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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!

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Two conservative men support their younger brother when he comes out as gay, and help him navigate being openly homosexual in 1980s Philadelphia.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Brothers Season 1 Episode 3 - Lizards ain't Snakes
    9.6/10(13 votes)

    S1:E3

    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
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Brothers Season 1 Episode 2 - You Brought a New Kind of Love To Me
    9.5/10(16 votes)

    S1:E2

    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
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Brothers Season 1 Episode 5 - Mindless Passion
    9.0/10(9 votes)

    S1:E5

    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
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Brothers Season 1 Episode 7 - MONTE CARLO NIGHT
    9.0/10(9 votes)

    S1:E7

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Brothers Season 1 Episode 1 - The Wedding
    8.3/10(17 votes)

    S1:E1

    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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  6. Brothers Season 1 Episode 6 - FEAR OF FLYING
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    S1:E6

    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. Brothers Season 1 Episode 8 - AND BABY MAKES TWO
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    S1:E8

    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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  8. Brothers Season 1 Episode 10 - STANDARDS AND PRACTICES
    7.8/10(9 votes)

    S1:E10

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

    Director:Shelley Jensen
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Brothers Season 1 Episode 12 - IT ONLY HURTS WHEN I'M GAY
    7.3/10(10 votes)

    S1:E12

    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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  10. Brothers Season 1 Episode 13 - I REMEMBER PAPA
    7.2/10(9 votes)

    S1:E13

    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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  11. Brothers Season 1 Episode 11 - LIZA
    7.0/10(9 votes)

    S1:E11

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Brothers Season 1 Episode 9 - FOOLS RUSSIAN
    6.6/10(9 votes)

    S1:E9

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. Brothers Season 1 Episode 14 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MEL (PART 1)
    6.3/10(10 votes)

    S1:E14

    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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  14. Brothers Season 1 Episode 4 - He ain't Witty, He's my Brother
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E4

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

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Brothers Season 1 Episode 15 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MEL (PART 2)
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E15

    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Lizards ain't Snakes" is the best rated episode of "Brothers" season 1. It scored 9.6/10 based on 13 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 8/23/1984. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "You Brought a New Kind of Love To Me".