The Season 4 finale of Family Law left viewers hanging with a whirlwind of family secrets, courtroom battles, and emotional reckonings that hit hard. Airing on The CW on September 17, 2025, the episode wrapped up the Svensson clan’s latest chapter in a way that screams “more to come.” But with no official word from the network yet, speculation runs rampant. Fans keep asking: Is Family Law Season 5 on the horizon? This roundup dives into the latest buzz, from renewal prospects to what might lie ahead for Abby, Harry, and the rest.
Breaking Down the Seasons: From Humble Beginnings to Season 4 Twists
Family Law kicked off strong and has kept the momentum going, though release gaps have tested patience. Season 1 dropped in September 2021 with 10 episodes, introducing Abby’s rocky return to the firm and her first big cases. It ended on a cliffhanger that hooked audiences right away.
Fast-forward to Season 2 in May 2023, another 10-episode run that delved deeper into the siblings’ bonds and Harry’s past indiscretions. By then, the show had found its groove, earning praise for blending humor with heavy topics.
Season 3 arrived later, premiering January 5, 2025, on Global and wrapping March 30, 2025. This batch ramped up the stakes with more intense family conflicts and legal dilemmas, averaging modest but steady viewership on The CW—around 395,000 viewers per episode and a 0.05 rating in the key 18-49 demo.
Season 4, renewed back in January 2024, hit screens in the U.S. starting July 2025, with episodes rolling out weekly on The CW. The Canadian premiere lagged a bit, but international fans caught it on services like WOW in Germany by June. This season explored fresh arcs, including Harry’s remarriage to Joanne in the finale, while Abby grappled with relapse temptations and Daniel faced career crossroads. Viewer scores stayed high, with episodes pulling 9.3 to 9.4 out of 10 on fan polls, showing the core audience loves it. Yet, overall Nielsen numbers remained in the low hundreds of thousands, typical for The CW’s acquired imports.
Has Family Law Season 5 Been Renewed or Cancelled?
Straight talk: As of September 18, 2025, Family Law sits in limbo. The CW hasn’t pulled the plug, but no green light for Season 5 has dropped either. With the Season 4 finale fresh in the rearview, networks often wait a beat to crunch numbers before deciding. Renewals for shows like this usually hinge on a mix of live viewership, streaming metrics, and international sales—especially since it’s a Canadian production finding a U.S. home.
The delay isn’t unusual. Past seasons got the nod months after finales: Season 4 came 10 months post-Season 3 wrap. But whispers suggest challenges. The CW’s lineup has shifted with new imports and originals, and Family Law‘s ratings, while consistent, aren’t blockbuster territory. Still, its low production costs and solid global appeal could tip the scales. Fan campaigns on social media are buzzing, urging the network to keep the Svenssons in session.
No cast or crew comments specifically address Season 5 yet, but Jewel Staite has gushed about the show’s evolution in recent interviews, hinting at untapped stories. Victor Garber, ever the pro, told outlets he’s game for more if the scripts deliver. The team wrapped filming Season 4 earlier this year in Vancouver, so they’re primed if the call comes.
