The premiere utilizes heavy flashbacks to 13 years in the past to explain the family's origin as fugitives:
The premiere episode of , titled " The Damage Done ," aired on November 4, 2022 , on Apple TV+ . The episode is notable for finally revealing the "major criminal secret" behind why the Fox family is on the run from the U.S. government. Episode 1: "The Damage Done" Summary Eps1The Mosquito Coast - Season 2