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Brothers & Sisters Episode Guide

Original Pilot

First aired: Unaired
Writer: Jon Robin Baitz
Director: Ken Olin
Guest star: Tom Skerritt (William Walker), Tyler Posey (Gabriel Traylor), Jimmy "Jax" Pinchak (Teddy Traylor), Jonathan LaPaglia (Bryan Walker), Jay Huguley (Whit Peyton), Peter Horton (Warren Salter), Gage Golightly (Paige Traylor), Dan Futterman (Jonathan Sternfeld), Betty Buckley (Iva Walker)



1 :01x01 - Patriarchy

First aired: Sep/24/2006
Writer: Jon Robin Baitz
Director: Ken Olin
Guest star: Tom Skerritt (William Walker), Matthew Settle (Jonathan Sellers), Josh Hopkins (Warren Salter), Michael Beach (Noah Guare), Laura Jordan (Fawn), Jay Huguley (Whit Peyton), Stana Katic (Karen Wells), Kerris Dorsey (Paige Whedon), Angela Sargeant (Gladys), Danny Mora (Jorge), David Burke (Jack Bishop), Laraine Newman (Lyla), Ryan Michelle Bathe (Sasha), John C. Moskoff (Leo), Maxwell Perry Cotton (Cooper Whedon), Tyler Posey (Gabriel Whedon)

Kitty Walker returns to her family home in California after having little to no contact with her mother, Nora, in nearly three years. Meanwhile, William Walker takes Sarah under his wing in the successful family business, but she soon uncovers some financial discrepancies that could damage the Walkers' way of life forever.



2 :01x02 - An Act of Will

First aired: Oct/01/2006
Writer: Marti Noxon, Jon Robin Baitz
Director: Matt Shakman
Guest star: George Gerdes (Vincent Johanssen), Chris Owen (The Droll Clerk), Brent Jennings (Officer Dunnigan), Hemky Madera (The Worker), Alexander Agate (Josh Wong-Bates), Luke MacFarlane (Scotty Wandell), Angela Sargeant (Gladys), Josh Hopkins (Warren Salter), Kerris Dorsey (Paige Whedon), Maxwell Perry Cotton (Cooper Whedon), Michael Beach (Noah Guare), Laura Jordan (Fawn)

After the death of the family patriarch, the reading of William Walker's will shakes the Walker family to the point where the family is nearly torn apart.



3 :01x03 - Affairs of State

First aired: Oct/08/2006
Writer: Emily Whitesell, Craig Wright, Jon Robin Baitz
Director: Tucker Gates
Guest star: Matthew Settle (Jonathan Sellers), Luke MacFarlane (Scotty Wandell), David Cheaney (The Caterer), David Burke (Jack Bishop), Laraine Newman (Lyla), Maxwell Perry Cotton (Cooper Whedon), Kerris Dorsey (Paige Whedon), Josh Hopkins (Warren Salter)

William Walker's hidden indiscretions are made public. Nora reveals to the Walker family that she's not as naive as her family thinks she is. Meanwhile, each of the Walker siblings wrestle with secrets of their own.



4 :01x04 - Family Portrait

First aired: Oct/15/2006
Writer: Jon Robin Baitz, Craig Wright
Director: Ken Olin
Guest star: Matthew Settle (Jonathan Sellers), Tom Skerritt (William Walker), Michael Canavan (David Silver), Judith Moreland (Dr. Kate Allenby), Ryan Eggold (Randy Stewart), Luke MacFarlane (Scotty Wandell), Janet Carroll (Sloane Dodelson), James Hornbeck (Harry Dodelson), David Burke (Jack Bishop), Marika Dominczyk (Tyler Altamirano), Josh Hopkins (Warren Salter), Tyler Posey (Gabriel Whedon), Kerris Dorsey (Paige Whedon), Maxwell Perry Cotton (Cooper Whedon), Jay Huguley (Whit Peyton)

Kitty finds herself forced to choose between the two men in her life as Justin finds that his new job entails more than he bargained for. Meanwhile, Sarah and Joe face their greatest parenting challenge yet when Paige is hospitalized.



5 :01x05 - Date Night

First aired: Oct/22/2006
Writer: David Marshall Grant, Molly Newman
Director: Allison Liddi
Guest star: Treat Williams (David Morton), Matthew Settle (Jonathan Sellers), Nicki Micheaux (Michele Yearwood), Keri Lynn Pratt (Amber Trachtenberg), Josh Hopkins (Warren Salter), Luke MacFarlane (Scotty Wandell), David Burke (Jack Bishop), Maxwell Perry Cotton (Cooper Whedon), Kerris Dorsey (Paige Whedon)

Nora goes on a date with a younger man, but their date is interrupted by several surprises, one of which leads to an awkward double date.



6 :01x06 - For the Children

First aired: Oct/29/2006
Writer: Jessica Mecklenburg, Jon Robin Baitz
Director: Frederick E. O. Toye
Guest star: Al Faris (Dr. Bernard Kruger), Roz Witt (The Attendant), Dougald Park (Patrick), Shawn Michael Patrick (Jordan Lisco), Luise Heath (Alexandra Troy), Robert Foxworth (Harry Packard), Meredith Baxter (Margaret Packer), Josh Hopkins (Warren Salter), Marika Dominczyk (Tyler Altamirano), David Burke (Jack Bishop), Luke MacFarlane (Scotty Wandell), Keri Lynn Pratt (Amber Trachtenberg)

The personal, financial, and business struggles that the Walker family are undergoing end up exposed to the world in an embarrassing way. The Walker family have to come together to deal with their exposure.



7 :01x07 - Northern Exposure

First aired: Nov/05/2006
Writer: David Marshall Grant, Molly Newman
Director: Lawrence Trilling
Guest star: Treat Williams (David Morton), Maya Hazen (Amy Chang), Ruben Garfias (Henry Martinez), Shawn Michael Patrick (Jordan Lisco), Keri Lynn Pratt (Amber Trachtenberg), Luke MacFarlane (Scotty Wandell), David Burke (Jack Bishop), Marika Dominczyk (Tyler Altamirano), Jay Huguley (Whit Peyton), Josh Hopkins (Warren Salter)

Kitty and Warren's weekend away ends up not being much of a vacation. Meanwhile, when Tommy and Julia realize that they are unable to have children, they discuss other ways of having children.



8 :01x08 - Mistakes Were Made (1)

First aired: Nov/12/2006
Writer: Jon Robin Baitz, Craig Wright
Director: Michael Lange
Guest star: Tom Skerritt (William Walker), Treat Williams (David Morton), Luke MacFarlane (Scotty Wandell), Suzanne Whang (Ms Harley), David Burke (Jack Bishop), Marika Dominczyk (Tyler Altamirano), Laura Jordan (Fawn), Tyler Posey (Gabriel Whedon), Shawn Michael Patrick (Jordan Lisco), Kerris Dorsey (Paige Whedon)

The Walker family must deal with the devastating news that Justin received a letter from the Army telling him that he is being shipped back to Iraq. As Justin and the Walkers attempt to cope with the realization that Justin will be going back to war, Kitty stumbles into an opportunity that could keep Justin out of Iraq, but jeopardize her career.



9 :01x09 - Mistakes Were Made (2)

First aired: Nov/19/2006
Writer: Marc Guggenheim, Greg Berlanti
Director: Ken Olin
Guest star: Rob Lowe (Senator McCallister), Treat Williams (David Morton), Tom Skerritt (William Walker), Michael Dempsey (Ed), Shawn Michael Patrick (Jordan Lisco), Kerris Dorsey (Paige Whedon), Keri Lynn Pratt (Amber Trachtenberg), David Burke (Jack Bishop), Jay Huguley (Whit Peyton), Josh Hopkins (Warren Salter), Alex Reznik (Doctor), Kathleen M. Darcy (Loan Officer)

Sarah, Kevin and Thomas head out on an ill-fated road trip that ends up bringing to light more shocking information surrounding William Walker's secret life. Meanwhile, Kitty interviews Senator McCallister and Justin admits to why he joined the service after returning home from a hospital stay.



10 :01x10 - Light the Lights

First aired: Dec/10/2006
Writer: Cliff Olin, Peter Calloway
Director: Frederick E. O. Toye
Guest star: Ron Canada (Brigadier General Hendricks), Bob Pescovitz (Rabbi Rothholtz), Elaine Kagan (Judge Driscoll), John Berg (University president), Kevin P. Mccarthy (the Christmas tree man), John Benjamin Hickey (Major Guinness), David Burke (Jack Bishop), Jay Huguley (Whit Peyton), Maxwell Perry Cotton (Cooper Whedon), Kerris Dorsey (Paige Whedon), Josh Hopkins (Warren Salter)

Sarah, Tommy, and Saul try to get their hands on some money to save the family business, but in doing so the trio makes a huge mistake. Meanwhile, Nora goes over the top in holiday decorating and in holiday cheer to compensate for all of the loss the Walker family has endured during the year. Elsewhere, Kevin and Justin go up against the U.S. Army in order to keep Justin home.



