Storyline

Two conservative men support their younger brother when he comes out as gay, and help him navigate being openly homosexual in 1980s Philadelphia.

First Aired

1984-07-13
Last Aired

1989-04-28
Creator
Genre

Comedy
Seasons

5
Episodes

116
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

Showtime

Keywords:

homosexuality

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1. The Wedding

On the day of his wedding, Cliff decides to come out as gay, which does not sit well with his two olde...More

On the day of his wedding, Cliff decides to come out as gay, which does not sit well with his two older brothers, Joe and Lou.Less

26mins 1984-07-13

2. You Brought a New Kind of Love To Me

Joe's high-school football buddies pay a visit, but it is underwhelming when they tease one friend, Bu...More

Joe's high-school football buddies pay a visit, but it is underwhelming when they tease one friend, Bubba, who is coming out as gay. Joe tries to set the record straight and pretends to be gay himself to fool the two other friends.Less

26mins 1984-08-16

3. Lizards ain't Snakes

Joe is concerned that Cliff's new life as a gay man is preventing him from going back to his usual car...More

Joe is concerned that Cliff's new life as a gay man is preventing him from going back to his usual carefree activities, so Cliff decides to tag along with Donald to a neighborhood gay bar.Less

26mins 1984-08-23

4. He ain't Witty, He's my Brother

Joe attempts to woo Cliff's new friend, Lisa, but feels out of place amongst her other "sophisticated"...More

Joe attempts to woo Cliff's new friend, Lisa, but feels out of place amongst her other "sophisticated" friends.Less

26mins 1984-09-20

5. Mindless Passion

Joe finds out that the woman he is dating is married. Joe tries to break it off, but he and his girlfr...More

Joe finds out that the woman he is dating is married. Joe tries to break it off, but he and his girlfriend cannot control their lust for each other.Less

26mins 1984-08-30

6. FEAR OF FLYING

Joe, Cliff, Lou, and Donald notice a dead body in Joe's apartment. They decide it is best to bury the ...More

Joe, Cliff, Lou, and Donald notice a dead body in Joe's apartment. They decide it is best to bury the corpse and take an airplane out of town to figure out their next move.Less

26mins 1984-09-06

7. MONTE CARLO NIGHT

Joe's financial troubles are preventing him to get Penny an expensive gift when she is close to gradua...More

Joe's financial troubles are preventing him to get Penny an expensive gift when she is close to graduating high school.Less

26mins 1984-09-13

8. AND BABY MAKES TWO

The gang do not approve of Kelly's marriage to a tough guy and their plans on throwing a baby shower f...More

The gang do not approve of Kelly's marriage to a tough guy and their plans on throwing a baby shower for Kelly ends in a free-for-all fistfight.Less

26mins 1984-09-27

9. FOOLS RUSSIAN

Cliff falls in love with a Russian wrestler. The wrestler is using him because he wants to stay in the...More

Cliff falls in love with a Russian wrestler. The wrestler is using him because he wants to stay in the United States.Less

26mins 1984-10-04

10. STANDARDS AND PRACTICES

Should Joe pose nude for the Sports Men of Philadelphia calendar?

Should Joe pose nude for the Sports Men of Philadelphia calendar?Less

26mins 1984-10-11

11. LIZA

A street person sparks a bet between Joe and snobbish Marcus that Joe can transform her into a beautif...More

A street person sparks a bet between Joe and snobbish Marcus that Joe can transform her into a beautiful, cultured woman.Less

26mins 1984-10-18

12. IT ONLY HURTS WHEN I'M GAY

Cliff is beaten up because he is gay. His brothers want to avenge him and end up in jail. There they m...More

Cliff is beaten up because he is gay. His brothers want to avenge him and end up in jail. There they meet the thugs.Less

26mins 1984-10-25

13. I REMEMBER PAPA

A spat between Joe and Lou causes Cliff to reflect themselves back when Joe promised their father that...More

A spat between Joe and Lou causes Cliff to reflect themselves back when Joe promised their father that he and Lou would look after Cliff when he is gone.Less