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. Baltimore Sun
    Reviewed by: David Zurawik
    80
    A network series potentially good enough to be on HBO.
  2. Wall Street Journal
    Reviewed by: Dorothy Rabinowitz
    80
    There are precious few signs of trouble or uncertainty in the polished, instantaneously seductive finished product on display in its first episode.
  3. San Francisco Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Tim Goodman
    75
    The promise of grown up storytelling is alluring. This is a series to watch to see if it grows.
  5. Detroit Free Press
    Reviewed by: Mike Duffy
    75
    With fun, familiar faces like Field, Flockhart and Griffiths on board, attending a family reunion with the Walkers every Sunday could be a lively, entertaining way to end the weekend.
  6. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Linda Stasi
    75
    Once "Brothers & Sisters" gets started, it works, and it works well.
  7. USA Today
    Reviewed by: Robert Bianco
    75
    TV desperately needs a straightforward drama that explores family dynamics without some imposed gimmick, and Brothers & Sisters could just be the show to fill that bill.
  8. New York Magazine (Vulture)
    Reviewed by: John Leonard
    70
    Despite cast changes, rewrites, and producer musical chairs, this brainy soap checks in with promise.
  9. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Maureen Ryan
    70
    Meeting the Walker clan and getting a glimpse at their personal lives... is like being led to a table of tantalizing appetizers. Even as you take a sample of these introductory delights, you’re wondering whether the main course will live up to your expectations.

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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