Articles for Brothers and Sisters Season 4

They could‘ve held back a bit, but it‘s a bit too late for that.  All the highlights of the upcoming season of Brothers and Sisters have been revealed in 30 seconds and it‘ll be great if anyone watches the show because of that.  Die-hards of the show better tune in then.Below‘s the sneak preview of the fourth installment of ABC‘s Brothers and Sisters, premiering in a few days.  If you don‘t wish to spoil your happy viewing experience, skip away now.  Spoilers abound under the jump. Read more »
The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards are this Sunday at 8pm on CBS.  Hostedby Neil Patrick Harris, it looks like two shows will have astranglehold on the night: Mad Men for Drama and 30 Rock for Comedy,both coming in with an overwhelming lead in total nominations.But will they really prevail.  Check out the nominees for the majorEmmy Drama categories below and who I think will win, then make yourown picks and watch along with me Sunday night. Read More: Comedy Category Predictions>> Read more »
What‘s a television show without its trademark tunes?  Musician Quincy Coleman will reportedly return to lend her voice on the premiere of Brothers & Sisters, yet another thing to look forward to on the series‘ new season.According to Mi2N, the singer-songwriter will be performing Eric Clapton‘s "Running on Faith" for the first episode of the fourth season.  We‘ll be able to hear those renowned pipes of her on "The Road Ahead," in which Justin (Dave Annable) finally proposes to Rebecca (Emily VanCamp). Read more »
Romance was apparent on the Brothers and Sisters season premiere, in the guise of Justin (Dave Annable) and Rebecca‘s (Emily VanCamp) engagement.  There was also a lot of love and support from the Walker family as they held a party for the happy couple.  However, they‘re not the only ones getting some good vibes on this year of the hit ABC series. On an interview with CBS News, actor Rob Lowe hinted at other romances in store for the show‘s characters.  Of course, he couldn‘t help commenting on Robert McCallister‘s relationship with his wife Kitty Walker, portrayed by actress Calista Flockhart. Read more »
While his character on Brothers and Sisters got stuck with an engagement and a trip to medical school, actor Dave Annable doesn‘t mind the extra work so much.  Two storylines for the new season is simply even more drama for the show, which is a pretty sweet deal.On his interview with TV Guide, the 30-year-old star revealed how his character develops throughout the course of the series.  With his decision to pursue his doctor dream, there‘s bound to be some conflicts rising as he works on his relationship with Rebecca (Emily VanCamp). Read more »
While the story is actually absurdly comic, we can‘t help but feel sorry for Brothers and Sisters star Matthew Rhys.  A report from Contact Music has confirmed that the 34-year-old actor was mugged by a pregnant woman in his native country Wales.  He was with his pal, Fantastic Four star Ioan Gruffudd at the time and both of them were apparently tipsy.Having passed out drunk from Gruffudd‘s birthday at their favorite pub, Matthew Rhys faced a desperate mother-to-be on the street.  She approached them and took advantage of the situation as the duo headed home.  It sure sounds like something straight out of a TV series, but it‘s creepier because it‘s real. Read more »
Even actors are echoing the eco-friendly sentiments, and it‘s one trend that we all don‘t mind conforming to.  The Post Chronicle reports that Brothers and Sisters star Calista Flockhart is hoping to wed fiancé Harrison Ford soon, and she wants an environmentally-friendly wedding. The couple has been dating since 2002, got engaged earlier this year, and is already hoping to tie the knot soon.  Flockhart, who plays Kitty Walker on Brothers and Sisters, couldn‘t be happier about the upcoming eco-nuptials.  Read more »
I think everyone who is a fan of 90s television knows exactly what show I‘m talking about when I say ‘dancing baby‘. When Ally McBealintroduced the dancing baby it was both creepy and intriguing. To thisday I can still see Calista Flockhart in her pajamas dancing along sideit. Well, the dancing baby, and the entire cast of Ally McBeal, are back with the release of The Complete Series on DVD. And guess what, BuddyTV is giving away Ally McBeal: The Complete Series to one lucky reader. That‘s not all either. We also have an additional 5 copies of Season One to give away. For the first time ever, you can watch the Emmy and Golden Globe winning show that launched Brothers & Sisters star, Calista Flockhart‘s, career. Not to mention the series starred Arrested Development‘s Portia de Rossi, Charlie‘s Angels Lucy Liu and Iron Man‘s Robert Downey Jr. Ally McBeal: The Complete Seriesincludes a lot more than just every episode to ever air with all itsoriginal music. It‘s loaded with bonus features like a newretrospective and behind the scenes footage. Plus, remember that musicwe all know and love? Well, The Complete Series also includes a Best of Soundtrack. So how do you enter? By completing the following steps: Read more »