11 :01x11 - Family Day

First aired: Jan/07/2007
Writer: David Marshall Grant, Molly Newman
Director: David Petrarca
Guest star: Rob Lowe (Senator McCallister), Sasha Craig (Maya), Irene White (The Staff Member), Jeanette Brox (Claire Feller), Romy Rosemont (The Counselor), Kerris Dorsey (Paige Whedon), Tyler Posey (Gabriel Whedon)

The Walker family unites for Justin's "Family Day" at rehab. However, it turns out the Walkers need more therapy than Justin. Meanwhile, Sarah and Joe butt heads over how best to discipline Gabe after he is caught stealing alcohol. Elsewhere, Nora tries to help at the company, but only causes more grief; and Kitty debates whether or not to work for Senator McCallister.



12 :01x12 - Sexual Politics

First aired: Jan/14/2007
Writer: Monica Breen, Alison Schapker
Director: Sandy Smolan
Guest star: Rob Lowe (Senator McCallister), Rachel Montez Collins (L.A. babe), Sophia Rachel Garcia (Nicole), Sulekah Naidu (The hostess), Jim Anzie (Waiter), Christian Keyes (Bouncer), Roxy Olin (Michelle McGregor), Mark Harari (The instructor), Chris Flanders (Reporter), Robert Michael Morris (Lawrence Magill), Susan Santiago (Vanessa), Ryan Michelle Bathe (Noreen), Paul Cassell (Gary Morris), Jason Lewis (Chad Berry), Caroline Aaron (Elise)

Kevin falls head-over-heals for a soap opera actor, but isn't sure whether or not the feelings are mutual. Meanwhile, Nora and Kitty attend a matchmaker's presentation.



13 :01x13 - Something Ida This Way Comes

First aired: Jan/21/2007
Writer: Sherri Cooper, David Marshall Grant
Director: Michael Lange
Guest star: Rob Lowe (Senator McCallister), Romy Rosemont (The Counselor), Jason Lewis (Chad Berry), Marika Dominczyk (Tyler Altamirano), Marion Ross (Ida)

The family throws a party to celebrate Nora's 60th birthday. But chaos ensues when her mother ruins the surprise, part of the family comes down with the flu, and a video tribute doesn't go as expected.



14 :01x14 - Valentine's Day Massacre

First aired: Feb/11/2007
Writer: Cliff Olin, Peter Calloway
Director: Michael Schultz
Guest star: Rob Lowe (Senator McCallister), Maxwell Perry Cotton (Cooper Whedon), Marika Dominczyk (Tyler Altamirano), Roxy Olin (Michelle McGregor), D. W. Moffett (Michael Pellington), Luke MacFarlane (Scotty Wandell), Sky Soleil (Policeman), Judi Shekoni (Hostess (as Judy Shekoni)), Jason Lewis (Chad Berry), Margot Kidder (Emily Craft)

It's Valentine's Day and love is in the air, making it hard for Kitty and Senator McCallister to resist each other. Meanwhile, Kevin finds that he has more companionship than he had planned. Elsewhere, Nora has Valentine's dinner with a friend, but their night together could land her in hot water.



15 :01x15 - Love Is Difficult

First aired: Feb/18/2007
Writer: Jon Robin Baitz, Molly Newman
Director: Michael Lange
Guest star: Rob Lowe (Senator McCallister), Paul Cassell (Gary Morris), Susan Santiago (Vanessa), Roxy Olin (Michelle McGregor), Cade Olivas (Little Kid), Ryan Michelle Bathe (Noreen), Naz Deravian (Dr. Colleen Singh), Joel Grey (Dr. Jude Bar-Shalom), Jason Lewis (Chad Berry), Tom Skerritt (William Walker)

Sarah and Joe decide to get help with the mounting tension in their marriage by seeing a therapist. The rumors and grumblings within McCallister's staff, as well as an office poll, force Kitty to rethink her relationship with the Senator. Meanwhile, Tommy runs into a distant relative and Julia learns of a surprise addition to the Walker family.



16 :01x16 - The Other Walker

First aired: Mar/04/2007
Writer: Monica Breen, Alison Schapker
Director: Gloria Muzio
Guest star: Marika Dominczyk (Tyler Altamirano), Maxwell Perry Cotton (Cooper Whedon), Jason Lewis (Chad Berry), Parry Shen (Dan Silk), Emilio Rivera (The sponsor)

When it is revealed that William Walker and Holly Harper had an illegitimate daughter, Rebecca, the ramifications shake the Walker family.



17 :01x17 - All In the Family

First aired: Apr/01/2007
Writer: Sherri Cooper-Landsman, David Marshall Grant
Director: David Paymer
Guest star: Rob Lowe (Senator McCallister), Max Burkholder (Jack McCallister), Justine Dorsey (Sophie McCallister), Jason Lewis (Chad Berry), Maxwell Perry Cotton (Cooper Whedon), David Paymer (Donald Dudley), Peter Coyote (Mark August), Diva Zappa (Nora's Classmate), Kate Connor (Waitress), David Carmon (Nora's Classmate)

Trying to get the family back to normal, Nora decides to invite her deceased husband's illegitimate love child, Rebecca, to a family dinner. Later, Nora has a romantic encounter with a college professor. Meanwhile, Senator McCallister gives Kitty a surprise introduction that leads Kitty and the Senator to rethink their relationship.



18 :01x18 - Three Parties

First aired: Apr/08/2007
Writer: Jon Robin Baitz, Marc Guggenheim
Director: Sandy Smolan
Guest star: Rob Lowe (Senator McCallister), David Clayton Rogers (Jon Lewis), Parry Shen (Dan Silk), Diego Torres (Mike), Chris W. King (Doug), Kathryn Meisle (Alice Webb), Peter Coyote (Mark August), Alexandra Staden (Juliet), Jason Lewis (Chad Berry), Zeb Newman (Steve Cohen), Paul Cassell (Gary Morris), Margot Kidder (Emily Craft), Juan Carlos Cantu (The Diner's Owner), Jason Singer (The Manager)

Nora's love life begins to look up when her intelligent, charming professor asks her to a faculty event. Kitty is sent to Senator McCallister's hometown to interview people who knew the Senator, including his high school sweetheart, and Sarah tags along for a weekend away. Meanwhile, Chad is able to come to grips with his sexuality -- at Kevin's expense -- and Justin steps up as an older brother in order to protect his half-sister, Rebecca.



19 :01x19 - Game Night

First aired: Apr/15/2007
Director: Matt Shakman
Guest star: Rob Lowe (Senator McCallister), Darcy Rose Byrnes (Gwyneth), Jack Ritter (Ken Junior), James Ritz (Wallace), Bryan Krasner (Roger Jones), Clint Carmichael (Ken Baker), Duffy Dibley (Doug Jones), Kim Murphy (Donna Jones), Elina Madison (Stephanie Jones-Reed), Maxwell Perry Cotton (Cooper Whedon), Eric Winter (Jason McCallister), Paul Cassell (Gary Morris), Perry King (Curtis Jones), Susan Sullivan (Miranda Jones), Jenna Elfman (Lizzie Jones-Baker)

The Walker family goes head to head with long-time rivals, the Jones family, for game night rematch. Rebecca is invited to play as a Walker and during the game, the Walkers begin to bond with her as a sister. Meanwhile, Kitty introduces Kevin to Senator McCallister's brother, Jason, but soon regrets doing so.



20 :01x20 - Bad News

First aired: Apr/29/2007
Writer: Alison Schapker, Monica Breen
Director: Jason Moore
Guest star: Rob Lowe (Senator McCallister), Zeb Newman (Steve Cohen), Paul Cassell (Gary Morris), Maxwell Perry Cotton (Cooper Whedon), Peter Coyote (Mark August), Dele Ogundiranas (Waitress)

Nora shifts between elation and reluctance when asked to go on a date with Mark, her professor, especially with the unique way he asked her out and her realization that Mark often takes dates to the restaurant he takes her to. Meanwhile, Sarah has a tough time dealing with her husband's alleged cheating, and Kitty and Robert reach an impasse following a tragic accident.



21 :01x21 - Grapes of Wrath

First aired: May/06/2007
Writer: Sherri Cooper-Landsman, David Marshall Grant
Director: Michael Morris
Guest star: Rob Lowe (Senator McCallister), Pat Destro (Staci Hancock), Eric Pierpoint (Stanley Hancock), Peter Coyote (Mark August)

The family comes together for the opening of Tommy and Holly's newest business venture -- a vineyard. Nora and Mark's relationship continues to grow, but Mark makes a potentially devastating mistake when he kisses Holly.



22 :01x22 - Favorite Son

First aired: May/13/2007
Writer: Daniel Silk, Benjamin Kruger
Director: Jason Moore
Guest star: Rob Lowe (Senator McCallister), Eric Winter (Jason McCallister), Maxwell Perry Cotton (Cooper Whedon), Toni Torres (Female Soldier), Zachary Stockdale (Male Soldier), Skylar T. Adams (Second Male Soldier)

Tommy and Julia have to make the hardest decision of their lives concerning their newborn twins. Meanwhile, Sarah and Joe face the reality of their broken marriage. Elsewhere, Justin prepares to return to Iraq and finds help facing the upcoming return in an unlikely person.



