Brothers and Sisters (1979)

Season 1

In this short-lived TV ripoff of ANIMAL HOUSE, three fun-loving misfits (Zipper, Checko & Ronald) inhabit the basement of the preppie Pi Nu fraternity house on the Crandall College campus, run by unctuous Dean Crandall. Zipper, Checko & Ronald don't spend much time going to class, preferring instead to hang out, torment the more straight-laced members of Pi Nu and chase the beautiful, stuck-up girls of the Gamma Iota sorority.

Where to Watch Brothers and Sisters (1979) • Season 1

12 Episodes

Pilot
E1
PilotAccepting a wager from snooty Pi Nu president Harlan, Zipper unwisely bets his entire tuition that he can lure beautiful sorority girl Suzi Cooper into his bedroom by midnight. As the deadline approaches, Zipper's buddy Checko devises a plan to help his friend win the bet.
High Time
E2
High TimeChecko, Ronald and Zipper find themselves saddled with the college president's tipsy daughter, and try to sneak her back to her room.
Man in Chains
E3
Man in ChainsThe angry sisters of Gamma Iota kidnap Zipper after suspecting him of stealing their diaries.
Mirror Image
E4
Mirror ImageScrambling to find Zipper a date for the Valentine's Day dance, the Pi Nu brothers settle on Seymour's overweight sister Marilyn, who is visiting for the weekend. As a prank, Harlan arranges for Zipper to be crowned "King of Hearts" at the dance.
Made in Japan
E5
Made in JapanAfter seeing his pals Checko and Ronald split up over a beautiful Asian student, Zipper tries to force a truce by locking them in the same room together - unaware that the fraternity house is on fire.
A Wrenching Problem
E6
A Wrenching ProblemWhen Zipper's father arrives on campus for a visit, Checko and Ronald conspire to trick him into believing that his son is a model student. Since Harlan is out of town, Zipper attempts to pose as president of the fraternity.
Lucky Me
E7
Lucky MeChecko and Ronald attempt to cure Zipper of his tendency to hiccup when excited, which has been sabotaging his romantic life. Meanwhile, Harlan finds out and tells everyone.
Love and Marriage
E8
Love and MarriageChecko, Ronald and Zipper organize their own version of "The Newlywed Game" after enrolling in a marriage survival course that requires pairing off with a female partner.
Spring Vacation
E9
Spring VacationEn route to Florida for spring break, Checko, Ronald and Zipper end up stranded at a seedy roadside diner when their car breaks down. They are shocked to discover the snobbish Mary Lee working as a waitress.
Save the Monkey
E10
Save the MonkeyZipper creates chaos when he rescues a chimpanzee from a fatal research experiment. Mary Lee is none too happy when she winds up baby-sitting the lovable chimp, who mimics her every move.
Main Event
E11
Main EventHarlan challenges Ronald to a boxing match to defend Mary Lee's honor, while Checko and Zipper take bets.
Truth or Consequences
E12
Truth or ConsequencesWhen Harlan cheats on a calculus exam and Zipper is mistakenly accused, Zipper has to decide whether to accept a failing grade or tell on Harlan.