The WORST episodes of Brothers & Sisters

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

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

Last Updated: 8/29/2024Network: ABC (US)Status: Ended
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Do You Believe in Magic
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6.37
283 votes

#1 - Do You Believe in Magic

Season 3 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/9/2008

Tommy and Julia celebrate their wedding anniversary in a magical way while Justin and Rebecca get spooked about their own romance, and Kitty's neuroses endanger the McCallisters' shot at adoption.

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Tug of War
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6.65
304 votes

#2 - Tug of War

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/12/2008

Two Walkers leave Ojai Foods. While on a dinner with Justin and a fellow soldier, Rebecca begins to question Justin's sobriety as he does not mention anything about his time in Iraq. Kevin faces uncomfortable questions from a very important client and the client's wife; meanwhile, Nora finds herself drawn to someone.

Directors: Gloria Muzio
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Compromises
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6.68
274 votes

#3 - Compromises

Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 2/17/2008

Rebecca gets a new hobby, while Sarah has to make an important decision.

Directors: David Paymer
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Zen & the Art of Making Mole
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6.73
335 votes

#4 - 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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The Missionary Imposition
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6.79
277 votes

#5 - The Missionary Imposition

Season 2 - Episode 11 - Aired 2/10/2008

Nora and Isaac get closer to each other. Jason makes Kevin to do some soul searching and think about his future.

Directors: Michael Morris
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Book Burning
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6.82
357 votes

#6 - Book Burning

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/5/2008

Much to the chagrin of her mother and siblings, Kitty decides to publish a tell-all memoir about Robert's unsuccessful Presidential race and the trials and tribulations of the Walker family. Meanwhile, Justin slows his relationship with Rebecca to a near stand still.

Directors: Laura Innes
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The One That Got Away
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6.90
416 votes

#7 - The One That Got Away

Season 5 - Episode 14 - Aired 2/13/2011

The Walkers' plans to celebrate Valentine's Day go horribly wrong when Tommy tells Sarah about another secret that Nora has kept buried since they were kids, and Saul's hopes for a romantic evening with Jonathan are dashed by a visiting high profile food critic.

Directors: Michael Morris
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Missing
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6.94
254 votes

#8 - Missing

Season 3 - Episode 20 - Aired 3/22/2009

Desperate to get through to Tommy before his legal troubles worsen; Nora reaches out for help to the person whom he hurt most deeply. Meanwhile, Ryan Lafferty gets a bit too close to Rebecca for Justin's comfort

Directors: Michael Schultz
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Love All
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6.97
496 votes

#9 - 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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It's Not Easy Being Green
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7.03
228 votes

#10 - It's Not Easy Being Green

Season 3 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/18/2009

Just as Greenatopia gets the green light Sarah's business partner breaks some startling personal news; Nora rekindles a romance with an old flame.

Directors: Laura Innes
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Sexual Politics
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7.05
312 votes

#11 - Sexual Politics

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/14/2007

Kevin meets a new love interest, but isn't sure about his sexual orientation. Nora and Kitty have been persuaded to use the services of an executive matchmaker with decidedly mixed results.

Directors: Sandy Smolan
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Olivia's Choice
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7.06
455 votes

#12 - Olivia's Choice

Season 5 - Episode 17 - Aired 4/10/2011

When Olivia's brother shows up and sets out to gain custody of her from Kevin and Scotty, the Walkers struggle amongst themselves to determine what's best for Olivia.

Directors: Michael Morris
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Home Is Where the Fort Is
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7.08
424 votes

#13 - Home Is Where the Fort Is

Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 3/6/2011

Nora and Sarah fly out to Washington DC to "surprise" Evan for his birthday, but what they're really after is the truth behind Kitty's extended trip to the east coast. Meanwhile, Kevin and Scotty are thrilled to have officially signed the papers to be Olivia's parents, but the excitement quickly fades when Olivia seems a little nervous about moving in and starting a new life.

Directors: Bethany Rooney
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Spring Broken
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7.08
250 votes

#14 - Spring Broken

Season 3 - Episode 19 - Aired 3/15/2009

Kevin and Justin take Tommy on a trip in order to help him make a decision about his future. Meanwhile, Kitty and Evan head to Nora's to meet the new half-brother.

Directors: Richard Coad
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Sibling Rivalry
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7.11
256 votes

#15 - Sibling Rivalry

Season 3 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/11/2009

Kitty goes public with her tell-all book on an appearance on Live with Regis & Kelly; but suspects that Robert is keeping a very big secret; Sarah runs into some serious financial trouble that could keep Greenatopia from making it off the ground; Tommy allies with Saul to push Holly out of the family business.

Directors: Jeff Melman
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An American Family
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7.12
305 votes

#16 - An American Family

Season 2 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/7/2007

Kevin, Nora and Kitty go to pick up Justin who has just returned home from the war. McCallister finds that he’s getting closer to Walkers. Meanwhile, the truth is revealed between Sarah and Rebecca and Tommy is not able to get the hang of being a father.

Directors: Gloria Muzio
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Lost & Found
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7.13
229 votes

#17 - Lost & Found

Season 3 - Episode 15 - Aired 2/15/2009

Kitty finds out someones killed her interview with Times Magazine. Nora invites Ryan to her house. Holly discovers what Tommy's been up to and the ownership he has in Ojai Foods.

Directors: David Paymer
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Safe at Home
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7.13
526 votes

#18 - Safe at Home

Season 5 - Episode 13 - Aired 1/16/2011

The Walkers are excited when Tommy comes down for a visit, but his new girlfriend's enthusiasm for Walker family history rubs the family the wrong way.

Directors: Richard Coad
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Something New
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7.13
335 votes

#19 - Something New

Season 2 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/25/2007

Kitty and Robert takes dance lessons. Tommy gets a surprise visit and Kevin makes a drastic decision.

Directors: Michael Morris
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From France with Love
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7.16
311 votes

#20 - 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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Thanks for the Memories
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7.16
608 votes

#21 - Thanks for the Memories

Season 5 - Episode 12 - Aired 1/9/2011

In this 99th episode the family looks back to the events who made them who they are now. Tommy returns with surprising news, while his siblings all have to make very difficult choices. Kitty needs a break from her Life.

Directors: Michael Mayers
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Moral Hazard
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7.17
256 votes

#22 - Moral Hazard

Season 2 - Episode 15 - Aired 5/4/2008

After an international business deal goes bad, Holly becomes the saving grace for Ojai Foods; Justin delivers heartbreaking news about a family member; Saul makes a confession; Scotty and Kevin share a life-changing moment.

Directors: Michael Morris
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Taking Sides
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7.17
223 votes

#23 - Taking Sides

Season 3 - Episode 18 - Aired 3/8/2009

In the wake of a medical crisis, Robert continues strong on his campaign for governor. Meanwhile, Saul and Sarah work to hide Tommy's legal problems from Nora.

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Patriarchy
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7.18
370 votes

#24 - Patriarchy

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/2006

Kitty Walker returns home to California after having been estranged from her mother for three years; William Walker brings Sarah into the family business.

Directors: Ken Olin
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Pregnant Pause
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7.20
283 votes

#25 - 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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