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Brotherly Love

1995 – 1997Show2 seasons40 episodes

ComedyFamily
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes86%–

A nostalgic, wholesome comedy series about family and growing up.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, big ideas or brutality.

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Episodes

2 seasons · 40 episodes · best: S1E2 "Such a Bargain" 9.0

Episodes

7.8
8.0

Story

Brotherly Love is an American sitcom that ran from September 16, 1995 to April 1, 1996, on NBC, and then moved to The WB, where it aired from September 15, 1996 until May 18, 1997. The series was created by Jonathan Schmock and Jim Vallely, and produced by Witt/Thomas Productions in association with Touchstone Television and Walt Disney Television. The primary focus of the series is on the relationship of three brothers, played by Joey Lawrence, Matthew Lawrence and Andrew Lawrence.

Feels like

  • Mid-90s Sitcom Nostalgia
  • Sibling Bonding Comedy
  • Light-Hearted Family Dynamics
  • Formulaic Multi-Camera Setup
  • Teen Coming-of-Age Themes
  • Cheesy Humor
  • Comfort Viewing
  • Lawrence Brothers Charm
  • Low-Stakes Drama

Cast

24 of 87 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Terry Hughes, Joey Lawrence, Mark Cendrowski
Written by
Eddie Gorodetsky, Sue Kolinsky, Nicole Avril
Music by
Steve Barri, Steve LeGassick, Michael Price

Everyone

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Facts

September 16, 1995 · May 18, 1997 · Ended

First aired
September 16, 1995
Last aired
May 18, 1997
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 40 episodes
Genres
Comedy, Family
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Title-Only Opening, A Simple Plan, Hormone-Addled Teenager +9

  • Title-Only Opening
  • A Simple Plan
  • Hormone-Addled Teenager
  • Double-Meaning Title
  • Monochrome Casting
  • Ladykiller in Love
  • Cock Fight
  • Sensitive Guy and Manly Man
  • Face Your Fears
  • NO INDOOR VOICE
  • Too Much Information
  • Horrible Camping Trip

12 of 64 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Brotherly Love worth watching?"

Questions about Brotherly Love

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Brotherly Love worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (71).

Is Brotherly Love okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Brotherly Love?

15 h

About 15 hours: 40 episodes in 2 seasons of about 22 minutes each, aired from 1995 to 1997.

Will Brotherly Love make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and cringe comedy (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Brotherly Love?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 2 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Brotherly Love use?

Title-Only OpeningA Simple PlanHormone-Addled TeenagerDouble-Meaning TitleMonochrome CastingLadykiller in LoveCock FightSensitive Guy and Manly ManFace Your FearsNO INDOOR VOICEToo Much InformationHorrible Camping Tripand 52 more

TV Tropes lists 64 tropes for it, including Title-Only Opening, A Simple Plan, and Hormone-Addled Teenager.