Family Outing

Family Outing
The logo of Family Outing
Genre	Reality, Variety, Comedy
Starring	Yoo Jae-suk (2008-2010) Lee Hyo-ri (2008-2010) Kim Su-ro (2008-2010) Yoon Jong-shin (2008-2010) Dae-sung (2008-2010) Kim Jong-kook (2008-2010) Park Ye-jin (2008-2009) Lee Chun-hee (2008-2009) Park Hae-jin (2009-2010) Park Si-yeon (2009)
Country of origin	South Korea
Original language(s)	Korean
No. of episodes	85 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)	Jang Hyuk-jae
Camera setup	Multi-camera setup
Running time	70-80 minutes
Release
Original network	SBS
Picture format	4:3
Audio format	Stereo
Original release	June 15, 2008 – February 14, 2010
Chronology
Preceded by	Mission Impossible
Followed by	Family Outing 2
Related shows	Family Outing 2 Good Sunday
External links
Website

Family Outing (Korean: 패밀리가 떴다; literally Family's Here; also known as Family Outing Season 1) was a South Korean comedy-variety show; a part of SBS's Good Sunday lineup, along with Gold Miss is Coming (골드미스가 간다). It first aired on June 15, 2008, and was one of the top rated programs on Sunday Korean television. The format of the show called for the "Family" to travel to different parts of South Korea, taking care of the house of an elderly family, who go on a vacation. The "Family" then accomplishes the tasks left for them by the homeowners.

Much of the game-variety show format of Family Outing is considered to be influenced by its predecessor on SBS, X-Man, with several shared production and cast members. The show sought humor from interactions between its cast of complementary of characters and its series of physical and mental competitions. Trademarks of the production included sound effects, pop-up text and background music in accordance with the on-screen narrative. Music included personal theme songs for various cast members, frequently coordinated with moments of lament or foolishness for comedic effect, or schadenfreude.

The first season ended on February 14, 2010, and a second season featuring a brand new cast, production team, and concept, aired until July 11, 2010.

The show typically followed a format comprising a series of two-episode arcs. These comprised a two-day shoot, including an overnight stay for the cast and crew, that was later edited for broadcast over two weekly episodes. Generally, the events transpiring on the first day of filming would be shown in the first of the two-episode arc, with the second day's events broadcast in the second episode. These two days of filming were generally filmed biweekly, with the cast and crew regathering every two weeks. Guest cast members frequently joined the permanent members for the two-episode arc, appearing in two successive episodes before departing.

The first of two episodes typically starts with a phone call from Yoo Jae-suk, the MC of the show, notifying the Family members where and when to gather for the next location of filming, which was frequently a remote, rural region. Each member arrives along with any guests, as they greet each other and the viewing audience. The guest is usually then given a map to lead the Family to the house in which they will be staying for their two-day stay. Upon reaching the house, the Family greet and send the homeowners off on a vacation. At this point, the Family reviews the list of chores that the homeowners have assigned before setting upon the first task. While completing the list of chores, the Family compete in various mental and physical challenges. After completing the first chore, the Family may proceed to the next assigned or return home to prepare dinner. For the latter, the Family usually divides into teams to gather ingredients, clean, prepare, and cook.

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