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Familie

1991 – nowShow36 seasons8137 episodes

Soap
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb3.8
49
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb3.8

Summary

'Familie' is the longest running Belgian soap opera. The Van den Bossches originally had an electronics company, later a holding company that included a clothing chain and a sandwich shop.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Familie episodes

36 seasons · 8137 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Episode 1, 7.4
  1. S2 E20 Episode 130, 6.5
  1. S6 E96 Episode 1071, 9.1

Cast

24 of 332 · most episodes first

Facts

December 30, 1991 · October 23, 2026 · Still running

First aired
December 30, 1991
Latest episode
October 23, 2026
Status
Still running
Length
36 seasons · 8137 episodes
Content
Violence, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Soap
Original language
Dutch
Made in
Belgium

Tropes

Big Good, Running Gag, Sexy Discretion Shot +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Is Familie worth watching?"

Questions about Familie

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Familie worth watching?

49
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 49 (IMDb 3.8). Season 2 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 6.5 against 9.1 for the best season.

Which season of Familie is best?

Season 6, with an IMDb average of 9.1. Season 2 is the weakest at 6.5. The highest-rated episode is Episode 1071 (season 6, episode 96) at 9.1, and the lowest is Episode 130 (season 2, episode 20) at 6.5.

Is Familie okay for kids?

ViolenceSexual contentStrong languageDrug use

Yes: its content advisories are violence, sexual content, strong language, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Familie?

3390 h

About 3390 hours: 8137 episodes in 36 seasons of about 25 minutes each since 1991, and it's still in production.

Is Familie good for date night?

and 3 moreFamily Movie NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

It's better for a family night: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.

Is Familie plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Familie in English?

Dutch

No, it was made in Dutch.