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The Family

The Family

2003•43m•Reality
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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.

Danny Salles · Director

Bryan O'Donnell · Director

StatusCanceled
Runtime43m
LanguageEN
First Air DateMar 4, 2003

Episodes

E143m

Episode 1

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.

Mar 4, 2003

E243m

Episode 2

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.

Mar 11, 2003

E343m

Episode 3

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.

Mar 18, 2003

E443m

Episode 4

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.

Aug 6, 2003

E543m

Episode 5

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.

Aug 13, 2003

E643m

Episode 6

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.

Aug 20, 2003

E743m

Episode 7

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.

Aug 27, 2003

E843m

Episode 8

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.

Sep 3, 2003

E943m

Episode 9

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.

Sep 10, 2003

Actors

George Hamilton

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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