23 :01x23 - Matriarchy

First aired: May/20/2007
Writer: Greg Berlanti, Jon Robin Baitz
Director: Ken Olin
Guest star: Rob Lowe (Senator McCallister), Lawrence Mandley (Sgt. Durrell), Michael Gallagher (Party Planner), Maxwell Perry Cotton (Cooper Whedon), Michael Nouri (Milo), Eric Winter (Jason McCallister), Garry Marshall (Major Dick Weiner), Kate Zenna (Cousin Catherine), Carol Kiernan (Cousin Margaret)

As the day quickly approaches when Justin has to return to active duty, he prepares himself to go back to the army by reaching out to each of his family members. Meanwhile, Nora puts together an engagement party for Kitty and Kitty announces that she'll be moving out. Lastly, more about Saul's secret romantic life is exposed; Sarah attempts to deal with the problems in her marriage; and the McCallister family and Walker family come together.



Family Album

First aired: Sep/23/2007

The first season of Brothers and Sisters is recapped and a sneak-peek of the second season premiere is shown. The episode also features interviews with series stars and creators.



24 :02x01 - Home Front

First aired: Sep/30/2007
Writer: Monica Breen, Alison Schapker
Director: Ken Olin
Guest star: Joyce Brew (Monica), Amy Motta (Lexie), Kimberly Atkinson (Amy), Michael Nouri (Milo Peterman), Eric Winter (Jason McCallister), Dana Snyder (The Office Worker), Mary Ann Jarou (The Hostess), Emil Beheshti (The Staffer), Greta Sesheta (The Store Clerk), Bella Shaw (The Reporter)

It's been a year since the death of the family patriarch and a mere three weeks since the Walkers last heard from Justin, who is stationed in the Middle East, but through it all, the family tries to celebrate Kitty's birthday. Sarah continues to try to salvage her marriage. Meanwhile, Tommy struggles to support Julia, who is still hurting after the death of their newborn son; Kitty is faced with the challenges of being engaged to a US senator; Saul has questions after a visit with an old friend; and Rebecca continues to try to find her place as a Walker.



25 :02x02 - An American Family

First aired: Oct/07/2007
Writer: Molly Newman, David Marshall Grant
Director: Gloria Muzio
Guest star: Phill Lewis (Dr. Peter Edwards), Sonia Leslie (Private 1st Class Mandeville), Tom Choi (Steward), Tom McGowan (Luther Reeves), Emily Rose (Lena Branigan), Denis O'Hatre (Travis March), John Pyper-Ferguson (Joe Whedon)

Kevin, Kitty and Nora head out on a road trip to pick up Justin as Kitty tries to balance her personal and political life with her future husband. Meanwhile, Tommy struggles being a father and Rebecca's secret is exposed.



26 :02x03 - History Repeating

First aired: Oct/14/2007
Writer: Jon Robin Baitz, Jennifer Cecil
Director: Matt Shakman
Guest star: James Geralden (Principal Clark), Shvona Lavette Williams (Waitress), Eileen Barnett (Judge), Jerry Lambert (Officer Phipps), Tess Harper (Beth Ridge), Bill Smitrovich (Ben Ridge), Emily Rose (Lena Branigan), Denis O'Hare (Travis March), Marin Hinkle (Courtney McCallister), Luke MacFarlane (Scotty Wandell)

Nora and Rebecca team up to help Justin through his pain. Julia tells Tommy that she's taking their daughter and leaving for some time away. Meanwhile, Kevin goes to dinner with Scotty and Kitty confronts Robert's ex-wife.



27 :02x04 - States of the Union

First aired: Oct/21/2007
Writer: Liz Tigelaar, Sherri Cooper-Landsman
Director: Michael Schultz
Guest star: Ryan Bailey (the hotel employee), Joseph Julian Soria (Garret Perez), Josh Stamberg (Cliff), Benjamin Patterson (the masseur), Brandon Fobbs (Nick), Shi Ne Nielson (the spa worker), Eamonn Roche (Neil Burke), Michael Nouri (Milo Peterman), Emily Rose (Lena Branigan), Luke MacFarlane (Scotty Wandell)

Kitty and Sarah head to the spa for a relaxing break, but their plans soon go awry when Nora tags along. Meanwhile, Rebecca grows suspicious of Justin's quick recovery; Kevin tries to talk Saul into revealing his past; and Tommy looks for companionship.



28 :02x05 - Domestic Issues

First aired: Oct/28/2007
Writer: Peter Calloway, Cliff Olin
Director: Ken Olin
Guest star: Paul Cassell (Gary Morris), Denis O'Hare (Travis March), Emily Rose (Lena Branigan)

Sarah must find her inner strengh as she and Joe square off in a custody battle. Meanwhile, Kitty gives the Walker family some shocking news that will change the future course of the family.



29 :02x06 - Two Places

First aired: Nov/04/2007
Writer: Monica Breen, Alison Schapker
Director: Gloria Muzio
Guest star: Danny Glover (Isaac Marshall), Christine Lucas (The Nurse), Jordan Baker (Dr. Sara Toni), Denis O'Hare (Travis March), Emily Rose (Lena Branigan), Luke MacFarlane (Scotty Wandell), John Pyper-Ferguson (Joe Whedon)

The Walkers must cope with a tragic loss; Kitty hires an expert to advise Robert on his campaign; and Sarah rethinks her custody arrangement.



30 :02x07 - 36 Hours

First aired: Nov/11/2007
Writer: Molly Newman, David Marshall Grant
Director: David Paymer
Guest star: Jason Kim (Phil), Ned Bellamy (Cutler Weeks), Eric Gavika (The Drug Dealer), Justine Dorsey (Sophie McCallister), Mark Daniel Cade (Dr. James Kendall), Martha Boles (Melanie), Denis O'Hare (Travis March), Emily Rose (Lena Branigan)

The Walker family comes together to help Justin with his addiction. Meanwhile, Kitty and Robert move forward with a new perspective on their relationship.



31 :02x08 - Something New

First aired: Nov/25/2007
Writer: Jennifer Cecil, Sherri Cooper-Landsman
Director: Michael Morris
Guest star: Karl Christina (The Choreographer), Lyle Lovett (Himself), Linda Bisesti (The Tailor), Chevy Chase (Stan Harris), Yesenia Adame (Martena), Jordi Caballero (Mario), Steven Weber (Graham Finch), Denis O'Hare (Travis March), Emily Rose (Lena Branigan), Scotty Wandell (Luke Macfarlane)

Robert enlists the help of a musician to help Kitty get over her sudden cold feet concerning their marriage. Nora reconnects with a man she knew a long time ago as Sarah has dinner with a business consultant. Meanwhile, Tommy has trouble dealing with his guilt and Justin starts a relationship with a questionable person.



32 :02x09 - Holy Matrimony!

First aired: Dec/02/2007
Writer: Mark B. Perry, Monica Breen, Alison Schapker
Director: Robert Lieberman
Guest star: Steven Anderson (The Officiant), Justine Dorsey (Sophie McCallister), Max Burkholder (Jack McCallister), Alejandro Cardenas (The Waiter), Cassius Willis (The Agent), Chevy Chase (Stan Harris), Garry Marshall (Major Jack Wiener), Ken Olin (David Caplan), Danny Glover (Isaac Marshall), Luke MacFarlane (Scotty Wandell), Emily Rose (Lena Branigan), Denis O'Hare (Travis March)

A political scandal threatens Kitty and Robert's wedding day. Meanwhile, Isaac distracts Nora from Stan and Holly has a surprise visitor.



33 :02x10 - The Feast of Epiphany

First aired: Jan/13/2008
Writer: Jason Wilborn, David Marshall Grant
Director: Laura Innes
Guest star: Jim Jansen (Governor Clay Adamson), Al Coronel (Brad), Alan Toy (Trent), Anderson Goncalves (Private John Jimpson), Steven Weber (Graham Finch), Denis O'Hare (Travis March), Emily Rose (Lena Branigan), Luke MacFarlane (Scotty Wandell), Danny Glover (Isaac Marshall), Ken Olin (David Caplan)

Tommy and Julia work to fix their damaged marriage and Rebecca's connection with David begins to raise questions about her mother's past. Meanwhile, Nora and Isaac have their first date.



34 :02x11 - The Missionary Imposition

First aired: Feb/10/2008
Writer: Daniel Silk, Brian Studler
Director: Michael Morris
Guest star: Andy MacKenzie (Flatline Jack), Holly Maples (The Moderator), Kevin Daniels (Sam), Tamara Gorski (Yvonne Kalo), Evelyn Reese (The Elderly Woman), Dana Lee (Simon Lao), Eric Winter (Jason McCallister), Steven Weber (Graham Finch), Denis O'Hare (Travis March), Emily Rose (Lena Branigan), Luke MacFarlane (Scotty Wandell), Danny Glover (Isaac Marshall)

When Jason arrives for a surprise visit, Kevin begins to rethink his future. Meanwhile, Nora and Isaac grow closer.



