The BEST episodes of Brothers & Sisters season 4

Every episode of Brothers & Sisters season 4, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Brothers & Sisters season 4!

The story of the drama surrounding a family's adult siblings.

Last Updated: 2/28/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Ended
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On the Road Again
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8.66
334 votes

#1 - On the Road Again

Season 4 - Episode 24 - Aired 5/16/2010

As the Walkers try to cope with the sadness and financial ruin that lingers as a result of the closure of Ojai Foods, they discover a small ray of hope in one of William Walker’s many secret investments. Meanwhile, Robert’s health and the safety of his family are compromised when he finds himself in way over his head in a subversive business deal, and newlyweds Justin and Rebecca consider a trial separation.

Directors: Ken Olin
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Lights Out
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8.19
400 votes

#2 - Lights Out

Season 4 - Episode 23 - Aired 5/9/2010

The Walkers are heartbroken as they prepare to shut the doors of Ojai Foods for good, but new opportunities and secret alliances develop as a result of the family's loss.

Directors: Michael Morris
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Time After Time (1)
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7.72
470 votes

#3 - Time After Time (1)

Season 4 - Episode 18 - Aired 4/11/2010

In an effort to get to the root of the secret that William's nemesis, Dennis York, holds over their heads, the Walkers recall their memories, both good and horrifying, of their family's days at Ojai Foods in 1986. Then, as they continue to flashback to their younger days, they finally recall the shocking secret and the shameful cover-up that led to York's power play, and are forced to deal with the remorse of a tragic event. Meanwhile, Nora and Holly take an uncharacteristic trip, a la "Thelma & Louise," to search for answers about Ojai's hidden worth, and Justin and Rebecca finally get their happily ever after.

Directors: Ken Olin
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Nearlyweds
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7.66
250 votes

#4 - Nearlyweds

Season 4 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/6/2009

Justin and Rebecca's beachside wedding has the Walker family stunned. Tommy risks everything to have his daughter beside him.

Directors: Laura Innes
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Breaking the News
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7.66
335 votes

#5 - Breaking the News

Season 4 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/4/2009

As Robert worries about news of his recent heart attack leaking to the press, Kitty struggles with an untold secret that will deeply affect their marriage and bring the Walker family together like never before. Meanwhile, Kevin and Scotty discuss the real possibility and challenge of surrogacy.

Directors: Ken Olin
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Run Baby Run
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7.65
304 votes

#6 - Run Baby Run

Season 4 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/17/2010

Sarah has a new romantic interest for the first time since her divorce; Scotty and Kevin await the results of their first try at surrogacy; Kitty and Robert reach another impasse over politics.

Directors: Jonathan Kaplan
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The Wig Party
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7.63
301 votes

#7 - The Wig Party

Season 4 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/8/2009

Kitty is devastated when she must face the aftereffects of her cancer treatment. Meanwhile, Nora makes an unexpected friend; and Scotty's father shares some shocking news about his marriage.

Directors: Ken Olin
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Last Tango in Pasadena
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7.63
300 votes

#8 - Last Tango in Pasadena

Season 4 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/25/2009

The Walker family, with the exception of Nora, are surprised by the charms and tango lessongs of Luc Laurent, Sarah's new lover. However, Nora quickly uncovers that her French houseguest is a very good comfort during a very difficult time. Meanwhile, Robert needs to distract Kitty from the cancer, and he uses his most romantic efforts into the situation.

Directors: Bethany Rooney
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Almost Normal
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7.59
283 votes

#9 - Almost Normal

Season 4 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/11/2009

Kitty, Robert and Nora struggle to accept Kitty's cancer and to come to an agreement on the best possible treatment, but as they prepare to share the news with the entire family, a surprise visitor from afar makes the burden a bit easier to bear.

Directors: Michael Schultz
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The Road Ahead
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7.56
329 votes

#10 - The Road Ahead

Season 4 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/27/2009

Kitty guards a devastating secret that could change the Walker family forever. Meanwhile, Nora and Holly work together to thrown an engagement party for Justin and Rebecca; Tommy remains in Mexico; and Sarah heads to France.

Directors: Ken Olin
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A Bone to Pick
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7.55
278 votes

#11 - A Bone to Pick

Season 4 - Episode 11 - Aired 1/3/2010

Kitty's life is in jeopardy as the Walkers frantically search for a bone marrow donor.

Directors: Chad Lowe
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The Wine Festival
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7.47
270 votes

#12 - The Wine Festival

Season 4 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/15/2009

Ojai's newest wine is submitted at a local festival; Justin and Rebecca keep life-changing secrets from themselves; Nora has a crush on a younger man; Sarah and Luc may not be as compatible as they thought they were.

