Brothers & Sisters

As a follow-up to yesterday’s recap, here are some memorable lines from the “An American Family” episode.

Kevin: Great, the butchest moment of my life wasted on my sister.

Nora: You certainly are being a secretive young lady.
Rebecca: I guess I really am a part of this crazy family.
Nora: Yeah, I guess so.

Travis: I don’t want to sound callous.
Robert: That never stopped you before.

Kitty: Travis, do me a favor. Never have any children.
Travis: Sorry, it’s too late, I already have three.

Kitty: Yes, I am going home to see my brother who just got back from Iraq. You know, maybe you should go home some night and tuck your children in. You know, before you ever call me irresponsible again.

Kevin: Doesn’t monogamy imply you’re still having sex with someone?

Rebecca: Every time I see that picture, I just want to wipe that smile right off of his face.
Lena: At least your mom has decent taste in men, you know, good-looking, wealthy …
Rebecca: Married.

Sarah: You know, the really sad thing is, I loved you, Joe. I mean, I really loved you. Nothing’s ever going to make you love yourself. I wish I had known that when we met, because I wouldn’t have wasted my time.
Joe: It is exactly because I do love myself that I am admitting this is over. I’m sorry that you think it was a waste of time.

Luther: The American people are entitled to know that the Lincoln Bedroom might very well be used for sexual acts forbidden in the Bible.
Kevin: Yeah, well that wouldn’t be the first time, Lucifer.
Luther: What was that? Did you just say Abraham Lincoln was gay?
Kitty: No! Kevin: Yes!
Nora: Just pick up a recent history book Luther, if you can read.
Luther: Well, there you go, America. The McCallister campaign thinks Abe Lincoln was gay. Reach into your pockets and take out some pennies. Look at that regal profile. Now are you going to stand for his legacy to be slandered by these people?
Kitty: You know what, Luther, you have twisted every word I’ve said. You and the lunatic fringe that listens to this drivel have ruined this country and subverted conservatism into the ideology of hate.

Robert: I don’t care what he was saying. I care what you were saying!

Robert: You called Abraham Lincoln a homosexual!
Kitty: Well, technically, that was Kevin.

Travis: Man to man, is there any chance you could get out of this wedding?
Robert: (Thinks) No. I’m madly in love with her.

Saul: I taught you how to read a wine list, didn’t I?
Tommy: Yeah, I was nine.

Saul: It’s okay, I’m flattered. I also love opera and mid-century furniture. The great irony of my life is that I love women as well.

Sarah: It might have made a difference if you had told me then. Now you’re just telling me to make yourself feel better, which is the worst kind of selfishness.
Holly: What’s going on?
Sarah: Rebecca’s in a confessional mood. Want to fill your mom in?
Rebecca: It’s nothing she doesn’t already know. (Walks out)
Sarah: Apparently, your dear deflowered little girl would have screwed my husband in a heartbeat. You two. You deserve each other.
Holly: Really. Well maybe you got what you deserve, too.

Nora: If I don’t get my badge in two seconds, I’m going to start screaming obscenities that will make every sailor in this hospital blush.
Kitty: I’m afraid she means it.

Kitty: Are you in pain?
Justin: No, they gave me a nerve block so I don’t feel anything from the waist down.
Kevin: Great, so at least the female population of Pasadena will be safe for a while.

Kevin: Can I gloat?
Kitty: Feel free, but there goes your invitation to the inaugural ball.
Kevin: I don’t care. Jason will ask me. And then I’ll waltz all night with the president’s brother.

Doctor: He is completely against taking any narcotics.
Kevin: Well, is that stupid or brave?
Doctor: He’s a good soldier, so it’s both. And though commendable, it is completely unrealistic.

Nora: Kitty, just go inside and tell everybody to calm down. The last thing Justin needs right now is a lot of excitement.
Kevin: Mom, he hurt his leg, okay? He doesn’t have the vapors.

Robert: We’re raising money, your sister’s raising hell. Same old same old.

Justin: Last time I came home I was so stoned I didn’t know what I was feeling.
Robert: That’s the point of being stoned.
Justin: Now I know what I’m missing.

Justin: Everyone here, they don’t know what I saw, they don’t know what people are capable of. I’m just not sure I’ll be able to forget.
Robert: Don’t. You shouldn’t. That’s how we honor the dead.

Robert: I know this is going to come as a surprise to you, but I agree with Nora.

Nora: This whole thing makes me want to move to France.
Robert: It would be so helpful if you would.

Nora: Would you give him one message for me?
Kitty and Robert: No!

Luther: I believe America’s looking for a leader who has the courage to stand up for what’s right, and to point out what’s wrong.
Robert: And I think America’s looking for somebody who knows the difference. And the only way to do that is by listening, not antagonizing. My future in-laws are very different from me, and very different from each other, and so they are, by definition, my greatest asset, because they remind me that we are all part of a larger American family, and that no one is irrelevant, and no one should be ignored. And Luther, I think the bigger question is not why I feel a part of them, but why you don’t.

For more recaps and memorable lines, visit the pages for Season 1 and Season 2.

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