Brothers (1984)
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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Episode 1 - The Wedding
Release Date: 1984-07-13On 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.
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Episode 2 - You Brought a New Kind of Love To Me
Release Date: 1984-08-16Joe'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.
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Episode 3 - Lizards ain't Snakes
Release Date: 1984-08-23Joe 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.
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Episode 4 - He ain't Witty, He's my Brother
Release Date: 1984-09-20Joe attempts to woo Cliff's new friend, Lisa, but feels out of place amongst her other "sophisticated" friends.
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Episode 5 - Mindless Passion
Release Date: 1984-08-30Joe 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.
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Episode 6 - FEAR OF FLYING
Release Date: 1984-09-06Joe, 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.
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Episode 7 - MONTE CARLO NIGHT
Release Date: 1984-09-13Joe's financial troubles are preventing him to get Penny an expensive gift when she is close to graduating high school.
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Episode 8 - AND BABY MAKES TWO
Release Date: 1984-09-27The 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.
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Episode 9 - FOOLS RUSSIAN
Release Date: 1984-10-04Cliff falls in love with a Russian wrestler. The wrestler is using him because he wants to stay in the United States.
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Episode 10 - STANDARDS AND PRACTICES
Release Date: 1984-10-11Should Joe pose nude for the Sports Men of Philadelphia calendar?
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Episode 11 - LIZA
Release Date: 1984-10-18A street person sparks a bet between Joe and snobbish Marcus that Joe can transform her into a beautiful, cultured woman.
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Episode 12 - IT ONLY HURTS WHEN I'M GAY
Release Date: 1984-10-25Cliff is beaten up because he is gay. His brothers want to avenge him and end up in jail. There they meet the thugs.
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Episode 13 - I REMEMBER PAPA
Release Date: 1984-11-01A 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.
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Episode 14 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MEL (PART 1)
Release Date: 1984-12-16Christmas 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.
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Episode 15 - HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MEL (PART 2)
Release Date: 1984-12-16Christmas 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.