It sounds as though romance is going to be a staple on this season of Brothers and Sisters.  There was the engagement of Rebecca (Emily VanCamp) to Justin (Dave Annable), then there‘s Robert (Rob Lowe) patching things up with Kitty (Calista Flockhart).  Now, with Sarah (Rachel Griffiths) coming home from France, there‘s another relationship on the rise.On his TV Guide interview, Gilles Marini, who was a guest-star on the last episode "From France with Love" hinted that his appearances on Brothers and Sisters may be more than expected.  He first appeared as a suitor of Sarah‘s, but the actor revealed that this could simply "be more than a fling" for the two of them.Possible spoilers below. Read more »
Playing Republican Senator Robert McAllister for four seasons on Brothers and Sisters must have had quite an effect on actor Rob Lowe.  It‘s obvious he truly enjoys portraying that character of his on TV, but is it really a surprise that that might take over his career?Lowe told The Press Association that he hasn‘t quite ruled out the option of going into politics.  Apparently, it‘s not just the role that‘s driven him to think about working in that field; he just really likes the whole environment and the challenges it brings. Read more »
Changes are underway on ABC‘s Brothers and Sisters, and one of the major ones is happening behind the scenes.  According to TV Guide, there‘s a new boss that‘s handling the show.  He‘s not new to the whole series, of course, since he‘s been writing for it for years.David Marshall Grant has been promoted to showrunner position, taking the reins from Monica Breen and Allison Schapker.  The two have been managing Brothers and Sisters since the WGA writers‘ strike ended, and while they will no longer be showrunners, they‘ll still be around.  Read more »
The storyline on Brothers and Sisters has been getting its much-needed boost thanks to Gilles Marini.  Sometimes, even the main plot of Kitty‘s cancer isn‘t enough to keep the show going.  Instead, it‘s the Sarah (Rachel Griffiths) and Luc romance that‘s storming up the series‘ ratings.Actor Gilles Marini has hinted to Entertainment Weekly that he‘s currently enjoying his appearance on the ABC show, and, like the fans, hopes to stay there longer.  "I‘m on Brothers and Sisters, you know?" he said.  "It can‘t get better than that.  Everyone there is acting royalty.  It‘s been an American Dream, the whole nine yards." Read more »
With David Marshall Grant taking the helm for Brothers and Sisters, he has to deal with the questions that its fans and the media have for him.  Since becoming the new showrunner, he‘s able to dish on the storylines for this season of the ABC drama.  One of these is, of course, the surrogacy plans of characters Kevin and Scotty.Aside from the Luc-Sarah romance, Kitty‘s cancer and Nora‘s new flame, there‘s the big issue facing the gay couple.  Grant teased what‘s in store for these two on an interview with After Elton, and it looks as though things will be getting even more interesting soon. Read more »
It isn‘t everyday girls look up to a 60-year-old woman, but that isn‘t the case for Brothers and Sisters star Sally Field.  Thanks to her role as matriarch Nora Walker, she‘s been doing her best to be a sort of role model for women of all ages.  Mostly mothers, but she isn‘t picky when it comes to fans."The first thing older mothers say when they meet me is just how much they enjoy the show," Sally Field told the UK‘s Daily Record.  "The women my age who watch it love it because the show is about them.  It‘s about being the mother of grown-ups.  They don‘t really get to tune into anything else on TV, or see films they can relate to, so it‘s great to see their lives portrayed on Brothers & Sisters." Read more »
Even movie stars look up to other movie stars, and such is the case with actor Matthew Rhys.  Having risen to fame as Kevin Walker on Brothers and Sisters, he has solidified his career in television.  And he has the veteran George Clooney to thank.The 35-year-old Rhys told the World Entertainment News Network that he studied the voice of Clooney to audition for his part in the hit ABC drama.  He probably wouldn‘t have perfected his American accent if he didn‘t listen Clooney‘s voice almost everyday. Read more »
It‘s been a big season for Rebecca Harper as she walks the aisle on her big day.  But the drama never fails on Brothers and Sisters, and actress Emily VanCamp is well aware of it.  On her interview on The View, she discussed the problems her character was having with the wedding, as well as the trouble she and fiancé Justin (Dave Annable) are experiencing."I know, it‘s crazy!" the 23-year-old actress exclaimed as she sat down.  Many fans have long been anticipating the Justin-Rebecca marriage, a story that took a long time to develop.  From thinking they were siblings to this?  It was definitely unexpected. Read more »
Last week on Brothers and Sisters, we were left with a huge question looming in the hospital ward.  Is Kitty (Calista Flockhart) really dead?  She fainted during the wedding, cutting it short, so the speculation ensues.  But given the fact that the Walker family pulls through practically any situation, we‘re not betting on her sudden departure.Further proof is the fact that Cheryl Hines has been dragged in, and Kristin Dos Santos of E! News has revealed the story arc she‘ll be involved in.  Even though the info below is a bit spoiler-y, you knew it was coming.  No, the Curb Your Enthusiasm actress won‘t be portraying another doctor of Kitty‘s. Read more »
