Brothers

26min

Comedy

Two conservative men support their younger brother when he comes out as gay, and help him navigate being openly homosexual in 1980s Philadelphia.

Production Companies

Gary Nardino Productions

Paramount Television

Showtime Networks

Episodes

Cast

The Wedding

1. The Wedding

26min

13th Jul 1984

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.

You Brought a New Kind of Love To Me

2. You Brought a New Kind of Love To Me

26min

16th Aug 1984

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.

Lizards ain't Snakes

3. Lizards ain't Snakes

26min

23rd Aug 1984

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.

He ain't Witty, He's my Brother

4. He ain't Witty, He's my Brother

26min

20th Sep 1984

Joe attempts to woo Cliff's new friend, Lisa, but feels out of place amongst her other "sophisticated" friends.

Mindless Passion

5. Mindless Passion

26min

30th Aug 1984

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.

FEAR OF FLYING

6. FEAR OF FLYING

26min

6th Sep 1984

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.

MONTE CARLO NIGHT

7. MONTE CARLO NIGHT

26min

13th Sep 1984

Joe's financial troubles are preventing him to get Penny an expensive gift when she is close to graduating high school.

AND BABY MAKES TWO

8. AND BABY MAKES TWO

26min

27th Sep 1984

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.

FOOLS RUSSIAN

9. FOOLS RUSSIAN

26min

4th Oct 1984

Cliff falls in love with a Russian wrestler. The wrestler is using him because he wants to stay in the United States.

STANDARDS AND PRACTICES

10. STANDARDS AND PRACTICES

26min

11th Oct 1984

Should Joe pose nude for the Sports Men of Philadelphia calendar?

LIZA

11. LIZA

26min

18th Oct 1984

A street person sparks a bet between Joe and snobbish Marcus that Joe can transform her into a beautiful, cultured woman.

IT ONLY HURTS WHEN I'M GAY

12. IT ONLY HURTS WHEN I'M GAY

26min

25th Oct 1984

Cliff is beaten up because he is gay. His brothers want to avenge him and end up in jail. There they meet the thugs.

I REMEMBER PAPA

13. I REMEMBER PAPA

26min

1st Nov 1984

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.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MEL (PART 1)

14. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MEL (PART 1)

26min

16th Dec 1984

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.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MEL (PART 2)

15. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MEL (PART 2)

26min

16th Dec 1984

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.

First air date

13th Jul 1984

Last air date

28th Apr 1989

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

en

Networks