TV series
Brothers
1984–1989, English, on Showtime.
Two conservative men support their younger brother when he comes out as gay, and help him navigate being openly homosexual in 1980s Philadelphia.
- Seasons
- 5
- Episodes
- 116
- Episode length
- 26 min
- Status
- Ended in 1989
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Latest episode
S5 E24: WOULDN'T IT BE NICE
Aired 28 April 1989
Seasons 5
Cast & crew
- Robert WaldenJoe Waters · 116 ep
- Paul ReginaCliff Waters · 116 ep
- Brandon MaggartLou Waters · 116 ep
- Philip Charles MacKenzieDonald Maltby · 116 ep
- Hallie ToddPenny Waters · 116 ep
- Robin RikerKelly Hall · 90 ep
- Mary Ann PascalSam Booke Waters · 76 ep
- Yeardley SmithLouella Waters · 51 ep
- Timothy WilliamsMike Chandler · 27 ep
- Cathryn HackerCaroline Waters · 26 ep
- Tommy HinkleyJim Grant · 25 ep
- Shelley BermanCast · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 13 July 1984
- Last aired
- 28 April 1989
- Network
- Showtime
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
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Brothers: quick answers
Is Brothers worth watching?
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How many seasons of Brothers are there?
Brothers has 5 seasons and 116 episodes, about 26 minutes each.
Is Brothers finished?
Yes. Brothers ended in 1989, so you can watch the whole story.
Is Brothers suitable for kids?
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What shows are like Brothers?
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