Matthew Rhys doesn‘t only convincingly portray Kevin Walker on Brothers and Sisters, he‘s also managed to direct a recent episode of the show.  He was responsible for handling his fellow actors on "Pregnant Pause," and was truly grateful for the experience.  Now, he says he wants more.Rhys talked to ABC‘s Marika Cahn about his stint helming the episode, revealing how he came about the job and what he learned from the series‘ veteran director Ken Olin.  The actor did his best to absorb and apply each step, even joking about how the rest of the cast viewed him as their director. Read more »
For the slightly long wait until 2010, there‘s the need to satisfy ourselves for the absence of many favorite television shows.  Brothers and Sisters won‘t be returning until January 3 next year, so we just had to look for something that would keep us happy until then.We have stumbled upon a number of things on the show‘s official website, finally leading us to Side Dish by Scotty.  The blog features weekly food updates from one of Brothers and Sisters‘ beloved characters, played by actor Luke Macfarlane. Read more »
We‘re just one week into our BuddyTV New Year Personality Quiz contest and it‘s already off to a great start!If you haven‘t entered yet be sure to leave a comment on our contest page and start taking those quizzes. There are 10 great prizes to give away! Read more »
To kick off 2010 in style, BuddyTV is launching a new, fun Personality Quiz contest with 10 great prize giveaways from now until January 4th.  These prizes include $100 Cash Card, Gift Certificates, and BuddyTV DVD grab bags. Update: This contest is now closed. Get the list of winners hereGet started now to increase your chances of winning >> Read more »
Last year was a busy one for Dave Annable, but this year we see his efforts pay off.  From his role as almost-newlywed Justin Walker on Brothers and Sisters, he‘s branched out into being another husband-to-be on the new film You May Not  Kiss the Bride. According to IMDB, filming for the romantic comedy has been completed and the project is now in post-production.  You May Not Kiss the Bride will be hitting theatres early 2010, which will certainly excite the fans of this young actor. Read more »
With the rise of the sci-fi shows on television these days, could it be possible for dramas to jump the bandwagon?  Then again, the scripts (and the audiences) are usually open to these experimental episodes, just like some we‘ve seen in the past.  But we‘re talking about Brothers and Sisters here.  Will it work?If we want to believe the sources, we have yet to see.  An ABC representative revealed to Zap2it that there are many possibilities to the Walkers‘ storyline.  One of which could be time-travel, or something of the sort.Just to be safe, here‘s a warning.  Possible spoilers below. Read more »
If all her tear-jerking moments on Brothers and Sisters aren‘t enough for you, veteran actress Sally Field has another project in store.  It may not bring the Walkers to the stage, but it will certain tug on those heartstrings.Broadway World reports that Field will be joining a number of acclaimed stage actors in the upcoming production called Hearts on Fire, created and directed by Robert Egan with Michael Morris.  It‘s a benefit event, paying tribute to four-time Tony Award-winner Terrence McNally.  He‘ll also be around to receive the 2010 OPC (Ojai Playwrights Conference) Award during the dinner following the show. Read more »
Could it be politics that‘s pushing Rob Lowe out the door of Brothers and Sisters?  Not really, but reports have broken out that the 45-year-old actor will indeed be exiting the ABC drama, and his spokesperson even confirmed the news himself.Lowe‘s decision to leave Brothers and Sisters behind was first reported by Deadline Hollywood.  Apparently, he was feeling underutilized with all the changes in the show - from the storylines to the showrunners.  Negotiations were made, but the network failed to hold on to the actor who asked to be released from his contract. Read more »
We‘ve all heard the news about actor Rob Lowe leaving Brothers and Sisters soon, but the story continues for the rest of the Walkers.  Despite the drama of his departure, there‘s still a lot of that left behind.  That is, if we choose to believe showrunner David Marshall Grant.According to Michael Aussiello of Entertainment Weekly, there will be more developments on the series as it progresses, with or without Rob Lowe.  We can still wait for his supposedly amicable exodus, but there‘s the rest of the family to consider.Possible spoilers below! Read more »
