What About Brian — 2006-2007 · 2 seasons · 27 eps

★ 7.1

What About Brian

Name: What About Brian
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 2006
Rating: 7.1

2006-2007 2 seasons 27 episodes

★ 7.1 (3,841 votes) Bottom 33%

IMDb

Serial monogamist Brian O'Hara hits his mid-30s and suddenly realizes he's the last bachelor standing in his circle of friends. Not averse to the happily ever after his friends have achieved, Brian wonders whether he'll ever find Mrs. Right. The fact that he's in love with his best friend's girlfriend doesn't help his chances.

Episode Ratings Grid

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Episode Power Rankings

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🏆 Top Episodes

#1 8.2

S1E1 Pilot

S1E6 7.8

The Stranger in Your Bedroom

S2E1 7.8

What About Second Chances

4. S2E15 "What About Temptations..." 7.8
5. S1E4 "The Importance of Being Brian" 7.7
6. S2E16 "What About Strange Bedfellows..." 7.7
7. S1E5 "Sex, Lies and Videotape" 7.6
8. S1E3 "Moving Day" 7.5
9. S2E2 "What About the Wedding" 7.5
10. S2E19 "What About Calling All Friends..." 7.5

📉 Bottom Episodes

#26

S1E7 5.8

What Happens in Vegas

25. S2E3 "What About Denial..." 6.7
24. S2E13 "What About the Lake House..." 6.8
23. S2E5 "What About Angelo's Ashes..." 6.8
22. S2E18 "What About Secret Lovers..." 6.9

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Episode Engagement

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7 Standouts

10 Infamous

3 Hidden Gems

6 Forgettable

Top Standout: S1E1 Pilot

Most Infamous: S1E2 Two in Twenty-Four

Best Hidden Gem: S1E6 The Stranger in Your Bedroom

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