Directors: Michael Morris
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The Pasadena Primary
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7.47
225 votes

#13 - The Pasadena Primary

Season 4 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/31/2010

Robert and Nora get to work as guest chefs in Scotty's struggling restaurant to boost business, Kitty puts her idea to run for Robert's senate seat up for a Walker family vote, and Sarah reaches a point of frustration with Roy but is quickly rewarded for speaking up.

Directors: Jonathan Kaplan
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Time After Time (2)
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7.44
335 votes

#14 - Time After Time (2)

Season 4 - Episode 19 - Aired 4/11/2010

Directors: Ken Olin
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Freeluc.com
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7.39
384 votes

#15 - Freeluc.com

Season 4 - Episode 17 - Aired 3/14/2010

Kitty's newfound fame creates havoc for Luc and Sarah, as Luc faces possible deportation. Meanwhile, Nora swallows her pride and reaches out to Tommy to help her save the company from the Walkers' longtime nemesis, Dennis York.

Directors: Bethany Rooney
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Leap of Faith
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7.35
305 votes

#16 - Leap of Faith

Season 4 - Episode 16 - Aired 2/28/2010

Luc’s visa issues cause monumental problems for Sarah, who not only struggles with her feelings for him, but worries that she might lose him again – this time to another woman. Meanwhile, Rebecca wrestles with Justin and with herself to move on after a huge loss, Kevin discovers breaking up with Robert is hard to do, and Holly thinks she has found the hidden value of Ojai Foods.

Directors: Michael Morris
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If You Bake It He Will Come
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7.34
437 votes

#17 - If You Bake It He Will Come

Season 4 - Episode 20 - Aired 4/18/2010

Still reeling from his discovery of Nora’s buried secrets about his childhood, Kevin refuses to attend his own birthday party. Meanwhile Justin, Tommy and Kevin confront Dennis York.

Directors: Bethany Rooney
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Where There's Smoke...
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7.31
466 votes

#18 - Where There's Smoke...

Season 4 - Episode 21 - Aired 4/25/2010

More than one member of the Walker family suspects she might be pregnant, Nora offers to take her aging mother in when it's discovered she has dementia, and Luc gets an exciting delivery in the mail.

Directors: Michael Morris
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A Valued Family
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7.26
385 votes

#19 - A Valued Family

Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/21/2010

The Walker family shares love and loss on Valentine's Day as Sarah rediscovers the love of her life, Kitty makes a grand but heartfelt entree in to politics with her family and new campaign manager by her side, Justin and Rebecca face the struggles of impending parenthood and Holly makes a tough decision about what to do with her shares of Ojai.

Directors: Michael Schultz
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The Science Fair
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7.25
248 votes

#20 - The Science Fair

Season 4 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/10/2010

A divorced dad at Paige's school piques Sarah's interest, while Justin uncovers the key to his learning challenges. Meanwhile, Nora reunites with her eyes wide open.

Directors: Laura Innes
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Pregnant Pause
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7.20
279 votes

#21 - Pregnant Pause

Season 4 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/29/2009

Rebecca has a secret that could make or break her relationship with Justin; Holly's financial situation worsens; Sarah becomes jealous of Nora's new romance.

Directors: Matthew Rhys
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From France with Love
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7.15
308 votes

#22 - From France with Love

Season 4 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/18/2009

After returning from France, Sarah manages to distract Kitty through her chemo treatments by using tales of her romance with a French artist. Meanwhile, Justin has problems with his anatomy class and seeks his professor for help with surviving the semester with his teenage genius lab partner.

Directors: Michael Morris
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Love All
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6.97
493 votes

#23 - Love All

Season 4 - Episode 22 - Aired 5/2/2010

The Walkers seem to all being going through an adjustment period, as Cooper acts out against Sarah while Luc becomes a member of the family, Justin has trouble finding the same passion for medicine that he had while serving in Iraq, and Kevin struggles with his newfound unemployed status.

Directors: Michael Schultz
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Zen & the Art of Making Mole
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6.72
331 votes

#24 - Zen & the Art of Making Mole

Season 4 - Episode 6 - Aired 11/1/2009

In the throes of chemo, Kitty is thrilled when a surprise visitor comes to town, while Sarah finally realizes that she has to tell her kids about Luc (Gilles Marini as Luc Laurent). Meanwhile, with Ryan and Rebecca’s help, Holly finds a way to keep her financial future from unraveling, and Kevin and Scotty finally agree on a possible surrogate.

Directors: Michael Schultz
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