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ABC 1998 - 1999 1 season 23 eps Canceled

Brother's Keeper

1998 - 1999 1 season 23 eps

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Season 1

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Season 1

25 min

S1 · E1 · Sep 24, 1998

Pilot Episode 1

Porter is blindsided by the arrival of his football player brother and certainly unprepared to tackle the concept that Bobby's new million-dollar contract requires him to move into Porter's responsible household.

25 min

S1 · E2 · Oct 2, 1998

Who's Your Daddy? Episode 2

After taking Uncle Bobby's advice, Oscar ends up in the vice-principal's office. But it's Porter and Bobby who are punished when the vice principal sends them to a parenting class.

25 min

S1 · E3 · Oct 9, 1998

Since You Came Here Episode 3

Porter's worried about Bobby's influence when Oscar decides he wants to be a bus driver instead of going to college. Since Oscar's been spending so much time with Bobby, Porter has been left with gaps in his day so Bobby suggests he get a hobby.

25 min

S1 · E4 · Oct 16, 1998

Sneaking Into The Movies Episode 4

When Oscar and Rose are allowed to go to the movies by themselves, Rose persuades Oscar to sneak into an extra film without paying; and when Oscar inadvertently confesses, Porter decides to teach his son a lesson.

25 min

S1 · E5 · Oct 23, 1998

Cleaning Lessons Episode 5

When Porter berates Bobby for not cleaning up after himself, Bobby reacts in a typical fashion: he hires a maid; Oscar pays Rose to do his chores.

25 min

S1 · E6 · Oct 30, 1998

Trick or Treat Episode 6

Bobby's gross costume frightens Oscar more than he wants to let on, ruining his favorite holiday of the year. Bobby tries to comfort Oscar after a particularly bad nightmare.

25 min

S1 · E7 · Nov 6, 1998

Kick Ball, Get Check Episode 7

Bobby finds himself in a football-kicking slump after he promises to make a field goal for Oscar during a Monday Night Football game. ABC's NFL Monday Night Football commentators Al Michaels, Dan Dierdorf and Boomer Esiason guest star as themselves.

25 min

S1 · E8 · Nov 13, 1998

You're in Trouble Episode 8

Bobby is shocked when he fails his mandatory drug test, which leaves Oscar doubting the integrity of his football-playing uncle. The strictly drug-free Bobby is determined to clear his good name with the help of Porter and Dena. Guest star: Karl Malone.

25 min

S1 · E9 · Nov 20, 1998

The Boss of Me Episode 9

Porter puts his foot down when Bobby attempts to decorate and lavish Oscar with enormous birthday gifts, so Bobby buys the family a larger house.

25 min

S1 · E10 · Dec 4, 1998

Note Episode 10

When Bobby mocks Porter for putting encouraging notes in Oscar's school lunches just as their mother did to him, Porter realizes that his parents treated their sons very differently and had very different expectations of them.

25 min

S1 · E11 · Dec 11, 1998

Pillow Talk Episode 11

Porter becomes depressed after he gives a talk on Abraham Lincoln to Oscar's class and literally bores the students to sleep; Bobby hopes to shine up his brother's image in class.

25 min

S1 · E12 · Jan 8, 1999

Date Episode 12

Porter scares off his blind date Gretchen; Bobby, Oscar and Rose try to convince Porter to ask Rose's mother Marilyn out.

25 min

S1 · E13 · Jan 20, 1999

You Are Me Episode 13

Porter is very proud of his trophy date, gorgeous model Amy, who has a thing for sensitive intellectuals. Trouble is, she fancies herself a brain herself, even though her head is obviously mostly air. Porter claims he is interested in her for her mind.

25 min

S1 · E14 · Jan 22, 1999

Box of Stuff Episode 14

The brothers' mother sends them a box of stuff from their childhood, reviving ancient rivalries; The box also contains a sweater which belonged to Laura, Porter's first girlfriend.

25 min

S1 · E15 · Feb 5, 1999

Game Ball Episode 15

Porter accidentally ruins Bobby's priceless championship-game football; Bobby gets kicked out and moves in with Dena.

25 min

S1 · E16 · Feb 12, 1999

Dating the Teacher Episode 16

Porter discovers that Bobby is dating Oscar's teacher Ginny, he orders him to put a stop to the relationship; Porter inadvertently asks Ginny out on a date.

25 min

S1 · E17 · Feb 19, 1999

An Odd Couple of Days Episode 17

After impulsively setting out on the road Porter, Bobby and Dena find themselves broken down at a garage with a couple of feuding brothers-in-law whose relationship strangely reflects on their own.

25 min

S1 · E18 · Feb 26, 1999

Everybody Says I Love You Episode 18

The Waide men seek their mother's advice when they can't say "I love you;" Their mothers off-the-wall revelations only make matters more complicated.

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25 min

S1 · E19 · Mar 19, 1999

Security Farce Episode 19

When Bobby tries his hand at being a shock jock while hosting a sports radio talk show, he ends up insulting his listeners and prodding an irate caller to meet him at home to settle a score -- inadvertently giving out Porter's address over the air.

25 min

S1 · E20 · Apr 9, 1999

With Friends Like Porter Episode 20

After realizing that he has no friends, Porter tries unsuccessfully to become pals with a group of construction workers who are fixing his home.

25 min

S1 · E21 · Apr 23, 1999

Politically Impolite Episode 21

When Porter and Bobby are both scheduled to appear on "Politically Incorrect With Bill Maher" on the same episode, Bobby humiliates Porter by stealing his notes. But Bobby finds himself in a desperate search for intelligence when he's invited back to the show, which includes political legend Dr. Henry Kissinger.

25 min

S1 · E22 · May 7, 1999

The New Client (1) Episode 22

While a jealous Bobby pouts over the attention Dena is giving to her new client, Gino, a race car driver, Porter humors Oscar by letting him punish his father for a high school prank that happened years ago.

25 min

S1 · E23 · May 14, 1999

The Duel (2) Episode 23

Porter's scheme to win Dena's heart by trying to outwit Gino begins to backfire on the lovesick professor. A small earthquake shakes up the usually unflappable Bobby, he demands to be traded.

23 episodes in Season 1

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