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The Worst Episodes of Brothers and Sisters

Every episode of Brothers and Sisters ranked from worst to best. Explore the Worst Episodes of Brothers and Sisters!

Worst episode
S1E8 Love and Marriage
4.47 votes
Best episode
S1E1 Pilot
10.01 votes
Top season
Season 1
6.3avg
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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Brothers and Sisters Season 1 Episode 8 - Love and Marriage
    4.4/10(7 votes)

    S1:E8

    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.

    Director:Will Mackenzie
    Writers:Bob Brunner, Arthur Silver, Jerry Mayer

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  2. Brothers and Sisters Season 1 Episode 2 - High Time
    4.5/10(7 votes)

    S1:E2

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

    Director:George Tyne
    Writer:Ron Leavitt

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  3. Brothers and Sisters Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    10.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E1

    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 plan to help his friend win the bet.

    Director:Lowell Ganz
    Writers:Ron Leavitt, Brian Levant

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  4. Brothers and Sisters Season 1 Episode 3 - Man in Chains
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E3

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

    Director:Dick Martin
    Writer:Jeff Franklin

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  5. Brothers and Sisters Season 1 Episode 4 - Mirror Image
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E4

    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 dance.

    Director:Tony Mordente
    Writer:Paul Diamond

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  6. Brothers and Sisters Season 1 Episode 5 - Made in Japan
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Nick Abdo
    Writer:Brian Levant

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  7. Brothers and Sisters Season 1 Episode 6 - A Wrenching Problem
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E6

    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.

    Director:Dennis Steinmetz
    Writer:Bernie Kahn

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  8. Brothers and Sisters Season 1 Episode 7 - Lucky Me
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Lawrence Trilling
    Writer:David Lerner

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  9. Brothers and Sisters Season 1 Episode 9 - Spring Vacation
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Dennis Steinmetz
    Writers:Bob Brunner, Arthur Silver, Paul Diamond

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  10. Brothers and Sisters Season 1 Episode 10 - Save the Monkey
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Tony Mordente
    Writers:Roy Teicher, David Lerner

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  11. Brothers and Sisters Season 1 Episode 11 - Main Event
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E11

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

    Director:Nick Abdo
    Writer:Allan A. Goldstein

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  12. Brothers and Sisters Season 1 Episode 12 - Truth or Consequences
    0.0/10(0 votes)

    S1:E12

    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.

    Director:Dennis Steinmetz
    Writer:Allan A. Goldstein

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Love and Marriage" is the worst rated episode of Brothers and Sisters. It scored 4.4/10 from 7 votes. Directed by Will Mackenzie and written by Bob Brunner, Arthur Silver, Jerry Mayer, it aired on March 16, 1979. This episode scored 0.1 points lower than the second lowest rated, "High Time".

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