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Brothers and Sisters

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Brothers and Sisters is an American sitcom that aired on NBC from January to April 1979. The series attempted to capitalize on the success of the 1978 motion picture National Lampoon's Animal House. It was the second of three frat-house comedy series to air in early 1979.

Comedy

2.8 / 5

21st January 1979 - 6th April 1979
Producer
Hy Averback
Top Cast
William WindomChris LemmonRandy Brooks
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Pilot
21st January 1979

Episode 1

Accepting a wager from snooty Pi Nu president Harlan, Zipper unwisely bets his entire tuition that he can lure beautiful sorority girl Suzi Cooper into his bedroom by midnight. As the deadline approaches, Zipper's buddy Checko devises a plan to help his friend win the bet.

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High Time
26th January 1979

Episode 2

Checko, Ronald and Zipper find themselves saddled with the college president's tipsy daughter, and try to sneak her back to her room.

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Man in Chains
2nd February 1979

Episode 3

The angry sisters of Gamma Iota kidnap Zipper after suspecting him of stealing their diaries.

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Mirror Image
9th February 1979

Episode 4

Scrambling to find Zipper a date for the Valentine's Day dance, the Pi Nu brothers settle on Seymour's overweight sister Marilyn, who is visiting for the weekend. As a prank, Harlan arranges for Zipper to be crowned "King of Hearts" at the dance.

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Made in Japan
16th February 1979

Episode 5

After seeing his pals Checko and Ronald split up over a beautiful Asian student, Zipper tries to force a truce by locking them in the same room together - unaware that the fraternity house is on fire.

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A Wrenching Problem
23rd February 1979

Episode 6

When Zipper's father arrives on campus for a visit, Checko and Ronald conspire to trick him into believing that his son is a model student. Since Harlan is out of town, Zipper attempts to pose as president of the fraternity.

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Lucky Me
9th March 1979

Episode 7

Checko and Ronald attempt to cure Zipper of his tendency to hiccup when excited, which has been sabotaging his romantic life. Meanwhile, Harlan finds out and tells everyone.

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Love and Marriage
16th March 1979

Episode 8

Checko, Ronald and Zipper organize their own version of "The Newlywed Game" after enrolling in a marriage survival course that requires pairing off with a female partner.

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Spring Vacation
23rd March 1979

Episode 9

En route to Florida for spring break, Checko, Ronald and Zipper end up stranded at a seedy roadside diner when their car breaks down. They are shocked to discover the snobbish Mary Lee working as a waitress.

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Save the Monkey
28th March 1979

Episode 10

Zipper creates chaos when he rescues a chimpanzee from a fatal research experiment. Mary Lee is none too happy when she winds up baby-sitting the lovable chimp, who mimics her every move.

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Main Event
30th March 1979

Episode 11

Harlan challenges Ronald to a boxing match to defend Mary Lee's honor, while Checko and Zipper take bets.

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Truth or Consequences
6th April 1979

Episode 12

When Harlan cheats on a calculus exam and Zipper is mistakenly accused, Zipper has to decide whether to accept a failing grade or tell on Harlan.