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Brother's Keeper

1998 - 1999

Pilot

24th September 1998

Episode 1

Porter is blindsided by the arrival of his football player brother and certainly unprepared to tackle the concept that Bobby's new million-dollar contract requires him to move into Porter's responsible household.

Who's Your Daddy?

2nd October 1998

Episode 2

After taking Uncle Bobby's advice, Oscar ends up in the vice-principal's office. But it's Porter and Bobby who are punished when the vice principal sends them to a parenting class.

Since You Came Here

9th October 1998

Episode 3

Porter's worried about Bobby's influence when Oscar decides he wants to be a bus driver instead of going to college. Since Oscar's been spending so much time with Bobby, Porter has been left with gaps in his day so Bobby suggests he get a hobby.

Sneaking Into The Movies

16th October 1998

Episode 4

When Oscar and Rose are allowed to go to the movies by themselves, Rose persuades Oscar to sneak into an extra film without paying; and when Oscar inadvertently confesses, Porter decides to teach his son a lesson.

Cleaning Lessons

23rd October 1998

Episode 5

When Porter berates Bobby for not cleaning up after himself, Bobby reacts in a typical fashion: he hires a maid; Oscar pays Rose to do his chores.

Trick or Treat

30th October 1998

Episode 6

Bobby's gross costume frightens Oscar more than he wants to let on, ruining his favorite holiday of the year. Bobby tries to comfort Oscar after a particularly bad nightmare.

Kick Ball, Get Check

6th November 1998

Episode 7

Bobby finds himself in a football-kicking slump after he promises to make a field goal for Oscar during a Monday Night Football game. ABC's NFL Monday Night Football commentators Al Michaels, Dan Dierdorf and Boomer Esiason guest star as themselves.

You're in Trouble

13th November 1998

Episode 8

Bobby is shocked when he fails his mandatory drug test, which leaves Oscar doubting the integrity of his football-playing uncle. The strictly drug-free Bobby is determined to clear his good name with the help of Porter and Dena. Guest star: Karl Malone.

The Boss of Me

20th November 1998

Episode 9

Porter puts his foot down when Bobby attempts to decorate and lavish Oscar with enormous birthday gifts, so Bobby buys the family a larger house.

Note

4th December 1998

Episode 10

When Bobby mocks Porter for putting encouraging notes in Oscar's school lunches just as their mother did to him, Porter realizes that his parents treated their sons very differently and had very different expectations of them.

Pillow Talk

11th December 1998

Episode 11

Porter becomes depressed after he gives a talk on Abraham Lincoln to Oscar's class and literally bores the students to sleep; Bobby hopes to shine up his brother's image in class.

Date

8th January 1999

Episode 12

Porter scares off his blind date Gretchen; Bobby, Oscar and Rose try to convince Porter to ask Rose's mother Marilyn out.

You Are Me

20th January 1999

Episode 13

Porter is very proud of his trophy date, gorgeous model Amy, who has a thing for sensitive intellectuals. Trouble is, she fancies herself a brain herself, even though her head is obviously mostly air. Porter claims he is interested in her for her mind.

Box of Stuff

22nd January 1999

Episode 14

The brothers' mother sends them a box of stuff from their childhood, reviving ancient rivalries; The box also contains a sweater which belonged to Laura, Porter's first girlfriend.

Game Ball

5th February 1999

Episode 15

Porter accidentally ruins Bobby's priceless championship-game football; Bobby gets kicked out and moves in with Dena.

Dating the Teacher

12th February 1999

Episode 16

Porter discovers that Bobby is dating Oscar's teacher Ginny, he orders him to put a stop to the relationship; Porter inadvertently asks Ginny out on a date.

An Odd Couple of Days

19th February 1999

Episode 17

After impulsively setting out on the road Porter, Bobby and Dena find themselves broken down at a garage with a couple of feuding brothers-in-law whose relationship strangely reflects on their own.

