Brothers
series not in production
Ended
Comedy
Seasons | 5
Episodes | 116
avg.Runtime | 26 min
First EP | 1984-07-13
Last EP | 1989-04-28
Overview
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Two conservative men support their younger brother when he comes out as gay, and help him navigate being openly homosexual in 1980s Philadelphia.
Created by
Produced by
Gary Nardino Productions
Paramount Television
Showtime Networks
Season List
season 1 || Season 1
Relesed on | 1984-07-13
1
The Wedding
1984-07-13
On the day of his wedding, Cliff decides to come out as gay, which does not sit well with his two older brothers, Joe and Lou.
2
You Brought a New Kind of Love To Me
1984-08-16
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.
3
Lizards ain't Snakes
1984-08-23
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.
4
He ain't Witty, He's my Brother
1984-09-20
Joe attempts to woo Cliff's new friend, Lisa, but feels out of place amongst her other "sophisticated" friends.
5
Mindless Passion
1984-08-30
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.
6
FEAR OF FLYING
1984-09-06
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.
7
MONTE CARLO NIGHT
1984-09-13
Joe's financial troubles are preventing him to get Penny an expensive gift when she is close to graduating high school.
8
AND BABY MAKES TWO
1984-09-27
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.
9
FOOLS RUSSIAN
1984-10-04
Cliff falls in love with a Russian wrestler. The wrestler is using him because he wants to stay in the United States.
10
STANDARDS AND PRACTICES
1984-10-11
Should Joe pose nude for the Sports Men of Philadelphia calendar?
11
LIZA
1984-10-18
A street person sparks a bet between Joe and snobbish Marcus that Joe can transform her into a beautiful, cultured woman.
12
IT ONLY HURTS WHEN I'M GAY
1984-10-25
Cliff is beaten up because he is gay. His brothers want to avenge him and end up in jail. There they meet the thugs.
13
I REMEMBER PAPA
1984-11-01
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.
14
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MEL (PART 1)
1984-12-16
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.
15
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MEL (PART 2)
1984-12-16
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.
CAST
charactor: Joe Waters
Original: Robert Walden
Total EP: 116
charactor: Cliff Waters
Original: Paul Regina
Total EP: 116
charactor: Lou Waters
Original: Brandon Maggart
Total EP: 116
charactor: Penny Waters
Original: Hallie Todd
Total EP: 116
charactor: Donald Maltby
Original: Philip Charles MacKenzie
Total EP: 116
charactor: Kelly Hall
Original: Robin Riker
Total EP: 116
charactor: Jim Grant
Original: Tommy Hinkley
Total EP: 116
charactor: Louella Waters
Original: Yeardley Smith
Total EP: 116
charactor: Sam Waters
Original: Mary Ann Pascal
Total EP: 3
charactor:
Original: Shelley Berman
Total EP: 2
charactor:
Original: Paul "Mousie" Garner
Total EP: 2
charactor: Carlotta
Original: Amanda Blake
Total EP: 2
charactor:
Original: Judith Baldwin
Total EP: 1
charactor:
Original: Rick Ducommun
Total EP: 1
charactor:
Original: Joseph Mascolo
Total EP: 1
charactor:
Original: Gretchen Wyler
Total EP: 1
charactor:
Original: Leslie Easterbrook
Total EP: 1
charactor:
Original: Paxton Whitehead
Total EP: 1
charactor:
Original: Robert Stack
Total EP: 1
charactor:
Original: Tim Rossovich
Total EP: 1
charactor:
Original: Larry Joshua
Total EP: 1
charactor:
Original: Rebecca Balding
Total EP: 1
charactor:
Original: Kenneth Kimmins
Total EP: 1
charactor:
Original: Douglas Emerson
Total EP: 1
charactor: The Inspector
Original: John Brandon
Total EP: 1
charactor:
Original: Dan Frischman
Total EP: 1
charactor:
Original: Buck Young
Total EP: 1
charactor:
Original: Terry Kiser
Total EP: 1
charactor: Mel Roth
Original: James Coco
Total EP: 1
charactor: Rita
Original: Angela Aames
Total EP: 1
charactor:
Original: Thomas Hill
Total EP: 1
charactor:
Original: Patricia Donahue
Total EP: 1
charactor:
Original: Maia Brewton
Total EP: 1
charactor:
Original: Chuck Mitchell
Total EP: 1
charactor:
Original: Ralph Wilcox
Total EP: 1
charactor:
Original: James Sloyan
Total EP: 1
charactor:
Original: Keith Schultz
Total EP: 1
charactor: Annie Todson
Original: Alison La Placa
Total EP: 1
charactor: Herman
Original: Steven Peterman
Total EP: 1
charactor:
Original: Jane Badler
Total EP: 1
CREW
Greg Antonacci
Director
Directing
Shelley Jensen
Director
Directing
Dick Martin
Director
Directing
Tom Trbovich
Director
Directing
Robert Walden
Director
Directing
Jerry Lewis
Director
Directing
Joel Zwick
Director
Directing
Linda Day
Director
Directing
Lee Shallat Chemel
Director
Directing
Philip Charles MacKenzie
Director
Directing
Shelley Jensen
Coordinating Producer
Production
David Lloyd
Writer
Writing
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