Brothers & Sisters: Season 1

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Season Details & Credits

ABC | Season Premiere Date: September 24, 2006

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

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E23. Matriarchy
Air Date: May 20, 2007
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S1:E22. Favorite Son
Air Date: May 13, 2007
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S1:E21. Grapes of Wrath
Air Date: May 6, 2007

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Critic Reviews

David Zurawik

A network series potentially good enough to be on HBO. Read full review

Mike Duffy

With fun, familiar faces like Field, Flockhart and Griffiths on board, attending a family reunion with the Walkers every Sunday could be a lively, entertaining way to end the weekend. Read full review

John Leonard

Despite cast changes, rewrites, and producer musical chairs, this brainy soap checks in with promise. Read full review

Verne Gay

The good news is that "Brothers & Sisters" isn't even remotely a disaster. The bad news is that it isn't even remotely a success either. Read full review

Barry Garron

"Brothers & Sisters"... has all the traditional themes of unhappy marriage, unmet parental expectations, unexpected financial chicanery and (possibly) unfaithfulness. It deals with them convincingly, though not with any great depth or insight. Read full review

Ellen Gray

Based on the first episode... we're talking predictable prime-time soap. Read full review

Matthew Gilbert

Not a single note in the premiere of "Brothers & Sisters" rings true. Read full review

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shadowofforms

Dec 17, 2016

I've watched this series back and forth many times. So much drama without being a soap. There are also many hilarious moments.

Good characters, storyline. One of the best TV shows I have ever watched in my life. Too bad there are so few many TV shows that come close to B&S (Parenthood isI've watched this series back and forth many times. So much drama without being a soap. There are also many hilarious moments.

Good characters, storyline. One of the best TV shows I have ever watched in my life. Too bad there are so few many TV shows that come close to B&S (Parenthood is fine, but doesn't hit the mark like B&S does.)

The first few seasons are better than the later ones.… Expand

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ChrisN

Jan 30, 2007

I agree with Amber B.... This is definately the best show on television to this date (next to the dearly departed Buffy) The acting is amazing, and the characters are so real)

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BruceT.

May 23, 2007

The highlight of my TV year. Sally Field is absolutely brilliant!

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humbertov

Oct 1, 2006

Great TV show!, I wonder why is it aired on ABC and not in HBO...

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KenH

Sep 26, 2006

The first show had a lot of exposition, which is necessary with a big cast/multi-storied undertaking. I'm very hopeful that the seasoned professionals on this show will make this appointment viewing.

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BradN

Sep 24, 2006

thought it was a bit predictable, but I like how there are signs of actual current events. the infuse of political differences in a family is a nice twist.

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TTyler

Jan 11, 2007

Ridiculous contrived setup with a lousy cast.

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: September 24, 2006
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: September 26, 2010
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 27, 2009
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 28, 2008
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 30, 2007
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 24, 2006
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  S1:E23. Matriarchy
  Air Date: May 20, 2007
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  S1:E22. Favorite Son
  Air Date: May 13, 2007
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  S1:E21. Grapes of Wrath
  Air Date: May 6, 2007
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  S1:E20. Bad News
  Air Date: April 29, 2007
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  S1:E19. Game Night
  Air Date: April 15, 2007
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  S1:E18. Three Parties
  Air Date: April 8, 2007
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  S1:E17. All In the Family
  Air Date: April 1, 2007
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  S1:E16. The Other Walker
  Air Date: March 4, 2007
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  S1:E15. Love is Difficult
  Air Date: February 18, 2007
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  S1:E14. Valentine's Day Massacre
  Air Date: February 11, 2007
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  S1:E13. Something Ida This Way Comes
  Air Date: January 21, 2007
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  S1:E12. Sexual Politics
  Air Date: January 14, 2007
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  S1:E11. Family Day
  Air Date: January 7, 2007
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  S1:E10. Light the Lights
  Air Date: December 10, 2006
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  S1:E9. Mistakes Were Made, Part 2
  Air Date: November 19, 2006
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  S1:E8. Mistakes Were Made, Part 1 (a.k.a. Glass Jumps)
  Air Date: November 12, 2006
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  S1:E7. Northern Exposure
  Air Date: November 5, 2006
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  S1:E6. For the Children
  Air Date: October 29, 2006
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  S1:E5. Date Night
  Air Date: October 22, 2006
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  S1:E4. Family Portrait
  Air Date: October 15, 2006
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  S1:E3. Affairs of State
  Air Date: October 8, 2006
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  S1:E2. An Act of Will
  Air Date: October 1, 2006
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  S1:E1. Patriarchy
  Air Date: September 24, 2006