Ep 3. An American Family

An American Family is the third episode of Brothers & Sisters season 2. In this episode, the Walker family continues to adjust to life without their father, William. Sarah struggles to cope with running the struggling family business, Ojai Foods, while dealing with her own personal issues. Meanwhile, Kitty starts to develop a deeper connection with her birth father, and Justin struggles to balance his job at the hospital with his responsibilities as a new father.

As Sarah works to save Ojai Foods, she starts to feel overwhelmed by the pressure and seeks comfort in the arms of Joe, the man she had an affair with in season 1. However, things quickly become complicated when she discovers that Joe has a dark secret of his own. Sarah must decide whether to protect herself and her family or risk everything to protect Joe.

Kitty's relationship with her birth father takes a meaningful turn as she begins to understand the complexity of his life and the struggles he has faced since giving her up for adoption. As they spend more time together, Kitty becomes increasingly curious about her biological mother and starts to delve into her family's past.

Justin, newly sober, works to rebuild his life and make amends with those he has hurt in the past. However, his new responsibilities as a father and his job as a medic in Iraq weigh heavily on him, and he begins to question whether he's doing the right thing by returning to war.

An American Family explores the themes of family, love, and personal responsibility as the Walker family members face their own unique challenges and struggles. With strong performances from the ensemble cast and a mix of drama and heartwarming moments, this episode is a standout in the season.