The Family Law

Through the eyes of 14-year-old Benjamin, and set over the course of a long, hot, Queensland summer, the Law family navigate a series of sometimes disastrous events which become memorable milestones, and serve as a reminder that at the end of the day family can sometimes feel more like a sentence than a choice.

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Created By

Benjamin Law

Status

Returning Series

Original Name

The Family Law

First Air Date

January 14, 2016

Last Air Date

January 26, 2019

Seasons

Episodes

Language

English

Production Companies

Matchbox Pictures SBS

Networks

SBS

S03E06

Number One Gay Son

Aunty Maisy and Daisy crash Jenny's kitchen with a problem: Aunty Maisy's son has come out as gay and it's the end of her world. After Benjamin overhears her part of their exchange, he convinces himself that Jenny is homophobic. Resentful, he throws himself into the task of winning the upcoming talent quest while blocking Jenny out, deciding now is not the time to come out and that it mightn't ever be.

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