Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   8.3/10(17 votes)

   #1 - The Wedding

   S1:E17/13/1984

   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

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   Director:Joel Zwick

   Writer:David Lloyd
2. 

   9.5/10(16 votes)

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

   S1:E28/16/1984

   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:Unknown

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3. 

   9.6/10(13 votes)

   #3 - Lizards ain't Snakes

   S1:E38/23/1984

   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:Unknown

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   NaN/10(0 votes)

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

   S1:E49/20/1984

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

   Director:Unknown

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5. 

   9.0/10(9 votes)

   #5 - Mindless Passion

   S1:E58/30/1984

   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:Unknown

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6. 

   7.8/10(9 votes)

   #6 - FEAR OF FLYING

   S1:E69/6/1984

   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:Unknown

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7. 

   9.0/10(9 votes)

   #7 - MONTE CARLO NIGHT

   S1:E79/13/1984

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

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   7.8/10(9 votes)

   #8 - AND BABY MAKES TWO

   S1:E89/27/1984

   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:Unknown

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9. 

   6.6/10(9 votes)

   #9 - FOOLS RUSSIAN

   S1:E910/4/1984

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

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10. 

    7.8/10(9 votes)

    #10 - STANDARDS AND PRACTICES

    S1:E1010/11/1984

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

    Director:Shelley Jensen

    Writer:Unknown

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11. 

    7.0/10(9 votes)

    #11 - LIZA

    S1:E1110/18/1984

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

    Director:Unknown

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12. 

    7.3/10(10 votes)

    #12 - IT ONLY HURTS WHEN I'M GAY

    S1:E1210/25/1984

    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:Unknown

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13. 

    7.2/10(9 votes)

    #13 - I REMEMBER PAPA

    S1:E1311/1/1984

    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:Unknown

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    6.3/10(10 votes)

    #14 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MEL (PART 1)

    S1:E1412/16/1984

    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:Unknown

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    #15 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MEL (PART 2)

    S1:E1512/16/1984

    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:Unknown

    Writer:Unknown

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