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Brothers and Sisters

Created by Bob BrunnerWilliam WindomChris LemmonRandy Brooks
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21 Jan 1979First aired
1Season

The series

Brothers and Sisters is an American sitcom that aired on NBC from January to April 1979. The series attempted to capitalize on the success of the 1978 motion picture National Lampoon's Animal House. It was the second of three frat-house comedy series to air in early 1979.

Episodes

Season 1 · 12 episodes · 1979

  1. Episode 121 Jan 1979

    Pilot

    Accepting a wager from snooty Pi Nu president Harlan, Zipper unwisely bets his entire tuition that he can lure beautiful sorority girl Suzi Cooper into his bedroom by midnight. As the deadline approaches, Zipper's buddy Checko devises a pl…

  2. Episode 226 Jan 1979

    High Time

    Checko, Ronald and Zipper find themselves saddled with the college president's tipsy daughter, and try to sneak her back to her room.

  3. Episode 32 Feb 1979

    Man in Chains

    The angry sisters of Gamma Iota kidnap Zipper after suspecting him of stealing their diaries.

  4. Episode 49 Feb 1979

    Mirror Image

    Scrambling to find Zipper a date for the Valentine's Day dance, the Pi Nu brothers settle on Seymour's overweight sister Marilyn, who is visiting for the weekend. As a prank, Harlan arranges for Zipper to be crowned "King of Hearts" at the…

  5. Episode 516 Feb 1979

    Made in Japan

    After seeing his pals Checko and Ronald split up over a beautiful Asian student, Zipper tries to force a truce by locking them in the same room together - unaware that the fraternity house is on fire.

  6. Episode 623 Feb 1979

    A Wrenching Problem

    When Zipper's father arrives on campus for a visit, Checko and Ronald conspire to trick him into believing that his son is a model student. Since Harlan is out of town, Zipper attempts to pose as president of the fraternity.

  7. Episode 79 Mar 1979

    Lucky Me

    Checko and Ronald attempt to cure Zipper of his tendency to hiccup when excited, which has been sabotaging his romantic life. Meanwhile, Harlan finds out and tells everyone.

  8. Episode 816 Mar 1979

    Love and Marriage

    Checko, Ronald and Zipper organize their own version of "The Newlywed Game" after enrolling in a marriage survival course that requires pairing off with a female partner.

  9. Episode 923 Mar 1979

    Spring Vacation

    En route to Florida for spring break, Checko, Ronald and Zipper end up stranded at a seedy roadside diner when their car breaks down. They are shocked to discover the snobbish Mary Lee working as a waitress.

  10. Episode 1028 Mar 1979

    Save the Monkey

    Zipper creates chaos when he rescues a chimpanzee from a fatal research experiment. Mary Lee is none too happy when she winds up baby-sitting the lovable chimp, who mimics her every move.

  11. Episode 1130 Mar 1979

    Main Event

    Harlan challenges Ronald to a boxing match to defend Mary Lee's honor, while Checko and Zipper take bets.

  12. Episode 126 Apr 1979

    Truth or Consequences

    When Harlan cheats on a calculus exam and Zipper is mistakenly accused, Zipper has to decide whether to accept a failing grade or tell on Harlan.

Cast

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