Ep 6. Secrets Are Better Kept Than Said

In Long Lost Family season 5 episode 6, "Secrets Are Better Kept Than Said," the hosts, Chris Jacobs and Lisa Joyner, help two individuals uncover long-hidden family secrets.

First, Lisa meets Cathy, who was adopted at just two days old. Though she has always known she was adopted, she is desperate to find out more about her birth mother and family. Cathy knows her birth mother's name and that she was very young when she gave Cathy up for adoption. Lisa and the investigators work to track down the birth mother, and they soon discover that she has passed away. However, they are able to connect Cathy with her birth mother's sister, and she is overjoyed to find out that she has a whole family she never knew existed. But as they delve deeper into her birth family's history, Cathy learns shocking secrets that were kept from her for decades.

Meanwhile, Chris helps a man named Tim who has been searching for his biological mother for over 30 years. Tim was adopted as a baby, and he knows very little about his birth parents. Through DNA testing and other investigative tactics, they are able to find Tim's biological mother. However, she is hesitant to speak with Tim and reveal the identity of his father. Tim is devastated, but Chris and the team keep pushing for answers. Eventually, they uncover the identity of Tim's father, but the truth is not what anyone expected.

As always, Long Lost Family season 5 episode 6 is an emotional rollercoaster for both the participants and the viewers watching at home. From the joy of newfound family connections to the heartbreak of unimaginable secrets, this episode is a reminder of the power of family and the importance of seeking the truth, no matter how difficult it may be.