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Season 1 – Between Brothers

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An ensemble comedy about four single 20-somethings in Chicago and their lives. One is a sports writer, another a weatherman, and the last is a high-school teacher. James Gordon is their buddy, a free-spirited ladies' man.

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Caryn James New York Times 08/15/2019
The actors have nice comic timing and some good lines to work with, although the writing is uneven. Go to Full Review Steve Johnson Chicago Tribune 08/14/2019
Two brothers again room together in a Chicago apartment, surely the only one in town with purple countertops and a purple refrigerator; again one is responsible, one a ladies' man; again, it's uninspired stuff. Go to Full Review Tom Jicha South Florida Sun-Sentinel 08/15/2019
Effective chemistry and a seeming ability of any of the stars to carry a show are among the strengths of Between Brothers. Go to Full Review Lisa Leigh Parney and Yvonne Zipp Christian Science Monitor 08/15/2019
It's only mediocre -- the writing is somewhat stale. Go to Full Review Alan Pergament Buffalo News 08/14/2019
1.5/5
The best thing that can be said of "Brothers" is that it isn't the typically loud, oversexed Fox sitcom. But oh, brother, the script is bankrupt of laughs. Go to Full Review David Zurawik Baltimore Sun 08/14/2019
The problem with the show -- and it's a big one -- is that the writing is so uninspired. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Kadeem Hardison

Actor

Dondré T. Whitfield

Actor

Tommy Davidson

Actor

Kelly Perine

Actor

Rachael Crawford

Actor

Andy Bergman

Guest Star

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 11, 1997 In Case of Emergency James is hurt when his brother decides to name Dusty as his emergency contact, so he tries to prove he is reliable. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 18, 1997 The Big Three-Oh Less than happy about turning 30, Charles and James challenge two younger guys on the basketball court. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 25, 1997 Just Friends Mitchell and Dusty compete for Terri's attention when she dumps James; Terri has feelings for Charles. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 16, 1997 The Player Womanizer James dates Vanessa, who cheats on him; Charles and Dusty take Mitchell to a divorce support group. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 23, 1997 The List Thanks to an old pal, Charles gets to party with important athletes; James, Mitchell and Dusty feel neglected. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 30, 1997 Family Affair Mitchell's entire family visits; Charles interviews NFL sportscaster Ronnie Lott and is inspired to return to football. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 6, 1997 Dusty's in Love Dusty (Kelly Perine) proposes to a smart and beautiful woman (guest star Tisha Campbell) who must pass a test given by the guys. With Kadeem Hardison. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 13, 1997 New Beginnings James tutors Mitchell before a date with his teacher; Charles must interview Barry Bonds or lose his job. Details Episode 9 Aired Dec 4, 1997 Elephant Men Mitchell (Tommy Davidson) suggests that Dusty (Kelly Perine) do the weather while atop an elephant to help improve the ratings. With Kadeem Hardison. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 11, 1997 Scandalous Charles sees the real side of a respected football player; Mitchell's flirtatious sister May begins working with Dusty. Details Episode 11 Aired Dec 18, 1997 The Interview Charles interviews for a job offered by his ex-girlfriend; acrophobic Dusty does the traffic report by helicopter. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 22, 1998 Kung Fools Mitchell and Dusty (Tommy Davidson, Kelly Perine) enroll in a karate class; an article by Charles (Kadeem Hardison) angers former NFL star Jim Brown (guest starring as himself). Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 29, 1998 Road Rules Dusty, Mitchell and James reminisce while traveling to their high-school reunion in an uncooperative RV. Details

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Season Info

Director
Jody Margolin Hahn, Paul Miller
Executive Producer
Alan Haymon, Pam Veasey, Cheryl Alu, Barry O'Brien
Screenwriter
Steve Ochs, Vinny Montello, Barry O'Brien
Network
UPN
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 11, 1997