[2] Each week, the cast members referred to as "Family" travelled to different locations in South Korea to stay for a single night.

[3] The game-variety show format of Family Outing has widely been considered to be influenced by its predecessor, X-Man with both programs sharing key production and cast members, the most notable of which being Main Producer Jang Hyuk-jae, MC Yoo Jae-suk and cast member Kim Jong-kook.

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.

These comprised a two-day shoot, including an overnight stay for the cast and crew, that was edited for broadcast over two weekly episodes.

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.

In addition to bedding location, the ranking system or game was used to determine which Family members would be assigned the undesirable task of late-night/early-morning chores.

The Family members that are assigned breakfast duty are frequently filmed gathering ingredients from around the community before commencing preparation and cooking.

[6] "Family" members Park Ye-jin and Lee Chun-hee left the show after 53 episodes and the expiration of their one-year contract with both citing their desire to focus on their acting careers.

[8][9] It was later reported that Family Outing Season 1 would end due to the conflicting schedules and solo activities of the members.