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Mother Nora continues to be the glue that holds the dysfunctional Walker clan together as family members face a variety of challenges. Sarah finds new love with a mysterious Frenchman and learns to accept her father's longtime mistress, Holly Harper. Kevin has found his soul mate in chef Scotty Wandell, and the two are looking into expanding their family through surrogacy. Justin has dealt with his war trauma and started a new course, planning to marry Rebecca and attend medical school. Kitty and Robert work on holding their marriage together as they handle new parenthood in the wake of Robert's gubernatorial campaign. Saul tackles life as an openly gay man while looking after the newest member of the family, Ryan Lafferty. And Tommy has isolated himself from his family, fleeing to Mexico on a personal journey. Still, the loss of family patriarch William continues to affect their lives and decisions.

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Brothers & Sisters: Season 4 | Rotten Tomatoes (1) Brian Tallerico HollywoodChicago.com "Brothers and Sisters" is far-from-perfect but it's better than you probably think. Rated: 3.5/5 Feb 21, 2020 Full Review Brothers & Sisters: Season 4 | Rotten Tomatoes (2) Mandi Bierly Entertainment Weekly Brothers & Sisters came this close to losing me this season, but I'm so glad I stuck it out: Nothing says May like sobbing while watching the final moments of an episode. Aug 17, 2018 Full Review Brothers & Sisters: Season 4 | Rotten Tomatoes (3) Keith Watson metro.co.uk Five minutes of Sally Field wittering and everyone else pouting and my mind turns to mush. Feb 21, 2020 Full Review Brothers & Sisters: Season 4 | Rotten Tomatoes (4) Kevin Carr 7M Pictures As infuriating as the individuals of the Walker family can be, there's a large enough cast in this show to make them still fun to return to. Rated: 3.5/5 Nov 15, 2018 Full Review Brothers & Sisters: Season 4 | Rotten Tomatoes (5) Steve Marsi TV Fanatic There are times when Brothers & Sisters is so melodramatic, it's hard to take seriously. There are times, though, like Sunday, when that melodrama leaves one near tears. Rated: 4/5 May 17, 2010 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member This was the best drama on TV since at least Knots Landing and the first nine years of Dallas if not The Big Valley in 1965. None of the subsequent seasons were as good as the first season, but this was the best of between the 2nd and 5th year. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cast & Crew

Dave Annable Justin Walker Maxwell Perry Cotton Cooper Whedon Kerris Dorsey Paige Sally Field Nora Holden Calista Flockhart Kitty Walker Balthazar Getty Thomas Walker
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 27, 2009 The Road Ahead Kitty harbors a secret that will shock the Walker family; Holly and Nora plan an engagement party for Rebecca and Justin; Tommy continues his spiritual journey in Mexico; Sarah looks for new business prospects in France. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 4, 2009 Breaking the News Robert worries that news of his heart attack will leak to the media; Kitty grapples with an untold secret that will affect her marriage and unite the family as never before; Kevin and Scotty discuss surrogacy. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 11, 2009 Almost Normal Kitty, Robert and Nora struggle to accept Kitty's cancer and to come to an agreement on the best treatment; a surprise visitor makes it easier to bear the burden of revealing it to the family. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 18, 2009 From France With Love Sarah distracts Kitty through chemo treatments with tales of her romance with a French artist; Justin, struggling with his first anatomy class, seeks advice from his professor about surviving the semester with his lab partner. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 25, 2009 Last Tango in Pasadena Sarah's new lover charms the entire family except Nora; during a difficult time, Nora finds that her new French houseguest is a great comfort. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 1, 2009 Zen & the Art of Mole Making During her chemo treatment, Kitty is thrilled when a surprise visitor comes to town; Sarah realizes that she must tell her kids about Luc; Holly finds a way to keep her financial future from unraveling; Kevin and Scotty agree on a possible surrogate. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 8, 2009 The Wig Party Kitty faces the visible ramifications of her cancer treatment; Nora makes a surprising friend with benefits; Scotty's father delivers shocking news about his marriage. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 15, 2009 The Wine Festival Ojai's newest wine is submitted at a local festival; Justin and Rebecca harbor life-changing secrets from each other; Nora has a secret crush on a younger man; Sarah and Luc may not be as compatible as they had hoped. Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 29, 2009 Pregnant Pause 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. Details Episode 10 Aired Dec 6, 2009 Nearlyweds Rebecca and Justin's wedding plans take a shocking turn; Tommy takes a risk. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 3, 2010 A Bone to Pick Kitty's life is in jeopardy as the Walkers frantically search for a bone marrow donor. Details Episode 12 Aired Jan 10, 2010 The Science Fair A divorced dad at Paige's school piques Sarah's interest; Justin finds the key to his learning challenges. Details Episode 13 Aired Jan 17, 2010 Run Baby Run 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. Details Episode 14 Aired Jan 31, 2010 The Pasadena Primary Robert and Nora 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 family vote; Sarah gets frustrated with Roy. Details Episode 15 Aired Feb 21, 2010 A Valued Family The love of Sarah's life returns; Rebecca and Justin face the impending struggles of parenthood; Holly decides what to do with her shares of Ojai. Details Episode 16 Aired Feb 28, 2010 Leap of Faith Sarah struggles with her feelings for Luc; Kevin has a hard time breaking up with Robert; Holly thinks there might be a hidden value in Ojai foods. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 14, 2010 Freeluc.com Kitty's popularity surge creates havoc for her family; Luc faces the possibility of deportation; Nora reaches out to Tommy for help. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 11, 2010 Time After Time The Walkers try to identify the secret that Dennis York is holding over their heads; Holly and Nora investigate Ojai's hidden worth. Details Episode 19 Aired Apr 11, 2010 Time After Time The Walkers try to identify the secret that Dennis York is holding over their heads; Holly and Nora investigate Ojai's hidden worth. Details Episode 20 Aired Apr 18, 2010 If You Bake It, He Will Come Still reeling from discovering secrets about his childhood, Kevin refuses to attend his birthday party; Tommy, Justin and Kevin confront Dennis. Details Episode 21 Aired Apr 25, 2010 Where There's Smoke ... More than one member of the Walker family thinks she may be pregnant; Saul and Nora face some tough decisions regarding their aging mother. Details Episode 22 Aired May 2, 2010 Love All Cooper acts out; Luc joins the family; Kevin tries to adjust to being unemployed. Details Episode 23 Aired May 9, 2010 Lights Out New opportunities and secret alliances develop as the Walkers prepare to close Ojai Foods for good. Details Episode 24 Aired May 16, 2010 On the Road Again One of William's secret investments brings hope to the Walker family; a subversive business deal compromises Robert's health and the safety of his family; Rebecca and Justin think about a trial separation. Details

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Director
Ken Olin, Michael Morris, Michael Schultz

Executive Producer
Ken Olin, Jon Robin Baitz, Marti Noxon

Screenwriter
Molly Newman, Sarah Goldfinger, Brian Studler, Jennifer Levin, David Marshall Grant, Monica Owusu-Breen, Sherri Cooper-Landsman, Marjorie David, Michael Foley, Michael J. Cinquemani, Geoffrey Nauffts, Jason Wilborn, Cliff Olin, Alison Schapker

Network
ABC

Rating
TV-PG

Genre
Drama

Original Language
English

Release Date
Sep 27, 2009
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