Season 1

12 EPISODES • 1979

Season 1 of Brothers and Sisters was released on January 21 and consists of 12 episodes.

Episodes

1: Pilot

Jan 21, 1979

Accepting a wager from snooty Pi Nu president Harlan, Zipper unwisely bets his entire tuition that he can lure beautiful sorority girl Suzi Cooper into his bedroom by midnight. As the deadline approaches, Zipper's buddy Checko devises a plan to help his friend win the bet.

2: High Time

Jan 26, 1979

Checko, Ronald and Zipper find themselves saddled with the college president's tipsy daughter, and try to sneak her back to her room.

3: Man in Chains

Feb 2, 1979

The angry sisters of Gamma Iota kidnap Zipper after suspecting him of stealing their diaries.

4: Mirror Image

Feb 9, 1979

Scrambling to find Zipper a date for the Valentine's Day dance, the Pi Nu brothers settle on Seymour's overweight sister Marilyn, who is visiting for the weekend. As a prank, Harlan arranges for Zipper to be crowned "King of Hearts" at the dance.

5: Made in Japan

Feb 16, 1979

After seeing his pals Checko and Ronald split up over a beautiful Asian student, Zipper tries to force a truce by locking them in the same room together - unaware that the fraternity house is on fire.

6: A Wrenching Problem

Feb 23, 1979

When Zipper's father arrives on campus for a visit, Checko and Ronald conspire to trick him into believing that his son is a model student. Since Harlan is out of town, Zipper attempts to pose as president of the fraternity.

7: Lucky Me

Mar 9, 1979

Checko and Ronald attempt to cure Zipper of his tendency to hiccup when excited, which has been sabotaging his romantic life. Meanwhile, Harlan finds out and tells everyone.

8: Love and Marriage

Mar 16, 1979

Checko, Ronald and Zipper organize their own version of "The Newlywed Game" after enrolling in a marriage survival course that requires pairing off with a female partner.

9: Spring Vacation

Mar 23, 1979

En route to Florida for spring break, Checko, Ronald and Zipper end up stranded at a seedy roadside diner when their car breaks down. They are shocked to discover the snobbish Mary Lee working as a waitress.

10: Save the Monkey

Mar 28, 1979

Zipper creates chaos when he rescues a chimpanzee from a fatal research experiment. Mary Lee is none too happy when she winds up baby-sitting the lovable chimp, who mimics her every move.

11: Main Event

Mar 30, 1979

Harlan challenges Ronald to a boxing match to defend Mary Lee's honor, while Checko and Zipper take bets.

12: Truth or Consequences

Apr 6, 1979

When Harlan cheats on a calculus exam and Zipper is mistakenly accused, Zipper has to decide whether to accept a failing grade or tell on Harlan.

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