The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire

2003•1h

The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire is an American drama series created by David E. Kelley that aired on CBS. The show offers the typical quirkiness and eccentric humor that have become synonymous with David E. Kelley's shows. The Brotherhood of Poland, New Hampshire has been described as "Northern Exposure with middle-aged angst and populated with the sort of oddball supporting characters so typical of the Kelley oeuvre." The show was canceled after five episodes due to poor ratings.

Production

Seasons

8 Episodes • Premiered 2003

1. Falling Acorns

In the ""pilot"" part of the episode, the Shaw brothers, former hockey stars, now fat and middle aged, face dilemmas in the town of Poland, New Hampshire. In the ""Falling Acorns"" part, Dottie decides to buy the old movie house.

2. Secrets and Lies

Rehearsals for the Easter pagent don't go as planned; Hank does not support Dottie as he begins to blackmail Sharon Ropers about her affair with Garret.

3. Tough Love

Because he keeps giving her compliments, Dottie thinks that a handsome young banker has a crush on her, but she can't convince Julie. Waylon goes into business for himself selling ice cream to kids, but an offended elderly woman shoots him with a paint-ball gun. Monica tells her parents that she wants to have sex with her boyfriend.

4. Sleeping Lions

The Shaw brothers don't know what to do when their minister reveals that he is gay and asks for their support.

5. Little Girl Lost

When a teenage girl goes missing after a fight with her boyfriend, the brothers adopt strange methods to help find her, including a crime-sniffing Chihuahua. Meanwhile, talk of the girl's sex life leads the women to wonder about their own children's possible sexual activities.

6. The Song of Poland

Waylon asks Hank to help find out whether Julie is cheating on him. Hank punches Haggis and breaks his nose. Their beloved music teacher's death brings the brothers together in song, but Hank thinks the man may have been murdered. Garrett is busy making deals to improve his chances of re-election as mayor. Dottie decides to turn the theater into a nightclub.