Between Brothers is an American

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 television situation comedy

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 centered around four middle-class African American

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 men in their late twenties, living in Chicago

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. It premiered on September 11, 1997 on Fox

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, with the second season airing on UPN

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, until March 2, 1999. The lead characters were portrayed by A Different World actor Kadeem Hardison

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, Emmy Award

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-nominee Dondré T. Whitfield

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 (of All My Children

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), In Living Color

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cast member Tommy Davidson

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, and relative newcomer Kelly Perine

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.

Synopsis

The four primary characters of the series include Charles Winston, a straight-laced sportswriter, and his younger brother James Winston, a womanizing realtor. The two share an apartment, as do their best friends: TV weatherman Dustin "Dusty" Canyon and twice-divorced schoolteacher Mitchell Ford.

Cast

• Kadeem Hardison
  Kadeem Hardison
  Kadeem Hardison is an American actor. He is best known for his role as Dwayne Wayne on A Different World, a spin-off of the long-running NBC sitcom The Cosby Show.-Childhood:...
  
   as Charles Winston
• Dondré T. Whitfield
  Dondre Whitfield
  Dondre T. Whitfield is an American television actor.-Career:Whitfield attended the Performing Arts High School in New York City, New York. He was featured on the sitcom The Cosby Show as Robert Foreman...
  
   as James Winston
• Kelly Perine
  Kelly Perine
  Kelly Perine is an American television actor and a comedian. Perine attended Lake Forest Academy near Chicago, Illinois, where he studied stage acting. He spent his undergraduate years at Pomona College in Claremont, California. After graduating, he studied at the University of California,...
  
   as Dustin "Dusty" Canyon
• Tommy Davidson
  Tommy Davidson
  Tommy Davidson is an American comedian, film and television actor.Born in Washington, D.C., Davidson was adopted when he was 2-years-old. He was a child of an interracial adoption, with his parents being Caucasian and he being African-American. He attended high school at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High...
  
   as Mitchell Ford

recurring

• Brian Doyle-Murray
  Brian Doyle-Murray
  Brian Doyle-Murray is an American comedian, screenwriter, actor and voice artist. He is the older brother of actor/comedian Bill Murray and has acted together with him in several films, including Caddyshack, Scrooged, Ghostbusters II, The Razor's Edge and Groundhog Day...
  
   as Stuart Franklin
• Sandy Brown as May Ford
• Rachael Crawford
  Rachael Crawford
  Rachael Crawford is an actress known primarily for her role in Show Me Yours as Dr. Kate Langford...
  
