Family Law poster

TV series

Family Law

2021TV-144 seasons7.2 / 10

They're always on each other's case.

Lawyer and recovering alcoholic Abigail Bianchi is struggling to put her career and family back together after hitting rock bottom. As a condition of her probation, Abby is forced to work at her estranged father’s firm, Svensson and Associates, and practice in family law for the first time while forging new relationships with the half-brother and half-sister whom she’s never met. The result is a dysfunctional family law firm operating to help other families with their own dysfunctions.

Streaming, rental and purchase options

Where to watch in United States

Checked Jul 22, 2026

Family Law is available to stream on Prime Video, Amazon Freevee, Plex, and The CW in United States. Use the direct links below to open the provider.

Availability and prices can change. Confirm the details on the streaming service before you subscribe, rent or buy.

Synopsis

Lawyer and recovering alcoholic Abigail Bianchi is struggling to put her career and family back together after hitting rock bottom. As a condition of her probation, Abby is forced to work at her estranged father’s firm, Svensson and Associates, and practice in family law for the first time while forging new relationships with the half-brother and half-sister whom she’s never met. The result is a dysfunctional family law firm operating to help other families with their own dysfunctions.

Season 3 episodes

Choose an episode, then use the watch options above for the show.

← Season 2

Episode 1

What Came First

44m

Still dealing with the aftermath of her own divorce, Abby represents Hannah, whose ex-husband left her and now wants to use their last remaining embryo to start a new family.

Episode credits

Directed by Andy MikitaWritten by Susin Nielsen

Where to watch Family Law

Episode 2

A River in Egypt

44m

When a biased judge rules against Daniel's petition to have a scam marriage annulled, Abby uses Cecil as bait to trap the romance fraudster.

Episode credits

Directed by Andy MikitaWritten by Sarah DoddGuest stars Kelli Ogmundson

Where to watch Family Law

Episode 3

It's the End of the World as We Know It

44m

Abby represents an environmental activist whose devotion to the cause might cost him custody of his children. Meanwhile, a meeting with an old flame lands Harry in trouble.

Episode credits

Directed by Jordan CanningWritten by Ken Craw

Where to watch Family Law

Episode 4

Play It Straight

44m

Abby finds herself playing both lawyer and counsellor as she helps a paranoid and deeply closeted actor avoid being outed to the public when his bitter ex writes a play about him.

Episode credits

Directed by Jordan CanningWritten by Corey Liu

Where to watch Family Law

Episode 5

Between a Rock and a Hard Place

44m

Abby scrambles to undo damage after she advises a pair of exhausted parents to surrender their autistic son to the Ministry for support and her clients are charged with neglect.

Episode credits

Directed by David FrazeeWritten by Sonja BennettGuest stars William Kosovic, Remy Marthaller

Where to watch Family Law

Episode 6

When the Chip Hits the Fan

44m

When a heart attack lands Judge Chip Crombie in hospital and both his wives show up, Abby revels in her nemesis' shame at being exposed as a bigamist.

Episode credits

Directed by David FrazeeWritten by Susin NielsenGuest stars Madeleine Kelders, Peri Allan

Where to watch Family Law

Episode 7

Bass Fishing

44m

When the lucrative Bass divorce is derailed by allegations of husband Connery's embezzling, Abby and Daniel race to get their client, Sabrina, clear.

Episode credits

Directed by Alysse Leite-RogersWritten by Sarah Dodd

Where to watch Family Law

Episode 8

Where There's a Will

44m

The parallels to their own lives are unmistakable when both Abby and Daniel represent clients who want something a court can't order: their parents' respect.

Episode credits

Directed by Alysse Leite-RogersWritten by Corey Liu

Where to watch Family Law

Episode 9

Catch 22

44m

Abby's client, Naomi, wants a medically assisted death before Alzheimer's destroys her capacity to consent, but Naomi's grieving son seeks a court order to block her access.

Episode credits

Directed by Agam DarshiWritten by Sonja Bennett

Where to watch Family Law

Episode 10

The Chickens Come Home to Roost

44mfinale

When a DNA test reveals that Carla's child was switched at birth, Abby fights for her client. Sofia's school essay makes Abby question the work she's done to stay sober.

Episode credits

Directed by Andy MikitaWritten by Susin NielsenGuest stars Ali Liebert

Where to watch Family Law

Episode information updated Jul 24, 2026

More about Family Law

Cast

Jewel StaiteAbigail 'Abby' Bianchi
Zach SmaduDaniel Svensson
Genelle WilliamsLucy Svensson
Lauren HollyJoanne Kowalski
Victor GarberHarry Svensson
Bobbi CharltonJerri Rifkin
Luke CamilleriFrank Bianchi
Brett KellyCecil Patterson

Credits

Created by
Susin Nielsen
Written by
Susin Nielsen, Sarah Dodd, Sonja Bennett, Ken Craw, Corey Liu, Damon Vignale

Production details

Status
Ended
Series type
Scripted
Episodes
40
Original language
English

Networks & production

  • Global TVCanada
  • SEVEN24 FilmsCanada
  • Lark ProductionsCanada

Themes

dysfunctional familylaw firmlawyerlegal dramavancouver