Episode
Brothers and Sisters: Affairs of State
Overview
William Walker's indiscretions are made painfully public, and Nora shocks the family as she reveals that she's not as naive as they all think she is.Justin decides to tell Kitty about their father's affair, and the Walker siblings all feel the burden of their very own secrets.
Details
- Series
- Brothers and Sisters
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 3
- Air date
- 2006-10-08
Episode context
Affairs of State is Episode 3 in Season 1 of Brothers and Sisters. It aired on 2006-10-08.
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Episode 2: An Act of Will
The Walker family is forced to deal with the shock of William's death and the reading of the will, which threatens to cause a rift in the family.After Nora learns that Justin has been fired from his job and has disappeared, she, Kitty and Kevin head off on a road trip to find him.
Episode 4: Family Portrait
Sarah and Joe both face a big challenge when they discover that something may be wrong with their daughter, Paige.Kitty finds herself torn between two men, Justin begins his new job, Kevin gets jealous after seeing Scotty with another guy, and Nora suspects that Saul has feelings for Holly.
More episodes from this season
Episode 1: Patriarchy
Kitty returns to LA to interview for a political based TV show and to visit her family, which is full of secrets.
Episode 5: Date Night
In an effort to move on from her husband's death, Nora goes on a date with another guy, but things don’t go quite as well as she had planned.Kitty decides to go on a very awkward double-date with Jonathan and Warren, and Kevin connects with Scotty on their date together.
Episode 6: For the Children
The Walker family gets humiliated when their secrets are revealed in a public forum.
Episode 7: Northern Exposure
Kitty and Warren go to the country to have a peaceful weekend, that turns out anything but that. Unable to become pregnant, Tommy and Julia turn to desperate and unconventional measures. Faced with dire financial circumstances, the Walkers are forced to sell the ranch house.
Episode 8: Mistakes Were Made (1)
Justin's resolve to stay clean is shaken by a disturbing letter from the US military requesting that he go back and join them.Kevin swallows his fears and tries his hardest to win back Scotty but it blows up in his face, Nora prepares for a date, and Sarah uncovers some shocking information.
Episode 9: Mistakes Were Made (2)
A road trip for Sarah, Tommy, and Kevin reveals more startling news about their father. Justin comes clean about his reasons for joining the service after returning from a hospital stay.
Episode 10: Light the Lights
Sarah, Tommy and Saul make a big mistake when they try to retrieve funds to try and save the family's business.Kevin comes up with an idea about how to try and stop Justin from going back into the military, and Kitty tries to decide what she's going to do about her job offers.
Episode 11: Family Day
The Walker family attends Family Day at Justin's rehab facility.
Episode 12: Sexual Politics
Kevin meets a new love interest, but isn't sure about his sexual orientation. Nora and Kitty have been persuaded to use the services of an executive matchmaker with decidedly mixed results.
Episode 13: Something Ida This Way Comes
The family throws a party for Nora's sixtieth birthday. Surprises- but not the good kind- abound when half the family gets the flu, Nora's mother shows up, and the video tribute doesn't come out quite right.