   as Terri

List of episodes

Series #	Season #!! Original air date !! Title !! Notes
1	1	September 11, 1997	In Case of Emergency	James tries to prove to Charles that he is mature and responsible. Mitchell breaks up with his second wife and moves in with Dusty.
2	2	September 18, 1997	The Big Three-Oh	As his 30th birthday approaches, Charles begins to feel over the hill after he and James lose a pick-up basketball game to a pair of teenagers.
3	3	September 25, 1997	Just Friends	After Terri breaks up with her boyfriend, each of the four guys try to make their move.
4	4	October 16, 1997	The Player	Ladies man James gets a dose of his own medicine when his new girlfriend Vanessa cheats on him. After Mitchell's divorce becomes final, Charles and Dusty take their bitter friend to a support group. Salli Richardson Salli Richardson Salli Elise Richardson-Whitfield is an American television and film actress. She is known for her role on Eureka and her voice acting on Gargoyles.-Early life:...  (Dondré T. Whitfield's future wife) guest stars as Vanessa.
5	5	October 23, 1997	The List	Charles' college friend Mason, now a sports agent, connects Charles to the movers and shakers in the sports world, causing James, Mitchell and Dusty to feel left out. Duane Martin Duane Martin Duane Martin is an American film and television actor.-Personal life:Martin was born in Dayton OH, and went to Dunbar High school and failed the 9th grade freshman year.Then met Tisha Campbell at the New York Liberty City Awards for the World records by doing backflips.-Career:Martin had a short...  (Kadeem Hardison's co-star from the film White Men Can't Jump White Men Can't Jump White Men Can't Jump is a 1992 American sports comedy drama film starring Woody Harrelson and Wesley Snipes as streetball hustlers, co-starring Rosie Perez... ) guest stars as Mason.
6	6	October 30, 1997	Family Affair	When Mitchell's family comes to visit, he learns that his father expects him to return to Lansing Lansing, Michigan Lansing is the capital of the U.S. state of Michigan. It is located mostly in Ingham County, although small portions of the city extend into Eaton County. The 2010 Census places the city's population at 114,297, making it the fifth largest city in Michigan... , Michigan Michigan Michigan is a U.S. state located in the Great Lakes Region of the United States of America. The name Michigan is the French form of the Ojibwa word mishigamaa, meaning "large water" or "large lake"....  and take over the family business. Mitchell's sister May aggressively pursues James, while he tries to keep up with his very athletic girlfriend-of-the-moment. Charles inadvertently convinces Ronnie Lott Ronnie Lott Ronald Mandel "Ronnie" Lott is a former American football player who starred as a cornerback, free safety, and strong safety in college football and the NFL. He is most well known for his crushing hits on opposing players...  (who appears as himself) to return to football. Alaina Reed Hall Alaina Reed Hall Alaina Reed Hall was an American actress best known for her roles as Olivia, Gordon's younger sister, on the long-running children's television series Sesame Street, and Rose Lee Holloway on the NBC sitcom 227.-Early life and career:Born Bernice Ruth Reed in Springfield, Ohio, she began her career...  guest stars as Vera Ford. Sandy Brown's first appearance as May Ford. Tommy Davidson also portrays Gordon Ford and Junior Ford.
7	7	November 6, 1997	Dusty's in Love	Dusty meets the perfect woman for him, and soon wedding bells are ringing. James, Charles and Mitchell try their hand at the commodities market. Tisha Campbell Tisha Campbell-Martin Tisha Michelle Campbell-Martin is an American actress and singer, known for her starring roles in television series Martin and My Wife and Kids and now is starring in the new television series The Protector...  guest stars as Daisy.
8	8	November 13, 1997	New Beginnings	Mitchell turns to ladies' man James for help in romancing a fellow teacher at his job. Charles' new boss threatens to fire him unless he can get an interview with baseball player Barry Bonds Barry Bonds Barry Lamar Bonds is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder. Bonds played from 1986 to 2007, for the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Francisco Giants. He is the son of former major league All-Star Bobby Bonds...  (who appears as himself). Brian Doyle-Murray Brian Doyle-Murray Brian Doyle-Murray is an American comedian, screenwriter, actor and voice artist. He is the older brother of actor/comedian Bill Murray and has acted together with him in several films, including Caddyshack, Scrooged, Ghostbusters II, The Razor's Edge and Groundhog Day... 's first appearance as Stuart Franklin.
9	9	December 4, 1997	Elephant Men	Mitchell's plan to help Dusty boost his ratings results in a wild ride through the city on a runaway elephant. May pretends that Charles is her boyfriend to scare off her visiting ex-husband. James competes with a new colleague at work. Kimberly Russell guest stars as Maiya.
10	10	December 11, 1997	Scandalous	Sportswriter Charles discovers a football star in a compromising position. Mitchell's sister May moves to Chicago . . . and into the apartment with Mitchell and Dusty. Reginald Ballard Reginald Ballard Reginald Ballard is an American character actor and comedian from Galveston, Texas, who is probably best known as "Bruh-man from the fifth flo'" in the Fox sitcom Martin...  guest stars as Curtis McCall.
