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Episode Power Rankings

The peaks and the valleys. Find the essential episodes — and the ones to skip.

#1
S5E22 9.1
Walker Down the Aisle

As Sarah and Luc’s nuptials approach, plans go horribly awry and the Walkers learn several surprising lessons about the real meaning of family, on the Series Finale of “Brothers & Sisters”.

#2
S3E16 8.8
Troubled Waters: Part 1

As the Walkers welcomes in a new life, they must also face the terror of losing one of their own. Meanwhile, Rebecca asks her father for help when she comes across new information that may spell disaster for the company.

#3
S4E18 8.8
Time After Time: Part 1

In an effort to get to the root of the secret that William's nemesis, Dennis York, holds over their heads, the Walkers recall their memories, both good and horrifying, of their family's days at Ojai Foods in 1986. Then, as they continue to flashback to their younger days, they finally recall the shocking secret and the shameful cover-up that led to York's power play, and are forced to deal with the remorse of a tragic event. Meanwhile, Nora and Holly take an uncharacteristic trip, a la "Thelma & Louise," to search for answers about Ojai's hidden worth, and Justin and Rebecca finally get their happily ever after.

#4 Father Unknown S5E20 8.7
#5 Time After Time: Part 2 S4E19 8.6
#6 Matriarchy S1E23 8.5
#7 Just a Sliver S3E10 8.5
#8 Troubled Waters: Part 2 S3E17 8.5
#9 From France with Love S4E4 8.5
#10 Prior Commitments S2E16 8.4

Lowlights

#110 S2E4 States of the Union 7.2

Rebecca's suspicions arise after Justin makes an almost miraculous recovery. Kevin pushes Saul to the edge to get some answers. Nora, Sarah and Kitty decide to go to a spa. Tommy tries to make friends but ends up in an embarrassing situation.

#109 Patriarchy S1E1 7.2
#108 An Act of Will S1E2 7.4
#107 The Missionary Imposition S2E11 7.5
#106 Something New S2E8 7.5

The Quality Arc

Each point is an episode, plotted in order. Colored bands mark season boundaries. Look for the rise, the plateau, or the decline.

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Episode Engagement

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Series Trajectory

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Season Momentum

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Season Consistency

How steady is each season? Tightly clustered dots mean reliable quality. Scattered dots mean a wild ride.

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