35 :02x12 - Compromises

First aired: Feb/17/2008
Writer: Cliff Olin, Peter Calloway
Director: David Paymer
Guest star: Mitch Silpa (Quinn), Adam Pilver (The Messenger), Justine Dorsey (Sophie McCallister), Max Burkholder (Jack McCallister), Enrico Colantoni (Evan), Christopher Allport (Governor Michael Bryant), Parvesh Cheena (Jordan), Nicholas Gonzalez (Mario), Eric Winter (Jason McCallister), Steven Weber (Graham Finch), Denis O'Hare (Travis March), Luke MacFarlane (Scotty Wandell), Danny Glover (Isaac Marshall), Ken Olin (David Caplan)

Graham helps Sarah with her unhappy past, as Nora takes a closer look at her relationship with Issac, plus, Robert and Jason have an emotional encounter.



36 :02x13 - Separation Anxiety

First aired: Apr/20/2008
Writer: Molly Newman, David Marshall Grant
Director: Gloria Muzio
Guest star: Bruno Oliver (Lab Technician), Evie Peck (Gail), Steven Weber (Graham Finch), Danny Glover (Isaac Marshall), Ken Olin (David Caplan)

Kitty and Robert make a life-changing decision when Robert's Presidential campaign takes a turn. Meanwhile, the Walkers are shocked by Nora's reaction to Isaac's proposal and Rebecca digs deeper into the true identity of her father.



37 :02x14 - Double Negative

First aired: Apr/27/2008
Writer: Josh Reims, Liz Tigelaar
Director: Michael Schultz
Guest star: Ken Howard (Boyd Taylor), Ken Olin (David Caplan), Steven Finch (Graham Finch), Luke MacFarlane (Scotty Wandell)

While Robert contemplates his future in politics, Kitty's fertility treatments are increased. Kevin has a realization about his relationship with Scotty. Later, Rebecca reveals the results from her paternity test and Saul makes a risky decision concerning Ojai Foods that could affect the company forever.



38 :02x15 - Moral Hazard

First aired: May/04/2008
Writer: Jason Wilborn, Sherri Cooper-Landsman
Director: Michael Morris
Guest star: Paula Rhodes (B-Movie Victim), Tom Virtue (Dr. Bob Rosen), Matt Fletcher (Cashier), Max Burkholder (Jack McCallister), Justine Dorsey (Sophie McCallister), Luke MacFarlane (Scotty Wandell)

In a twist of fate, Holly becomes the only one that can save Ojai Foods for the Walkers following an international business deal gone wrong. Meanwhile, Justin is the bearer of bad news about a family member; Saul makes a shocking confession; and Kevin and Scotty have a life-changing moment together.



39 :02x16 - Prior Commitments

First aired: May/11/2008
Writer: Greg Berlanti, Monica Breen, Alison Schapker
Director: Ken Olin
Guest star: Parvesh Cheena (Jordan), Jayne Brook (Bertha Wandell), Michael O'Keefe (Wally Wandell), Michael Adler (Doug Manning), Luke MacFarlane (Scotty Wandell), Tom Skerritt (William Walker)

Kevin and Scotty commit to each other as life partners as Saul deals with his true identity. Meanwhile, the Walkers learn of another shocking secret William was keeping from his family.



40 :03x01 - Glass Houses

First aired: Sep/28/2008
Writer: Molly Newman, David Marshall Grant
Director: Tucker Gates
Guest star: Michael Adler (Doug Manning), Mitch Pileggi (Browne Carter), Kulap Vilaysack (Gail)

As Kevin puts together a weekend away for him and Scotty, he is contacted by an acquaintance he met while at a conference with his father. Meanwhile, Nora visits Holly at the Ojai office.



41 :03x02 - Book Burning

First aired: Oct/05/2008
Writer: Jennifer Levin, Sherri Cooper-Landsman
Director: Laura Innes
Guest star: Karl T. Wright (Alan Simms), Cathy Ladman (Carla Hanson), Marty Ryan (Mike)

Much to the chagrin of her mother and siblings, Kitty decides to publish a tell-all memoir about Robert's unsuccessful Presidential race and the trials and tribulations of the Walker family. Meanwhile, Justin slows his relationship with Rebecca to a near stand still.



42 :03x03 - Tug of War

First aired: Oct/12/2008
Writer: Josh Reims, Liz Tigelaar
Director: Gloria Muzio
Guest star: Christine Avila (Anita Lewis), Carmen Corral (Maggie Lewis), Benny Ciaramello (Anthony Lewis), M. J. Karmi (Cynthia Carter), Mitch Pileggi (Browne Carter), Rick Worthy (Officer Collins), Justin Alverez (bartender), Wylie Small (Connie Robinson), John Prosky (Ron Robinson), S. E. Perry (board member), Pamela Shaddock (board member), Terry Bozeman (board member)

Two Walkers resign from Ojai Foods. Sarah stands up for Tommy. Justin wrestles with his job as a military recruiter and, along with Rebecca, has dinner with a fellow soldier. Later, Rebecca notes Justin doesn't discuss his time in Iraq and worries about his sobriety. An uncomfortable Kevin dodges a marriage inquiry from a very important client and his wife.



43 :03x04 - Everything Must Go

First aired: Oct/19/2008
Writer: Michael Foley, Nancy Won
Director: Michael Schultz
Guest star: Marty Ryan (Mike), Douglas Purdy (Sean Spicer), Michelle Ongkingco (Dawn McCarty), Gayla Johnson (Secretary), Barbara Allyne-Bennet (Female Customer), Emil Beheshti (Male Staffer), Tymberlee Chanel (Female Staffer)

Nora gets ready for a new charity venture by getting rid of all of William's belongings. Meanwhile, Robert begins to interview possible replacements for Kitty; Holly looks into the location of William's son; and a time capsule brings two of the siblings closer together.



44 :03x05 - You Get What You Need

First aired: Oct/26/2008
Writer: David Marshall Grant, Cliff Olin
Director: Chad Lowe
Guest star: Ned Vaughn (Michael Gradstein), Mitch Pileggi (Browne Carter), Michael O'Keefe (Wally Wandell), Jayne Brook (Bertha Wandell), Elizabeth Prestel (Paralegal), Vinny Chhibber (Waiter), Geoffrey Wade (The Board Members), Maia Danziger (Dierdre Holder), Thomas Kopache (Berkeley Goldschmidt), Howard S. Miller (The Senior Partner), Kulap Vilaysack (Gail), Andy Hoff (Aaron Ziven)

Rebecca begins to doubt her mother when she finds a file on Ryan Lafferty in Holly's possession. Meanwhile, Kevin finds himself to be in an uncomfortable situation as he meets Scotty's very conservative parents.



45 :03x06 - Bakersfield

First aired: Nov/02/2008
Writer: Molly Newman, Peter Calloway
Director: Gloria Muzio
Guest star: Will McCormack (Ethan Tavis), Eric Christian Olsen (Kyle DeWitt), David Andrews (George Lafferty), Holly Maples (The Moderator), Chase Kim (Waiter)

Nora sets out to find as much as she can about William's son in order to beat Holly. Meanwhile, Kitty and Robert await news on a potential birth mother.



46 :03x07 - Do You Believe in Magic?

First aired: Nov/09/2008
Writer: Jennifer Levin, Sherri Cooper-Landsman
Director: Michael Morris
Guest star: Ramon De Ocampo (Spencer Travis), Tymberlee Chanel (Vanessa), Michael B. Silver (Stu Orenbacher), Rose Abdoo (Miss Clara), Will McCormack (Ethan Tavis), Eric Christian Olsen (Kyle DeWitt), David Andrews (George Lafferty), Sonja Sohn (Trish Evans)

Tommy and Julia celebrate a spectacular wedding anniversary while Justin and Rebecca become spooked about their own romance, and the McCallisters' shot at an adoption are endangered by Kitty's neuroses.



47 :03x08 - Going Once... Going Twice

First aired: Nov/16/2008
Writer: Beth Schwartz, Brian Studler
Director: Karen Gaviola
Guest star: David Foley (Paul), Cloie Wyatt Taylor (Vicki), Rob Zabrecky (Auctioneer)

Kevin becomes overzealous while attending a housing auction with Nora and Justin arranges a date for Saul.



48 :03x09 - Unfinished Business

First aired: Nov/30/2008
Writer: Nancy Won, Jason Wilborn
Director: Michael Morris
Guest star: Sonja Sohn (Trish Evans), Steven Weber (Graham Finch), Eric Christian Olsen (Kyle DeWitt), Will McCormack (Ethan Tavis), Jess Henecke (Chris Ward), Maura Soden (Dr. Barbara Riley)

Holly offers Rebecca a position at the winery without consulting with Tommy. Meanwhile, Robert and Kitty move forward with the adoption process; Nora continues developing her new charity; and Sarah takes a risk on her new business partners.



49 :03x10 - Just a Sliver

First aired: Dec/07/2008
Writer: Molly Newman, David Marshall Grant
Director: Michael Schultz
Guest star: Deidrie Henry (Dr. Williams), Kim Rowe (Lab Tech)

It's Thanksgiving, but the Walkers' busy schedules leave Nora and Sarah celebrating alone. Later, the family must come together when Elizabeth suffers a medical emergency.



