Brothers & Sisters Season 2 Episode Guide

Brothers & Sisters Cast

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Episode 1 – Home Front – Original Air Date – 09/30/2007

"Home Front" – A year after losing their larger than life family patriarch and three weeks since hearing from Justin in the Middle East, the Walker family struggle to find cheer in celebrating Kitty's birthday. Sarah fights to salvage what's left of her failing marriage; Kevin learns the hard way about the sacrifices that true love brings; Tommy is at a loss as to how to provide the emotional support needed by his overwhelmed wife, Julia, after the death of their newborn son, while Kitty gets a first hand look at the challenges of being engaged to a U.S. senator (Rob Lowe as Senator Robert McCallister). Meanwhile, Saul questions his identity after a visit from an old friend, and the family's newest member, Rebecca, tries desperately to find her place in this very complex family puzzle, on the second Season Premiere of "Brothers & Sisters," SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are John Pyper-Ferguson as Joe Whedon, Eric Winter as Jason McCallister, Michael Nouri as Milo Peterman, Kimberly Atkinson as Amy, Amy Motta as Lexie, Joyce Brew as Monica, Bella Shaw as the reporter, Greta Sesheta as the store clerk, Emil Beheshti as the staffer, Mary Ann Jarou as the hostess and Dana Snyder as the office worker.

"Home Front" was written by Monica Owusu-Breen and Alison Schapker and directed by Ken Olin.

Episode 2 – An American Family – Original Air Date – 10/07/2007

"An American Family" – While Kevin, Kitty and Nora take a road trip to pick up Justin, Kitty balances personal and political issues with her future husband. Meanwhile, Tommy can't seem to get fatherhood right, and the truth finally comes out between Sarah and Rebecca, on "Brothers & Sisters," SUNDAY, OCTOBER 7 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are John Pyper-Ferguson as Joe Whedon, Denis O'Hatre as Travis March, Emily Rose as Lena Branigan, Tom McGowan as Luther Reeves, Tom Choi as the steward, Sonia Leslie as Private 1st Class Mandeville and Phill Lewis as Dr. Peter Edwards.

"An American Family" was written by David Marshall Grant and Molly Newman and directed by Gloria Muzio.

Episode 3 – History Repeating – Original Air Date – 10/14/2007

"History Repeating" – Nora and Rebecca hatch a plan to help Justin cope with pain while Julia tells Tommy she needs to take some time away with their infant daughter. Meanwhile, Kevin and Scotty Wandell (Luke McFarlane) share an impromptu dinner, and Kitty confronts Robert's ex-wife (guest starring Marin Hinkle as Courtney McCallister), on "Brothers & Sisters," SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Luke Macfarlane as Scotty Wandell, Marin Hinkle as Courtney McCallister, Denis O'Hare as Travis March, Emily Rose as Lena Branigan, Bill Smitrovich as Ben Ridge, Tess Harper as Beth Ridge, Jerry Lambert as Officer Phipps, Eileen Barnett as the judge, Shvona Lavette as the waitress and James Geralden as Principal Clark.

"History Repeating" was written by Jon Robin Baitz and Jennifer Cecil and directed by Matt Shakman.

Episode 4 – States Of The Union – Original Air Date – 10/21/2007

"States of the Union" – With Nora along for the ride, Kitty and Sarah's attempt at a spa escape quickly becomes an entangled mess. Meanwhile, Tommy crosses a dangerous line in search of companionship, Rebecca grows concerned with Justin's impossibly speedy recovery, and Kevin presses Saul to make a confession about his past, on "Brothers & Sisters," SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Luke Macfarlane as Scotty Wandell, Emily Rose as Lena Branigan, Michael Nouri as Milo Peterman, Eamon Roche as Neil Burke, Shi Ne Nielson as the spa worker, Brandon Fobbs as Nick, Ryan Kyler Bailey as the hotel employee, Joseph Julian Soria as Garret Perez, Josh Stamberg as Cliff and Benjamin Patterson as the masseur.

