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Brothers

Brothers

6.7·1984·5 seasons · 116 episodes·Series
Comedy
Synopsis

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

E1The WeddingOn 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.E2You Brought a New Kind of Love To MeJoe'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.E3Lizards ain't SnakesJoe 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.E4He ain't Witty, He's my BrotherJoe attempts to woo Cliff's new friend, Lisa, but feels out of place amongst her other "sophisticated" friends.E5Mindless PassionJoe 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.E6FEAR OF FLYINGJoe, 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.E7MONTE CARLO NIGHTJoe's financial troubles are preventing him to get Penny an expensive gift when she is close to graduating high school.E8AND BABY MAKES TWOThe 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.E9FOOLS RUSSIANCliff falls in love with a Russian wrestler. The wrestler is using him because he wants to stay in the United States.E10STANDARDS AND PRACTICESShould Joe pose nude for the Sports Men of Philadelphia calendar?E11LIZAA street person sparks a bet between Joe and snobbish Marcus that Joe can transform her into a beautiful, cultured woman.E12IT ONLY HURTS WHEN I'M GAYCliff is beaten up because he is gay. His brothers want to avenge him and end up in jail. There they meet the thugs.E13I REMEMBER PAPAA 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.E14HAPPY 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.E15HAPPY 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.
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