The Family

Aired 2007-01-14

Daisuke doesn't hide his disgust when his son Teppei is late to the family New Year's Eve dinner. Later, Teppei approaches his father with a proposal.

Aired 2007-01-21

Teppei informs his employees that they'll move ahead with plans to build the blast furnace — even though he has yet to lock in the funding.

Aired 2007-01-28

With Zenidaka, Teppei heads into Tokyo to visit the major banks to raise the remaining funds. Later, he reaches out to Okawa for help.

Aired 2007-02-04

Teppei returns from a successful business trip to Chicago. Daisuke uncovers an act of corruption, but family loyalty prevents him from weaponizing it.

Aired 2007-02-11

While Teppei tries to figure out who leaked the story about Okawa, Kazuko overhears her husband discussing that very subject with Daisuke.

Aired 2007-02-18

At Mikumo's urging, Daisuke finally agrees to provide Teppei with the remaining funds. Washima says he will not be renewing his contract after all.

Aired 2007-02-25

Daisuke reveals the depths of his dark animosity. Just as the blast furnace is nearing completion, there's an explosion at the construction site.

Aired 2007-03-04

Reeling after the revelations in Shino's letter, Teppei confronts his father in front of the whole family and asks him a very pointed question.

Aired 2007-03-11

Father and son face off against each other in court, with each man taking the stand. In a surprising move, Teppei requests an unexpected witness.

Aired 2007-03-18

With his back against the wall after damning testimony, Daisuke makes a shocking move, turning the tables on his son.