"States of the Union" was written by Sherri Cooper-Landsman and Liz Tigelaar and directed by Michael Schultz.

Episode 5 – Domestic Issues – Original Air Date – 10/28/2007

"Domestic Issues" – Sarah faces the most difficult obstacle of her life when Joe puts up a tough custody battle. Meanwhile, Kitty drops a Halloween bombshell that will alter the future of the Walker family, on "Brothers & Sisters," SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Emily Rose as Lena, Denis O'Hare as Travis March and Paul Cassell as Gary Morris.

"Domestic Issues" was written by Peter Calloway and Cliff Olin and directed by Ken Olin.

Episode 6 – Two Places – Original Air Date – 11/04/2007

"Two Places" – When the Walkers suffer a very tragic, private loss, Kitty brings in an expert (guest starring Danny Glover as Isaac Marshall) to advise Robert on his campaign, and Sarah is forced to reevaluate her custody agreement, on "Brothers & Sisters," SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 4 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are John Pyper-Ferguson as Joe Whedon, Luke Macfarlane as Scotty Wandell, Emily rose as Lena Branigan, Denis O'Hare as Travis March, Jordan Baker as Dr. Sara Toni, Christine Lucas as the nurse and Danny Glover as Isaac Marshall.

"Two Places" was written by Monica Owusu-Breen and Alison Shapker and directed by Gloria Muzio.

Episode 7 – 36 Hours – Original Air Date – 11/11/2007

"36 Hours" – The Walker family pulls together for better or worse when Justin reaches a critical new low point with his addiction, while Kitty and Robert move toward their future together with a renewed perspective, on "Brothers & Sisters," SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Emily Rose as Lena Branigan, Denis O'Hare as Travis March, Martha Boles as Melanie, Mark Daniel Cade as Dr. James Kendall, Justine Dorsey as Sophie McCallister, Eric Gavika as the drug dealer, Ned Bellamy as Cutler Weeks and Jason Kim as Phil.

"36 Hours" was written by David Marshall Grant and Molly Newman and directed by David Paymer.

Episode 8 – Something New – Original Air Date – 11/25/2007

"Something New" – Robert enlists the help of a musical icon (guest starring Lyle Lovett as himself) to fend off Kitty's bout with cold feet. Nora reconnects with a man from her past (guest starring Chevy Chase as Stan Harris) and Sarah has mixed emotions about agreeing to have dinner with a new business consultant (guest starring Steven Weber as Graham Finch). Meanwhile, Tommy is overwhelmed by guilt when Sarah and Lizzie return home, and Justin pursues a new romance with someone with questionable intentions, on "Brothers & Sisters," SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Scotty Wandell as Luke Macfarlane, Emily Rose as Lena Branigan, Denis O'Hare as Travis March, Steven Weber as Graham Finch, Jordi Caballero as Mario, Yesenia Adame as Martena, Chevy Chase as Stan Harris, Linda Bisesti as the tailor, Lyle Lovett as himself and Karl Christina as the choreographer.

"Something New" was written by Jennifer Cecil and Sherri Cooper-Landsman and directed by Michael Morris.

Episode 9 – Holy Matrimony – Original Air Date – 12/02/2007

"Holy Matrimony!," – A political scandal and a severe case of cold feet threaten Kitty and Robert's highly anticipated wedding day. Meanwhile, Isaac (guest starring Danny Glover) distracts Nora from her romance with Stan (guest starring Chevy Chase) and Holly gets a surprise visit from an old friend (guest starring series executive producer and real life husband Ken Olin), on "Brothers & Sisters," SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Ken Olin as David Caplan, Danny Glover as Isaac Marshall, Luke Macfarlane as Scotty Wandell, Emily Rose as Lena Branigan, Denis O'Hare as Travis March, Garry Marshall as Major Jack Wiener, Chevy Chase as Stan Harris, Steven Anderson as the officiant, Justine Dorsey as Sophie McCallister, Max Burkholder as Jack McCallister, Alejandro Cardenas as the waiter and Cassius Willis as the agent.