Without her husband, we‘d expect Kitty to take the spotlight and bring out more of her character to the stage.  Unfortunately, we don‘t think we‘ll be getting that drama.  Rob Lowe leaving Brothers and Sisters was already big news this month, but things look bleak.  Even Calista Flockhart could step out that door too.Michael Ausiello of Entertainment Weekly has confirmation that the 45-year-old actress will be having a "reduced schedule" on the next season of the ABC drama.  The source went on to say that she‘s asked for a lighter workload, which supposedly led to her co-star‘s departure. Read more »
After news of Rob Lowe quitting Brothers and Sisters was released, there came the speculation that his on-screen wife Calista Flockhart would exit as well.  But even though the former is close to finalizing his departure, it‘s safe to say Kitty Walker will indeed still be around.  That‘s because series executive producer David Marshall Grant expects her to keep working on the show.According to the Brothers and Sisters showrunner, the 45-year-old actress will become even more visible on the show.  "We are all expecting Calista to come back next season as a series regular, and she is," Grant told TV Guide.  "We‘re all expecting to do a great year with her next year." Read more »
Ever wondered what the Walkers looked like in their younger years? Two episodes of Brothers and Sisters should have that covered, and if you‘re wondering which actors have been possibly cast to participate in the highly anticipated flashback arc, check out the scoop after the jump. Read more »
Rob Lowe is set to leave Brothers and Sisters later this season, but if rumors were to be believed, another ABC Studios production may be all too willing to make use of his services: the still untitled Criminal Minds spin-off.E! Online reports that some sources said Lowe, who plays Robert McCallister on the ABC series, is in talks to take to take on a leading role on a new series, which in the case of the Criminal Minds extension, means opposite Forest Whitaker. Read more »
There may be something to the role of Tommy that cause stars to just drop out of Brothers and Sisters because of it.  But conspiracy theories aside, it looks like Joe Jonas won‘t be playing the character‘s younger version in an upcoming flashback episode of the series.Michael Ausiello of Entertainment Weekly revealed that the member of the Jonas Brothers has dropped out of the ABC drama because he was particularly busy.  Sources have announced that the singer "had a scheduling conflict" and won‘t be able to film with the rest of the cast. Read more »
After several announcements regarding the identities of the Walkers‘ younger versions and the whole Joe Jonas fiasco, there‘s more news coming from the Brothers and Sisters set.  According to sources, the earlier incarnation of the family patriarch will be portrayed by Daniel Cosgrove.E! Online has confirmed that the Beverly Hills, 90210 star has signed on for the role on the ABC drama.  We don‘t exactly know the specifics of his storyline, but he will be filling in the shoes for actor Tom Skerritt‘s deceased character.  That alone might be enough clues for us. Read more »
We may not have had our dose of Brothers and Sisters lately, but it sounds as though things are looking up for the series.  From what we‘ve read from several sources, the show is getting ready to unearth some creative juices to keep it all together.  That‘s with or without Rob Lowe, mind you.Most of us have heard about the flashback episode lined up this season, with the numerous casting news that we‘ve been getting.  Still, that‘s not the only story that Brothers and Sisters has to offer.Possible spoilers below! Read more »
Returning for a late Valentine‘s Day episode on Brothers and Sisters this weekend, actor Gilles Marini is just as excited as we are.  We‘re thinking the network is too, since it looks like ratings shot up when he first appeared on the series.  Maybe that‘s why the guy‘s in negotiations to be a regular on the ABC drama.On an interview with Zap2it, Gilles Marini revealed that things are looking good with regards to his contract on the series.  His contract has been extended to the next season of Brothers and Sisters, which certainly merits a hooray from the fans.  Of course, we‘re thinking Sarah Walker (Rachel Griffiths) would appreciate it as well. Read more »
It looks like the upcoming Brothers and Sisters flashback episode is causing a bit of a problem for the casting directors.  First, we witnessed Joe Jonas back out of his role as Tommy Walker.  While that spot was filled, we have another report regarding replacements.Earlier, it was announced that Beverly Hills, 90210 star Daniel Cosgrove bagged the role of a young William Walker on the big TV event.  Unfortunately, he won‘t be doing so anymore.  E! Online proclaimed another switch in the cast, saying that his part will now be played by Melrose Place‘s Colin Egglesfield. Read more »
It may seem like Justin proposed to Rebecca ages ago on Brothers and Sisters, but art imitating life just can‘t subscribe to a time frame.  Recently, the star of this ABC drama got engaged to his girlfriend.  Just like on the show, a wedding‘s in the works.People magazine reports that 30-year-old Dave Annable asked for Odette Yustman‘s hand in marriage just last weekend.  They spent their break in Santa Barbara, where we imagine they had quite the Valentine‘s Day celebration.  Read more »
