Brother's Keeper
“Imagine taking care of someone really immature, and your 8-year-old son as well.”
About
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.
Cast
William Ragsdale
as Porter Waide
Justin Cooper
as Oscar Waide
Sean O'Bryan
as Bobby Waide
Bess Meyer
as Dena Draeger
Seasons
Episodes
Season 1
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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