Long Lost Family (U.S. TV series)
| Long Lost Family | |
|---|---|
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| Genre | Documentary |
| Presented by |
Chris Jacobs Lisa Joyner |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Producer(s) |
Pam Healey John Hesling Kathryn Takis Dan Peirson |
| Running time | 60 minutes |
| Production company(s) | Shed Media |
| Release | |
| Original network | TLC |
| Picture format | 16:9 |
| Original release | March 6, 2016 – present |
| Chronology | |
| Related shows |
Long Lost Family (UK) Long Lost Family (AUS) |
| External links | |
| Website | |
Long Lost Family is an American documentary-style television series based on the British series of the same name, airing on TLC since March 2016. Presented by Chris Jacobs and Lisa Joyner, the show helps provide aid to individuals looking to be reunited with long-lost biological family members.[1] The show is produced by Shed Media for TLC, and is co-sponsored by Ancestry.com, which helps provide family history research and DNA testing to help make discoveries possible.[2][1]
Season 1 of Long Lost Family aired between March and April 2016, and in June 2016 it was announced by TLC that the show had been renewed for a second season.[3][4]
Synopsis
The series format follows the original British series very closely, offering a chance for people who are desperate to find long lost relatives. The series helps a handful of people, some of whom have been searching in vain for many years, find the family members they are desperately seeking. It explores the background and context of each family's estrangement and tracks the detective work and often complex and emotional process of finding each lost relative before they are reunited. With the help and support of Christopher and Lisa, each relative is guided and supported through the process of tracing the member of their family they have been desperately seeking.
As with the British series, the American series hosts (Joyner and Jacobs) were both adopted at birth and searched for their own biological families. One of the few differences between the British and American versions is that in the British version, if it is discovered that someone an individual is searching for is deceased, the reveal of this information to the individual searching for that family member is not televised out of respect for the individual.
Series overview
| Season | Episodes | Originally aired | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season premiere | Season final | ||||
| 1 | 8 | March 6, 2016 | April 24, 2016 | ||
| 2 | 8 | TBA | TBA | ||
Season 1 (2016)
| No. | Title | Original air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | "I've Waited for This Call for 45 Years" | March 6, 2016 |
| A mother forced to place her baby boy for adoption 31 years ago still holds on to his baby blanket and the hope of seeing him again. An adopted woman suspects mysterious circumstances around her birth and wants to find the answer before it is too late. | ||
| 2 | "Your Mom's Been Here the Whole Time" | March 13, 2016 |
| The search for an adoptee's mother takes a dramatic turn, when photo evidence suggests they may have been unknowingly connected for years. A woman who did not learn she was adopted until her 20's discovers some shocking news about her biological family. | ||
| 3 | "Nobody Knew I Existed" | March 20, 2016 |
| A couple worries about the fate of their son after all communication with his adoptive family suddenly stops. A woman seeks to uncover the truth surrounding her adoption, and shake off the lifelong fear that she is someone's dirty little secret. | ||
| 4 | "I Should Have Fought Harder to Keep Her" | December 2016 |
| A mother searches for the child that her family never allowed her to hold and forced her to place for adoption. A father seeks to solve an exhaustive search and resolve an intense emotional journey by connecting with the daughter he regrets losing. | ||
| 5 | "Am I Who I Think I Am?" | April 3, 2016 |
| A woman discovers her mother kept a life-long secret about the man who raised her & realizes her biological father does not know she exists. An adopted woman's only hope for finding her biological family is through DNA. Is she ready for what it uncovers? | ||
| 6 | "Why Did You Leave Me?" | April 10, 2016 |
| Two sisters search for the father who suddenly vanished from their lives when they were just 4 and 5 years old. A woman tries to overcome a lifetime of hurt and discovers her musical talent is attributed to the woman who gave birth to her. | ||
| 7 | "Everything Your Parents Told You Was a Lie" | April 17, 2016 |
| A woman suspects her adoptive parents withheld information about her birth family, but nothing can prepare her for the shocking crimes that are uncovered. A man discovers previously sealed documents that could unlock the mysteries surrounding his birth. | ||
| 8 | "Alone in a Crowded Room" | April 24, 2016 |
Season 2 (TBA)
In June 2016, it was announced that TLC had renewed Long Lost Family for a second season.[3][4] The premiere date information has not yet been released.
International versions
The original British program began airing in 2011 and has so far distributed 5 seasons. It is hosted by Davina McCall and Nicky Campbell.
An Australian version of Long Lost Family, hosted by Chrissie Swan and Anh Do, began airing around the same time as the U.S. version in 2016.[5]
References
- 1 2 "Regret, Loss and Redemption on TLC's Docu-series Long Lost Family". Retrieved May 6, 2016.
- ↑ "Shed Media - Long Lost Family". Retrieved May 6, 2016.
- 1 2 Prudom, Laura (June 9, 2016). "TLC Renews 'Who Do You Think You Are' and 'Long Lost Family'". Variety. Retrieved June 20, 2016.
- 1 2 Pena, Jessica (June 9, 2016). "Who Do You Think You Are, Long Lost Family: TLC Series Renewed". TV Series Finale. Retrieved June 16, 2016.
- ↑ http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2015/11/ten-upfronts-2016-survivor-jessica-marais-anh-do-and-nigella.html