The Best Episodes of Brothers and Sisters

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   10.0/10(1 votes)

   #1 - Pilot

   S1:E11/21/1979

   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

   Writers:Ron Leavitt, Brian Levant

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   Director:Lowell Ganz

   Writers:Ron Leavitt, Brian Levant
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   4.5/10(7 votes)

   #2 - High Time

   S1:E21/26/1979

   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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   Director:George Tyne

   Writer:Ron Leavitt
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   4.4/10(7 votes)

   #3 - Love and Marriage

   S1:E83/16/1979

   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

   Writers:Arthur Silver, Jerry Mayer, Bob Brunner

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   Director:Will Mackenzie

   Writers:Arthur Silver, Jerry Mayer, Bob Brunner
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   #4 - Man in Chains

   S1:E32/2/1979

   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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   Director:Dick Martin

   Writer:Jeff Franklin
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   #5 - Mirror Image

   S1:E42/9/1979

   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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   Director:Tony Mordente

   Writer:Paul Diamond
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   #6 - Made in Japan

   S1:E52/16/1979

   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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   Director:Nick Abdo

   Writer:Brian Levant
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   #7 - A Wrenching Problem

   S1:E62/23/1979

   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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   Director:Dennis Steinmetz

   Writer:Bernie Kahn
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   #8 - Lucky Me

   S1:E73/9/1979

   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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   Director:Lawrence Trilling

   Writer:David Lerner
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   #9 - Spring Vacation

   S1:E93/23/1979

   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

   Writers:Arthur Silver, Paul Diamond, Bob Brunner

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   Director:Dennis Steinmetz

   Writers:Arthur Silver, Paul Diamond, Bob Brunner
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    #10 - Save the Monkey

    S1:E103/28/1979

    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

    Writers:Roy Teicher, David Lerner

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    Director:Tony Mordente

    Writers:Roy Teicher, David Lerner
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    #11 - Main Event

    S1:E113/30/1979

    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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    Director:Nick Abdo

    Writer:Allan A. Goldstein
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    #12 - Truth or Consequences

    S1:E124/6/1979

    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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    Director:Dennis Steinmetz

    Writer:Allan A. Goldstein