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Episodes

Season 1, 23 episodes

Episode 1: Pilot
- Now playing
- 22m
- Sep 24, 1998
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.
Episode 2: Who's Your Daddy?
- 22m
- Oct 2, 1998
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.
Episode 3: Since You Came Here
- 22m
- Oct 9, 1998
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.
Episode 4: Sneaking Into The Movies
- 22m
- Oct 16, 1998
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.
Episode 5: Cleaning Lessons
- 22m
- Oct 23, 1998
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.
Episode 6: Trick or Treat
- 22m
- Oct 30, 1998
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.
Episode 7: Kick Ball, Get Check
- 22m
- Nov 6, 1998
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.
Episode 8: You're in Trouble
- 22m
- Nov 13, 1998
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.
Episode 9: The Boss of Me
- 22m
- Nov 20, 1998
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.
Episode 10: Note
- 22m
- Dec 4, 1998
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.
Episode 11: Pillow Talk
- 22m
- Dec 11, 1998
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.
Episode 12: Date
- 22m
- Jan 8, 1999
Porter scares off his blind date Gretchen; Bobby, Oscar and Rose try to convince Porter to ask Rose's mother Marilyn out.
Episode 13: You Are Me
- 22m
- Jan 20, 1999
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.
Episode 14: Box of Stuff
- 22m
- Jan 22, 1999
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.
Episode 15: Game Ball
- 22m
- Feb 5, 1999
Porter accidentally ruins Bobby's priceless championship-game football; Bobby gets kicked out and moves in with Dena.
Episode 16: Dating the Teacher
- 22m
- Feb 12, 1999
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.
Episode 17: An Odd Couple of Days
- 22m
- Feb 19, 1999
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.
Episode 18: Everybody Says I Love You
- 22m
- Feb 26, 1999
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.
Episode 19: Security Farce
- 22m
- Mar 19, 1999
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.
Episode 20: With Friends Like Porter
- 22m
- Apr 9, 1999
After realizing that he has no friends, Porter tries unsuccessfully to become pals with a group of construction workers who are fixing his home.
Episode 21: Politically Impolite
- 22m
- Apr 23, 1999
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.
Episode 22: The New Client (1)
- 22m
- May 7, 1999
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.
Episode 23: The Duel (2)
- 22m
- May 14, 1999
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.

Brother's Keeper

Imagine taking care of someone really immature, and your 8-year-old son as well.

1998 to 1999
1 season
22m per episode
Comedy

7.0TMDB(1)

Overview

Widower and professor Porter Waide has his life turned upside down with the arrival of his football player brother, Bobby, who's gotten into so much trouble that he's been contracted to live with a responsible relative. This move also disrupts the lives of Porter's impressionable son, Oscar, and Bobby's perpetually annoyed agent, Dena.

Fun facts

Episodes
Ran for 1 season and 23 episodes (1998 to 1999)
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Setting
Set in San Francisco
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Music
Music by Jonathan Wolff
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Details

Created by: Donald Todd
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 23
First aired: September 24, 1998
Last aired: May 14, 1999
Original language: English
Countries: United States of America

Network

Production

Cast

Episodes

Season 1, 23 episodes

Episode 1: Pilot
- Now playing
- 22m
- Sep 24, 1998
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.
Episode 2: Who's Your Daddy?
- 22m
- Oct 2, 1998
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.
Episode 3: Since You Came Here
- 22m
- Oct 9, 1998
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.
Episode 4: Sneaking Into The Movies
- 22m
- Oct 16, 1998
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.
Episode 5: Cleaning Lessons
- 22m
- Oct 23, 1998
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.
Episode 6: Trick or Treat
- 22m
- Oct 30, 1998
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.
Episode 7: Kick Ball, Get Check
- 22m
- Nov 6, 1998
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.
Episode 8: You're in Trouble
- 22m
- Nov 13, 1998
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.
Episode 9: The Boss of Me
- 22m
- Nov 20, 1998
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.
Episode 10: Note
- 22m
- Dec 4, 1998
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.
Episode 11: Pillow Talk
- 22m
- Dec 11, 1998
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.
Episode 12: Date
- 22m
- Jan 8, 1999
Porter scares off his blind date Gretchen; Bobby, Oscar and Rose try to convince Porter to ask Rose's mother Marilyn out.
Episode 13: You Are Me
- 22m
- Jan 20, 1999
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.
Episode 14: Box of Stuff
- 22m
- Jan 22, 1999
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.
Episode 15: Game Ball
- 22m
- Feb 5, 1999
Porter accidentally ruins Bobby's priceless championship-game football; Bobby gets kicked out and moves in with Dena.
Episode 16: Dating the Teacher
- 22m
- Feb 12, 1999
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.
Episode 17: An Odd Couple of Days
- 22m
- Feb 19, 1999
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.
Episode 18: Everybody Says I Love You
- 22m
- Feb 26, 1999
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.
Episode 19: Security Farce
- 22m
- Mar 19, 1999
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.
Episode 20: With Friends Like Porter
- 22m
- Apr 9, 1999
After realizing that he has no friends, Porter tries unsuccessfully to become pals with a group of construction workers who are fixing his home.
Episode 21: Politically Impolite
- 22m
- Apr 23, 1999
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.
Episode 22: The New Client (1)
- 22m
- May 7, 1999
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.
Episode 23: The Duel (2)
- 22m
- May 14, 1999
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.

