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TV series

Blood Relatives

2012TV-146 seasons6.6 / 10

From the outside, families seem like harmonious units in loving homes. But you don't necessarily know what secrets families are hiding from the outside world. Narrated by actress Brenda Strong, the voice of Desperate Housewives character Mary Alice Young, this series explores families hiding the most extreme of family secrets: murder. Each episode explores a death in a family, unravelling the motives of the family members, all of whom are potential suspects - and potential victims.

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Not streaming in United States

Blood Relatives premiered June 7, 2012. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.

Synopsis

From the outside, families seem like harmonious units in loving homes. But you don't necessarily know what secrets families are hiding from the outside world. Narrated by actress Brenda Strong, the voice of Desperate Housewives character Mary Alice Young, this series explores families hiding the most extreme of family secrets: murder. Each episode explores a death in a family, unravelling the motives of the family members, all of whom are potential suspects - and potential victims.

Season 1 episodes

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Episode 1

My Brother's Keeper

43m

In Springfield, GA, a family built their reputation on Christian values while raising three sons. A shocking 911 call reveals a grisly massacre and unveils a sordid tale of duplicity, desire and a killer in the family.

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Episode 2

Reap What You Sow

43m

In Golden Valley, MN, a web of greed and corruption exists within a family that runs a revered landscaping business. In the aftermath of a grim murder in the family, a quest for revenge is unearthed, unveiling a killer within.

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Episode 3

Blood is Thicker

43m

In Sugar Land, TX, a family's future seems bright until a vicious break-in leaves half of them dead. A shocking murder conspiracy is uncovered that traces back to a vengeful family member.

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Episode 4

Sins & Spurs

43m

The Dorotiks are known as a fun-loving family in San Diego. But when financial issues plague the family's ranch, good times give way to tension and murder. Secret letters, hidden alliances, and wild horses hold the key to exposing a killer in the family.

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Episode 5

The Deep End

43m

The Mullinexes appear to be the quintessential all-American family, until, in 2006, a body found floating in a local harbor near Huntington Beach, CA, reveals a dark history of alcohol abuse, addiction and murder.

Episode credits

Guest stars Barbara Mullinex

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Episode 6

The Ties That Bind

43mfinale

In Buena Park, CA, when widower Pete Montemayor retires from his successful trucking company, his 3 children fight to take control of the family business. In a tense story of kidnapping, greed and deceit, a conspiracy is revealed with a family member at its core.

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Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026

More about Blood Relatives

Cast

Brenda StrongNarrator (voice)
Hayes MercureKevin
Barbara MullinexSelf - Victim (archive footage)
Caitlin RotherSelf - True Crime Author
Lyn RiddleSelf - True Crime Author
Ernie DorlingSelf - True Crime Author
Lauren NashKim Carpenter
Brad SlaughterBuzz Clinton

Credits

Written by
Lorraine Markus Dirienzo

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Documentary
Episodes
65
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • Investigation DiscoveryUnited States
  • Mike Mathis ProductionsUnited States

Themes

docudramadramatizationdysfunctional familyfamily secretshomicideinterviewkillermurder