Despite that late Valentine‘s Day episode on Brothers and Sisters, it was still a big success thanks to Gilles Marini.  He‘s slowly becoming the focus of the show these days, since he just returned to finish up his character‘s storyline with Sarah (Rachel Griffiths). But we‘ve obviously not seen the last of Luc Laurent, as this French artist will be appearing on the show more and more.  He might even get to be a series regular if he keeps this up. Read more »
The Walkers isn‘t the only family visible on the set of Brothers and Sisters, because Patricia Wettig‘s own clan is all too present on and off screen.  While she plays Holly Harper on the show, her husband Ken Olin portrays her on-screen partner David Caplan.  He‘s also the executive producer for the show.Their children are around as well, according to Contactmusic.com.  First off, there‘s son Clifford who works as a writer for Brothers and Sisters.  He‘s penned several episodes of the show, but also has his own list of credentials as an actor.  That talent seems to run in the family, as his sister Roxy Olin has shown off as well. Read more »
It turns out Rob Lowe won‘t be doing another ABC drama series after all. Sources confirm to Entertainment Weekly‘s Michael Ausiello that the 45-year-old Brothers and Sisters actor is in talks of joining the cast of NBC‘s Parks and Recreation, which has been renewed for a third season. Read more »
It looks like the alphabet network still has faith in Brothers and Sisters, as reports claim that the drama‘s been renewed once again.  The news isn‘t as surprising as we wanted it to be, and since it was expected there‘s little cause for celebration.  What‘s more, Rob Lowe‘s leaving the Walker family nest.Read: Rob Lowe Heading to Parks and RecreationAccording to the Hollywood Reporter, Brothers and Sisters will be airing a fifth season thanks to ABC.  We know things haven‘t been all that great for the show, but could season 5 be the last of the series? Read more »
Things are just getting better and better for Brothers and Sisters.  There‘s more Gilles Marini, the renewal of another season, and now it‘s been recognized by the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation awards. Read: ABC Gives Brothers and Sisters a Season 5Last night, GLAAD honored a number of individuals and series for their annual media awards night in New York.  Brothers and Sisters was named Best Drama for the year, which of course made the producers glad they stuck with it. Read more »
We‘re fast-forwarding to the April 11 episode of Brothers and Sisters even though it‘s a 2-hour flashback special, only because we can‘t wait to see the guys in their 80s ‘dos. The photos and the press release have already been launched by the network. But since many fans don‘t favor such details, we‘d much rather warn you first.See More Photos of the Brothers and Sisters CastAlright, if you don‘t want to hear anything about the upcoming episode of the series, look away now. Spoilers for "Time After Time" below! Read more »
We‘re getting nearer and nearer to the end of Rob Lowe‘s term on Brothers and Sisters, and there have been plenty of ideas as to how his departure will be like. According to the actor though, he‘s read what the writers had to offer and shared his thoughts. One thing‘s for sure, he won‘t be leaving with the help of a canine.Test Your Brothers and Sisters Knowledge with TriviaThe 46-year-old actor updated his fans through his Twitter account and even added a photo with his Brothers and Sisters co-star Dave Annable. The image comes as a bit of a shock considering where they‘re standing. You can see Lowe‘s pictures after the jump, but we might as well warn you:Possible spoilers ahead! Read more »
The excitement on Brothers and Sisters isn‘t just limited to what goes on on-set. This week, we‘re already hearing about some thrilling developments behind the scenes. Read on to find out what on today‘s news roundup.Check Out Rob Lowe‘s Hints On His Exodus Read more »
ABC certainly knows how to draw in audiences by giving us another Gilles Marini-centered episode on Brothers and Sisters tonight.  His character, Luc, is the one everybody‘s got their eye on.  With "Freeluc.com," we know the series will start climbing up in the ratings. Read: Brothers and Sisters Gets a Season 5On tonight‘s episode, the problems encountered last week will continue.  There are only four weeks until Luc‘s visa expires, and Sarah (Rachel Griffiths) has to come up with a solution to make him stay. Read more »
After last week‘s Gilles Marini-loaded episode, tonight‘s episode of Brothers and Sisters sends more of that French fare our way.  "Leap of Faith" deals with the Walkers taking chances: in love, politics and the wine industry.On the latest installment of the ABC drama, Luc Laurent returns for Sarah (Rachel Griffiths), but she has to share him with the rest of the family.  They‘re all thrilled to have him back, and everyone immediately makes plans to spend more time with him.  Unfortunately, he may become the cause of a big problem if he keeps sticking around.  He‘s having trouble with his visa. Read more »
