Long Lost Family

Long Lost Family (2011- )

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Long Lost Family traces & reunites family members, delivering some of the most emotionally powerful scenes ever seen on television.

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Scheduleevery Thursday at 21:00 (60 min)

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S15E07Episode 7janv. 29, 2026
S15E06Episode 6janv. 22, 2026
S15E05Episode 5janv. 15, 2026
S15E04Episode 4oct. 16, 2025
S15E03Episode 3oct. 2, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Long Lost Family premiere?

Long Lost Family premiered on March 6, 2011.

Who are the two hosts of Long Lost Family?

The two hosts of Long Lost Family are Chris Jacobs and Lisa Joyner.

What is the premise of Long Lost Family?

Long Lost Family follows the journeys of people who are searching for loved ones they have been separated from for years.

How many episodes are in the first season of Long Lost Family?

The first season of Long Lost Family consists of six episodes.

Has Long Lost Family ever won any awards?

Yes, Long Lost Family has won two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Structured Reality Program in 2017 and 2018.

Are all the episodes of Long Lost Family based in the United States?

No, Long Lost Family has had episodes based in other countries such as the United Kingdom, Australia, and South Africa.

What is the production company behind Long Lost Family?

Long Lost Family is produced by Shed Media.

Do all the episodes of Long Lost Family have happy endings?

No, not all episodes of Long Lost Family have happy endings, some searches do not result in a reunion.

Has Long Lost Family ever had any celebrity participants?

Yes, Long Lost Family has had a few episodes with celebrity participants, such as Al Roker and Lisa Kudrow.

What network airs Long Lost Family?

Long Lost Family airs on TLC.

How many seasons of Long Lost Family have aired so far?

As of June 2023, nine seasons of Long Lost Family have aired.

How long is each episode of Long Lost Family?

Each episode of Long Lost Family is approximately 42 minutes long.

Has Long Lost Family ever had a spin-off series?

Yes, Long Lost Family has had a spin-off series called Long Lost Family: What Happened Next, which follows up on some of the people featured in the original series.

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