Brothers

Brothers

Ended First aired 13/Jul/1984 United States English 5 season(s) 116 episode(s)
Two conservative men support their younger brother when he comes out as gay, and help him navigate being openly homosexual in 1980s Philadelphia.

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Season 5 · Season 5
26 episode(s) · Air date: 24/Jun/1988
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Season 4 · Season 4
25 episode(s) · Air date: 08/May/1987
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S4E14
THE POINT AFTER NO MORE?
Air date: 01/Aug/1987 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 26 min
Summary

Joe gets an irresistible offer to sell the bar. But little does he know the offer is from a developer who wants to tear down the bar to build a high rise.

Summary

Joe gets an irresistible offer to sell the bar. But little does he know the offer is from a developer who wants to tear down the bar to build a high rise.

S4E8
OLD MAN WATERS
Air date: 17/Jul/1987 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 26 min
Summary

While tagging along with Lou to a physical, Joe finds out he has high blood pressure. Fearing for his health he starts to act like an old man.

Summary

While tagging along with Lou to a physical, Joe finds out he has high blood pressure. Fearing for his health he starts to act like an old man.

Season 3 · Season 3
25 episode(s) · Air date: 23/Apr/1986
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S3E6
WAKE ME UP BEFORE YOU GO GO
Air date: 04/Jun/1986 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 26 min
Summary

When the bar gets closed down by the building inspector, Joe agrees to host a wake when a widow offers to pay enough to make the repairs to reopen the bar.

Summary

When the bar gets closed down by the building inspector, Joe agrees to host a wake when a widow offers to pay enough to make the repairs to reopen the bar.

S3E4
A PENNY A DANCE
Air date: 14/May/1986 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 26 min
Summary

Joe makes Penny get a job because she gets her first credit card bill. He tries to help her out by getting her a secretarial job but she turns it down and tries to get a job on her own.

Summary

Joe makes Penny get a job because she gets her first credit card bill. He tries to help her out by getting her a secretarial job but she turns it down and tries to get a job on her own.

S3E2
TAKE ME OUT OF THE BALLGAME (aka Dreams Of Summer)
Air date: 30/Apr/1986 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 26 min
Summary

Cliff gets the chance of a lifetime to try out for a pro baseball team. When things don't quite go the way he would have planned, he learns a something about himself.

Summary

Cliff gets the chance of a lifetime to try out for a pro baseball team. When things don't quite go the way he would have planned, he learns a something about himself.

Season 2 · Season 2
25 episode(s) · Air date: 25/Apr/1985
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S2E25
THE SHOOP SHOOP SHOP (aka Isle Of Lesbos)
Air date: 11/Dec/1985 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 26 min
Summary

Kelly is turned off by a bad date. She becomes friends with Donald's friend, Annie. When Lou tells the gang that Annie is a lesbian, they begin to read more into their relationship than there is.

Summary

Kelly is turned off by a bad date. She becomes friends with Donald's friend, Annie. When Lou tells the gang that Annie is a lesbian, they begin to read more into their relationship than there is.

S2E24
A CARNATION BY ANY OTHER NAME
Air date: 04/Dec/1985 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 26 min
Summary

Joe and Cliff do not want to live together anymore. Everyone feels cramped in their privacy. In order to complete the change, they immediately enter a contact ad. The badge is a red carnation.

Summary

Joe and Cliff do not want to live together anymore. Everyone feels cramped in their privacy. In order to complete the change, they immediately enter a contact ad. The badge is a red carnation.

S2E23
GODZILLA MEETS BAMBI (aka Donald's Apartment)
Air date: 13/Nov/1985 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 26 min
Summary

Lou and Donald get the chickenpox. They are quarantined for a fortnight in Donald's apartment. Soon they are annoyed by each other. Penny fears the two are killing each other.

Summary

Lou and Donald get the chickenpox. They are quarantined for a fortnight in Donald's apartment. Soon they are annoyed by each other. Penny fears the two are killing each other.

S2E19
IT AIN'T OVER TIL IT'S OVER
Air date: 09/Oct/1985 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 26 min
Summary

Joe and his ex-wife Janey begin spending time with each other again and Penny hopes for a reconciliation, but Janey's selfishness jeopardizes their chances.

Summary

Joe and his ex-wife Janey begin spending time with each other again and Penny hopes for a reconciliation, but Janey's selfishness jeopardizes their chances.

S2E16
RHINO RHAPSODY
Air date: 18/Sep/1985 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 26 min
Summary

Lou feels he needs a way to "be remembered", so he runs for president of the Rhinos. In order to cement the election he recruits three new members: Joe, Cliff, and Donald.

Summary

Lou feels he needs a way to "be remembered", so he runs for president of the Rhinos. In order to cement the election he recruits three new members: Joe, Cliff, and Donald.

S2E15
AMONGST MY SOUVENIRS
Air date: 11/Sep/1985 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 26 min
Summary

A young woman shows up from Korea who might possibly be Lou's daughter. Lou was involved with her mother when he was stationed in Korea. Is this his daughter?

Summary

A young woman shows up from Korea who might possibly be Lou's daughter. Lou was involved with her mother when he was stationed in Korea. Is this his daughter?

S2E14
THE GREATEST STORY NEVER TOLD
Air date: 04/Sep/1985 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 26 min
Summary

Joe decides to write a book about his memoirs, but decides to bend the truth on certain things, causing a rift between him and his family.

Summary

Joe decides to write a book about his memoirs, but decides to bend the truth on certain things, causing a rift between him and his family.

S2E13
TO PLAY OR NOT TO PLAY
Air date: 15/Aug/1985 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 26 min
Summary

Cliff is failing one of his college courses, which will prevent him from playing baseball. His female professor offers him a passing grade in exchange for sex.

