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Family Ties

Steven and Elyse Keaton, once 1960s radicals, now find themselves in Reagan-era American trying to raise a traditional suburban family. Son Alex P. Keaton is an ambitious young Republican, and his sister Mallory is a shallow victim of the corporate culture, obsessed with music, clothes and boys. Their only normal kid is young Jennifer, a bit of a tomboy. In later seasons, the Keatons add a fourth child, Andrew. Most of the comedy arose from the conflict between the liberal parents and the conservative children.

S2, EP19 "Baby Boy Doe"

When Skippy learns that he is adopted, Alex accompanies him to meet his real mother.

S2, EP20 "The Graduate"

Certain that he will be named class valedictorian, Alex becomes dismayed when his girlfriend wins the honor instead.

S2, EP21 "Diary of a Young Girl"

Jennifer reflects on her past and future while in the hospital for a tonsillectomy.

S2, EP22 "Working at It"

Elyse starts neglecting her family when she is hired by a top architectural firm.

S1, EP11 "A Christmas Story"

On a snowy Christmas Day, the Keaton family looks back on the births of Alex, Mallory and Jennifer.

S1, EP12 "Oops"

Elyse's advice to Mallory's pregnant friend backfires when she decided to help talk with mom.

S1, EP14 "The Fugitive"

Elyse's brother (Tom Hanks) arrives for a visit and surprises everyone with his cloak-and-dagger behavior.

S1, EP14 "The Fugitive"

FBI agents pursue Elyse's brother (Tom Hanks), who allegedly embezzled $4.5 million from his company.

S1, EP13 "Sherry Baby"

A popular sorority girl befriends Mallory with hopes of getting close to Alex.

S1, EP15 "Margin of Error"

Alex gets in trouble when he secretly invests Steven's money in stock.

S1, EP16 "French Lessons"

A shy french tutor asks Alex's advice on winning over Mallory.

S1, EP17 "I Gotta Be Ming"

Alex learns an unforgettable lesson when he becomes Big Brother to a 10-year-old boy.

S1, EP18 "Suzanne Takes You Down"

Elyse hires an underqualified friend to handle secretarial chores.

S1, EP19 "The Fifth Wheel"

Unhappy Jennifer wanders away from babysitter Alex when he takes her to a poker game.

S2, EP23 "The Gambler"

Elyse catches gambling fever while on a business trip to Atlantic City, N.J.

S3, EP1 "Here We Go Again"

The three Keaton children are furious when Elyse announces she is pregnant.

S3, EP2 "Little Man on Campus"

Alex asks for Mallory's advice when he fails his first college assignment.

S3, EP3 "Love Thy Neighbor"

Jennifer's old buddy returns for a visit, but she has to try and woo him away from Mallory.

S1, EP20 "Stage Fright"

Alex recruits Mallory to take an ill contestant's place on a TV quiz show for high-school students.

S1, EP21 "Elyse D'Arc"

Steven feels shortchanged when Elyse becomes preoccupied with volunteer work.

S2, EP1 "Tender Is the Knight"

When Alex's carefree crush comes to stay at his house with her mother, he tries to reform her.

S2, EP2 "The Homecoming"

Jeff returns from college and wants to go steady with Mallory after confessing he hates Princeton.

S2, EP3 "The Harder They Fall"

Alex needs a college recommendation of an obnoxious English teacher.

S2, EP4 "This Year's Model"

A modeling agency offers Elyse the opportunity to appear in a commercial, much to Mallory's disappointment.

S2, EP5 "Not an Affair to Remember"

Steven's production assistant offers him the opportunity to become involved in an extramarital affair.

S2, EP7 "Sweet Lorraine"

While working as a DJ at the high school radio station, Alex becomes friends with an older women.

S2, EP8 "Batter Up"

When coach Alex gets players dropping off the team, Jennifer gets Skippy's clumsy sister to join.

S2, EP9 "A Keaton Christmas Carol"

The Spirit of Christmas visits Alex in a dream, as ghosts resembling Jennifer and Mallory reveal the past and the future.

S1, EP10 "Have Gun, Will Unravel"

Steven and Elyse wonder if they should buy a gun for protection after their home is burglarized.

S1, EP9 "Death of a Grocer"

Alex leaves his job at a small grocery store for an ultramodern supermarket.

S1, EP8 "No Nukes Is Good Nukes"

Elyse and Steven's participation in an anti-nuke rally on Thanksgiving lands them in jail.

S1, EP7 "Big Brother Is Watching"

As the new editor, Alex names cheating pupils in the school paper.

S1, EP6 "Give Uncle Arthur a Kiss"

Mallory's frightened when a close family friend makes a pass at her.

S1, EP5 "I Never Killed for My Father"

Steven and his father realize they may be able to iron out their long-lasting differences.

Steven and Elyse Keaton, once 1960s radicals, now find themselves in Reagan-era American trying to raise a traditional suburban family. Son Alex P. Keaton is an ambitious young Republican, and his sister Mallory is a shallow victim of the corporate culture, obsessed with music, clothes and boys. Their only normal kid is young Jennifer, a bit of a tomboy. In later seasons, the Keatons add a fourth child, Andrew. Most of the comedy arose from the conflict between the liberal parents and the conservative children.
Starring: Michael J. Fox, Meredith Baxter Birney, Michael Gross, Justine Bateman, Tina Yothers, Philip Sterling, Andrew J. Lederer
Original Air Date: Sep 22, 1982
Genres: ComedyKids/FamilyTV Series
Rating: TVPG
Playback: HD
1 seasons available on demand (6 episodes)
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