Brothers 1984
What is Brothers?
The television series "Brothers" is a comedy that focuses on the relationship between two conservative men and their younger brother. The younger brother comes out as gay and his older brothers support him as he navigates being openly homosexual in 1980s Philadelphia.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 116
- First aired
- Jul 13, 1984
- Last aired
- Apr 28, 1989
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Showtime
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 116 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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The television series "Brothers" is a comedy that focuses on the relationship between two conservative men and their younger brother. The younger brother comes out as gay and his older brothers support him as he navigates being openly homosexual in 1980s Philadelphia. This series explores the dynamics of their family relationships and the challenges they face. The cast includes Robert Walden, who plays a significant role in the show. The series is set in the 1980s in Philadelphia, providing a unique backdrop for the story to unfold.
Should you watch it?
“Three brothers navigate family dynamics after the youngest sibling comes out in 1980s Philadelphia.”
- explores complex family relationships
- features a supportive premise
- limited information on cast and production
- dated cultural setting
Watch it if you enjoy sitcoms centered on family dynamics and personal discovery.
The series deals with themes of sexuality and social adjustment in a 1980s context.
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Season 1 · 15 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 The Wedding Mytharc Jul 13, 1984
- E2 You Brought a New Kind of Love To Me Core Aug 16, 1984
- E3 Lizards ain't Snakes Core Aug 23, 1984
- E4 He ain't Witty, He's my Brother Core Sep 20, 1984
- E5 Mindless Passion Core Aug 30, 1984
- E6 FEAR OF FLYING Core Sep 6, 1984
- E7 MONTE CARLO NIGHT Core Sep 13, 1984
- E8 AND BABY MAKES TWO Core Sep 27, 1984
- E9 FOOLS RUSSIAN Core Oct 4, 1984
- E10 STANDARDS AND PRACTICES Core Oct 11, 1984
- E11 LIZA Core Oct 18, 1984
- E12 IT ONLY HURTS WHEN I'M GAY Core Oct 25, 1984
- E13 I REMEMBER PAPA Core Nov 1, 1984
- E14 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MEL (PART 1) Mytharc Dec 16, 1984
- E15 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MEL (PART 2) Mytharc Dec 16, 1984
Season 2 · 25 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER Mytharc Apr 25, 1985
- E2 YOUR BROTHER'S KEEPER Core May 2, 1985
- E3 THE FOURTH BALL (aka Lucky Charm) Core May 9, 1985
- E4 LIFE'S TOO SHORT TO BE DELICATE Core May 16, 1985
- E5 LET THE EAGLE FLY Core Jun 20, 1985
- E6 THE GIRL MOST LIKELY Core Jun 6, 1985
- E7 DONALD'S DAD Core Jun 13, 1985
- E8 DONALD'S OLD FLAME Core May 30, 1985
- E9 THE PROOF IS IN THE PJs Core Jul 11, 1985
- E10 A HOUSE DIVIDED Core Jul 18, 1985
- E11 THE STING Core Aug 1, 1985
- E12 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABY BROTHER Core Aug 8, 1985
- E13 TO PLAY OR NOT TO PLAY Core Aug 15, 1985
- E14 THE GREATEST STORY NEVER TOLD Core Sep 4, 1985
- E15 AMONGST MY SOUVENIRS Core Sep 11, 1985
- E16 RHINO RHAPSODY Core Sep 18, 1985
- E17 DONALD'S AIR FORCE BLUES Core Oct 2, 1985
- E18 THE STRANGER Core Oct 23, 1985
- E19 IT AIN'T OVER TIL IT'S OVER Core Oct 9, 1985
- E20 FATHER, FATHER Core Oct 30, 1985
- E21 A GREASEPAINT SMILE Core Nov 6, 1985
- E22 GOBBA, GOBBA Core Nov 27, 1985
- E23 GODZILLA MEETS BAMBI (aka Donald's Apartment) Core Nov 13, 1985
- E24 A CARNATION BY ANY OTHER NAME Mytharc Dec 4, 1985
- E25 THE SHOOP SHOOP SHOP (aka Isle Of Lesbos) Mytharc Dec 11, 1985
Season 3 · 25 episodes
Open the complete Season 3 guide & lore primer →- E1 HAIRBALL BLUES Mytharc Apr 23, 1986
- E2 TAKE ME OUT OF THE BALLGAME (aka Dreams Of Summer) Core Apr 30, 1986
