About Brothers & Sisters

"Brothers & Sisters" is a drama television series that premiered in the United States on ABC on September 24, 2006. This series, created by Jon Robin Baitz, is centered around the Walker family, an American family of several children who share a common father with varying degrees of involvement in each other's lives.

Making / Production

Jon Robin Baitz, the brilliant mind behind the series, was the showrunner in the debut season. However, he stepped down due to creative differences with the network but remained as an executive producer. Ken Olin, Greg Berlanti, and Sarah Caplan then took over the production helm of this beloved show.

Actors

• Sally Field played the matriarch, Nora Walker. Her brilliant portrayal of the complex and loving mother won her numerous accolades.
• Calista Flockhart played Kitty Walker, the opinionated and politically ambitious daughter who often clashed with her mother.
• Rachel Griffiths played Sarah Walker, the practical and business-minded sibling who kept the Walker family business afloat.
• Dave Annable played Justin Walker, a war veteran struggling with addiction and finding his purpose.
• Matthew Rhys was Kevin Walker, a successful lawyer who had to juggle his professional and personal life as a gay man.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The show's title, 'Brothers & Sisters', is a reference to the Bible's story of Cain and Abel.
• Many of the show's actors worked together on previous shows, creating an instant rapport and chemistry on set.
• Throughout the show's five-season run, it handled numerous controversial issues such as same-sex marriage and the effects of war on veterans.

Awards

During its runtime, "Brothers & Sisters" won several awards. Sally Field won an Emmy for "Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series", while Rachel Griffiths was nominated multiple times for "Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series".

Quotes

• "Family is more than blood. It's about trust, about love, about those who embrace you when you are vulnerable." - Nora Walker
• "In my family, we show our love by the number of lawyers we hire to represent us." - Kevin Walker
• "You have to live the life you were given. And love the life that you live." - Kitty Walker"

Music, Soundtrack

• The intro music was composed by Blake Neely, an American composer and conductor.
• The unique soundtrack of the series, including songs from artists like Bob Dylan, Coldplay, and Fleetwood Mac, helped to punctuate and heighten the emotional scenes of the show.