Even Brothers and Sisters is making Valentine‘s Day last for more than 24 hours.  On tonight‘s episode, past romances make an appearance while present romances think up presents.  It‘s a Sarah-centric story, so you may already know what this is about."A Valued Family" finds the Walkers gathered at an art exhibit.  Sarah (Rachel Griffiths) gets quite a surprise as she looks through the paintings.  It‘s not the art that will move her though; it‘s the identity of the artist. Read more »
Politics and the past come back to haunt the Walkers tonight, as Brothers and Sisters gives us "The Pasadena Primary."  But before things get complicated, let‘s take a break and visit the kitchen.Robert (Rob Lowe) joins Nora in an effort to help out Scotty (Luke Macfarlane) and his struggling business.  The two of them work as guest chefs in his restaurant, but their personalities clash as they try to prepare even the simplest dishes.  Read more »
On tonight‘s new episode of Brothers and Sisters, new romances abound.  For Sarah (Rachel Griffiths) anyway.  We‘re disappointed that Luc Laurent isn‘t back yet, but when things don‘t work out, you just have to move right on. "Run Baby Run" introduces an even bigger challenge for the Walkers, as the drama and lessons continue.  Busy with her new flame, Sarah decides to introduce the man to her family.  He‘s the divorced father that she met in her daughter‘s school during the last episode, and we‘ll get to see more of him tonight. Read more »
We‘re exploring a number of scientific fields on tonight‘s episode of Brothers and Sisters, but we can bet chemistry between people is high on the list.  There will be returns and refreshing new romances for the series‘ new installment, which is titled "The Science Fair."A very busy Nora (Sally Field) has another problem on her hands, but she‘s been waiting for this day to come for a long time.  Someone she hasn‘t seen in ages knocks on the Walker family door, and she opens it to the sight of Simon Craig (Jon Tenney). Read more »
A wedding on white sand, the bride in white, and even the groom in white.  But things go dark as obstacles emerge for the couple.  Tonight‘s Brothers and Sisters episode is another see-saw turn of events as Justin and Rebecca reconsider their marriage plans.  Unfortunately for the Walkers, it really doesn‘t look so good.But as usual, we‘re hoping the family pulls through.  On "Nearlyweds," the couple once again remains undecided about their beachside wedding plans.  While we do tire of this on-again off-again romance of theirs, the episode promises a shocking twist that may jeopardize the entire relationship. Read more »
Well, the title of tonight‘s Brothers and Sisters episode isn‘t keeping anything a secret.  Unlike Rebecca (Emily VanCamp) and Justin (Dave Annable), it‘s actually being very open to us in our show-and-audience relationship with it.The wedding draws near on "Pregnant Pause," but the couple has a few more skeletons in their closet that need to be freed.  Justin does his best to stay sober before the big day, asking help from the family to keep him far from his vices. Read more »
We had a party last week on Brothers and Sisters, and it seems as though the celebration continues tonight.  On "The Wine Festival," the Walkers are presented with a chance to save their business and get back on top.  Despite that hopeful prospect, more conflicts between lovers arise.A spell of success is due for the family as Ojai‘s newest wine is submitted at a local wine festival.  The Walkers can‘t contain their enthusiasm, all the while wishing this opportunity would be able to bring the company another sensation.  Read more »
If the title isn‘t much of a clue, then here‘s the preview for tonight‘s Brothers and Sisters episode.  "The Wig Party" brings the Walkers together once again, but it won‘t be all fun and games for the family.  More drama‘s heading our way as usual.  In addition to a smidge of romance, of course."The Wig Party" has Nora (Sally Field) meet a new man in her life.  She‘s taking quite a risk with this guy, since he‘s an oncologist in the hospital where Kitty (Calista Flockhart) is being treated for cancer.  Read more »
It‘s a bit tough to make sense of the title of tonight‘s Brothers and Sisters episode, but one can hardly make sense of Zen anyway.  Maybe we should all just go watch to find out what it‘s about.  But for now, a preview.Kitty (Calista Flockhart) continues to deal with her cancer, attending her chemo sessions regularly.  Despite that, she‘s still down in the disease dumps and needs the support of her family.  Lucky for her, a surprise visitor arrives to save the day. Read more »
Guest star Gilles Marini is back tonight on Brothers and Sisters, so there‘s got to be more love as the Frenchman Luc Laurent gets together with the Walkers.  However, facing a lot of obstacles in life has made the family wary of strangers and it‘s not so easy for them to accept the newcomer.  Still, they do what they can so that Sarah‘s new romance feels welcome.On "Last Tango in Pasadena," Luc faces judgment as he deals with the Walkers.  Most of them accept him easily.  He teaches Justin (Dave Annable) and Rebecca (Emily Vancamp) how to dance the tango, and the family is swept off their feet and charmed.  Unfortunately, Nora (Sally Field) isn‘t that sold. Read more »
