The Family (2007)

Episode 1 - The Grand Family

January 14, 2007 • 54 minutes

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.


Episode 2 - Truths and Tragedies of the Past

January 21, 2007 • 54 minutes

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.


Episode 3 - Destined to be Torn Apart

January 28, 2007 • 54 minutes

With Zenidaka, Teppei heads into Tokyo to visit the major banks to raise the remaining funds. Later, he reaches out to Okawa for help.


Episode 4 - A Sad Betrayal

February 4, 2007 • 54 minutes

Teppei returns from a successful business trip to Chicago. Daisuke uncovers an act of corruption, but family loyalty prevents him from weaponizing it.


Episode 5 - A Death that Split Fates

February 11, 2007 • 54 minutes

While Teppei tries to figure out who leaked the story about Okawa, Kazuko overhears her husband discussing that very subject with Daisuke.


Episode 6 - Collapse of the Manpyo Clan

February 18, 2007 • 54 minutes

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.


Episode 7 - The Tragic Furnace Explosion

February 25, 2007 • 54 minutes

Daisuke reveals the depths of his dark animosity. Just as the blast furnace is nearing completion, there's an explosion at the construction site.


Episode 8 - The Truth Behind Teppei's Birth

March 4, 2007 • 54 minutes

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.


Episode 9 - Finale, Part I: A Father-and-Son Battle on the Verge of Death

March 11, 2007 • 54 minutes

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.


Episode 10 - Finale, Part II: A Determined Death... Towards the Future

March 18, 2007 • 54 minutes

With his back against the wall after damning testimony, Daisuke makes a shocking move, turning the tables on his son.