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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 15 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Wedding Jul 13, 1984
- E2 You Brought a New Kind of Love To Me Aug 16, 1984
- E3 Lizards ain't Snakes Aug 23, 1984
- E4 He ain't Witty, He's my Brother Sep 20, 1984
- E5 Mindless Passion Aug 30, 1984
- E6 FEAR OF FLYING Sep 6, 1984
- E7 MONTE CARLO NIGHT Sep 13, 1984
- E8 AND BABY MAKES TWO Sep 27, 1984
- E9 FOOLS RUSSIAN Oct 4, 1984
- E10 STANDARDS AND PRACTICES Oct 11, 1984
- E11 LIZA Oct 18, 1984
- E12 IT ONLY HURTS WHEN I'M GAY Oct 25, 1984
- E13 I REMEMBER PAPA Nov 1, 1984
- E14 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MEL (PART 1) Dec 16, 1984
- E15 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MEL (PART 2) Dec 16, 1984
Season 2 · 25 episodes
- E1 AN AFFAIR TO REMEMBER Apr 25, 1985
- E2 YOUR BROTHER'S KEEPER May 2, 1985
- E3 THE FOURTH BALL (aka Lucky Charm) May 9, 1985
- E4 LIFE'S TOO SHORT TO BE DELICATE May 16, 1985
- E5 LET THE EAGLE FLY Jun 20, 1985
- E6 THE GIRL MOST LIKELY Jun 6, 1985
- E7 DONALD'S DAD Jun 13, 1985
- E8 DONALD'S OLD FLAME May 30, 1985
- E9 THE PROOF IS IN THE PJs Jul 11, 1985
- E10 A HOUSE DIVIDED Jul 18, 1985
- E11 THE STING Aug 1, 1985
- E12 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BABY BROTHER Aug 8, 1985
- E13 TO PLAY OR NOT TO PLAY Aug 15, 1985
- E14 THE GREATEST STORY NEVER TOLD Sep 4, 1985
- E15 AMONGST MY SOUVENIRS Sep 11, 1985
- E16 RHINO RHAPSODY Sep 18, 1985
- E17 DONALD'S AIR FORCE BLUES Oct 2, 1985
- E18 THE STRANGER Oct 23, 1985
- E19 IT AIN'T OVER TIL IT'S OVER Oct 9, 1985
- E20 FATHER, FATHER Oct 30, 1985
- E21 A GREASEPAINT SMILE Nov 6, 1985
- E22 GOBBA, GOBBA Nov 27, 1985
- E23 GODZILLA MEETS BAMBI (aka Donald's Apartment) Nov 13, 1985
- E24 A CARNATION BY ANY OTHER NAME Dec 4, 1985
- E25 THE SHOOP SHOOP SHOP (aka Isle Of Lesbos) Dec 11, 1985
Season 3 · 25 episodes
- E1 HAIRBALL BLUES Apr 23, 1986
- E2 TAKE ME OUT OF THE BALLGAME (aka Dreams Of Summer) Apr 30, 1986
- E3 THE SEDUCTION OF LOU May 7, 1986
- E4 A PENNY A DANCE May 14, 1986
- E5 DONALD'S HALF SISTER May 28, 1986
- E6 WAKE ME UP BEFORE YOU GO GO Jun 4, 1986
- E7 BLIND LOVE Jun 11, 1986
- E8 THE SONG REMAINS THE SAME Jun 18, 1986
- E9 BROTHERS THREE Jun 25, 1986
- E10 THE PLAYS THE THING Jul 9, 1986
- E11 HARRY AND THE OGRE OF OCK Jul 15, 1986
- E12 MOTHER'S DAY Jul 30, 1986
- E13 TWO-TIMIN' MAN Aug 6, 1986
- E14 IF I ONLY HAD A WATCHAMACALLIT Aug 20, 1986