Again with Kitty‘s cancer bringing the family closer together.  On "From France with Love," we have Sarah (Rachel Griffiths) flying home from France and comforting her ill sister.  We‘re also going to be introduced to a surprise guest star, who most of us already know. "From France with Love" features actor and Dancing with the Stars runner-up Gilles Marini, who sums up the title of this episode of Brothers and Sisters.  He‘ll be portraying Sarah‘s French lover Luc Laurent, who is an artist.  Read more »
The main story that‘s keeping Brothers and Sisters going this season is Kitty‘s cancer, since the Walkers are dreadfully worried about it.  Still, it‘s what‘s keeping them together even more.  That‘s particularly evident tonight on "Almost Normal," as a surprise guest makes a visit that will help ease the pain of the family.On the new episode of Brothers and Sisters, Robert (Rob Lowe) deals with the family‘s reaction when he dwells more on the condition of his wife.  Despite the joy they all shared at the engagement of Justin (Dave Annable) to Rebecca (Emily VanCamp), there‘s still some bad news to tell. Read more »
The last episode of Brothers and Sisters left us worried about the condition of Kitty (Calista Flockhart).  However, she has to face a tough challenge tonight on "Breaking the News" to her family.  She struggles to tell her secret, just as her husband struggles to keep his.Robert (Rob Lowe) finds that being a public figure has a number of burdens, one of which is leaking news to the press.  He worries about how his recent heart attack will affect his reputation.  He tries to do some damage control, even though there‘s a greater need for control in the Walker home. Read more »
The Walkers are back tonight as the premiere of Brothers and Sisters‘ fourth season rolls by at last.  It looks as though there‘s going to be a lot of major ups and downs for America‘s favorite family, from tragedy to romance.  Although there‘s little difference between the two anyway.On "The Road Ahead" tonight, tearful surprises are in store for the Walkers.  Kitty (Calista Flockhart) has a devastating secret that will certainly affect the family.  She keeps it to herself for now, but with her health in question it won‘t be long before she has to share it with everyone.  Read more »
Even though we‘ve had our fun seeing the Brothers and Sisters cast in their ‘80s attire, the "Time After Time" episode will certainly put a dramatic spin on things. It‘s exactly what the show is about, dropping such tragedies on us when we least expect it. But it is, after all, what we expected considering how the Walkers have acted all these years.Sneak a Peek at the Walkers Circa 1986 Read more »
As if last week‘s two-hour special wasn‘t enough to last us a couple more days, Brothers and Sisters is back with another intriguing episode. We‘re now dealing with the aftermath of all that previously happened. That is, the powerful (and sentimental) reactions to Nora‘s big secret.What Trouble Could Ensue After ‘Time After Time‘?On "If You Bake It He Will Come," the Walkers are dealing with a stubborn guest for Kevin‘s birthday party. Unfortunately for them, the one we‘re talking about is the person supposed to celebrate another year of existence. Well, if you just found out that most of your life is a lie, you wouldn‘t be in the mood to party either.  Read more »
Ever since Gilles Marini invaded the set of Brothers and Sisters, the audiences have been ecstatic in tuning in to the show. It‘s no wonder the writers (and the network) have given the thumbs up on focusing on his character even more. That is, despite the misfortunes regarding his visa.Check Out Clips from the Last EpisodeThe 34-year-old actor told TV Guide about his recent success on Brothers and Sisters, hinting that there‘s more of Luc Laurent to come. In addition to that, he‘ll really find himself a place in the Walker family. All thanks to Rob Lowe leaving. Read more »
Should we sound the alarms? Tonight on Brothers and Sisters, more problems arise for the Walker family when they get an unexpected visitor. Worse, that visitor might just forget where exactly she ended up in.Check Out Last Week‘s Episode of Brothers and SistersOn "Where There‘s Smoke...", Nora (Sally Field) finds out that their aging mother has been diagnosed with dementia. She takes her in, but she and Saul (Ron Rifkin) have to tackle the problem. What are they going to do about Ida (Marion Ross)? Read more »
One of the biggest bombs dropped on this season of Brothers and Sisters was the fact that Rob Lowe was leaving (the other huge news is Gilles Marini, of course). Fans have wondered how his character will depart from the show, and the most shocking but expected exit is: death by heart attack.But that might not be the case.Check Out Rob Lowe‘s Hints on His Departure Read more »
