The Aarons family; The Archer family; The Ashton family; The Belgiorno-Nettis family; The Boyd family; The Forrest family; The Kidman family; The Street family.

Profiles eight Australian families which, over generations, have produced some of the nation's top politicians, journalists, sportsmen, artists, indigenous leaders, graziers and industrialists. Members talk of their ancestors' achievements and experiences and what it takes to keep family tradition alive.