SETTING THE SCENE
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
A Friend of the Family
2022SERIES
The harrowing true story of the Broberg family, whose daughter Jan was kidnapped multiple times over a period of years in the 1970s by a charismatic, obsessed family "friend."
BiographyCrimeDrama
THE STORY UNFOLDS
Episodes 09
EPISODE 01Horseback Riding in American Falls
A trusted family friend picks up Jan after school to go horseback riding, but as nightfall looms and they're still not home, what seemed like a casual afternoon slowly turns nightmarish.
Oct 6, 2022
EPISODE 02The Mission
The search for Jan escalates as the Brobergs call in the FBI; Jan is tasked with a disturbing life-or-death responsibility.
Oct 6, 2022
EPISODE 03The Gift of Tongues
The Berchtolds and Brobergs grow closer, but as Mary Ann and the girls fall under the spell of their fun-loving neighbor, Bob sees him as a threat.
Oct 6, 2022
EPISODE 04Articles of Faith
The Brobergs fight to restore normalcy as they prepare to face B. in court; Jan's anxiety about the mission snowballs with time; Mary Ann's unanswered questions about Mexico and growing disconnect with Bob lead her to a gut-wrenching decision.
Oct 6, 2022
EPISODE 05The Bitter Cup
When the Brobergs' marriage is thrown into jeopardy, Bob and Mary Ann must face the terrible consequences of their mistakes; B. strengthens his sinister hold over Jan.
Oct 13, 2022
EPISODE 06Son of Perdition
In Jackson Hole, Jan finds herself overwhelmed by the demands of the mission; Bob and Mary Ann organize an aggressive legal strategy to bring her home.
Oct 20, 2022
EPISODE 07The Great Deceiver
Jan goes missing again and the FBI's hands are tied, but the Brobergs press on in their search for answers; the case takes a heavy toll on Pete as he digs deeper into B.'s past; Jan learns to blend in a strange new environment.
Oct 27, 2022
EPISODE 08Outer Darkness
Mary Ann prepares for a high-stakes showdown; Pete works double time to find Jan, disobeying direct orders; worn down by fear and secrecy, Jan nears a breaking point.
Nov 3, 2022
EPISODE 09Revelation
With Jan home, Bob and Mary Ann take steps toward healing, but as her 16th birthday approaches and the mission reaches its do-or-die moment, Jan prepares for the worst.
Nov 10, 2022
