Between Brothers

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  • 1997
  • 2 Seasons
  • 7.9  (104)

Between Brothers was a comedy series that premiered on the Fox network in 1997 and aired until 1999. The show follows the lives of four African American men: Charles, a successful businessman; James, a musician and ladies' man; Todd, a struggling comedian; and Dusty, a lovable slacker. The four brothers are all different, but they always have each other's backs.

The show's premise revolves around the fact that the four brothers all live in the same apartment building. Charles lives in the penthouse, while James, Todd, and Dusty share an apartment on a lower floor. Complications arise when James decides to move in with Charles, leading to some tension between the brothers. However, they all manage to work through their differences, showing that brotherhood can overcome any obstacles.

Throughout the show's two-season run, Between Brothers tackled various themes, including love, family, and of course, friendship. The show also featured a number of guest stars, including rapper Coolio and actor Bill Bellamy.

One of the central storylines in the series was Charles' relationship with his girlfriend, Geneva. Charles was a successful businessman, but he struggled to balance his work and personal life. Geneva was supportive of Charles but also had her own career ambitions. The two constantly dealt with issues related to their work schedules and distance.

James was the smooth-talking ladies' man of the group, but he also had a soft side. He pursued his music career but often found himself torn between his passion and his responsibilities to his family. James was always there to give advice to the other brothers, but this sometimes came at the cost of his own happiness.

Todd was the aspiring comedian who never quite made it big. He struggled with self-doubt and constantly worried about his comedy career. Despite this, Todd remained optimistic and always saw the best in others.

Dusty was the lovable slacker who never took life too seriously. He found odd jobs to make ends meet and generally lived life at his own pace. However, Dusty's laid-back attitude sometimes caused tension with the other brothers, who saw him as lazy.

The show's humor was often driven by the banter between the brothers. They would tease each other relentlessly but always had each other's backs when it really mattered. The show also tackled serious issues at times, including racial profiling and police brutality. These episodes were emotionally charged and showed the strength of the bond between the brothers.

Overall, Between Brothers was a heartwarming comedy series that focused on the enduring bonds of brotherhood. The show tackled serious issues while still managing to make audiences laugh. Despite its short run, the show remains a beloved cult classic for fans of 90s sitcoms.

Between Brothers is a series that is currently running and has 2 seasons (17 episodes). The series first aired on September 11, 1997.

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Fire Walk
4. Fire Walk
March 2, 1999
Charles and Stuart have to attend a teamwork seminar. Dusty meets his biggest fan.
Spring Time
3. Spring Time
February 23, 1999
Charles meets Debbie, who is in town visiting godmother Heidi. Heidi is always with Debbie which prevents Charles from getting to know her better. He finally sets up Heidi with Stuart.
Fantasy Camp/Home Boyz of  Summer
2. Fantasy Camp/Home Boyz of Summer
February 16, 1999
Charles has to cover Pete Rose's Fantasy Baseball camp and the gang decides to tag along.
Let It Ride
1. Let It Ride
February 9, 1999
Charles has a chance meeting with a beautiful woman and does all he can to track her down.
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Between Brothers is available for streaming on the Fox website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Between Brothers on demand at and Crackle.
  • Premiere Date
    September 11, 1997
  • IMDB Rating
    7.9  (104)