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Brothers and Sisters

2006 – 2011Show5 seasons109 episodesTV-14

Drama
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic517.5Rotten Tomatoes79%84%

A moving, wholesome drama series about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances and characters.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Episodes

5 seasons · 109 episodes · best: S5E22 "Walker Down the Aisle" 9.0

Episodes

7.8
7.8
8.0
8.1
8.1

Story

Family is everything.

The close-knit Walker family deals with struggles and triumphs.

Feels like

  • Complex Family Drama
  • Sibling Rivalry
  • Emotional Realism
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Grief and Loss
  • Mid-Life Crisis
  • Nuanced Performances
  • Domestic Intimacy
  • Bittersweet Tone
  • Psychological Depth

Cast

24 of 454 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ken Olin, Michael Schultz, Bethany Rooney
Written by
Jon Robin Baitz, Michael J. Cinquemani, Monica Owusu-Breen
Music by
Blake Neely

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 24, 2006 · May 8, 2011 · Ended

First aired
September 24, 2006
Last aired
May 8, 2011
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 109 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Strong Language, Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
47 countries

Tropes

Evil Matriarch, Mistaken for Cheating, Luke, I Am Your Father +9

  • Evil Matriarch
  • Mistaken for Cheating
  • Luke, I Am Your Father
  • Brother–Sister Incest
  • Cat Fight
  • Personal Effects Reveal
  • Blonde Republican Sex Kitten
  • Geeky Turn-On
  • Real Life Writes the Plot
  • Addiction Displacement
  • Happy Marriage Charade
  • Chekhov's Skill

12 of 50 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Brothers and Sisters?"

Questions about Brothers and Sisters

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Brothers and Sisters?

Hulu

In the United States, Brothers and Sisters streams on Hulu. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 45 other countries.

Is Brothers and Sisters worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 51). Audiences rate it higher (78 out of 100) than critics (65).

Is Brothers and Sisters okay for kids?

TV-14Strong languageSexual content

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for strong language and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Brothers and Sisters?

74 h

About 74 hours: 109 episodes in 5 seasons of about 41 minutes each, aired from 2006 to 2011.

Is Brothers and Sisters plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Brothers and Sisters good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Brothers and Sisters use?

Evil MatriarchMistaken for CheatingLuke, I Am Your FatherBrother–Sister IncestCat FightPersonal Effects RevealBlonde Republican Sex KittenGeeky Turn-OnReal Life Writes the PlotAddiction DisplacementHappy Marriage CharadeChekhov's Skilland 38 more

TV Tropes lists 50 tropes for it, including Evil Matriarch, Mistaken for Cheating, and Luke, I Am Your Father.