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Brothers & Sisters: Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 24, 2006
  • Season #: 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6
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Metascore
51 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critics What's this?

User Score
7.7 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 158 Ratings

Your Score
10 out of 10
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  • Starring: Balthazar Getty, Sally Field, Ron Rifkin
  • Summary: Anticipated more for its cast than its original premise, this soapy drama follows the lives and loves of members of a wealthy California family.
  • Genre(s): Drama, Soap

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 27
  3. Negative: 7 out of 27
  1. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Dorothy Rabinowitz
    80
    There are precious few signs of trouble or uncertainty in the polished, instantaneously seductive finished product on display in its first episode.
  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Alessandra Stanley
    60
    Ms. Flockhart... is not convincing as a woman of conviction. And that is too bad, because "Brothers and Sisters" has wit and grace.
  3. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Doug Elfman
    38
    A clutter of clunky dialogue that sucks the life out of [Flockhart] and other usually skilled actors.

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User Reviews

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 76 out of 97
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 97
  3. Negative: 16 out of 97
  1. RacheliG.
    10
    An amazing drama, from the kind we don't have any more on TV. A great acting from all the cast and well scripted show. I cant wait for the next episode, especially now that Justin and Rebbecca are together.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. Matt
    5
    I agree that the homophobic comments are ridiculous, immature, and boring. However, this show feels like it is missing something, and I am not too fond of the cheesy music that often ruins would-be poignant moments.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. MikeT
    1
    Predictable and aweful. One retarded cathartic moment after another. The jokes are flat and the acting sucks.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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