The Family

2003•43m

Reality

A middle-class clan from the Northeast is suddenly thrust into the world of the super rich. Sequestered in a 20,000-square-foot mansion on a 40-acre estate in Palm Beach, they are observed by around-the-clock cameras. They compete in high-society challenges for cruises on luxury yachts, private jets and spectacular prizes and ultimately, for control of the one million-dollar fortune. A full-service professional staff is at their beck and call, including a butler, personal trainer, stylist, kitchen staff, personal secretary, housekeepers, manicurist, tennis pro and countless others -- all used to working with high-end clientele. Unbeknownst to the 10 contestants, the staff picks the winners and losers, and the losers must remain in the house to watch the remaining contestants duke it out.

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Production

Shapiro/Grodner Productions, Arnold Shapiro Productions, Buena Vista Television

Language

Status

Canceled

First Aired

March 4, 2003

Last Aired

September 10, 2003

Networks

ABC

Created By

Arnold Shapiro, Allison Grodner

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

No providers available for this region.

Seasons & Episodes

Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.

Season

Episode 1

Air date: 2003-03-04

The family members move into their lush new West Palm Beach digs and begin competing for their shot at the $1 million dollars. Also: The "secret trustees" are revealed. George Hamilton hosts.

Episode 2

Air date: 2003-03-11

Week 2 splits the family into two teams for a Fantasy Challenge polo game involving a lavish dinner-cruise prize. After that, two more kinfolk face elimination at the hands of the Secret Trustees. George Hamilton hosts.

Episode 3

Air date: 2003-03-18

A high-seas yachting race lands half of the family on deck with mops, while the winners take off on a sunset jet-ride. Afterwards, the secret trustees discuss two more members they think need to go. George Hamilton hosts.

Episode 4

Air date: 2003-08-06

Donna and Michael urge the younger kids to risk their chance at winning in order to oust one specific player, which gives the Trustees something to think about when it comes time for eliminations. Also: a luxury-item pricing game leaves half the team doing the dishes, while the rest go shopping. George Hamilton hosts.

Episode 5

Air date: 2003-08-13

The remaining members of the group must work together to host a dinner party for soap star Susan Lucci and her husband, as well as a surprise mystery guest. Later on, the ousted players get to have their say in who gets eliminated next. George Hamilton hosts.

Episode 6

Air date: 2003-08-20

Things get sticky at the Palm Beach estate as the outcast members get a chance to pick two relatives to go before the Trustees, while family ties are tested during fencing lessons and a racing challenge. George Hamilton hosts.

Episode 7

Air date: 2003-08-27

Oh, this is going to be good: the remaining players try to come off as polished at a high-society bash in hopes of winning a trip to Disney World for a family reunion. After that, someone is left out in the cold during a particularly pivotal elimination round. George Hamilton hosts.

Episode 8

Air date: 2003-09-03

The eighth and ninth family members are eliminated from competition and the clan begins to decide which previously ousted player should be allowed to compete again. George Hamilton hosts.

Episode 9

Air date: 2003-09-10

The main finalist takes on one eliminated player in a twisty contest for the $1 million trust. But the road to riches is paved with family feuds, Aunt Donna's meddling, Dawn Marie's continual crying and some fears about how the winner will divvy up the dough. George Hamilton hosts.

Cast

George Hamilton

Self - Host

Andrew Lowrey

Butler

Linda Levis

Maid

Franck Porcher

Chef

Ringo Allen

Social Secretary

Jill Swid

Personal Stylist

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