Joel Berchtold is a real person portrayed by Tyler Wojton in the TV series A Friend of the Family (based on a true story).
They appear in 4 episodes out of a total of 9 aired
Episodes4
Horseback Riding in American Falls
episode S1.E1 october 2022A trusted family friend picks up Jan after school to go horseback riding, but as nightfall looms and they're still not home, what seemed like a casual afternoon slowly turns nightmarish.The Mission
episode S1.E2 october 2022The search for Jan escalates as the Brobergs call in the FBI; Jan is tasked with a disturbing life-or-death responsibility.The Gift of Tongues
episode S1.E3 october 2022The Berchtolds and Brobergs grow closer, but as Mary Ann and the girls fall under the spell of their fun-loving neighbor, Bob sees him as a threat.Articles of Faith
episode S1.E4 october 2022The Brobergs fight to restore normalcy as they prepare to face B. in court; Jan's anxiety about the mission snowballs with time; Mary Ann's questions about Mexico and growing disconnect with Bob lead her to a gut-wrenching decision.
- Horseback Riding in American Falls
- The Mission
- The Gift of Tongues
- Articles of Faith