11	11	December 18, 1997	The Interview	Charles faces an ethical dilemma when he realizes that his ex-girlfriend Rebecca holds the key to a new job that he is seeking. Dusty must fill in as the station's helicopter traffic reporter, even though he is terrified of heights. Vanessa A. Williams Vanessa A. Williams Vanessa A. Williams is an American actress who has appeared in several television series such as Melrose Place and the Showtime cable television series Soul Food. In 1996, she was featured in the television series Murder One...  guest stars as Rebecca.
12	12	January 22, 1998	Kung Fools	Embarrassed after May defends them from a bully at the Corner Pub, Mitchell and Dusty enroll in a karate class . . . with a group of 10-year-olds. Charles fears for his safety after he writes an article criticizing football legend Jim Brown Jim Brown James Nathaniel "Jim" Brown is an American former professional football player who has also made his mark as an actor. He is best known for his exceptional and record-setting nine-year career as a running back for the NFL Cleveland Browns from 1957 to 1965. In 2002, he was named by Sporting News...  (who appears as himself), and the angry Brown comes looking for him. James arranges a date for May.
13	13	January 29, 1998	Road Rules	Dusty, Mitchell and James travel to Lansing, Michigan, where Dusty is to receive an alumni award at their old high school. When an empty gas tank interrupts their journey, they reminisce about high school and events from 10 years earlier that cemented the friendship between the three of them and Charles. The depiction of Charles in high school 10 years earlier seemingly contradicts the earlier episode "The Big Three-Oh", which was centered aroung Charles' 30th birthday. [Last original episode on Fox Fox Broadcasting Company Fox Broadcasting Company, commonly referred to as Fox Network or simply Fox , is an American commercial broadcasting television network owned by Fox Entertainment Group, part of Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation. Launched on October 9, 1986, Fox was the highest-rated broadcast network in the... ]
14	14	February 9, 1999	Let It Ride	Mitchell tries desperately to avoid a $2000 gambling debt he owes to Stuart's bookie. Charles tries to track down a beautiful woman he met briefly at the Corner Pub. Mari Morrow Mari Morrow Mari Morrow is an American film and television actress and real estate agent.-Life and career:Morrow grew up in Miami, Florida. She made her television debut appearance in 1992 as Wendy Mallow on the popular television program, Baywatch. From 1995 to 1996, she portrayed Rachel Gannon on the ABC...  guest stars as Cynthia. [First original episode on UPN UPN United Paramount Network was a television network that was broadcast in over 200 markets in the United States from 1995 to 2006. UPN was originally owned by Viacom/Paramount and Chris-Craft Industries, the former of which, through the Paramount Television Group, produced most of the network's... ]
15	15	February 16, 1999	Fantasy Camp/Home Boyz of Summer	Mitchell, James, Dusty and Stuart are along for the ride when Charles covers Pete Rose's fantasy baseball camp for a story. Meanwhile, May and a baseball prospect Prospect (sports) In sports, a prospect is any player whose rights are owned by a professional team, but who has yet to play a game for the team, or isn't established with the team yet. Prospects can sometimes be assigned to farm teams...  find true love. Dominic Hoffman guest stars as Ramón Hernández. Pete Rose Pete Rose Peter Edward Rose , nicknamed "Charlie Hustle", is a former Major League Baseball player and manager. Rose played from 1963 to 1986, and managed from 1984 to 1989.... , Kenny Lofton Kenny Lofton Kenneth Lofton is a former Major League Baseball outfielder known for his great speed on the base paths as well as in the field, award-winning defensive play , timely hitting, and playful spirit. He batted and threw left-handed...  and Darryl Strawberry Darryl Strawberry Darryl Eugene Strawberry is a former American Major League Baseball outfielder who is well-known both for his play on the field and for his controversial behavior off it...  all appear as themselves.
16	16	February 23, 1999	Spring Time	Dusty, Mitchell and May are in the audience when the womanizing James appears as a guest on The Jerry Springer Show The Jerry Springer Show The Jerry Springer Show is a syndicated television tabloid talk show hosted by Jerry Springer, a former politician, broadcast in the United States and other countries... . In order to spend more time with a woman that he's interested in, Charles sets up Stuart with the woman's godmother. Jerry Springer Jerry Springer Gerald Norman "Jerry" Springer is a British-born American television presenter, best known as host of the tabloid talk show The Jerry Springer Show since its debut in 1991...  and Steve Wilkos Steve Wilkos Steven John "Steve" Wilkos is an American television personality, a former U.S. Marine and officer with the Chicago police. He currently hosts his own talk show, The Steve Wilkos Show, but is best known as the former director of security on The Jerry Springer Show...  appear as themselves.
17	17	March 2, 1999	Fire Walk	The newspaper forces Charles and Stuart to attend a teamwork seminar. Dusty meets his biggest fan, but her unhealthy obsession with the weatherman soon spells danger for him, Mitchell and James. John O'Hurley John O'Hurley John George O'Hurley is an American actor, voice actor, and television personality. He is known for the role of J. Peterman on the NBC sitcom Seinfeld and was the host of the game show Family Feud from 2006 to 2010.-Early life:...  guest stars as Wyn Goalmaster.

Syndication

Reruns of the series aired in the United States on the TV One cable network.