Family Law

Blame It on the Mother (Season 1, Episode 9)

TV Episode | 42 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama

Abigail and Daniel represent two sisters who are being sued by their estranged mother for parental support; Daniel debates leaving Svensson for a rival firm; Lucy is melancholic as her deceased mother's birthday approaches.

Showrunner

Susin Nielsen

Director

Andy Mikita

Writers

Susin Nielsen (created by) | Sarah Dodd (written by) | Corey Liu (story editor)

Producers

Susin Nielsen | David Valleau (as Dave Valleau)

Composer

Adam Lastiwka

Cinematographer

Lindsay George

Editor

Alison Grace

Casting Directors

Colleen Bolton | Maureen Webb

Production Designer

David Clarke

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Edit Released

Updated Aug 3, 2021

Release date

Dec 4, 2022 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

4 wins & 22 nominations

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26 cast members

Name	Known for
Jewel Staite Abigail Bianchi Abigail Bianchi See fewer	Firefly (2002)
Zach Smadu Daniel Svensson Daniel Svensson See fewer	Family Law (2021)
Genelle Williams Lucy Svensson Lucy Svensson See fewer	Family Law (2021)
Lauren Holly Joanne Kowalski Joanne Kowalski See fewer	Dumb and Dumber (1994)
Victor Garber Harry Svensson Harry Svensson See fewer	Argo (2012)
Luke Camilleri Frank Bianchi Frank Bianchi See fewer	Hemlock Grove (2013)
Eden Summer Gilmore Sofia Bianchi Sofia Bianchi See fewer	Nancy Drew (2019)
Brenden Sunderland Nico Bianchi Nico Bianchi See fewer	Shut In (I) (2016)
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