KITTY HARBORS A SECRET THAT WILL CHANGE HER LIFE AND PULL THE WALKERS TOGETHER LIKE NEVER BEFORE, ON ABC'S "BROTHERS & SISTERS"

"Breaking the News" � As Robert worries about news of his recent heart attack leaking to the press, Kitty struggles with an untold secret that will deeply affect their marriage and bring the Walker family together like never before. Meanwhile, Kevin and Scotty discuss the real possibility and challenge of surrogacy, on "Brothers & Sisters," SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4 (10:01-11:00 p.m., ET) on the ABC Television Network.

"Brothers & Sisters" stars Dave Annable as Justin Walker, Maxwell Perry Cotton as Cooper Whedon, Kerris Lilla Dorsey as Paige, Sally Field as Nora Holden, Calista Flockhart as Kitty Walker, Balthazar Getty as Thomas Walker, Rachel Griffiths as Sarah Walker, Luke Grimes as Ryan Lafferty, Luke Macfarlane as Scotty Wandell, Rob Lowe as Senator Robert McCallister, Matthew Rhys as Kevin Walker, Ron Rifkin as Saul Holden, Emily VanCamp as Rebecca Harper and Patricia Wettig as Holly Harper.

Guest starring are Michele Green as Governor Eve Kern, Dennis O'Hare as Travis March, Amy Aquino as Dr. Joan Avadon and Peter Gerety as the businessman.

"Breaking the News" was written by David Marshall Grant and Cliff Olin and directed by Ken Olin.

The series broadcast in 720 Progressive (720P), ABC's selected HDTV format, with 5.1-channel surround sound and Spanish subtitles via secondary closed captioning. This program carries a TV-PG,L parental guideline.

For more information on "Brothers & Sisters," visit ABC.com.