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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
When it is revealed that William Walker and Holly Harper had an illegitimate daughter, Rebecca, the ramifications shake the Walker family.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Walkers must cope with a tragic loss; Kitty hires an expert to advise Robert on his campaign; and Sarah rethinks her custody arrangement.
The Walker family comes together to help Justin with his addiction. Meanwhile, Kitty and Robert move forward with a new perspective on their relationship.
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.
A political scandal threatens Kitty and Robert's wedding day. Meanwhile, Isaac distracts Nora from Stan and Holly has a surprise visitor.
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.
When Jason arrives for a surprise visit, Kevin begins to rethink his future. Meanwhile, Nora and Isaac grow closer.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kevin becomes overzealous while attending a housing auction with Nora and Justin arranges a date for Saul.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As Kitty's lymphoma reaches a dire stage, the Walker's frantically search for a donor.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
The Walkers try to identify the secret that Dennis York is holding over their heads; Holly and Nora investigate Oaji's hidden worth.
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.
Still reeling from discovering secrets about his childhood, Kevin refuses to attend his birthday party; Tommy, Justin and Kevin confront Dennis.
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,
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.
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.
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.
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.
The Walkers attend a launch party for Luc's advertising campaign; Kevin must deal with a runaway juvenile delinquent; Nora receives a job offer.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Emotions are running high in the Walker family when Nora and Saul find out their mother, Ida, has passed away.
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.
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.
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.
As Sarah and Luc's nuptials approach, plans go horribly awry and the Walkers learn several surprising lessons about the real meaning of family.