Everybody Says I Love You

26th February 1999

Episode 18

The Waide men seek their mother's advice when they can't say "I love you;" Their mothers off-the-wall revelations only make matters more complicated.

Security Farce

19th March 1999

Episode 19

When Bobby tries his hand at being a shock jock while hosting a sports radio talk show, he ends up insulting his listeners and prodding an irate caller to meet him at home to settle a score -- inadvertently giving out Porter's address over the air.

With Friends Like Porter

Episode 20

After realizing that he has no friends, Porter tries unsuccessfully to become pals with a group of construction workers who are fixing his home.

Politically Impolite

23rd April 1999

Episode 21

When Porter and Bobby are both scheduled to appear on "Politically Incorrect With Bill Maher" on the same episode, Bobby humiliates Porter by stealing his notes. But Bobby finds himself in a desperate search for intelligence when he's invited back to the show, which includes political legend Dr. Henry Kissinger.

The New Client (1)

Episode 22

While a jealous Bobby pouts over the attention Dena is giving to her new client, Gino, a race car driver, Porter humors Oscar by letting him punish his father for a high school prank that happened years ago.

The Duel (2)

Episode 23

Porter's scheme to win Dena's heart by trying to outwit Gino begins to backfire on the lovesick professor. A small earthquake shakes up the usually unflappable Bobby, he demands to be traded.

Top Cast

William Ragsdale•Justin Cooper•Sean O'Bryan

Widower and professor Porter Waide has his life turned upside down with the arrival of his football player brother, Bobby, who's gotten into so much trouble that he's been contracted to live with a responsible relative. This move also disrupts the lives of Porter's impressionable son, Oscar, and Bobby's perpetually annoyed agent, Dena.

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Full Cast

William Ragsdale Image

William Ragsdale

Porter Waide

Justin Cooper Image

Justin Cooper

Oscar Waide

Sean O'Bryan Image

Sean O'Bryan

Bobby Waide

Bess Meyer Image

Bess Meyer

Dena Draeger

Full Crew

Donald Todd Image

Donald Todd

Executive Producer

Dava Waite

Casting

Steve Morey

Construction Coordinator

Tom J. Astle Image

Tom J. Astle

Supervising Producer

Jake Garber Image

Jake Garber

Special Effects Makeup Artist

Adan Torres

Assistant Camera

John Isabeau

Unit Production Manager

Mark Grossan

Producer

James Terry Welden

Production Designer

Reid Harrison

Co-Producer

Adrienne J. Kessler

Hairstylist

Alfonso Delgado

Key Production Assistant

Bill Lowe

Editor

Richard Noack

Key Grip

Frank Merwald

Associate Producer

Kieran 'KC' Illes

Gaffer

Danielle Feller

Key Costumer

Lisa K. Nelson

Co-Producer

Richard J. Brock

Second Assistant Camera

Susan Vercelli

Production Coordinator

Billiam Coronel

Co-Producer

Damon Bowden

Paint Coordinator

James Widdoes Image

James Widdoes

Executive Producer

Robert S. Douglas

Online Editor

Jamie Rhonheimer

Writers' Assistant

Jesse Harris

Set Dresser

Jonathan Axelrod

Executive Producer

Dana Allyson

Costume Designer

Eric J. Peters

Production Assistant

Jack Diamond

Music Editor

Matt Ember Image

Matt Ember

Co-Executive Producer

Robert P. Quiroz

Best Boy Electric

Dwight Jackson

Set Decoration

Susie Francis Gunter

Script Supervisor

Lois Bromfield

Consulting Producer

Gregory J. Barnett Image

Gregory J. Barnett

Stunt Coordinator

John Chisholm

Studio Teacher

Jim Vallely

Executive Consultant

Michael Levy

Colorist

Tod Himmel

Co-Producer

Lisa Pharren

Makeup Artist

Jonathan Wolff

Music

Rich Romig

Set Designer

Eva Charney

Dialogue Coach

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