Brothers
1984•6.6/10
Comedy
Ratings
🎬TMDb
6.6/10(10)
Two conservative men support their younger brother when he comes out as gay, and help him navigate being openly homosexual in 1980s Philadelphia.
Production
Gary Nardino Productions, Paramount Television, Showtime Networks
Language
EN
Status
Ended
First Aired
July 13, 1984
Last Aired
April 28, 1989
Networks
Showtime
Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
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Seasons & Episodes
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Season
E1
The Wedding
Air date: 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.
E2
You Brought a New Kind of Love To Me
Air date: 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.
E3
Lizards ain't Snakes
Air date: 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.
E4
He ain't Witty, He's my Brother
Air date: 1984-09-20
Joe attempts to woo Cliff's new friend, Lisa, but feels out of place amongst her other "sophisticated" friends.
E5
Mindless Passion
Air date: 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.
E6
FEAR OF FLYING
Air date: 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.
E7
MONTE CARLO NIGHT
Air date: 1984-09-13
Joe's financial troubles are preventing him to get Penny an expensive gift when she is close to graduating high school.
E8
AND BABY MAKES TWO
Air date: 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.
E9
FOOLS RUSSIAN
Air date: 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.
E10
STANDARDS AND PRACTICES
Air date: 1984-10-11
Should Joe pose nude for the Sports Men of Philadelphia calendar?
E11
LIZA
Air date: 1984-10-18
A street person sparks a bet between Joe and snobbish Marcus that Joe can transform her into a beautiful, cultured woman.
E12
IT ONLY HURTS WHEN I'M GAY
Air date: 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.
E13
I REMEMBER PAPA
Air date: 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.
E14
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MEL (PART 1)
Air date: 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.
E15
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MEL (PART 2)
Air date: 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
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
Mary Ann Pascal
Sam Booke Waters
Timothy Williams
Mike Chandler
Cathryn Hacker
Caroline Waters
