

Meanwhile, Harry revels in Abby and Daniel's (Zach Smadu) cutthroat competition for top earner at the firm — until his reckless past comes back to haunt him. Daniel’s romance with Martina is cut short when her boyfriend Quinn returns — and takes on a new layer of complexity when Quinn befriends Daniel. And Lucy (Genelle Williams), trying to find her feet after Maggie’s betrayal, throws herself into a new relationship — one that she intends to make work no matter what. (Courtesy The CW, 2023)

The Cast:
Jewel Staite as Abigail Bianchi
Victor Garber as Harry Svensson
Zach Smadu as Daniel Svensson
Genelle Williams as Lucy Svensson
Luke Camilleri as Frank Bianchi
Eden Summer Gilmore as Sofia Bianchi

Production Credits:

The Episodes:
Season One Episode Guide (The CW)
1-01 Sins Of The Fathers--09/17/2021
Members of a dysfunctional family reluctantly work together at their father's law firm to help other equally dysfunctional families.
Written by: Susin Nielsen
Directed by: Jordan Canning

1-02 Parenthood--09/24/2021
A couple with Down syndrome, are 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.
Written by: Susin Nielsen
Directed by: Jordan Canning

1-03 Addicted To Love--10/01/2021
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.
Written by: Susin Nielsen
Directed by: David Frazee

1-04 Mama Don't Preach--10/08/2021
Aaron, an out and proud teenager who wants to be emancipated from his parents; initially skeptical of Aaron's reasons, the lawyers realize how serious the situation is when Aaron's parents force him into a Pray Away the Gay camp.
Teleplay by: Sonja Bennett
Story by: Corey Liu
Directed by: David Frazee

1-05 Until Death Do Us Part--10/15/2021
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.
Written by: Damon Vignale
Directed by: Alysse Leite-Rogers

1-06 Baby Off Board--10/22/2021
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.
Written by: Sarah Dodd
Directed by: Alysse Leite-Rogers

1-07 Three's Company--10/29/2021
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.
Written by: Ken Craw
Directed by: Mathias Herndl

1-08 Truthiness--11/05/2021
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.
Written by: Sonja BennettKen Craw
Directed by: Mathias Herndl

1-09 Blame It On The Mother--11/12/2021
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.
Written by: Sarah Dodd
Directed by: Andy Mikita

1-10 Legacy--11/19/2021
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.
Written by: Susin Nielsen
Directed by: Andy Mikita


Season Two Episode Guide (The CW)