- E15 GOODBYE, CLIFFIE Sep 3, 1986
- E16 JOE LEAVES THIS OLD WORLD BEHIND Sep 10, 1986
- E17 WHOSE GOLDEN YEARS IS IT, ANYWAY? (PART 1) Sep 17, 1986
- E18 WHOSE GOLDEN YEARS IS IT, ANYWAY? (PART 2) Sep 1, 1986
- E19 THE BOXER Oct 15, 1986
- E20 LAY THE POINTS Oct 8, 1986
- E21 THE GANG WHO COULD SHOOT STRAIGHT Oct 29, 1986
- E22 A PENNY FOR YOUR DREAMS Nov 5, 1986
- E23 ICEMAN Nov 12, 1986
- E24 STILL MARRIED AFTER ALL THESE YEARS Nov 19, 1986
- E25 MI CASA ES SEWER CASA Dec 3, 1986
Season 4 · 25 episodes
- E1 WEDDING BELL BLUES May 8, 1987
- E2 WHAT? May 15, 1987
- E3 CHEZ CLIFF May 29, 1987
- E4 LOVE AND LEARN Jun 5, 1987
- E5 LEAVE IT TO CLEAVAGE Jun 12, 1987
- E6 FEAR OF HEIGHTS Jun 19, 1987
- E7 CLIFF'S MAGIC RECIPE Jun 26, 1987
- E8 OLD MAN WATERS Jul 17, 1987
- E9 HOME IS WHERE THE HEART IS Jul 24, 1987
- E10 ON THE REBOUND Jul 10, 1987
- E11 MAN'S CHOICE Jul 19, 1987
- E12 STARRY, STARRY NIGHTMARE Aug 21, 1987
- E13 PENNY AND THE HARD HAT Aug 28, 1987
- E14 THE POINT AFTER NO MORE? Aug 1, 1987
- E15 LAS VEGAS SERENADE (PART 1) Sep 11, 1987
- E16 LAS VEGAS SERENADE (PART 2) Sep 18, 1987
- E17 ONE ON ONE Sep 25, 1987
- E18 THE FARMER ALWAYS RINGS TWICE Oct 2, 1987
- E19 BACHELOR FATHER Oct 9, 1987
- E20 MASQUERADE Oct 30, 1987
- E21 STOLEN PLEASURES Dec 11, 1987
- E22 IS THE CALLER THERE? Nov 6, 1987
- E23 THE WINDSOR WAR Nov 13, 1987
- E24 THERE'S A LID FOR EVERY POT Dec 4, 1987
- E25 THANKSGIVING Nov 20, 1987
Season 5 · 26 episodes
- E1 SITTIN' IN A TREE Jun 24, 1988
- E2 BARNEY, WE HARDLY KNEW YE Jul 8, 1988
- E3 I'LL KNOW WHEN MY LOVE COMES ALONG Jul 15, 1988
- E4 L. A. MALTBY Sep 30, 1988
- E5 HUSTLE UP Oct 7, 1988
- E6 BUT I KNOW WHAT I LIKE Oct 21, 1988
- E7 MOVING OUT Oct 28, 1988
- E8 A JOB WELL DONE Nov 4, 1988
- E9 TWO FOR THE SEESAW Nov 11, 1988
- E10 NOTHIN' SAYS LOVIN' Dec 2, 1988
- E11 THE DETOUR Dec 16, 1988
- E12 GUARDIAN ANGELS Dec 30, 1988
- E13 A STUDY IN MALTBY Jan 6, 1989
- E14 NANNY FROM HEAVEN Jan 13, 1989
- E15 THE POINT AFTER BOWLING TEAM Jan 20, 1989
- E16 ISN'T IT ROMANTIC? Feb 17, 1989
- E17 THREE INFANTS AND A BABY Feb 24, 1989
- E18 GUARDING THE NEST Mar 3, 1989
- E19 SAM'S DAD Mar 17, 1989
- E20 INHERIT THE BAR Mar 10, 1989
- E21 FANTASY IN EBONY Apr 7, 1989
- E22 BIG Apr 14, 1989
- E23 SOMETHING OLD, SOMETHING NEW Apr 21, 1989
- E24 WOULDN'T IT BE NICE Apr 28, 1989
- E25 THE ROAD YET TAKEN Apr 1, 1989
- E26 I REMEMBER BUT I DON'T LIKE IT (Compilation Show)
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.