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Brothers: Season 4

25 episodes Premiered May 8, 1987 Updated Sep 28, 2026
Previously on Brothers

Season 4 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Brothers Season 3.
  • ⚡ Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
  • ⚡ Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
  • ⚡ Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
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Season 4 Episodes

Episode Guide

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Season 4: Filler vs. Essential Canon

Filter episodes by narrative weight. Focus on essential mytharc and skip standalone side quests.

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Mytharc (5): Crucial lore & season climaxes
Core (20): Character development & subplots
Side Quest (0): Standalone / filler
S4·E1 Mytharc

WEDDING BELL BLUES

May 8, 1987 · 26 min

After going out for over 6 months, Joe and his new girlfriend Annie announce they're ready to tie the knot.

S4·E2 Core

WHAT?

May 15, 1987 · 26 min

An innocent prank by Lou causes Donald to temporarily lose his hearing.

S4·E3 Core

CHEZ CLIFF

May 29, 1987 · 26 min

After graduating college in journalism Cliff has second thoughts about his direction in life.

S4·E4 Core

LOVE AND LEARN

Jun 5, 1987 · 26 min

After Flo leaves Lou he has trouble learning to charm her into coming back.

S4·E8 Core

OLD MAN WATERS

Jul 17, 1987 · 26 min

While tagging along with Lou to a physical, Joe finds out he has high blood pressure. Fearing for his health he starts to act like an old man.

S4·E14 Core

THE POINT AFTER NO MORE?

Aug 1, 1987 · 26 min

Joe gets an irresistible offer to sell the bar. But little does he know the offer is from a developer who wants to tear down the bar to build a high rise.

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