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Sisters S3E5 — Sins of the Mothers
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Sisters•Season 3•Episode 5

Sins of the Mothers

8.5/10 · 15 votesOct 24, 199260 min

Ranked #6 of 24 in Season 3•+0.2 vs season avg

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A visit to Cat's college makes Teddy fear her daughter will become an alcoholic; Alex clashes with animal-rights activists.

Directed byHarry Harris
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Swoosie Kurtz

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Alexandra 'Alex' Reed Halsey

Sela Ward

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Theodora 'Teddy' Reed

Patricia Kalember

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Georgiana 'Georgie' Reed Whitsig

Julianne Phillips

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Francesca 'Frankie' Reed

Elizabeth Hoffman

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Beatrice 'Bea' Reed

Garrett M. Brown

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John Whitsig

Ed Marinaro

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Mitch Margolis

Heather McAdam

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Catherine 'Cat' Margolis

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Harry Harris

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Episode Summary

"Sins of the Mothers" is episode 5 of Sisters season 3. It scored 8.5/10 from 15 votes, ranking #6 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.3). Directed by Harry Harris, it aired on October 24, 1992.

Next: E6 · Lost SoulsBest of Season 3