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Brothers & Sisters Season 4 Episodes
Season 4 Episode Guide
24 Episodes 2009 - 2010
Season 4 of the family drama revolves around Kitty's health issues and Ojai Foods' financial woes. Kitty (Calista Flockhart) is diagnosed with lymphoma and the Walkers rally to her side. But her serious health scare doesn't dissuade Kitty from throwing her hat in the ring to win Robert's open senate seat. As for the other Walkers, Justin begins medical school, Sarah meets a man in Paris and he follows her back to California, Tommy returns from Mexico and reveals he is getting a divorce, Kevin and Scotty look into surrogacy, Nora starts dating a younger beau, and a mysterious man from William Walker's past arrives and tries to buy the financially struggling Ojai Foods, but his motives are far from upright.
Episode 1
The Road Ahead
Sun, Sep 27, 2009 59 mins
In the fourth-season premiere, Nora and Holly become reluctant partners in planning an engagement party for Rebecca and Justin. Meanwhile, Sarah takes a business trip to France, and Kitty ponders divulging disturbing news in already turbulent times.
Episode 2
Breaking the News
Sun, Oct 4, 2009 59 mins
Robert wonders how news of his heart attack will be treated should it be leaked to the press; Kevin and Scotty begin to discuss the prospect of becoming parents; Kitty worries how her secret will affect her family and her marriage. Cowritten by Cliff Olin and directed by his father, executive producer Ken Olin.
Episode 3
Almost Normal
Sun, Oct 11, 2009 59 mins
Kitty, Nora and Robert discuss Kitty's health issues and how to break the news to the rest of the family, a disclosure that coincides with the arrival of a surprise visitor.
Episode 4
From France With Love
Sun, Oct 18, 2009 59 mins
Sarah returns from France and tries to keep Kitty's mind off her health problems with stories of her dalliance with an artist (Gilles Marini). Meanwhile, Justin faces a tough row to hoe in his first anatomy class, and ponders how to keep up with a much younger classmate.
Episode 5
Last Tango in Pasadena
Sun, Oct 25, 2009 59 mins
Sarah's new beau, a French artist named Luc (Gilles Marini), makes an instant impression on the Walkers; Robert does his best to take Kitty's mind off her illness; Kevin and Scotty's debate over starting a family takes an interesting turn.
Episode 6
Zen & the Art of Mole Making
Sun, Nov 1, 2009 59 mins
A surprise visit boosts Kitty's spirits during her chemotherapy treatments; Sarah mulls telling her kids about Luc; Ryan and Rebecca help Holly with an important business move; Kevin and Scotty come to an agreement in their desire to start a family.
Episode 7
The Wig Party
Sun, Nov 8, 2009 59 mins
Kitty experiences side effects from her cancer treatments; Nora meets a love interest in an unlikely place; Scotty's father (Michael O'Keefe) shares surprising news about his marriage. Directed by executive producer Ken Olin.
Episode 8
The Wine Festival
Sun, Nov 15, 2009 59 mins
The reception of Ojai's latest vintage at a local wine festival could make or break the company; Nora is smitten with a younger man (Jon Tenney); Sarah and Luc's fairy-tale romance experiences real-life problems; Justin and Rebecca keep important information about their future from each other.
Episode 9
Pregnant Pause
Sun, Nov 29, 2009 59 mins
Nora's new romance stirs concern and envy in Sarah in light of her own love life's ups and downs; Rebecca and Justin's secrets from each other could have a detrimental effect on their wedding plans; Holly's financial problems worsen. Directed by Matthew Rhys, who stars as lawyer Kevin Walker.
Episode 10
Nearlyweds
Sun, Dec 6, 2009 59 mins
Justin and Rebecca's wedding plans remain in a state of flux; Tommy makes a desperate move to be near his daughter. Directed by Laura Innes.
Episode 11
A Bone to Pick
Sun, Jan 3, 2010 59 mins
The rapid progression of Kitty's lymphoma spurs an urgent quest to find a bone-marrow donor. Directed by Chad Lowe, whose brother Rob plays Sen. Robert McCallister, Kitty's husband.
Episode 12
The Science Fair
Sun, Jan 10, 2010 59 mins
Sarah meets a divorcé at Paige's school; Justin tries to find a way to improve his failing grades at medical school. Directed by Laura Innes.
Episode 13
Run Baby Run
Sun, Jan 17, 2010 59 mins
Kitty's friend Buffy (Cheryl Hines) comes between her and Robert in a political development; Kevin and Scotty take their first stab at surrogacy; Sarah finds common ground with a potential love interest.
Episode 14
The Pasadena Primary
Sun, Jan 31, 2010 59 mins
Kitty polls her family on her possible political maneuver of running for Robert's senate seat; Robert and Nora head into the kitchen to help Scotty's restaurant; and Sarah has a breakthrough in her relationship with Roy.
Episode 15
A Valued Family
Sun, Feb 21, 2010 59 mins
Kitty throws her hat in the ring for Robert's senate seat with Buffy (Cheryl Hines) as her campaign manager; Sarah reconnects with Luc (Gilles Marini) for Valentine's Day; Holly reaches a decision about her future at Ojai.
Episode 16
Leap of Faith
Sun, Feb 28, 2010 59 mins
Luc's visa problems create a dilemma for Sarah, who wonders if she's the only woman in his life; Rebecca struggles to cope with a life-changing experience; Kevin ponders working for someone besides Robert; Holly digs deep to find Ojai's hidden value.
Episode 17
freeluc.com
Sun, Mar 14, 2010 59 mins
The success of Kitty's campaign results in a wave of media attention, which could have unintended consequences for Luc's immigration status. Meanwhile, Nora reluctantly contacts Tommy for help with Ojai's battle with Dennis York (Peter Gerety).
Episode 18
Time After Time
Sun, Apr 11, 2010 60 mins
Part 1 of 2. Mindful of an impending showdown with the notorious Dennis York (Peter Gerety), the Walkers flash back to Ojai Foods in 1986 to sort through their memories to determine the exact potency of his unknown trump card.
Episode 19
Time After Time
Sun, Apr 11, 2010 60 mins
Conclusion. Nora and Holly hunt for clues about Ojai's secret value on an eventful road trip; Justin and Rebecca's lives finally take a turn for the better.
Episode 20
If You Bake It, He Will Come
Sun, Apr 18, 2010 59 mins
Nora's revelations about Kevin's childhood keep him from going to his own birthday party. Meanwhile, Tommy, Kevin and Justin join forces for a showdown with Dennis York over the Ojai predicament.
Episode 21
Where There's Smoke...
Sun, Apr 25, 2010 59 mins
Nora and Saul are forced to confront the declining health of their mother (Marion Ross); the Walkers are stirred by the possibility of multiple pregnancies; the mail holds a surprise for Luc.
Episode 22
Love All
Sun, May 2, 2010 59 mins
Kevin has trouble adjusting to being unemployed; the progression of Sarah and Luc's relationship causes Cooper to misbehave; Justin's enthusiasm for studying medicine pales in comparison with his military service in Iraq.
Episode 23
Lights Out
Sun, May 9, 2010 59 mins
The Walkers lament the impending closing of Ojai Foods, but the possibility of new business ventures gives the family hope.
Episode 24
On the Road Again
Sun, May 16, 2010 59 mins
Ojai Foods lay in ruins in the fourth-season finale, but a glimmer of hope emerges in an obscure investment made by William Walker years ago. Meanwhile, Robert's new line of work could have adverse effects on his health and his family's safety; and Justin and Rebecca mull an extreme solution to their marital problems.
