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The Best Episodes of Brothers Season 1

Every episode of Brothers Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Brothers Season 1!

Two conservative men support their younger brother when he comes out as gay, and help him navigate being openly homosexual in 1980s Philadelphia.
Genre:Comedy
Network:Showtime
Episodes
15
Avg. Rating
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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Wedding" is the best rated episode of "Brothers" season 1. It scored 8.1/10 based on 15 votes. Directed by Joel Zwick and written by David Lloyd, it aired on 7/13/1984. This episode is rated 1.1 points higher than the second-best, "You Brought a New Kind of Love To Me".

  • The Wedding
    8.1/10(15)

    #1 - The Wedding

    Season 1 Episode 1

    Aired 7/13/1984

    On the day of his wedding, Cliff decides to come out as gay, which does not sit well with his two older brothers, Joe and Lou.

    Director: Joel Zwick

    Writer: David Lloyd

  • You Brought a New Kind of Love To Me
    9.2/10(14)

    #2 - You Brought a New Kind of Love To Me

    Season 1 Episode 2

    Aired 8/16/1984

    Joe's high-school football buddies pay a visit, but it is underwhelming when they tease one friend, Bubba, who is coming out as gay. Joe tries to set the record straight and pretends to be gay himself to fool the two other friends.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Lizards ain't Snakes
    9.1/10(11)

    #3 - Lizards ain't Snakes

    Season 1 Episode 3

    Aired 8/23/1984

    Joe is concerned that Cliff's new life as a gay man is preventing him from going back to his usual carefree activities, so Cliff decides to tag along with Donald to a neighborhood gay bar.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • He ain't Witty, He's my Brother
    NaN/10(0)

    #4 - He ain't Witty, He's my Brother

    Season 1 Episode 4

    Aired 9/20/1984

    Joe attempts to woo Cliff's new friend, Lisa, but feels out of place amongst her other "sophisticated" friends.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • Mindless Passion
    8.4/10(8)

    #5 - Mindless Passion

    Season 1 Episode 5

    Aired 8/30/1984

    Joe finds out that the woman he is dating is married. Joe tries to break it off, but he and his girlfriend cannot control their lust for each other.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • FEAR OF FLYING
    7.2/10(8)

    #6 - FEAR OF FLYING

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Aired 9/6/1984

    Joe, Cliff, Lou, and Donald notice a dead body in Joe's apartment. They decide it is best to bury the corpse and take an airplane out of town to figure out their next move.

    Director: Greg Antonacci

    Writer: N/A

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  • MONTE CARLO NIGHT
    8.2/10(8)

    #7 - MONTE CARLO NIGHT

    Season 1 Episode 7

    Aired 9/13/1984

    Joe's financial troubles are preventing him to get Penny an expensive gift when she is close to graduating high school.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • AND BABY MAKES TWO
    7.2/10(8)

    #8 - AND BABY MAKES TWO

    Season 1 Episode 8

    Aired 9/27/1984

    The gang do not approve of Kelly's marriage to a tough guy and their plans on throwing a baby shower for Kelly ends in a free-for-all fistfight.

    Director: Greg Antonacci

    Writer: N/A

  • FOOLS RUSSIAN
    7.8/10(8)

    #9 - FOOLS RUSSIAN

    Season 1 Episode 9

    Aired 10/4/1984

    Cliff falls in love with a Russian wrestler. The wrestler is using him because he wants to stay in the United States.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • STANDARDS AND PRACTICES
    7.6/10(8)

    #10 - STANDARDS AND PRACTICES

    Season 1 Episode 10

    Aired 10/11/1984

    Should Joe pose nude for the Sports Men of Philadelphia calendar?

    Director: Shelley Jensen

    Writer: N/A

  • LIZA
    7.4/10(8)

    #11 - LIZA

    Season 1 Episode 11

    Aired 10/18/1984

    A street person sparks a bet between Joe and snobbish Marcus that Joe can transform her into a beautiful, cultured woman.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A

  • IT ONLY HURTS WHEN I'M GAY
    8.3/10(9)

    #12 - IT ONLY HURTS WHEN I'M GAY

    Season 1 Episode 12

    Aired 10/25/1984

    Cliff is beaten up because he is gay. His brothers want to avenge him and end up in jail. There they meet the thugs.

    Director: Shelley Jensen

    Writer: N/A

  • I REMEMBER PAPA
    7.2/10(9)

    #13 - I REMEMBER PAPA

    Season 1 Episode 13

    Aired 11/1/1984

    A spat between Joe and Lou causes Cliff to reflect themselves back when Joe promised their father that he and Lou would look after Cliff when he is gone.

    Director: Greg Antonacci

    Writer: N/A

  • HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MEL (PART 1)
    7.2/10(9)

    #14 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MEL (PART 1)

    Season 1 Episode 14

    Aired 12/16/1984

    Christmas activities are put on hold for the gang when a major snowstorm hits the city. At the same time, Joe befriends a fellow gay man.

    Director: Greg Antonacci

    Writer: N/A

  • HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MEL (PART 2)
    NaN/10(0)

    #15 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MEL (PART 2)

    Season 1 Episode 15

    Aired 12/16/1984

    Christmas activities are put on hold for the gang when a major snowstorm hits the city. At the same time, Joe befriends a fellow gay man.

    Director: N/A

    Writer: N/A