Brother's Keeper

Brother's Keeper

1998
Brother's Keeper
Brother's Keeper

Brother's Keeper

6.8 | en | Comedy

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.

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Seasons & Episodes

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EP23  The Duel (2)
May. 14,1999
The Duel (2)

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.

EP22  The New Client (1)
May. 07,1999
The New Client (1)

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.

EP21  Politically Impolite
Apr. 23,1999
Politically Impolite

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.

EP20  With Friends Like Porter
Apr. 09,1999
With Friends Like Porter

After realizing that he has no friends, Porter tries unsuccessfully to become pals with a group of construction workers who are fixing his home.

EP19  Security Farce
Mar. 19,1999
Security Farce

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.

EP18  Everybody Says I Love You
Feb. 26,1999
Everybody Says I Love You

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.

EP17  An Odd Couple of Days
Feb. 19,1999
An Odd Couple of Days

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.

EP16  Dating the Teacher
Feb. 12,1999
Dating the Teacher

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.

EP15  Game Ball
Feb. 05,1999
Game Ball

Porter accidentally ruins Bobby's priceless championship-game football; Bobby gets kicked out and moves in with Dena.

EP14  Box of Stuff
Jan. 22,1999
Box of Stuff

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.

EP13  You Are Me
Jan. 20,1999
You Are Me

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.

EP12  Date
Jan. 08,1999
Date

Porter scares off his blind date Gretchen; Bobby, Oscar and Rose try to convince Porter to ask Rose's mother Marilyn out.

EP11  Pillow Talk
Dec. 11,1998
Pillow Talk

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.

EP10  Note
Dec. 04,1998
Note

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.

EP9  The Boss of Me
Nov. 20,1998
The Boss of Me

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.

EP8  You're in Trouble
Nov. 13,1998
You're in Trouble

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.

EP7  Kick Ball, Get Check
Nov. 06,1998
Kick Ball, Get Check

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.

EP6  Trick or Treat
Oct. 30,1998
Trick or Treat

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.

EP5  Cleaning Lessons
Oct. 23,1998
Cleaning Lessons

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.

EP4  Sneaking Into The Movies
Oct. 16,1998
Sneaking Into The Movies

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.

EP3  Since You Came Here
Oct. 09,1998
Since You Came Here

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.

EP2  Who's Your Daddy?
Oct. 02,1998
Who's Your Daddy?

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.

EP1  Pilot
Sep. 24,1998
Pilot

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.

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Released: 1998-09-24 | Released Producted By: USA Network , Axelrod-Widdoes Productions Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:
Synopsis

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.

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Cast

William Ragsdale , Justin Cooper , Sean O'Bryan

Director

Steve Morey

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USA Network , Axelrod-Widdoes Productions

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Reviews

raisleygordon "Brother's Keeper" is a fairly mediocre sitcom that just isn't in the same league as "Perfect Strangers" or "Two and Half Men". It doesn't have any of the slapstick of the former, or any of the charming humor of the latter. Needless to say, I can see why it was cancelled. Oscar and Felix are no Charlie and Alan, and certainly no Larry and Balki (The stars don't exactly have chemistry). Also, the character of Deena is completely unnecessary, whether you find her interesting or not. However, this show is worth checking out at least once. This was one of 5 TGIF shows to get the ax after a full season. "Two of a Kind" was also dull, but at least the Olsen twins brought some interest to their show.
MollyWobbles6093 This was a cute show...i loved the episode where Bobby has to take a drug test and he finds out he's been eating birdseed instead of cereal, which has been making his test come back positive for drugs every time (and the scene where he's been "holding it" for a while and everyone's trying to make him think about having to pee)! And Justin Cooper was just the most adorable little blond kid ever (see Liar, Liar for more proof)!^_^ Why would ABC cancel it? This was one of the best shows on TGIF before all this George Lopez and Hope & Faith crap. This one and Teen Angel (where a not-so-bright teenager dies after eating a hamburger from Halloween in summer and comes back as his buddy's guardian angel) made it worth staying in with the family on Friday night.
ginaloo The chemistry between these two brothers is perfect. Porter is serious; Bobby is wild and fun-loving. Most of us have been in a relationship like that - from one side or the other. The casting on this was very good: William Ragsdale is great as the anal-retentive brother, and Sean O'Bryan captures the lovable slob perfectly. The writing is a cut above ordinary sitcom also.
Ravyn He is just adorable!! I've loved him since "Herman's Head" but this new show is even better. He's sooooo cute and the little kid is adorable as well. The brother gets on my nerves, but I suppose he'll grow on me!!! :)