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Brothers and Sisters S4E2 — Breaking the News
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Brothers and Sisters•Season 4•Episode 2

Breaking the News

8.4/10 · 142 votesOct 4, 200945 min

Ranked #3 of 24 in Season 4•+0.3 vs season avg

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As Robert worries about news of his recent heart attack leaking to the press, Kitty struggles with an untold secret that will deeply affect their marriage and bring the Walker family together like never before. Meanwhile, Kevin and Scotty discuss the real possibility and challenge

Directed byKen Olin
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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

Matthew Rhys

Kevin Walker

Ron Rifkin

Ron Rifkin

Saul Holden

Emily VanCamp

Emily VanCamp

Rebecca Harper

Luke Macfarlane

Luke Macfarlane

Scotty Wandell

Maxwell Perry Cotton

Maxwell Perry Cotton

Cooper Whedon

Patricia Wettig

Patricia Wettig

Holly Harper

Rob Lowe

Rob Lowe

Robert McCallister

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Ken Olin

Ken Olin

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Episode Summary

"Breaking the News" is episode 2 of Brothers and Sisters season 4. It scored 8.4/10 from 142 votes, ranking #3 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by Ken Olin, it aired on October 4, 2009.

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