The Family
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.
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Amidst deep family secrets and political power plays, the ambitious son of a business tycoon battles for success and approval in 1960s Kobe, Japan.
1.The Grand Family
14-01-200754mDaisuke 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.
2.Truths and Tragedies of the Past
21-01-200754mTeppei 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.
3.Destined to be Torn Apart
28-01-200754mWith Zenidaka, Teppei heads into Tokyo to visit the major banks to raise the remaining funds. Later, he reaches out to Okawa for help.
4.A Sad Betrayal
04-02-200754mTeppei returns from a successful business trip to Chicago. Daisuke uncovers an act of corruption, but family loyalty prevents him from weaponizing it.
5.A Death that Split Fates
11-02-200754mWhile Teppei tries to figure out who leaked the story about Okawa, Kazuko overhears her husband discussing that very subject with Daisuke.
6.Collapse of the Manpyo Clan
18-02-200754mAt Mikumo's urging, Daisuke finally agrees to provide Teppei with the remaining funds. Washima says he will not be renewing his contract after all.
7.The Tragic Furnace Explosion
25-02-200754mDaisuke reveals the depths of his dark animosity. Just as the blast furnace is nearing completion, there's an explosion at the construction site.
8.The Truth Behind Teppei's Birth
04-03-200754mReeling after the revelations in Shino's letter, Teppei confronts his father in front of the whole family and asks him a very pointed question.
9.Finale, Part I: A Father-and-Son Battle on the Verge of Death
11-03-200754mFather and son face off against each other in court, with each man taking the stand. In a surprising move, Teppei requests an unexpected witness.
10.Finale, Part II: A Determined Death... Towards the Future
18-03-200754mWith his back against the wall after damning testimony, Daisuke makes a shocking move, turning the tables on his son.
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