Brothers & Sisters

10 Best Episodes of Brothers & Sisters - Season 1

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

Written by Sophie and last updated on oct 08, 2022.

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Brothers & Sisters - S1E17

#15 - All In the Family (Season 1 - Episode 17)

Nora invites her late husband's illegitimate daughter to a family dinner at the Walker house against some of her children's wishes. Kevin Walker's hush hush relationship with a movie star reaches new levels and Nora has an interesting encounter with her college professor.

The episode was rated 7.74 from 61 votes.

Brothers & Sisters - S1E10

#14 - Light the Lights (Season 1 - Episode 10)

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Sarah, Tommy and Saul make a big mistake when they try to retrieve funds to try and save the family's business.Kevin comes up with an idea about how to try and stop Justin from going back into the military, and Kitty tries to decide what she's going to do about her job offers.

The episode was rated 7.79 from 68 votes.

Brothers & Sisters - S1E9

#13 - Mistakes Were Made, Part 2 (Season 1 - Episode 9)

A road trip for Sarah, Tommy, and Kevin reveals more startling news about their father. Justin comes clean about his reasons for joining the service after returning from a hospital stay.

The episode was rated 7.82 from 62 votes.

Brothers & Sisters - S1E21

#12 - Grapes of Wrath (Season 1 - Episode 21)

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The vineyard opens up and the whole family attends. Holly also makes a move on Mark when Nora is gone.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 67 votes.

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#11 - Family Portrait (Season 1 - Episode 4)

Sarah and Joe both face a big challenge when they discover that something may be wrong with their daughter, Paige.Kitty finds herself torn between two men, Justin begins his new job, Kevin gets jealous after seeing Scotty with another guy, and Nora suspects that Saul has feelings for Holly.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 86 votes.

Brothers & Sisters - S1E16

#10 - The Other Walker (Season 1 - Episode 16)

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The Walkers find out about William's biggest secret: his other daughter with Holly.

The episode was rated 7.84 from 56 votes.

Brothers & Sisters - S1E8

#9 - Mistakes Were Made, Part 1 (a.k.a. Glass Jumps) (Season 1 - Episode 8)

Justin's resolve to stay clean is shaken by a disturbing letter from the US military requesting that he go back and join them.Kevin swallows his fears and tries his hardest to win back Scotty but it blows up in his face, Nora prepares for a date, and Sarah uncovers some shocking information.

The episode was rated 7.85 from 73 votes.

Brothers & Sisters - S1E11

#8 - Family Day (Season 1 - Episode 11)

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The Walker family attends Family Day at Justin's rehab facility.

The episode was rated 7.86 from 70 votes.

Brothers & Sisters - S1E22

#7 - Favorite Son (Season 1 - Episode 22)

Kevin acts as McCallister's attorney when a radio host makes accusations against his war heroism. Also, Tommy and Julia must face a tough decision regarding their newborn babies.

The episode was rated 7.88 from 59 votes.

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#6 - Valentine's Day Massacre (Season 1 - Episode 14)

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Nora has a Valentine's Day dinner with a friend and takes a risky ride that could land her in trouble.

The episode was rated 7.89 from 66 votes.

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#5 - Game Night (Season 1 - Episode 19)

The Walkers have a family game night and invite Rebecca along for the ride. Kitty also meets Senator McCallister's gay brother and tries to set him up with Kevin.

The episode was rated 7.92 from 61 votes.

Brothers & Sisters - S1E3

#4 - Affairs of State (Season 1 - Episode 3)

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William Walker's indiscretions are made painfully public, and Nora shocks the family as she reveals that she's not as naive as they all think she is.Justin decides to tell Kitty about their father's affair, and the Walker siblings all feel the burden of their very own secrets.

The episode was rated 7.95 from 91 votes.

Brothers & Sisters - S1E13

#3 - Something Ida This Way Comes (Season 1 - Episode 13)

The family throws a party for Nora's sixtieth birthday. Surprises- but not the good kind- abound when half the family gets the flu, Nora's mother shows up, and the video tribute doesn't come out quite right.

The episode was rated 8.02 from 63 votes.

Brothers & Sisters - S1E23

#2 - Matriarchy (Season 1 - Episode 23)

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Nora organizes an engagement party for Kitty and Robert. Justin is about to be deployed to Iraq, and he tries to have special time with his family members to say goodbye. Kitty finds it hard to tell her mother that she will be moving out. An old friend of Saul's visits after his divorce.

The episode was rated 8.03 from 62 votes.

Brothers & Sisters - S1E7

#1 - Northern Exposure (Season 1 - Episode 7)

Kitty and Warren go to the country to have a peaceful weekend, that turns out anything but that. Unable to become pregnant, Tommy and Julia turn to desperate and unconventional measures. Faced with dire financial circumstances, the Walkers are forced to sell the ranch house.

The episode was rated 8.19 from 74 votes.

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