Tonight‘s Brothers and Sisters episode boasts of a very encouraging title, but it could also mean a last resort for the Walkers and a reminder to count their blessings. Changes are afoot in the household, and everyone is in the middle of adjusting to them. Difficult as that may sound, they‘re all told to "Love All" and get things over with.Discover More Details About the Season FinaleOn this installment of Brothers and Sisters, the Walkers are doing their best to accept change. Now that Luc (Gilles Marini) has become part of the family, Sarah (Rachel Griffiths) must see that her children welcome him. However, it isn‘t as effortless as she thought. Read more »
The last time Brothers and Sisters played with time was during the big flashback episode called "Time After Time." After toying with the past, word has it that they‘ve got the future in mind next. Read on for more spoilers for this season of the show.Will Anyone Die on Brothers and Sisters? Plus More Finale Teasers Again, we warn you: mild spoilers ahead! Read more »
A final chapter is beginning on tonight‘s Brothers and Sisters episode, probably because there‘s just this one more left before the season ends. From the title alone, this installment is already hinting at conclusions. However, we have another season to cover soon so don‘t fret yet. Unless Ojai Foods closes for good and there‘s nothing they can do about it. Oh, wait. That‘s what "Lights Out" is about.Check Out Clips From Last Week‘s "Love All" Read more »
Tonight we‘ll be dealing with a loss on Brothers and Sisters, and we don‘t just mean the end of season four. Last week, Ojai Foods officially closed and now the family has to cope with the financial ruin it left behind. Check Out Clips from Last Week‘s "Lights Out"On "On the Road Again," the family faces defeat as a result of their business shutting down. However, a ray of hope awaits them as they discover something important - and helpful - in William Walker‘s pile of secret investments. Maybe their father really did look out for them after all. Read more »
Drama didn‘t die on the season finale of Brothers and Sisters, but somebody did. Before we leap forward one year into the future, let‘s take a look at what just happened on the ABC show. But if you haven‘t seen it yet, look away now.Check Out Clips of the Season Finale"On the Road Again" dealt with the decline of Ojai Foods, since it closed down last week. The Walkers, however, have survived the fall and are already moving on again. But how can they do that so easily when one of the characters has met their maker? Or is that just what they want us to believe? Read more »
With the tear-jerking finale of Brothers and Sisters having aired, it‘s already safe to enumerate our guesses as to what the next installment will bring. As we reported earlier, the writers are planning to fast-forward a year after the massive car crash that wrapped up season 4. But in that span of time, what will happen to the Walkers?Check Out Who Won‘t Be Around Next SeasonThere were numerous questions that were raised by the ending, which of course concerns the fate of Robert, Holly and Saul. We‘ve written some of them down below, but you can keep the discussion going in the comments.Death and Drama Dominate the Brothers and Sisters Season Finale Read more »
The season four finale of Brothers and Sisters ended on a tragic note, with an intense car pile up and casualties all around. Next season though, we‘re hoping things look up for the Walker family. According to the show‘s executive producers, it‘s possible, but of course drama just can‘t be avoided.Any Other Season 4 Finale Questions?As it was reported before, Brothers and Sisters will kick off their new installment with a fastforward into the future. It will be one year after the accident, and the series heads explained just why they‘ve decided to do it. Read more »
Nate Ford‘s family tree will grow even larger when Tom Skerritt guest stars on the upcoming third season of the TNT series Leverage.TVGuide.com reports that Skerritt, who currently recurs on Brothers & Sisters but is best known for his role in the TV series Picket Fences, will appear as Jimmy Ford, the father of Timothy Hutton‘s Nate Ford.  Read more »
The next season of Brothers and Sisters will be lighter than expected, and it‘s not just because of Rob Lowe‘s departure. TV Guide reports that the network has ordered less episodes of the fifth installment, which made many wonder if this is the show‘s last.Brothers and Sisters Execs Zoom In on Show‘s FutureAccording to the source, ABC has ordered only 18 episodes for season 5 of Brothers and Sisters. Usually we get more than 20, but this change stands out. While the cast is getting ready to film this July, not one of them has confirmed the possibility of a series finale. Read more »
ABC announced its plans for the 2010-2011 TV season and despite adding seven new shows this fall, the rest of the schedule is very familiar.  Returning shows Dancing with the Stars, Castle, Modern Family, Cougar Town, Grey‘s Anatomy, Private Practice, Desperate Housewives and Brothers and Sisters all remain right where they currently are.See More:The CW‘s Fall Lineup>>CBS‘ Fall Lineup>>FOX‘s Fall Lineup>>NBC‘s Fall Lineup>>Other than the new shows, the main story from ABC is that V, which was renewed for a second season, won‘t be back until 2011.  It looks like the network really is trying to turn it into the new Lost.  Read more »

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