50 :03x11 - A Father Dreams

First aired: Jan/04/2009
Writer: Jennifer Levin, Michael Foley
Director: Tom Amandes
Guest star: Spencer Barth (Elizabeth Walker), Ellery Sprayberry (Marley), Tymberlee Chanel (Vanessa), Gayla Johnson (Janet), Michael Edwin (Employee #1), Nigel Havers (Roger Grant), Paula Rhodes (Miss Mitchell)

Elizabeth's illness and the sacrifice her uncle must make in order to save her spark a confrontation between Kevin and Tommy. Meanwhile, Saul arranges for Nora to re-meet her high school crush, and Justin decides to move out.



51 :03x12 - Sibling Rivalry

First aired: Jan/11/2009
Writer: Liz Tigelaar, Josh Reims
Director: Jeff Melman
Guest star: Debbie Knox (Loan Officer), Cotter Smith (Gordon Alexander), Leonard Wu (Christopher Chao), Will McCormack (Ethan Tavis), Eric Christian Olsen (Kyle Dewitt), Nigel Havers (Roger Grant), Kelly Ripa (Herself), Regis Philbin (Himself)

Kitty appears as a guest on "Live with Regis & Kelly" in order to promote her tell-all book. Meanwhile, Sarah faces financial troubles and Tommy teams up with Saul to push Holly out.



52 :03x13 - It's Not Easy Being Green

First aired: Jan/18/2009
Writer: Sherri Cooper-Landsman, Peter Calloway
Director: Laura Innes
Guest star: Kim Delgado (Businessman), Dileep Rao (Arlo Natterson), Kaitlin Doubleday (Chelsea Yeager), Cotter Smith (Gordon Alexander), David Brisbin (Senator Wade Newman), Will McCormack (Ethan Tavis), Eric Christian Olsen (Kyle DeWitt), Nigel Havers (Roger Grant)

When Greenatopia gets the go-ahead, Sarah thinks all is finally well until her business partner comes to her with some bad news. Meanwhile, Nora gets back together with an old flame.



53 :03x14 - Owning It

First aired: Feb/08/2009
Guest star: Kaitlin Doubleday (Chelsea Yeager), John Glover (Henry Mittner), Michael B. Silver (Stu Orenbacher), S. E. Perry (Winston), Scott Klace (Kent Barnes), John Rubinstein (Dr. Marc Wilson), Nigel Havers (Roger Grant), Luke Grimes (Ryan Lafferty), Ken Olin (David Caplan)

Marc Wilson the president of Wexley University offers Kitty a job as a principal. Tommy goes behind Holly's back with Rebecca on his trail. Nora and Sarah surprise Kitty with a baby shower.



54 :03x15 - Lost and Found

First aired: Feb/15/2009
Writer: Jennifer Levin, Michael Foley
Director: David Paymer
Guest star: Carole Gutierrez (B&b Owner), Subhash Mandal (Cab Driver), Patty Yu (Female Barrista), Jim Gleason (Walter Geary), Andrea Grano (Barbara Whitaker), Luke Grimes (Ryan Lafferty), Ken Olin (David Caplan)

Nora tries to connect with Ryan as Rebecca leaves for New York in order to find her father. Meanwhile, Tommy's plan to regain control of Ojai Foods hits a snag.



55 :03x16 - Troubled Waters (1)

First aired: Mar/01/2009
Writer: Molly Newman, David Marshall Grant
Director: Ken Olin
Guest star: Amol Shah (Paramedic), Tyrees Allen (Dr. John Massey), Kristina Lear (Dr. Pat Michaels), Maia Danziger (Er Nurse), Michanne Quinney (The Secretary), Sonja Sohn (Trish Evans), Luke Grimes (Ryan Lafferty), Ken Olin (David Caplan)

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.



56 :03x17 - Troubled Waters (2)

First aired: Mar/01/2009
Writer: Molly Newman, David Marshall Grant
Director: Ken Olin
Guest star: Amol Shah (Paramedic), Tyrees Allen (Dr. John Massey), Kristina Lear (Dr. Pat Michaels), Maia Danziger (ER Nurse), Michanne Quinney (Secretary), Sonja Sohn (Trish Evans), Luke Grimes (Ryan Lafferty), Ken Olin (David Caplan)

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.



57 :03x18 - Taking Sides

First aired: Mar/08/2009
Writer: Beth Schwartz, Michael Foley
Director: Michael Morris
Guest star: Sarah Lilly (D.A.), Justine Dorsey (Sophie McCallister), Max Burkholder (Jack McCallister), Marin Hinkle (Courtney McCallister), Caroline Rich (Court Clerk), Traber Burns (Judge Arthur Gray), Paul Keeley (James Friedman), Luke Grimes (Ryan Lafferty), Ken Olin (David Caplan)

In the wake of a medical crisis, Robert continues strong on his campaign for governor. Meanwhile, Saul and Sarah work to hide Tommy's legal problems from Nora.



58 :03x19 - Spring Broken

First aired: Mar/15/2009
Writer: Sherri Cooper-Landsman, Brian Studler
Director: Richard Coad
Guest star: Todd Julian (Van), Camilla Greenberg (Sabrina), Leslie Karpman (Hanna), Desiree Hall (Tessa), Deprise Brescia (Shot Babe), Patricia Martinez (Spring Break Girl), Corey Mendell Parker (Adam), Luke Grimes (Ryan Lafferty), Adrian Quinonez (Shot Stud)

Kevin and Justin take Tommy on a trip in order to help him make a decision about his future. Meanwhile, Kitty and Evan head to Nora's to meet the new half-brother.



59 :03x20 - Missing

First aired: Mar/22/2009
Guest star: Megan Follows (Maggie Stephens)

Desperate to get through to Tommy before his legal troubles worsen; Nora reaches out for help to the person whom he hurt most deeply. Meanwhile, Ryan Lafferty gets a bit too close to Rebecca for Justin’s comfort.



60 :03x21 - S3X

First aired: Apr/19/2009
Writer: Cliff Olin, David Marshall Grant
Director: Laura Innes
Guest star: Ken Olin (David Caplan), Cristián de la Fuente (Cal), Nigel Havers (Roger Grant), Luc Charbonnier (Ben), Matt Letscher (Alec Tyler), Jason Lewis (Chad Berry), Luke Grimes (Ryan Lafferty)

As the Walkers continue hoping that Tommy will come home, Sarah decides to make another career change. Meanwhile, Kitty begins to question whether or not her marriage will survive, and Kevin and Scotty receive a proposal from Chad.



61 :03x22 - Julia

First aired: Apr/26/2009
Writer: Molly Newman, Michael Foley, Cliff Olin
Director: Michael Morris
Guest star: Luke Grimes (Ryan Lafferty), Matt Letscher (Alec Tyler), Luc Charbonnier (Ben), Andrea Grano (Leanne Mitchell), Marley Barth (Elizabeth Walker), Spencer Barth (Elizabeth Walker)

Julia makes plans for her future having grown tired of waiting for Tommy. Meanwhile, Robert finds out what Kitty has kept from him, and Holly and Sarah finally find balance in their relationship.



62 :03x23 - Let's Call the Whole Thing Off

First aired: May/03/2009
Writer: Daniel Silk, Peter Calloway
Director: Laura Innes
Guest star: Tom Skerritt (William Walker), Luke Grimes (Ryan Lafferty), Matt Letscher (Alec Tyler), Luc Charbonnier (Ben), Toby Holguin (bus driver), Jay Knowlton (Grady)

Kitty is forced to reflect on her father's past indiscretions and decide what's more important in life, after she and Robert meet a crossroads in their marriage. Meanwhile, Ryan finds information concerning his mother's death and takes a huge step backwards in competing for Rebecca's affection.



63 :03x24 - Mexico

First aired: May/10/2009
Writer: Alison Schapker, Monica Breen
Director: Ken Olin

Their worst fears may be happening for the Walkers' as their efforts to help Tommy seems to be futile. Meanwhile, it seems to be at a point of no return for Robert and Kitty's marriage; Saul makes a startling discovery about Ryan's mother; and Justin moves ahead with his future plans.



64 :04x01 - The Road Ahead

First aired: Sep/27/2009
Writer: Marjorie David, Molly Newman
Director: Ken Olin
Guest star: Ken Olin (David Caplan), Amy Aquino (Dr. Avadon), Matthew Kimbrough (Professor James Gray), Cheryl Francis Harrington (Dr. Ruth Gibson), Marion Ross (Ida Holden), Jeff Lorch (Jeffrey), Phil Abrams (Harold Wallace), Matt Gallant (The Reporter), Alex Ball (Steve), Henry Dittman (Date #3)

Kitty guards a devastating secret that could change the Walker family forever. Meanwhile, Nora and Holly work together to thrown an engagement party for Justin and Rebecca; Tommy remains in Mexico; and Sarah heads to France.



