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Brothers

1984 ★ 6.7 5 seasons 116 eps TV-MA

Comedy

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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Brothers is available to stream on Nabby via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The comedy has 5 seasons and 116 total episodes, rated 6.7/10 by 11 viewers.

Last verified: November 1, 2026 · Source: TMDB

Episodes 116 total across 5 seasons

15 episodes19843 watched

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

MONTE CARLO NIGHT✓

Joe's financial troubles are preventing him to get Penny an expensive gift when she is close to graduating high school.

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.

FOOLS RUSSIAN✓

Cliff falls in love with a Russian wrestler. The wrestler is using him because he wants to stay in the United States.

STANDARDS AND PRACTICES✓

Should Joe pose nude for the Sports Men of Philadelphia calendar?

A street person sparks a bet between Joe and snobbish Marcus that Joe can transform her into a beautiful, cultured woman.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Frequently asked

How many seasons does Brothers have?

Brothers has 5 seasons with 116 episodes in total.

Is Brothers still on the air?

Brothers has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs Brothers?

Brothers airs on Showtime.

When did Brothers first air?

Brothers first aired on July 13, 1984.

Cast

Robert Walden

Robert Walden

Joe Waters

Paul Regina

Paul Regina

Cliff Waters

Brandon Maggart

Brandon Maggart

Lou Waters

Philip Charles MacKenzie

Philip Charles MacKenzie

Donald Maltby

Hallie Todd

Hallie Todd

Penny Waters

Yeardley Smith

Yeardley Smith

Louella Waters

Mary Ann Pascal

Sam Booke Waters

Timothy Williams

Mike Chandler

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