Brothers and Sisters
Series Overview
Brothers and Sisters is an American sitcom that aired on NBC from January to April 1979. The series attempted to capitalize on the success of the 1978 motion picture National Lampoon's Animal House. It was the second of three frat-house comedy series to air in early 1979.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 12 Episodes
24–30 min per episode
1979 – 1979
Premiered: Sun, Jan 21, 1979
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 12: “Truth or Consequences”
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.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bob Brunner, Arthur Silver
Mark Snow
Hy Averback, Nick Abdo
Department Leadership Roster
Hy Averback
Producer
Nick Abdo
Producer
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What is Brothers and Sisters about?
Brothers and Sisters is an American sitcom that aired on NBC from January to April 1979. The series attempted to capitalize on the success of the 1978 motion picture National Lampoon's Animal House. It was the second of three frat-house comedy series to air in early 1979.
How many seasons does Brothers and Sisters have?
Brothers and Sisters comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Brothers and Sisters?
Key cast members in Brothers and Sisters include William Windom, Chris Lemmon, Randy Brooks, Mary Crosby, Larry Anderson.
Who created or directed Brothers and Sisters?
Brothers and Sisters was developed and directed by Bob Brunner, Arthur Silver.