Brothers

Seasons

1984

8

When their youngest brother comes out as gay, two conservative men support him and help him navigate being openly gay in 1980s Philadelphia.

Episode List

S1 • E1

The Wedding

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.

S1 • E2

You Brought a New Kind of Love to Me

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.

S1 • E3

Lizards Ain't Snakes

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.

S1 • E4

Mindless Passion

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.

S1 • E5

Fear of Flying

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.

S1 • E6

Monte Carlo Night

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

S1 • E7

He Ain't Witty, He's My Brother

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

S1 • E8

And Baby Makes Two

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.

S1 • E9

Fools Russian

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

S1 • E10

Standards and Practices

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

S1 • E11

Liza

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

S1 • E12

It Only Hurts When I'm Gay

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

S1 • E13

I Remember Papa

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.