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Brothers and Sisters S1E6 — For the Children
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Brothers and Sisters•Season 1•Episode 6

For the Children

7.8/10 · 202 votesOct 29, 200645 min

Ranked #11 of 23 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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The Walker family gets humiliated when their secrets are revealed in a public forum.

Directed byFrederick E. O. Toye
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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

John Pyper-Ferguson

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Joe Whedon

Kerris Dorsey

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Paige Whedon

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Frederick E. O. Toye

Frederick E. O. Toye

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Episode Summary

"For the Children" is episode 6 of Brothers and Sisters season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 202 votes, ranking #11 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Frederick E. O. Toye, it aired on October 29, 2006.

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