Brothers
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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Season 1
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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.
Jul 13, 1984 · 26m -
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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.
Aug 16, 1984 · 26m -
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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.
Aug 23, 1984 -
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E4
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.
Sep 20, 1984 -
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E5
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.
Aug 30, 1984 -
6
E6
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.
Sep 6, 1984 -
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E7
MONTE CARLO NIGHT
Joe's financial troubles are preventing him to get Penny an expensive gift when she is close to graduating high school.
Sep 13, 1984 · 26m -
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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.
Sep 27, 1984 -
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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.
Oct 4, 1984 -
10
E10
STANDARDS AND PRACTICES
Should Joe pose nude for the Sports Men of Philadelphia calendar?
Oct 11, 1984 · 30m -
11
E11
LIZA
A street person sparks a bet between Joe and snobbish Marcus that Joe can transform her into a beautiful, cultured woman.
Oct 18, 1984 · 27m -
12
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.
Oct 25, 1984 -
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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.
Nov 1, 1984 · 28m -
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E14
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MEL (PART 1)
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.
Dec 16, 1984 · 47m -
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E15
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MEL (PART 2)
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.
Dec 16, 1984
