

The Family, the program commemorating the 55th anniversary of the launch of the TBS TV station, is a social drama depicting the inside story between bureaucrats, politicians, and big businesses over a bank merger revolving around the family discord between Daisuke Manpyō, the owner and president of Hanshin Bank, and his eldest son, Teppei.

Jan 14, 2007 - 54m
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.

Jan 21, 2007 - 54m
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.

Jan 28, 2007 - 54m
With Zenidaka, Teppei heads into Tokyo to visit the major banks to raise the remaining funds. Later, he reaches out to Okawa for help.

Feb 4, 2007 - 54m
Teppei returns from a successful business trip to Chicago. Daisuke uncovers an act of corruption, but family loyalty prevents him from weaponizing it.

Feb 11, 2007 - 54m
While Teppei tries to figure out who leaked the story about Okawa, Kazuko overhears her husband discussing that very subject with Daisuke.

Feb 18, 2007 - 54m
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.

Feb 25, 2007 - 54m
Daisuke reveals the depths of his dark animosity. Just as the blast furnace is nearing completion, there's an explosion at the construction site.

Mar 4, 2007 - 54m
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.

Mar 11, 2007 - 54m
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.

Mar 18, 2007 - 54m
With his back against the wall after damning testimony, Daisuke makes a shocking move, turning the tables on his son.