Brothers

Overview

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

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Episodes

S01E01 The Wedding

July 13, 1984 26 min
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.

S01E02 You Brought a New Kind of Love To Me

August 16, 1984 26 min
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...

S01E03 Lizards ain't Snakes

August 23, 1984 26 min
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.

S01E04 He ain't Witty, He's my Brother

September 20, 1984 26 min
Joe attempts to woo Cliff's new friend, Lisa, but feels out of place amongst her other "sophisticated" friends.

S01E05 Mindless Passion

August 30, 1984 26 min
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.

S01E06 FEAR OF FLYING

September 6, 1984 26 min
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.

S01E07 MONTE CARLO NIGHT

September 13, 1984 26 min
Joe's financial troubles are preventing him to get Penny an expensive gift when she is close to graduating high school.

S01E08 AND BABY MAKES TWO

September 27, 1984 26 min
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.

S01E09 FOOLS RUSSIAN

October 4, 1984 26 min
Cliff falls in love with a Russian wrestler. The wrestler is using him because he wants to stay in the United States.

S01E10 STANDARDS AND PRACTICES

October 11, 1984 26 min
Should Joe pose nude for the Sports Men of Philadelphia calendar?

S01E11 LIZA

October 18, 1984 26 min
A street person sparks a bet between Joe and snobbish Marcus that Joe can transform her into a beautiful, cultured woman.

S01E12 IT ONLY HURTS WHEN I'M GAY

October 25, 1984 26 min
Cliff is beaten up because he is gay. His brothers want to avenge him and end up in jail. There they meet the thugs.

S01E13 I REMEMBER PAPA

November 1, 1984 26 min
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.

S01E14 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MEL (PART 1)

December 16, 1984 26 min
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.

S01E15 HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MEL (PART 2)

December 16, 1984 26 min
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
Robert Walden
Joe Waters
Paul Regina
Paul Regina
Cliff Waters
Brandon Maggart
Brandon Maggart
Lou Waters
Hallie Todd
Hallie Todd
Penny Waters
Philip Charles MacKenzie
Philip Charles MacKenzie
Donald Maltby
Robin Riker
Robin Riker
Kelly Hall
Tommy Hinkley
Tommy Hinkley
Jim Grant
Yeardley Smith
Yeardley Smith
Louella Waters

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