Episodes

E1 Episode 1: Pilot

E2 Episode 2: Who's Your Daddy?

E3 Episode 3: Since You Came Here

E4 Episode 4: Sneaking Into The Movies

E5 Episode 5: Cleaning Lessons

E6 Episode 6: Trick or Treat

E7 Episode 7: Kick Ball, Get Check

E8 Episode 8: You're in Trouble

E9 Episode 9: The Boss of Me

E10 Episode 10: Note

E11 Episode 11: Pillow Talk

E12 Episode 12: Date

E13 Episode 13: You Are Me

E14 Episode 14: Box of Stuff

E15 Episode 15: Game Ball

E16 Episode 16: Dating the Teacher

E17 Episode 17: An Odd Couple of Days

E18 Episode 18: Everybody Says I Love You

E19 Episode 19: Security Farce

E20 Episode 20: With Friends Like Porter

E21 Episode 21: Politically Impolite

E22 Episode 22: The New Client (1)

E23 Episode 23: The Duel (2)

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Fun facts

Details

Network

Production

Cast

More like this

Episodes

E1 Episode 1: Pilot

E2 Episode 2: Who's Your Daddy?

E3 Episode 3: Since You Came Here

E4 Episode 4: Sneaking Into The Movies

E5 Episode 5: Cleaning Lessons

E6 Episode 6: Trick or Treat

E7 Episode 7: Kick Ball, Get Check

E8 Episode 8: You're in Trouble

E9 Episode 9: The Boss of Me

E10 Episode 10: Note

E11 Episode 11: Pillow Talk

E12 Episode 12: Date

E13 Episode 13: You Are Me

E14 Episode 14: Box of Stuff

E15 Episode 15: Game Ball

E16 Episode 16: Dating the Teacher

E17 Episode 17: An Odd Couple of Days

E18 Episode 18: Everybody Says I Love You

E19 Episode 19: Security Farce

E20 Episode 20: With Friends Like Porter

E21 Episode 21: Politically Impolite

E22 Episode 22: The New Client (1)

E23 Episode 23: The Duel (2)

Fun facts

Episode 1: Pilot

Episode 2: Who's Your Daddy?

Episode 3: Since You Came Here

Episode 4: Sneaking Into The Movies

Episode 5: Cleaning Lessons

Episode 6: Trick or Treat

Episode 7: Kick Ball, Get Check

Episode 8: You're in Trouble

Episode 9: The Boss of Me

Episode 10: Note

Episode 11: Pillow Talk

Episode 12: Date

Episode 13: You Are Me

Episode 14: Box of Stuff

Episode 15: Game Ball

Episode 16: Dating the Teacher

Episode 17: An Odd Couple of Days

Episode 18: Everybody Says I Love You

Episode 19: Security Farce

Episode 20: With Friends Like Porter

Episode 21: Politically Impolite

Episode 22: The New Client (1)

Episode 23: The Duel (2)

Episode 1: Pilot

Episode 2: Who's Your Daddy?

Episode 3: Since You Came Here

Episode 4: Sneaking Into The Movies

Episode 5: Cleaning Lessons

Episode 6: Trick or Treat

Episode 7: Kick Ball, Get Check

Episode 8: You're in Trouble

Episode 9: The Boss of Me

Episode 10: Note

Episode 11: Pillow Talk

Episode 12: Date

Episode 13: You Are Me

Episode 14: Box of Stuff

Episode 15: Game Ball

Episode 16: Dating the Teacher

Episode 17: An Odd Couple of Days

Episode 18: Everybody Says I Love You

Episode 19: Security Farce

Episode 20: With Friends Like Porter

Episode 21: Politically Impolite

Episode 22: The New Client (1)

Episode 23: The Duel (2)