"Holy Matrimony!" was written by Alison Shapker, Monica Owusu-Breen and Mark B. Perry and directed by Rob Lieberman. 

Episode 10 – The Feast of the Epiphany – Original Air Date – 01/13/2008

"The Feast of the Epiphany" – Tommy and Julia struggle to repair their damaged marriage while Rebecca's connection with David (Ken Olin as David Caplan) raises some questions about her mother's past. Meanwhile, Nora and Isaac (guest starring Danny Glover) have a very uncomfortable first date, and Graham (guest starring Steven Weber) helps Sarah regain some of her confidence with the opposite sex, on "Brothers & Sisters," SUNDAY, JANUARY 6 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

"Brothers & Sisters" stars Dave Annable as Justin Walker, Maxwell Perry Cotton as Cooper Whedon, Kerris Lilla Dorsey as Paige, Sally Field as Nora Holden, Calista Flockhart as Kitty Walker, Balthazar Getty as Thomas Walker, Rachel Griffiths as Sarah Whedon, Rob Lowe as Senator Robert McCallister, Sarah Jane Morris as Julia Walker, Matthew Rhys as Kevin Walker, Ron Rifkin as Saul Holden, Emily VanCamp as Rebecca Harper and Patricia Wettig as Holly Harper.

Guest starring are Ken Olin as David Caplan, Danny Glover as Isaac Marshall, Luke Macfarlane as Scotty Wandell, Emily Rose as Lena Branigan, Denis O'Hare as Travis March, Steven Weber as Graham Finch, Anderson Goncalves as Private John Jimpson, Alan Toy as Trent, Al Coronel as Brad and Jim Jansen as Governor Clay Adamson.

"The Feast of the Epiphany" was written by David Marshall Grant and Jason Wilborn and directed by Laura Innes.

Episode 11 – The Missionary Imposition – Original Air Date – 02/10/2008

"The Missionary Imposition" – A surprise visit from Jason forces Kevin to rethink his future and his romantic life, while Nora and Isaac grow more content in each other's company, on "Brothers & Sisters," SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Danny Glover as Isaac Marshall, Luke Macfarlane as Scotty Wandell, Emily Rose as Lena Branigan, Denis O'Hare as Travis March, Steven Weber as Graham Finch, Eric Winter as Jason McCallister, Dana Lee as Simon Lao, Andy Mackenzie as Flatline Jack, Holly Maples as the moderator, Kevin Daniels as Sam, Tamara Gorski as Yvonne Kalo and Evelyn Reese as the elderly woman.

"The Missionary Imposition" was written by Daniel Silk and Brian Studler and directed by Michael Morris

Episode 12 – Compromises – Original Air Date – 02/17/2008

"Compromises" – Nora discovers that Isaac is not the man she had hoped he was, and Graham helps Sarah gain some closure. Meanwhile, Robert and Jason have a long overdue confrontation, on "Brothers & Sisters," SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17 (10:00-11:00 p.m., ET), on the ABC Television Network.

Guest starring are Ken Olin as David Caplan, Danny Glover as Isaac Marshall, Luke Macfarlane as Scotty Wandell, Denis O'Hare as Travis March, Steven Weber as Graham Finch, Eric Winter as Jason McCallister, Nicholas Gonzalez as Mario, Parvesh Cheena as Jordan, Mitch Silpa as Quinn, Adam Pilver as the messenger, Justine Dorsey as Sophie McCalliser, Max Burkholder as Jack McCallister, Enrico Colantoni as Evan and Christopher Allport as Governor Michael Bryant.

"Compromises" was written by Cliff Olin and Peter Calloway and directed by David Paymer.