Brothers

1984 - 1989

The Wedding

13th July 1984

Episode 1

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.

You Brought a New Kind of Love To Me

16th August 1984

Episode 2

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.

Lizards ain't Snakes

23rd August 1984

Episode 3

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.

He ain't Witty, He's my Brother

20th September 1984

Episode 4

Joe attempts to woo Cliff's new friend, Lisa, but feels out of place amongst her other "sophisticated" friends.

Mindless Passion

30th August 1984

Episode 5

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.

FEAR OF FLYING

6th September 1984

Episode 6

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.

MONTE CARLO NIGHT

13th September 1984

Episode 7

Joe's financial troubles are preventing him to get Penny an expensive gift when she is close to graduating high school.

AND BABY MAKES TWO

27th September 1984

Episode 8

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.

FOOLS RUSSIAN

4th October 1984

Episode 9

Cliff falls in love with a Russian wrestler. The wrestler is using him because he wants to stay in the United States.

STANDARDS AND PRACTICES

11th October 1984

Episode 10

Should Joe pose nude for the Sports Men of Philadelphia calendar?

LIZA

18th October 1984

Episode 11

A street person sparks a bet between Joe and snobbish Marcus that Joe can transform her into a beautiful, cultured woman.

IT ONLY HURTS WHEN I'M GAY

25th October 1984

Episode 12

Cliff is beaten up because he is gay. His brothers want to avenge him and end up in jail. There they meet the thugs.

I REMEMBER PAPA

1st November 1984

Episode 13

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.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MEL (PART 1)

16th December 1984

Episode 14

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.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MEL (PART 2)

16th December 1984

Episode 15

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.

Top Cast

Robert Walden•Paul Regina•Brandon Maggart

Comedy

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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Robert Walden

Joe Waters

Paul Regina

Cliff Waters

Brandon Maggart

Lou Waters

Philip Charles MacKenzie

Donald Maltby

Hallie Todd

Penny Waters

Yeardley Smith

Louella Waters

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Mary Ann Pascal

Sam Booke Waters

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Timothy Williams

Mike Chandler

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Cathryn Hacker

Caroline Waters

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Shelley Jensen

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