Brothers & Sisters

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Season 1
  • Network: ABC
  • Series Premiere Date: Sep 24, 2006
Season #: 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1
Metascore
51

Mixed or average reviews - based on 27 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 27
  3. Negative: 7 out of 27
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Critic Reviews

  1. People Weekly
    Reviewed by: Tom Gliatto
    38
    The show wants to mix in big themes (politics, money) with a family soap opera, but it just feels bloated and vague. [25 Sep 2006, p.43]
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  2. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Doug Elfman
    38
    A clutter of clunky dialogue that sucks the life out of [Flockhart] and other usually skilled actors.
  3. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    30
    The show seems as if it desperately yearns to be a worthy companion to "Housewives" but lacks the requisite bite, despite political references meant to feel edgy that prove mostly banal.
  5. Time
    Reviewed by: James Poniewozik
    30
    It's the sort of talky tedious drama that is far less intelligent than it clearly thinks it is.
  6. San Jose Mercury News/Contra Costa Times
    Reviewed by: Charlie McCollum
    20
    An incoherent, almost unwatchable mess.
  7. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Tom Shales
    20
    If you're looking for the deep emotional truths that the creators of ABC's would-be heart-tugger imagine they're after, well, pro wrestling might be a good choice.
  8. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Matthew Gilbert
    10
    Not a single note in the premiere of "Brothers & Sisters" rings true.

Awards & Rankings

70
#70 Best TV Season of 2006
18
#18 Most Discussed TV Season of 2006
50
#50 Most Shared TV Season of 2006

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 172 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 132 out of 172
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 172
  3. Negative: 29 out of 172
  1. veeb.
    May 18, 2007
    9
    well done dysfunctional family drama. nice cast.
  2. KenH
    Sep 26, 2006
    9
    The first show had a lot of exposition, which is necessary with a big cast/multi-storied undertaking. I'm very hopeful that the seasoned The first show had a lot of exposition, which is necessary with a big cast/multi-storied undertaking. I'm very hopeful that the seasoned professionals on this show will make this appointment viewing.… Full Review »
  3. shadowofforms
    Dec 17, 2016
    10
    I've watched this series back and forth many times. So much drama without being a soap. There are also many hilarious moments.

    Good    I've watched this series back and forth many times. So much drama without being a soap. There are also many hilarious moments.

    Good characters, storyline. One of the best TV shows I have ever watched in my life. Too bad there are so few many TV shows that come close to B&S (Parenthood is fine, but doesn't hit the mark like B&S does.)

    The first few seasons are better than the later ones.    … Full Review »
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