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Brothers & Sisters

2006–2011·ABC·60 min·7.7/10
Drama

Brothers & Sisters is a one-hour hit drama that follows the California-based Walker family through the complicated maze of American life today. It revolves around a collection of enmeshed and somewhat damaged adult siblings and their strong but passionately devoted mother, Nora Walker. The Walkers' lives have not been without challenge. Romance, parenting, illness, divorce, infidelity, addiction, war and even death have pushed them to the limit. But they continue to work toward living their lives as individuals, while loving each other unconditionally and trying to maintain some semblance of normalcy.

Status
Ended
Language
English
Premiered
September 24, 2006
Ended
May 8, 2011

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