The Family Law: episode guide

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Series 3

In Series 3 of THE FAMILY LAW, the Laws confronts new realities about growing up — navigating the world of adult romance; defining what it means to become a man — with hilarity and horror in equal measure.

Ready For This

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Episode 3.01 (13)
Sat, January 12, 2019 (8:30)
Written by Benjamin Law, Kirsty Fisher
Directed by Ben Chessell

During a particularly harrowing sex ed module, Melissa and Benjamin excitedly scheme to get into a Year 12 party where there’ll be booze and — more importantly for Melissa — boys.

Despite his reservations, Benjamin tries to sweet-talk Jenny and Danny into letting him go, but encounters a Jenny-shaped roadblock in his way, insisting Benjamin is still too young for Aussie teen parties where drinking and fingering is abundant.

Starring: Trystan Go as Benjamin Law, Fiona Choi as Jenny Law, Anthony Brandon Wong as Danny Law, Shuang Hu as Candy Law, George Zhao as Andrew Law, Karina Lee as Tammy Law, Vivian Wei as Michelle Law

With: Bethany Whitmore as Melissa, Jing-Xuan Chan as Ming-Zhu, Sam Cotton as Wayne, Erika Heynatz as Diane, Takaya Honda as Klaus Thomson, Hugh Parker as Mallory Mallory, Mitchell Bourke as Rory, Peter Rasmussen as Barman, Katie Dorman as Claudia, Julian Cullen as Michael, Bailey Hendy as Denley, Kian Dillon as Monica

Close Encounters Of The Male Kind

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Episode 3.02 (14)
Sat, January 12, 2019 (9:00)
Written by Benjamin Law, Kirsty Fisher
Directed by Ben Chessell

When Jenny rear-ends the car of a fellow parent at the school drop-off, she expects there’ll be hell to pay.

Instead, Jenny is pleasantly surprised to discover the driver is handsome, confident, manly, and would like her number — not for insurance purposes.

Later at school, Benjamin has a huffy encounter with Simmo who now has his sights set on making Benjamin’s school life a living misery.

With: Bethany Whitmore as Melissa, Sam Cotton as Wayne, Hugh Parker as Mallory Mallory, Jeremy Lindsay Taylor as Pete, Jace Fleming as Simmo, Ella Macrokanis as Pete's Older Daughter, Abbie Carlson as Pete's Younger Daughter, Joff Bush as Piano Player

Painfully Camp

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Episode 3.03 (15)
Sat, January 19, 2019 (8:30)
Written by Benjamin Law, Kirsty Fisher
Directed by Ben Chessell

Benjamin struggles with a crippling addiction to spying on Klaus pumping iron across the road, and is riddled with anxiety over what it means.

So when Candy and Wayne announce over lunch that they’re taking everyone camping, Benjamin — to everyone’s horror — is a bundle of enthusiasm, seeing this as an opportunity to escape temptation.

Jenny isn’t so keen, but after Pete unceremoniously dumps her in the school carpark, she can’t wait to leave town either.

With: Bethany Whitmore as Melissa, Jing-Xuan Chan as Ming-Zhu, Sam Cotton as Wayne, Jeremy Lindsay Taylor as Pete, Takaya Honda as Klaus Thomson, Genevieve Morris as Lorraine, Paul Gleeson as Gary, Ella Macrokanis as Pete's Older Daughter, Abbie Carlson as Pete's Younger Daughter

Dancing In The Dark

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Episode 3.04 (16)
Sat, January 19, 2019 (9:00)
Written by Benjamin Law, Kirsty Fisher
Directed by Ben Chessell

With the middle school dance around the corner, Benjamin is pumped. He and Melissa have been workshopping matching outfits for years and finally have the chance to bring their vision to life. Except for one hitch: Melissa’s already got a date.

Things aren’t going great for Jenny either. After seeing Pete out at the shops, seemingly already happy with another woman, Jenny decides to put her body out on the market and take up internet dating.

With: Bethany Whitmore as Melissa, Jeremy Lindsay Taylor as Pete, Hugh Parker as Mallory Mallory, Sam Cotton as Wayne, Takaya Honda as Klaus Thomson, Kimie Tsukakoshi as Heidi Thomson, Jing Xuan Chan as Ming-Zhu, Diana (Xiao Jie) Lin as Maisy, Loretta Kung as Daisy, Arnijka Larcombe-Weate as Lou, Todd MacDonald as Ross, Mitchell Bourke as Rory, Samantha Fitzgerald as Anita, Ella Macrokanis as Pete's Older Daughter, Julie Eckersley as Waitress

Music: "Higher" performed by The Naked and Famous, "Ballroom" performed by Jack River, "Apocalypse" performed by Cigarettes After Sex

Panic Stations

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Episode 3.05 (17)
Sat, January 26, 2019 (8:30)
Written by Benjamin Law, Kirsty Fisher
Directed by Ben Chessell

Benjamin battles with his feelings towards Klaus after a drama exercise with his handsome nemesis leaves him tense in all the wrong places.

Meanwhile, Jenny battles with her own feelings after Pete calls her out of the blue to ask her out to dinner.

With: Bethany Whitmore as Melissa, Hugh Parker as Mallory Mallory, Jing Xuan Chan as Ming-Zhu, Jeremy Lindsay Taylor as Pete, Takaya Honda as Klaus Thomson, Ella Macrokanis as Pete's Older Daughter, Abbie Carlson as Pete's Younger Daughter, Carly Rees as Donna

Number One Gay Son

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Episode 3.06 (18)
Sat, January 26, 2019 (9:00)
Written by Benjamin Law, Kirsty Fisher
Directed by Sophie Miller

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 part of their exchange, he convinces himself 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.

With: Bethany Whitmore as Melissa, Hugh Parker as Mallory Mallory, Jeremy Lindsay Taylor as Pete, Sam Cotton as Wayne, Jing Xuan Chan as Ming-Zhu, Diana (Xiao Jie) Lin as Maisy, Loretta Kung as Daisy, Takaya Honda as Klaus Thomson, Kimie Tsukakoshi as Heidi Thomson, Fraser Crane as Scott Spark

Music: "It's Raining Men" composed by Paul Shaffer and Paul Jabara, "What Do You Say" composed by Scott Spark