Brotherly Love (1995 TV series)

Brotherly Love is an American sitcom television series that ran from September 16, 1995, to April 1, 1996, on NBC, and then moved to The WB, where it aired from September 15, 1996, until May 18, 1997. The series was created by Jonathan Schmock and Jim Vallely, and produced by Witt/Thomas Productions in association with Touchstone Television (season 1) and Walt Disney Television (season 2). The primary focus of the series is on the relationship of three brothers, played by real-life brothers Joey Lawrence, Matthew Lawrence, and Andrew Lawrence.

Characters

Joey Lawrence as Joe Roman, an aspiring racer who takes part ownership of his late father's garage. Hoping to sell his share to finance his racing career, he instead agrees to share ownership and stay to run the garage with his stepmother as a chance to get to know his half-brothers Matt and Andy.
Matthew Lawrence as Matt Roman, Joe's younger paternal half-brother. He is socially awkward and neurotic but looks up to Joe, hoping to learn how to be cool from his older brother.
Andrew Lawrence as Andy Roman, Joe's younger paternal half-brother. He has a vivid imagination and sense of humor and has a fondness for dressing up in various costumes. He looks up to Joe as a surrogate father figure in the wake of their father's passing.
Michael McShane as Lloyd Burwell, a friend of the family and a mechanic at the garage.
Liz Vassey as Louise "Lou" Davis, another mechanic at the garage and an aspiring artist. She and Joe have a relationship that swings from sibling-like bickering to deep mutual attraction. She is a close friend of Claire's, being the only other female of the group, and often acts as a big sister to Matt and Andy.
Melinda Culea as Claire Roman, Joe's stepmother. She and Joe initially had a rocky relationship as Joe blamed her for his parents' divorce. He and Claire soon make amends and become partners in the garage. Though he never treats Claire as a mother, he still comes to regard her as family as they acknowledge their shared struggle in the loss of Joe's father.

Rebecca Herbst as Kristin, a female friend of Matt's. Matt harbors an unspoken crush on her and, when he finally does speak of it, she does not reciprocate his feelings, having developed an attraction to Joe. They, however, remain good friends and she tries to pursue a relationship with Joe with Matt's blessing.
Karl David-Djerf as Silent Jim, another friend of Matt's. Similar to film character Silent Bob, Silent Jim does not speak very often but usually offers profound insight when he does.

The show was first aired on NBC as part of its 1995Ã¢ÂÂ96 schedule and then switched to The WB for the beginning of its 1996Ã¢ÂÂ97 lineup. The show also aired in syndication on Disney Channel from 1997 until 2001. It has also previously aired on Family Channel in Canada.