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Cliff is failing one of his college courses, which will prevent him from playing baseball. His female professor offers him a passing grade in exchange for sex.

S2E12
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABY BROTHER
Air date: 08/Aug/1985 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 26 min
Summary

Cliff find a rich boyfriend (Winston) who quickly gets too serious about his relationship with Cliff. Cliff does not feel the same way about Winston.

Summary

Cliff find a rich boyfriend (Winston) who quickly gets too serious about his relationship with Cliff. Cliff does not feel the same way about Winston.

S2E9
THE PROOF IS IN THE PJs
Air date: 11/Jul/1985 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 26 min
Summary

Joe feels like a failure when he does not approve of Penny's new boyfriend and she retaliates by moving in with him. Joe is then forced to enlist everybody's help into sprucing up their new apartment.

Summary

Joe feels like a failure when he does not approve of Penny's new boyfriend and she retaliates by moving in with him. Joe is then forced to enlist everybody's help into sprucing up their new apartment.

S2E3
THE FOURTH BALL (aka Lucky Charm)
Air date: 09/May/1985 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 26 min
Summary

During a blackout one night at the restaurant a mysterious stranger shows up out of nowhere eating food that the place doesn't serve and waving a trinket that promises magic that everyone is ready to fall for.

Summary

During a blackout one night at the restaurant a mysterious stranger shows up out of nowhere eating food that the place doesn't serve and waving a trinket that promises magic that everyone is ready to fall for.

S2E2
YOUR BROTHER'S KEEPER
Air date: 02/May/1985 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 26 min
Summary

Lou has an attack of pride when he gets fired from his job and his ensuing personal crisis drives Cliff and Joe crazy, especially he starts working at the restaurant. At a loss for how to help him, Joe decides to fire him to give his wounded pride a boost.

Summary

Lou has an attack of pride when he gets fired from his job and his ensuing personal crisis drives Cliff and Joe crazy, especially he starts working at the restaurant. At a loss for how to help him, Joe decides to fire him to give his wounded pride a boost.

S2E1
AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER
Air date: 25/Apr/1985 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 26 min
Summary

Joe and Kelly spend the night together after a night of heavy drinking. They don't remember what happened. Will this lead to a relationship?

Summary

Joe and Kelly spend the night together after a night of heavy drinking. They don't remember what happened. Will this lead to a relationship?

Season 1 · Season 1
15 episode(s) · Air date: 13/Jul/1984
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S1E15
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MEL (PART 2)
Air date: 16/Dec/1984 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 26 min
Summary

Christmas activities are put on hold for the gang when a major snowstorm hits the city. At the same time, Joe befriends a fellow gay man.

Summary

Christmas activities are put on hold for the gang when a major snowstorm hits the city. At the same time, Joe befriends a fellow gay man.

S1E14
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MEL (PART 1)
Air date: 16/Dec/1984 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 26 min
Summary

Christmas activities are put on hold for the gang when a major snowstorm hits the city. At the same time, Joe befriends a fellow gay man.

Summary

Christmas activities are put on hold for the gang when a major snowstorm hits the city. At the same time, Joe befriends a fellow gay man.

S1E13
I REMEMBER PAPA
Air date: 01/Nov/1984 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 26 min
Summary

A spat between Joe and Lou causes Cliff to reflect themselves back when Joe promised their father that he and Lou would look after Cliff when he is gone.

Summary

A spat between Joe and Lou causes Cliff to reflect themselves back when Joe promised their father that he and Lou would look after Cliff when he is gone.

S1E8
AND BABY MAKES TWO
Air date: 27/Sep/1984 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 26 min
Summary

The gang do not approve of Kelly's marriage to a tough guy and their plans on throwing a baby shower for Kelly ends in a free-for-all fistfight.

Summary

The gang do not approve of Kelly's marriage to a tough guy and their plans on throwing a baby shower for Kelly ends in a free-for-all fistfight.

S1E6
FEAR OF FLYING
Air date: 06/Sep/1984 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 26 min
Summary

Joe, Cliff, Lou, and Donald notice a dead body in Joe's apartment. They decide it is best to bury the corpse and take an airplane out of town to figure out their next move.

Summary

Joe, Cliff, Lou, and Donald notice a dead body in Joe's apartment. They decide it is best to bury the corpse and take an airplane out of town to figure out their next move.

S1E5
Mindless Passion
Air date: 30/Aug/1984 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 26 min
Summary

Joe finds out that the woman he is dating is married. Joe tries to break it off, but he and his girlfriend cannot control their lust for each other.

Summary

Joe finds out that the woman he is dating is married. Joe tries to break it off, but he and his girlfriend cannot control their lust for each other.

S1E3
Lizards ain't Snakes
Air date: 23/Aug/1984 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 26 min
Summary

Joe is concerned that Cliff's new life as a gay man is preventing him from going back to his usual carefree activities, so Cliff decides to tag along with Donald to a neighborhood gay bar.

Summary

Joe is concerned that Cliff's new life as a gay man is preventing him from going back to his usual carefree activities, so Cliff decides to tag along with Donald to a neighborhood gay bar.

S1E2
You Brought a New Kind of Love To Me
Air date: 16/Aug/1984 · Time: 20:00 · Runtime: 26 min
Summary

Joe's high-school football buddies pay a visit, but it is underwhelming when they tease one friend, Bubba, who is coming out as gay. Joe tries to set the record straight and pretends to be gay himself to fool the two other friends.

Summary

Joe's high-school football buddies pay a visit, but it is underwhelming when they tease one friend, Bubba, who is coming out as gay. Joe tries to set the record straight and pretends to be gay himself to fool the two other friends.

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