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Brothers and Sisters S1E20 — Bad News
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Brothers and Sisters•Season 1•Episode 20

Bad News

7.6/10 · 181 votesApr 29, 200745 min

Ranked #19 of 23 in Season 1•−0.2 vs season avg

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Rebecca tells Justin that Joe kissed her. Joe tries to confess to Sarah about the kiss, but before he can get enough courage, she receives the news from the most unexpected person. When Nora fails her writing class, her teacher allows her to pass on

Directed byJason Moore
Written byMonica Owusu-Breen, Alison Schapker
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Dave Annable

Dave Annable

Justin Walker

Sally Field

Sally Field

Nora Walker

Calista Flockhart

Calista Flockhart

Kitty Walker

Balthazar Getty

Balthazar Getty

Tommy Walker

Rachel Griffiths

Rachel Griffiths

Sarah Walker

Matthew Rhys

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Kevin Walker

Ron Rifkin

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Saul Holden

Patricia Wettig

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Holly Harper

Sarah Jane Morris

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Julia Walker

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Joe Whedon

Kerris Dorsey

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Paige Whedon

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Monica Owusu-Breen

Monica Owusu-Breen

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Alison Schapker

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Jason Moore

Jason Moore

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Episode Summary

"Bad News" is episode 20 of Brothers and Sisters season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 181 votes, ranking #19 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Jason Moore and written by Monica Owusu-Breen, Alison Schapker, it aired on April 29, 2007.

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