65 :04x02 - Breaking the News

First aired: Oct/04/2009
Writer: Cliff Olin, David Marshall Grant
Director: Ken Olin
Guest star: Denis O'Hare (Travis March), Michele Greene (Governor Eve Kern), Amy Aquino (Dr. Avadon), Peter Gerety (Businessman)

Robert worries about the ramifications of the news of his recent heart attack hitting the press, and Kitty struggles with a secret that may harm her marriage to Robert but bring the Walker family together. Meanwhile, Kevin and Scotty discuss surrogacy.



66 :04x03 - Almost Normal

First aired: Oct/11/2009
Writer: Jennifer Levin, Sherri Cooper-Landsman
Director: Michael Schultz
Guest star: Peter Gerety (Dennis York), Denzel Whitaker (Carter), Joe Morton (Professor Madsen), Amy Aquino (Dr. Avadon), Denis O'Hare (Travis March), Barry J. Ratcliffe (The Auctioneer)

Kitty, Robert and Nora are struggling over Kitty's cancer and which possible treatment to seek. But as they prepare to bring the news to the family, a surprise visitor from afar helps ease their burden.



67 :04x04 - From France With Love

First aired: Oct/18/2009
Writer: Sarah Goldfinger, Michael Foley
Director: Michael Morris
Guest star: Leila Yavari (Josette), Shelley Robertson (Lynda), Chris Flanders (Steve), Christina Chang (Professor Jane Condon), Joe Morton (Professor Madsen), Denzel Whitaker (Carter), Gilles G. Marini (Luc Laurent)

After returning from France, Sarah manages to distract Kitty through her chemo treatments by using tales of her romance with a French artist. Meanwhile, Justin has problems with his anatomy class and seeks his professor for help with surviving the semester with his teenage genius lab partner.



68 :04x05 - Last Tango in Pasadena

First aired: Oct/25/2009
Writer: Jason Wilborn, Molly Newman
Director: Bethany Rooney
Guest star: Ken Olin (David Caplan), Gilles G. Marini (Luc Laurent), Roxy Olin (Michelle McGregor), Cooper Thornton (Felix Newsome)

The Walker family, with the exception of Nora, are surprised by the charms and tango lessongs of Luc Laurent, Sarah's new lover. However, Nora quickly uncovers that her French houseguest is a very good comfort during a very difficult time. Meanwhile, Robert needs to distract Kitty from the cancer, and he uses his most romantic efforts into the situation.



69 :04x06 - Zen & the Art of Mole Making

First aired: Nov/01/2009
Writer: Brian Studler, Geoffrey Nauffts
Director: Michael Schultz
Guest star: Peter Gerety (Dennis York), Roxy Olin (Michelle McGregor), Gilles G. Marini (Luc Laurent), Ken Olin (David Caplan)

Kitty is elated when she hears about a surprise visitor coming to town, while Sarah tries to find the best way to tell her children about Luc. Meanwhile, Holly uses Ryan and Rebecca to help her keep her finances intact, and Kevin and Scotty pick a surrogate.



70 :04x07 - The Wig Party

First aired: Nov/08/2009
Writer: Marjorie David, David Marshall Grant
Director: Ken Olin
Guest star: Jon Tenney (Dr. Simon Craig), David Purdham (Barry Henderson), Michael O'Keefe (Wally Wandell), Gilles G. Marini (Luc Laurent), Elayn Taylor (Mrs. Goldberg)

Kitty is devastated when she must face the aftereffects of her cancer treatment. Meanwhile, Nora makes an unexpected friend; and Scotty's father shares some shocking news about his marriage.



71 :04x08 - The Wine Festival

First aired: Nov/15/2009
Writer: Michael Foley, Sherri Cooper-Landsman
Director: Michael Morris
Guest star: Joe Holt (Jeffrey), Denzel Whitaker (Carter), Caroline Lagerfelt (Jane), Gilles G. Marini (Luc Laurent), Peter Gerety (Dennis York), Ken Olin (David Caplan), Jon Tenney (Dr. Simon Craig)

The Walkers wait in suspense to see if the company behind their newest wine can be saved. Meanwhile, Rebecca and Justin both have life-changing news to tell one another; Nora develops a crush on a younger man; and Luc and Sarah begin to realize their relationship may not have the connection they thought they had.



72 :04x09 - Pregnant Pause

First aired: Nov/29/2009
Writer: Sarah Goldfinger, Jennifer Levin
Director: Matthew Rhys
Guest star: Ken Olin (David Caplan), Jon Tenney (Dr. Simon Craig), Alyssa Stec (The Waitress), Irene Roseen (Anya), Cassandra Braden (The Nurse)

Justin and Rebecca both keep secrets from one another that may result in their relationship ending. Meanwhile, Holly's financial situation takes a turn for the worst; and Sarah becomes jealous of Nora's romance.



73 :04x10 - Nearlyweds

First aired: Dec/06/2009
Writer: Michael J. Cinquemani, Molly Newman
Director: Laura Innes
Guest star: Jeanne Syquia (The College Girl), Maxim Knight (Seth), Liz Laird (The Nurse), Trease Baker (Elizabeth Walker), Jon Tenney (Dr. Simon Craig), Darryl Alan Reed (Dr. Bob Stanton), Steve Spel (The EMT), Ken Olin (David Caplan), Susan Chuang (Dr. Debra Cho)

Justin and Rebecca's wedding plans take an unexpected turn. Meanwhile, Tommy takes a risk in order to make sure he can bring his daughter to the wedding.



74 :04x11 - A Bone to Pick

First aired: Jan/03/2010
Writer: Cliff Olin, Brian Studler
Director: Chad Lowe
Guest star: Peter Gerety (Dennis York), Amy Aquino (Dr. Avadon), Susan Grace (Nurse Andrea Osborn), Sunkrish Bala (Lewis), Malcolm Foster Smith (The Police Officer)

As Kitty's lymphoma reaches a dire stage, the Walker's frantically search for a donor.



75 :04x12 - The Science Fair

First aired: Jan/10/2010
Writer: Alison Schapker, Monica Breen
Director: Laura Innes
Guest star: Matthew Kimbrough (Professor James Gray), Khamani Griffin (Alex), Jay Karnes (Roy Scovell), Michael Hyatt (Dr. Katherine Cortez), Ken Olin (David Caplan), Jon Tenney (Dr. Simon Craig), Peter Gerety (Dennis York), Jeryl Prescott Sales (The Waitress), Daniel Oshionebo (Evan McCallister), Hugh Holub (The Judge), Jamison Jones (Henry's Dad), Tanner Maguire (Henry)

Sarah becomes interested in a divorced dad at Paige's school. Meanwhile, Justin learns what may be behind his learning challenges, and Nora reunites with a man from her past.



76 :04x13 - Run Baby Run

First aired: Jan/17/2010
Writer: Marjorie David, Jason Wilborn
Director: Richard Coad
Guest star: Roxy Olin (Michelle McGregor), Michael Hyatt (Dr. Katherine Cortez), Grant Albrecht (Joe Corvus), Nathan Keyes (Sam), Cheryl Hines (Buffy McCreary), Jay Karnes (Roy Scovell), Daniel Oshionebo (Evan McCallister), Heather Long (The Moderator), Chris Flanders (Steve), Shelley Robertson (Lynda)

Sarah is excited to have a new romantic interest, while Kevin and Scotty wait on news about their first try at surrogacy. Meanwhile, Kitty and Robert square off over politics when Kitty's friend gets involved in areas in which she does not belong.



77 :04x14 - The Pasadena Primary

First aired: Jan/31/2010
Writer: Michael Foley, Geoffrey Nauffts
Director: Jonathan Robert Kaplan
Guest star: Ken Olin (David Caplan), Jay Karnes (Roy Scovell), Peter Gerety (Dennis York), Daniel Oshionebo (Evan McCallister)

Robert and Nora lend a hand as guest chefs at Scott's restaurant in order to boost business. Meanwhile, Kitty decides to have the family vote on whether or not to run for Robert's senate seat, and Sarah becomes frustrated with Roy.



78 :04x15 - A Valued Family

First aired: Feb/21/2010
Writer: Michael J. Cinquemani, Sarah Goldfinger
Director: Michael Schultz
Guest star: Matt Letscher (Alec Tyler), Cheryl Hines (Buffy McCreary), Gilles G. Marini (Luc Laurent), Marguerite Moreau (the gallery owner), Jay Karnes (Roy Scovell), Ken Olin (David Caplan), Daniel Oshionebo (Evan McCallister), Andre Kincaid (Employee), David Oshionebo (Evan McCallister)

The Walker family shares love and loss on Valentine's Day as Sarah rediscovers the love of her life, Kitty makes a grand but heartfelt entree in to politics with her family and new campaign manager by her side, Justin and Rebecca face the struggles of impending parenthood and Holly makes a tough decision about what to do with her shares of Ojai.



79 :04x16 - Leap of Faith

First aired: Feb/28/2010
Writer: Matt Donnelly, Mark Halsey
Director: Michael Morris
Guest star: Darwin Harris (The Security Guard), Jim Cantafio (The Officiant), Susan Carol Davis (The Dance Teacher), Shaun Russell (The Security Guard), Cheryl Hines (Buffy McCreary), Gilles G. Marini (Luc Laurent), Marguerite Moreau (Ginny Lawford), Ken Olin (David Caplan)

Luc's visa issues cause monumental problems for Sarah, who not only struggles with her feelings for him, but worries that she might lose him again - this time to another woman. Meanwhile, Rebecca wrestles with Justin and with herself to move on after a huge loss, Kevin discovers breaking up with Robert is hard to do, and Holly thinks she has found the hidden value of Ojai Foods.



