The Family
Season 1
2007 • 10 Episodes
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
1. The Grand Family
January 14, 2007
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.
2. Truths and Tragedies of the Past
January 21, 2007
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.
3. Destined to be Torn Apart
January 28, 2007
With Zenidaka, Teppei heads into Tokyo to visit the major banks to raise the remaining funds. Later, he reaches out to Okawa for help.
4. A Sad Betrayal
February 4, 2007
Teppei returns from a successful business trip to Chicago. Daisuke uncovers an act of corruption, but family loyalty prevents him from weaponizing it.
5. A Death that Split Fates
February 11, 2007
While Teppei tries to figure out who leaked the story about Okawa, Kazuko overhears her husband discussing that very subject with Daisuke.
6. Collapse of the Manpyo Clan
February 18, 2007
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.
7. The Tragic Furnace Explosion
February 25, 2007
Daisuke reveals the depths of his dark animosity. Just as the blast furnace is nearing completion, there's an explosion at the construction site.
8. The Truth Behind Teppei's Birth
March 4, 2007
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.
9. Finale, Part I: A Father-and-Son Battle on the Verge of Death
March 11, 2007
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.
10. Finale, Part II: A Determined Death... Towards the Future
March 18, 2007
With his back against the wall after damning testimony, Daisuke makes a shocking move, turning the tables on his son.