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The Brothers is a British television series, produced and shown by the BBC between 1972 and 1976.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Brothers Season 1 Episode 1 - The End of the Beginning
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    #1 - The End of the Beginning

    S1:E1

    After the founder of Hammond Transport dies, his widow and three sons must deal with his will that greatly affects the three brothers.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Brothers Season 1 Episode 2 - Down To Business
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    #2 - Down To Business

    S1:E2

    Edward makes his bid for total control of the family business.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Brothers Season 1 Episode 3 - Confrontation
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    #3 - Confrontation

    S1:E3

    Mrs Hammond wants to see Jennifer, but Jennifer is reluctant.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Brothers Season 1 Episode 4 - Decisions
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    #4 - Decisions

    S1:E4

    David decides whether to stay in the family business, or sell his shares to Edward.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Brothers Season 1 Episode 5 - The Party
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    #5 - The Party

    S1:E5

    The Hammonds are invited to a party given by an old friend of their father.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. The Brothers Season 1 Episode 6 - Turning Point
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    #6 - Turning Point

    S1:E6

    Conflicting individual interests causes family boardroom arguments.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Brothers Season 1 Episode 7 - The Perfect Day
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    #7 - The Perfect Day

    S1:E7

    Hammond Transport is ready to expand, until an unexpected crisis happens, then plans and people are put on hold.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Brothers Season 1 Episode 8 - Crisis
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    #8 - Crisis

    S1:E8

    The financial crisis at Hammond Transport becomes more acute, and has repercussions for relationships within the family.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Brothers Season 1 Episode 9 - A Worm In The Bud
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    #9 - A Worm In The Bud

    S1:E9

    Hammond Transport is threatened by a take-over bid.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Brothers Season 1 Episode 10 - Full Circle
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    #10 - Full Circle

    S1:E10

    The future of Hammond Transport is getting better, but problems within the family continue, and new outside alliances form.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Brothers Season 2 Episode 1 - A Family Gathering
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    #11 - A Family Gathering

    S2:E1

    Mary Hammond returns from recuperation abroad, determined to drive a wedge between Edward and Jennifer. Harry Carter, of Carter’s Express Deliveries, puts in an impressive offer for land adjoining the Hammond depot - land Edward thought was already promised to his firm.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Brothers Season 2 Episode 2 - Wheels And Deals
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    #12 - Wheels And Deals

    S2:E2

    When Mary finds a phone number in Edward’s pocket she learns an ex-girlfriend is back on the scene. It is another weapon in her war against Jennifer. The Board have to vote on a take-over bid for Carter’s firm. Edward will be against it. Or will he ?

    Director:Prudence FitzGerald
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Brothers Season 2 Episode 3 - The Trojan Horse
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    #13 - The Trojan Horse

    S2:E3

    Hammond Transport plans to take over Carter Express. However, Harry Carter knows more about the Hammond family than they think. Mary continues to manipulate the lives of her children but with Edward she may have gone too far.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Brothers Season 2 Episode 4 - Snakes And Ladders
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    #14 - Snakes And Ladders

    S2:E4

    The Hammond family is divided over whether to take on Carter. It's in a deadlock, unless somebody changes sides. Ann confronts Brian about his new lady friend.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Brothers Season 2 Episode 5 - Labour Pains
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    #15 - Labour Pains

    S2:E5

    Harry Carter has cunningly invited all the Hammonds around to his apartment for drinks. One by one the brothers drop out, which leaves Mary and Jennifer the only guests that turn up ! Barbara is in awe of her new art tutor Nicholas Fox and at the depot trouble is brewing between the Carter and Hammond drivers…

    Director:Prudence FitzGerald
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Brothers Season 2 Episode 6 - Negotiations
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    #16 - Negotiations

    S2:E6

    With strike action threatened, the Union is called in to settle the conflict with the two sets of drivers. Carter is determined that the Union won’t have a say in the way he handles the unrest, but Ted is a much more experienced negotiator. David falls for the charms of Jill’s flatmate Julie.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Brothers Season 2 Episode 9 - Storm Birds
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    #17 - Storm Birds

    S2:E9

    The drivers strike continues over the use of Harry Carter’s non-Union drivers. A full meeting of the Board members and Union representatives is made more difficult by Carter antagonising the Union. Jill and Julie call on Mary but Julie does not endear herself to the Hammond matriach. Negotiations falter and Hammond Transport is starting to flounder under the weight of the problem. Brian discovers Ann has been making secret visits to the family home.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Brothers Season 2 Episode 10 - Tightrope
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    #18 - Tightrope

    S2:E10

    Whilst Harry wines and dines Jennifer, Ted arranges a late night meeting with Reg Turner and Bill. Ann arrives home unexpectedly to find Pamela waiting for Brian. Tom Parker has left the country, he owes Hammond Transport a lot of money. Without it they are sunk. Jill receives some devastating news. Carter plays a masterstroke to end the stalemate.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Brothers Season 2 Episode 11 - A Marriage Is Arranged
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    #19 - A Marriage Is Arranged

    S2:E11

    With the lorries back on the road, concern grows about the whereabouts of Tom Parker. Barbara is finding her trip to Paris with Nicholas Fox is not all she wanted it to be. Mary invites Jill to lunch and together they conspire to get David to the alter. Brian’s discreet enquiries about Parker shows that he is in trouble, making finding him more urgent. Ted flies out to Parker’s last known whereabouts in Corfu in a desperate bid to sort out the debt. Whilst he is away Carter makes a move for the Chair in the Board meeting.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. The Brothers Season 2 Episode 12 - Women Are Trumps
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    #20 - Women Are Trumps

    S2:E12

    Edward has returned with grave news - Parker is going bankrupt. He also decides Carter has to go and gives him three options on which he can leave the company. But Carter wants buying out and cash is the one thing Hammonds do not have. Jill reveals the extent of her inheritance - £250,000. It occurs to Jill she might have the means to save Hammond Transport. With Pamela out of the picture, Ann and Brian start rebuilding their marriage.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Brothers Season 2 Episode 13 - No Hard Feelings
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    #21 - No Hard Feelings

    S2:E13

    The Hammond Board vote to buy out Harry Carter. He parts company on good terms with everyone - except Mary Hammond. David is not happy that Jill’s money alone is keeping the business afloat. Ann plays her final hand in her game to get husband Brian to take her back. Despite constant bating from Julie, David marries Jill.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Brothers Season 3 Episode 1 - The Hammond Account
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    #22 - The Hammond Account

    S3:E1

    The Hammonds are finding their feet and, with Jill’s financial backing, can think of expansion again. They turn their attentions enthusiastically to Europe but David is strangely opposed to the idea.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Brothers Season 3 Episode 2 - The Newly Weds
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    #23 - The Newly Weds

    S3:E2

    Barbara’s marriage causes a stir. Why all the haste? And why the secrecy? No-one knows Johnny – but he knows that Barbara is a heiress.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Brothers Season 3 Episode 3 - Suspicions
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    #24 - Suspicions

    S3:E3

    With their sights set on Europe, the Hammonds need a depot on the coast. So, at any rate thinks Brian. David, for reasons of his own, feels otherwise…

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Brothers Season 3 Episode 4 - Tug Of War
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    #25 - Tug Of War

    S3:E4

    Brian and David come into conflict, a new depot means more dependence on the guarantee provided by Jill, and there is enough tension already between her and David.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"The End of the Beginning" is the worst rated episode of "The Brothers". It scored /10 based on 0 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 3/10/1972. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Down To Business".