80 :04x17 - Freeluc.com

First aired: Mar/14/2010
Writer: Brian Studler, Molly Newman
Director: Bethany Rooney
Guest star: Peter Gerety (Dennis York), Gilles G. Marini (Luc Laurent), Ted Alderman (Airport Bystander), Dominic Flores (Chuck), Michael Merton (Heckler)

Kitty's newfound fame creates havoc for Luc and Sarah, as Luc faces possible deportation. Meanwhile, Nora swallows her pride and reaches out to Tommy to help her save the company from the Walkers' longtime nemesis, Dennis York



81 :04x18 - Time After Time (1)

First aired: Apr/11/2010
Writer: Sherri Cooper-Landsman, Jennifer Levin
Director: Ken Olin
Guest star: Tyler Neitzel (young Aaron), Dan Watkins (Patrick Shuman), Kasey Campbell (young Kevin Walker), Cody Longo (young Tommy Walker), Anna Wood (young Sarah Walker), Kay Panabaker (young Kitty Walker), Colin Egglesfield (young William Walker), John Ross Clark (Judge), David Oshionebo (Evan McCallister), Peter Gerety (Dennis York)

The Walkers try to identify the secret that Dennis York is holding over their heads; Holly and Nora investigate Oaji's hidden worth.



82 :04x19 - Time After Time (2)

First aired: Apr/11/2010
Writer: Alison Schapker, Monica Breen
Director: Ken Olin

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.



83 :04x20 - If You Bake It, He Will Come

First aired: Apr/18/2010
Writer: Marjorie David, Cliff Olin
Director: Bethany Rooney
Guest star: Peter Gerety (Dennis York), Gilles G. Marini (Luc Laurent)

Still reeling from discovering secrets about his childhood, Kevin refuses to attend his birthday party; Tommy, Justin and Kevin confront Dennis.



84 :04x21 - Where There's Smoke…

First aired: Apr/25/2010
Writer: Jason Wilborn, Michael Foley
Director: Michael Morris
Guest star: Allison Weintraub (Alison), Marion Ross (Ida Holden), Kathe Mazur (Ann Waterman), Gilles G. Marini (Luc Laurent), Justin Henry (Dr. Lewis), Bre Blair (Ms. Nadine), John Aylward (Joe Rawling)

More than one member of the Walker family suspects she might be pregnant, Nora offers to take her aging mother in (Marion Ross) when it's discovered she has dementia, and Luc gets an exciting delivery in the mail,



85 :04x22 - Love All

First aired: May/02/2010
Writer: Sarah Goldfinger, Michael J. Cinquemani
Director: Michael Schultz
Guest star: David Oshionebo (Evan McCallister), John Aylward (Joe Rawling), Gilles G. Marini (Luc Laurent), Patrick St. Esprit (Bill Stanton)

The Walkers seem to all being going through an adjustment period, as Cooper acts out against Sarah while Luc becomes a member of the family, Justin has trouble finding the same passion for medicine that he had while serving in Iraq, and Kevin struggles with his newfound unemployed status.



86 :04x23 - Lights Out

First aired: May/09/2010
Writer: Brian Studler, Molly Newman
Director: Michael Morris
Guest star: Patrick St. Esprit (Bill Stanton), Gilles G. Marini (Luc Laurent), Nigel Havers (Roger Grant), Wayne Lopez (Pedro), Richard Doyle (Benjamin Wright), Tim Ransom (the human resources representative)

The Walkers are heartbroken as they prepare to shut the doors of Ojai Foods for good, but new opportunities and secret alliances develop as a result of the family's loss.



87 :04x24 - On the Road Again

First aired: May/16/2010
Writer: Geoffrey Nauffts, David Marshall Grant
Director: Ken Olin
Guest star: John Aylward (Joe Rawling), Gilles G. Marini (Luc Laurent)

As the Walkers try to cope with the sadness and financial ruin that lingers as a result of the closure of Ojai Foods, they discover a small ray of hope in one of William Walker's many secret investments. Meanwhile, Robert's health and the safety of his family are compromised when he finds himself in way over his head in a subversive business deal, and newlyweds Justin and Rebecca consider a trial separation, on the Season Finale.



88 :05x01 - Homecoming

First aired: Sep/26/2010
Writer: David Marshall Grant, David Babcock
Director: Michael Morris
Guest star: Ken Olin (David Caplan), Grant Albrecht (Joe Corvus), Bobby Soto (Mateo Paresa), Terry Urdang (Lacy (as Terry Walters))

One year after the car crash, the Walker family welcomes home Justin after he returns from the war in Iraq. The family has changed a lot in the year, as Kevin and Scotty's surrogate didn't pull through, Sarah is thinking about selling Narrow Lake, and Kitty is still dealing with Robert's accident. To make matters worse, Nora isn't the same mother that Justin knew when he left.



89 :05x02 - Brief Encounter

First aired: Oct/03/2010
Writer: Molly Newman
Director: Jonathan Robert Kaplan
Guest star: Bobby Soto (Mateo Paresa), Kerris Dorsey (Paige Whedon), Ken Olin (David Caplan)

The Walkers attend a launch party for Luc's advertising campaign; Kevin must deal with a runaway juvenile delinquent; Nora receives a job offer.



90 :05x03 - Faking It

First aired: Oct/10/2010
Writer: Veronica Becker, Geoffrey Nauffts
Director: Michael Schultz
Guest star: Emily VanCamp (Rebecca Harper), Ken Olin (David Caplan), Jeremy Davidson (Jack Randall), Susan Blakely (Celia Calmartin)

Kitty continues her stay in Ojai, trying to reinvent herself, when she meets a handsomely rugged handyman, Jack. As Kitty fakes her persona to seem like a local, she winds up in a situation that proves that honesty usually is the best policy. Meanwhile, the rest of the Walkers are in on a little surprise birthday celebration for Sarah; what they all don't know is that Sarah has been lying to Luc about her age to appear younger... It's hard to keep up with the truth.



91 :05x04 - A Righteous Kiss

First aired: Oct/17/2010
Writer: Stephen Tolkin, Cliff Olin
Director: Ken Olin
Guest star: Stephen Collins (Charlie), Sophina Brown (Bitsy Fairbank), Sarah Rafferty (Gloria Pierson-Davenport), Maxwell Perry Cotton (Cooper Whedon), Jeremy Davidson (Jack Randall), Ken Olin (David Caplan), Emily VanCamp (Rebecca Harper)

Justin and Rebecca reach an impasse in their relationship; Holly has a breakdown over her inability to remember her own daughter; Sarah struggles to keep up with the Joneses when Cooper lands the lead role in "Romeo & Juliet"; Saul takes a huge risk to make a romantic connection with a dear friend; and Kitty struggles with an affair of the heart.



92 :05x05 - Call Mom

First aired: Oct/24/2010
Writer: Brian Studler, Veronica Becker
Director: Michael Schultz
Guest star: Jeremy Davidson (Jack Randall), Debra Monk (Alexandra Kirby), John Apicella (Frank), Brianne Davis (Vanessa)

Nora's motherly skills and advice catch the attention of a radio producer who invites her to audition for a new show. But when Nora follows through with the invite, she suddenly finds herself out of her league, competing with a famous personality, Dr. Alexandra Kirby. Meanwhile, as Kevin and Justin go through some life lessons of their own, Kitty heads back into the dating game with her Ojai handyman, Jack.



93 :05x06 - An Ideal Husband

First aired: Oct/31/2010
Writer: David Marshall Grant, Michael J. Cinquemani
Director: Bethany Rooney
Guest star: Christopher J. Hanke (Marcus), Jeremy Davidson (Jack Randall)

Everyone in the Walker family is willing to forgive and forget Scotty's infidelity. But when the family all put their best foot forward to help them reunite, things end up in a fist fight. Meanwhile Jack is reinvigorated by being back in the city and starts to pursue new ventures, but Kitty can't seem to picture herself in this new life, and Sarah and Luc share some exciting news with the family



94 :05x07 - Resolved

First aired: Nov/07/2010
Writer: Gina Lucita Monreal, David Babcock
Director: Michael Schultz
Guest star: Ken Olin (David Caplan), John Terry (Dr. Karl West), Odette Yustman (Annie), Kerris Dorsey (Paige Whedon (as Kerris Lilla Dorsey)), John Apicella (Frank)

Justin suddenly takes a much more keen interest in Holly's recovery after a nurse (guest starring Odette Yustman as Annie) at the hospital catches his eye; Nora's fellow radio host, psychiatrist Dr. Karl, finds his way into Nora's heart when he helps Sarah and Kitty resolve some old sisterly squabbles; and Paige helps Kevin and Scotty find forgiveness



95 :05x08 - The Rhapsody of the Flesh

First aired: Nov/14/2010
Writer: Molly Newman
Director: Matthew Rhys
Guest star: Sara Erikson (Kimberly), Jessica Parker Kennedy (Angie), Sonia Braga (Gabriela Laurent), John Terry (Dr. Karl West)

The charms and well intended matchmaking antics of Luc's visiting mother, Gabriela, quickly turn to high drama as she sticks her nose in Nora's romantic affairs.



