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#1 - Pilot
Season 1 Episode 1
Aired 1/21/1979
Accepting a wager from snooty Pi Nu president Harlan, Zipper unwisely bets his entire tuition that he can lure beautiful sorority girl Suzi Cooper into his bedroom by midnight. As the deadline approaches, Zipper's buddy Checko devises a plan to help his friend win the bet.
Director: Lowell Ganz
Writer: Brian Levant, Ron Leavitt
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#2 - High Time
Season 1 Episode 2
Aired 1/26/1979
Checko, Ronald and Zipper find themselves saddled with the college president's tipsy daughter, and try to sneak her back to her room.
Director: George Tyne
Writer: Ron Leavitt
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#3 - Man in Chains
Season 1 Episode 3
Aired 2/2/1979
The angry sisters of Gamma Iota kidnap Zipper after suspecting him of stealing their diaries.
Director: Dick Martin
Writer: Jeff Franklin
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#4 - Mirror Image
Season 1 Episode 4
Aired 2/9/1979
Scrambling to find Zipper a date for the Valentine's Day dance, the Pi Nu brothers settle on Seymour's overweight sister Marilyn, who is visiting for the weekend. As a prank, Harlan arranges for Zipper to be crowned "King of Hearts" at the dance.
Director: Tony Mordente
Writer: Paul Diamond
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#5 - Made in Japan
Season 1 Episode 5
Aired 2/16/1979
After seeing his pals Checko and Ronald split up over a beautiful Asian student, Zipper tries to force a truce by locking them in the same room together - unaware that the fraternity house is on fire.
Director: Nick Abdo
Writer: Brian Levant
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#6 - A Wrenching Problem
Season 1 Episode 6
Aired 2/23/1979
When Zipper's father arrives on campus for a visit, Checko and Ronald conspire to trick him into believing that his son is a model student. Since Harlan is out of town, Zipper attempts to pose as president of the fraternity.
Director: Dennis Steinmetz
Writer: Bernie Kahn
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#7 - Lucky Me
Season 1 Episode 7
Aired 3/9/1979
Checko and Ronald attempt to cure Zipper of his tendency to hiccup when excited, which has been sabotaging his romantic life. Meanwhile, Harlan finds out and tells everyone.
Director: Lawrence Trilling
Writer: David Lerner
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#8 - Love and Marriage
Season 1 Episode 8
Aired 3/16/1979
Checko, Ronald and Zipper organize their own version of "The Newlywed Game" after enrolling in a marriage survival course that requires pairing off with a female partner.
Director: Will Mackenzie
Writer: Jerry Mayer, Bob Brunner, Arthur Silver
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#9 - Spring Vacation
Season 1 Episode 9
Aired 3/23/1979
En route to Florida for spring break, Checko, Ronald and Zipper end up stranded at a seedy roadside diner when their car breaks down. They are shocked to discover the snobbish Mary Lee working as a waitress.
Director: Dennis Steinmetz
Writer: Paul Diamond, Bob Brunner, Arthur Silver
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#10 - Save the Monkey
Season 1 Episode 10
Aired 3/28/1979
Zipper creates chaos when he rescues a chimpanzee from a fatal research experiment. Mary Lee is none too happy when she winds up baby-sitting the lovable chimp, who mimics her every move.
Director: Tony Mordente
Writer: David Lerner, Roy Teicher
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#11 - Main Event
Season 1 Episode 11
Aired 3/30/1979
Harlan challenges Ronald to a boxing match to defend Mary Lee's honor, while Checko and Zipper take bets.
Director: Nick Abdo
Writer: Allan A. Goldstein
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#12 - Truth or Consequences
Season 1 Episode 12
Aired 4/6/1979
When Harlan cheats on a calculus exam and Zipper is mistakenly accused, Zipper has to decide whether to accept a failing grade or tell on Harlan.
Director: Dennis Steinmetz
Writer: Allan A. Goldstein
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Best Episodes Summary
"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Brothers and Sisters". It scored 10/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Lowell Ganz and written by Brian Levant, Ron Leavitt, it aired on 1/21/1979. This episode scored NaN points higher than the second highest rated, "High Time".