- E3 THE SEDUCTION OF LOU Core May 7, 1986
- E4 A PENNY A DANCE Core May 14, 1986
- E5 DONALD'S HALF SISTER Core May 28, 1986
- E6 WAKE ME UP BEFORE YOU GO GO Core Jun 4, 1986
- E7 BLIND LOVE Core Jun 11, 1986
- E8 THE SONG REMAINS THE SAME Core Jun 18, 1986
- E9 BROTHERS THREE Core Jun 25, 1986
- E10 THE PLAYS THE THING Core Jul 9, 1986
- E11 HARRY AND THE OGRE OF OCK Core Jul 15, 1986
- E12 MOTHER'S DAY Core Jul 30, 1986
- E13 TWO-TIMIN' MAN Core Aug 6, 1986
- E14 IF I ONLY HAD A WATCHAMACALLIT Core Aug 20, 1986
- E15 GOODBYE, CLIFFIE Core Sep 3, 1986
- E16 JOE LEAVES THIS OLD WORLD BEHIND Core Sep 10, 1986
- E17 WHOSE GOLDEN YEARS IS IT, ANYWAY? (PART 1) Mytharc Sep 17, 1986
- E18 WHOSE GOLDEN YEARS IS IT, ANYWAY? (PART 2) Mytharc Sep 1, 1986
- E19 THE BOXER Core Oct 15, 1986
- E20 LAY THE POINTS Core Oct 8, 1986
- E21 THE GANG WHO COULD SHOOT STRAIGHT Core Oct 29, 1986
- E22 A PENNY FOR YOUR DREAMS Core Nov 5, 1986
- E23 ICEMAN Core Nov 12, 1986
- E24 STILL MARRIED AFTER ALL THESE YEARS Mytharc Nov 19, 1986
- E25 MI CASA ES SEWER CASA Mytharc Dec 3, 1986
Season 4 · 25 episodes
Open the complete Season 4 guide & lore primer →- E1 WEDDING BELL BLUES Mytharc May 8, 1987
- E2 WHAT? Core May 15, 1987
- E3 CHEZ CLIFF Core May 29, 1987
- E4 LOVE AND LEARN Core Jun 5, 1987
- E5 LEAVE IT TO CLEAVAGE Core Jun 12, 1987
- E6 FEAR OF HEIGHTS Core Jun 19, 1987
- E7 CLIFF'S MAGIC RECIPE Core Jun 26, 1987
- E8 OLD MAN WATERS Core Jul 17, 1987
- E9 HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS Core Jul 24, 1987
- E10 ON THE REBOUND Core Jul 10, 1987
- E11 MAN'S CHOICE Core Jul 19, 1987
- E12 STARRY, STARRY NIGHTMARE Core Aug 21, 1987
- E13 PENNY AND THE HARD HAT Core Aug 28, 1987
- E14 THE POINT AFTER NO MORE? Core Aug 1, 1987
- E15 LAS VEGAS SERENADE (PART 1) Mytharc Sep 11, 1987
- E16 LAS VEGAS SERENADE (PART 2) Mytharc Sep 18, 1987
- E17 ONE ON ONE Core Sep 25, 1987
- E18 THE FARMER ALWAYS RINGS TWICE Core Oct 2, 1987
- E19 BACHELOR FATHER Core Oct 9, 1987
- E20 MASQUERADE Core Oct 30, 1987
- E21 STOLEN PLEASURES Core Dec 11, 1987
- E22 IS THE CALLER THERE? Core Nov 6, 1987
- E23 THE WINDSOR WAR Core Nov 13, 1987
- E24 THERE'S A LID FOR EVERY POT Mytharc Dec 4, 1987
- E25 THANKSGIVING Mytharc Nov 20, 1987
Season 5 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 5 guide & lore primer →- E1 SITTIN' IN A TREE Mytharc Jun 24, 1988
- E2 BARNEY, WE HARDLY KNEW YE Core Jul 8, 1988
- E3 I'LL KNOW WHEN MY LOVE COMES ALONG Core Jul 15, 1988
- E4 L. A. MALTBY Core Sep 30, 1988
- E5 HUSTLE UP Core Oct 7, 1988
- E6 BUT I KNOW WHAT I LIKE Core Oct 21, 1988
- E7 MOVING OUT Core Oct 28, 1988
- E8 A JOB WELL DONE Core Nov 4, 1988
- E9 TWO FOR THE SEESAW Core Nov 11, 1988
- E10 NOTHIN' SAYS LOVIN' Core Dec 2, 1988
- E11 THE DETOUR Core Dec 16, 1988
- E12 GUARDIAN ANGELS Core Dec 30, 1988
- E13 A STUDY IN MALTBY Core Jan 6, 1989
- E14 NANNY FROM HEAVEN Core Jan 13, 1989
- E15 THE POINT AFTER BOWLING TEAM Core Jan 20, 1989
- E16 ISN'T IT ROMANTIC? Core Feb 17, 1989
- E17 THREE INFANTS AND A BABY Core Feb 24, 1989
- E18 GUARDING THE NEST Core Mar 3, 1989
- E19 SAM'S DAD Core Mar 17, 1989
- E20 INHERIT THE BAR Core Mar 10, 1989
- E21 FANTASY IN EBONY Core Apr 7, 1989
- E22 BIG Core Apr 14, 1989
- E23 SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW Core Apr 21, 1989
- E24 WOULDN'T IT BE NICE Core Apr 28, 1989
- E25 THE ROAD YET TAKEN Mytharc Apr 1, 1989
- E26 I REMEMBER BUT I DON'T LIKE IT (Compilation Show) Mytharc
Frequently asked questions
What is the genre of Brothers?
The series is classified as a comedy.
When was the show released?
The series premiered in 1984.
Where is the show set?
The story takes place in Philadelphia.
What is the premise of the show?
Two conservative brothers support their younger sibling after he comes out as gay.
Who is in the cast?
Robert Walden is listed as a cast member.
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