96 :05x09 - Get A Room

First aired: Dec/05/2010
Writer: Matt Donnelly, Mark Halsey
Director: Eli Craig
Guest star: John Apicella (Frank), Cristine Rose (Dean Danielle Whitley), Ryan Devlin (Seth), John Terry (Dr. Karl West)

Both Kitty and Nora very reluctantly make new romantic connections in unexpected places, Kevin's nerves about the adoption drive him to a disastrous bout of overindulgence, and Sarah's plans to spend one last romantic night alone with Luc go horribly awry.



97 :05x10 - Cold Turkey

First aired: Dec/12/2010
Writer: Stephen Tolkin, Geoffrey Nauffts
Director: Michael Morris
Guest star: Richard Chamberlain (Stephen), Jeanette Miller (Louise), John Apicella (Frank), Ryan Devlin (Seth), Odette Yustman (Annie), John Terry (Dr. Karl West)

With the holiday season come panic and discord in the Walker family when Nora takes a last minute getaway with Karl. Saul has a chance encounter with a past love, guest starring Richard Chamberlain as Stephen, who he believes had a lasting and very permanent effect on his life.



98 :05x11 - Scandalized

First aired: Jan/02/2011
Writer: Sarah Kucserka, Veronica Becker
Director: Bethany Rooney
Guest star: Cristine Rose (Dean Danielle Whitley), Ann Marie Lee (Trisha), Ryan Devlin (Seth), Isabella Rae Thomas (Olivia), Helen Eigenberg (Mona), Odette Yustman (Annie), John Terry (Dr. Karl West), Evan Jones (Dan), Edwina Findley (Jill), Cantrell Harris (Michael), Damon Dayoub (firefighter), Tina Huang (E.R. Doctor)

Nora's seemingly innocent date night scandalizes every couple in the Walker family, while Kitty's new relationship with Seth sparks a flurry of internet gossip and an unexpected reaction by Kitty's boss.



99 :05x12 - Thanks For The Memories

First aired: Jan/09/2011
Writer: Cliff Olin, Brian Studler
Director: Michael Mayers
Guest star: Edwina Findley (Jill), Odette Yustman (Annie), Ryan Devlin (Seth), Robert Kazinsky (Dr. Rick), Richard Chamberlain (Jonathan Byrold), Kerris Dorsey (Paige Whedon), Ken Olin (David Caplan)

While walking down memory lane, Nora and Holly have a shocking revelation about Nora's past that may help Holly make a decision about moving away from California. Meanwhile, just as Justin and Annie begin to get comfortable in their relationship, in walks an old flame who makes Justin jealous; Kevin and Scotty reconsider becoming adoptive parents; and Saul finds forgiveness in his heart for Jonathan.



100 :05x13 - Safe at Home

First aired: Jan/16/2011
Writer: Michael J. Cinquemani
Director: Richard Coad
Guest star: Balthazar Getty (Tommy Walker), Odette Yustman (Annie), Cara Buono (Rose), Robert Kazinsky (Dr. Rick Appleton)

The Walkers are excited when Tommy comes down for a visit, but his new girlfriend's enthusiasm for Walker family history rubs the family the wrong way.



101 :05x14 - One That Got Away

First aired: Feb/13/2011
Writer: David Babcock, Gina Lucita Monreal
Director: Michael Morris
Guest star: Jeanette O'Connor (Shirley), Cara Buono (Rose), Richard Chamberlain (Jonathan), Balthazar Getty (Tommy Walker)

The Walkers' plans to celebrate Valentine's Day go horribly wrong when Tommy tells Sarah about another secret that Nora has kept buried since they were kids, and Saul's hopes for a romantic evening with Jonathan are dashed by a visiting high profile food critic.



102 :05x15 - Brody

First aired: Feb/20/2011
Writer: Molly Newman
Director: Matthew Rhys
Guest star: Kerris Dorsey (Paige Whedon (as Kerris Lilla Dorsey)), Pedro Pascal (Zach), Alice Evans (Dr. Felicity Milton), Beau Bridges (Nick Brody), Cara Buono (Rose), Balthazar Getty (Tommy Walker)

Though Nora tries her best to keep Brody at bay, she can't help but feel the long lost connection between them, and Justin reaches out to a homeless vet reluctant to accept help getting back on his feet.



103 :05x16 - Home Is Where The Fort Is

First aired: Mar/06/2011
Writer: Brian Studler, Geoffrey Nauffts
Director: Bethany Rooney
Guest star: Robert Maffia (policeman), Paul Ganus (handsome man), Evan Jones (Dan), Edwina Findley (Jill), Evan Pedro Pascal (Zach), Isabella Rae Thomas (Olivia), Mark Ricks (Evan McCallister), Kerris Dorsey (Paige Whedon (as Kerris Lilla Dorsey))

Nora and Sarah fly out to Washington DC to "surprise" Evan for his birthday, but what they're really after is the truth behind Kitty's extended trip to the east coast. Meanwhile, Kevin and Scotty are thrilled to have officially signed the papers to be Olivia's parents, but the excitement quickly fades when Olivia seems a little nervous about moving in and starting a new life.



104 :05x17 - Olivia's Choice

First aired: Apr/10/2011
Writer: Cliff Olin, Stephen Tolkin
Director: Michael Morris
Guest star: Stephanie Nicole Lemelin (Beklee Makowska), Ryan Devlin (Seth), Isabella Rae Thomas (Olivia), Douglas Spain (Brian Garcia), Anita Finlay (Judge Marsha Forrest), Edwina Findley (Jill)

When Olivia's brother shows up and sets out to gain custody of her from Kevin and Scotty, the Walkers struggle amongst themselves to determine what's best for Olivia.



105 :05x18 - Never Say Never

First aired: Apr/10/2011
Writer: Sarah Kucserka, Veronica Becker
Director: Bethany Rooney
Guest star: Jayne Brook (Bertha Wandell), Beau Bridges (Nick Brody), Isabella Rae Thomas (Olivia), Richard Chamberlain (Jonathan Byrold), Marion Ross (Ida Holden (Pictures at funeral only))

Emotions are running high in the Walker family when Nora and Saul find out their mother, Ida, has passed away.



106 :05x19 - Wouldn’t It Be Nice

First aired: Apr/17/2011
Writer: Mark Halsey, Michael J. Cinquemani
Director: Ken Olin
Guest star: Jenny Phagan (TSA agent), Scot Zeller (Hans), Julia Murney (Kendra), Evan Jones (Dan), Roxy Olin (Michelle McGregor), Beau Bridges (Nick Brody), Isabella Rae Thomas (Olivia)

Nora finally gives in to her feelings for Brody, which leads to a spontaneous romantic getaway. Meanwhile Sarah and Luc closely consider growing their family, and a chance encounter with Michelle raises Scotty's suspicions about her whereabouts for the past several months.



107 :05x20 - Father Unknown

First aired: Apr/24/2011
Writer: Molly Newman, Gina Lucita Monreal
Director: Matthew Rhys
Guest star: Isabella Rae Thomas (Olivia), Roxy Olin (Michelle McGregor), Deirdre Lovejoy (Marissa Crandall)

Parenthood is questionable for more than one member of the Walker family, as Justin keeps a closely guarded secret about the true paternal identity of one of his siblings and Scotty makes a shocking discovery that will bring a new life into the Walker family fold.



108 :05x21 - For Better or For Worse

First aired: May/01/2011
Writer: Matt Donnelly, Stephen Tolkin
Director: Michael Morris
Guest star: Chris Sheffield (Young Brody), Beau Bridges (Nick Brody), Isabella Rae Thomas (Olivia), Marika Dominczyk (Tyler Altamirano), Robbie Amell (Young William), Chris Garver (Young Nora)

After Sarah confronts Brody about his being her father, she decides she no longer wants him to be a part of her life or Nora's, but Nora just can't seem to let him go. Meanwhile, Olivia struggles with the new addition of baby Daniel to the family.



109 :05x22 - Walker Down the Aisle

First aired: May/08/2011
Writer: David Marshall Grant, David Babcock
Director: Ken Olin
Guest star: Bradley White (the Minister), Trieste Dunn (Lori Lynn), Sonia Braga (Gabriela Laurent), Beau Bridges (Nick Brody), Ryan Devlin (Seth), Isabella Rae Thomas (Olivia), Richard Chamberlain (Jonathan Byrold), Marika Dominczyk (Tyler Altamirano), Mark Ricks (Evan McCallister), Kerris Dorsey (Paige Whedon (as Kerris Lilla Dorsey)), Garrett Backstrom (Andrew)

As Sarah and Luc's nuptials approach, plans go horribly awry and the Walkers learn several surprising lessons about the real meaning of family.