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Family Ties (1982-1989)

Family Ties: The ideals of parents and teens clash due to their generation gap. (Photo: NBC) » Learn more

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Family Ties

Just One Look (12/5/85)

24:04 minutes. Steven learns about his old college buddy and Elyse.

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  Birth of a Keaton (1/24/85)
  Elyse goes into labor during WKS pledge week.
  
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  The Fifth Wheel (3/28/83)
  Unhappy Jennifer wanders away from baby-sitter Alex.
  
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  Ready or Not (2/9/84)
  Mallory's beau wants to further their relationship.
  
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  Don't Kiss Me, I'm Only the Messenger (11/29/84)
  Alex falls for the girl he meant for Skippy.
  
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  The Fugitive (1/26/83)
  Ned (Tom Hanks) reveals the cause for his embezzling.
  
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  Nothing But a Man (1/2/86)
  Steven's promotion leaves little time for family.
  
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  The Homecoming (10/12/83)
  Jeff returns from college and wants to go steady.
  
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  My Buddy (3/6/86)
  Steven feels rejected by maturing Jennifer.
  
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  The Old College Try (11/7/85)
  Nick is blamed for Mallory's decision to skip college.
  
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  Cold Storage (3/7/85)
  Mallory becomes locked in the basement with Skippy.
  
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  Birthday Boy (1/5/84)
  Alex defies Elyse and goes out for his 18th birthday.
  
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  Give Uncle Arthur a Kiss (11/10/82)
  A Keaton family friend makes a pass at Mallory.
  
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  Lost Weekend (11/22/84)
  The children aren't interested in a family weekend.
  
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  The Fugitive (1/19/83)
  The FBI comes looking for Elyse's brother (Tom Hanks).
  
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  Suzanne Takes You Down (3/9/83)
  Elyse regrets hiring a friend to be her secretary.
  
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  Fabric Smarts (10/25/84)
  Alex tries to help Mallory keep her part-time job.
  
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  Karen II, Alex 0 (12/13/84)
  Alex asks Karen to go to a fraternity dance.
  
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  How Do You Sleep? (12/12/85)
  Alex tries to hide his problem with insomnia.
  
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- `A,' My Name Is Alex (3/12/87)
  A friend's death shakes Alex deeply.
  
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  4 Rms Ocn Vu (11/8/84)
  Alex rents out rooms to pay for Mallory's auto mishap.
  
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  Once in Love With Elyse (5/1/86)
  A young architect (Peter Scolari) falls for Elyse.
  
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  The Harder They Fall (10/19/83)
  Alex needs the recommendation of an obnoxious teacher.
  
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  Don't Know Much About History (2/14/85)
  Tutors Alex and James both fall for a lovely student.
  
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  I Gotta Be Ming (2/23/83)
  Alex molds his surrogate brother into his own image.
  
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  Baby Boy Doe (3/8/84)
  Alex helps adopted Skippy find his natural mother.
  
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  Ladies Man (2/2/84)
  Alex becomes an ERA supporter to woo a feminist.
  
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  Summer of '82 (10/27/82)
  A college coed (Amy Steel) seduces teenage Alex.
  
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  Love Thy Neighbor (10/11/84)
  Jennifer tries to woo her buddy away from Mallory.
  
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- `A,' My Name Is Alex (3/12/87)
  Grief-stricken Alex ponders his past.
  
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  Not an Affair to Remember (11/2/83)
  Steven's assistant (Judith Light) is in love with him.
  
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  Teacher's Pet (3/2/86)
  Teaching-assistant Alex must grade student Ellen.
  
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  Checkmate (1/30/86)
  Alex must face a Soviet opponent in a chess match.
  
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  Batter Up (11/30/83)
  Coach Alex needs Skippy's sister on his softball team.
  
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  Auntie Up (1/10/85)
  Mallory thinks no one shares her grief for her aunt.
  
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  Keaton 'n Son (10/18/84)
  Alex accepts a part-time job at Steven's TV station.
  
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  Just One Look (12/5/85)
  Steven learns about his old college buddy and Elyse.
  
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  Engine Trouble (2/6/86)
  Elyse and Alex join the same auto-repair class.
  
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- A Tale of Two Cities (2/12/87)
  Alex won't tell hungover Rebecca what she did.
  
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  Wed, Dec 3 1:30PM, Ch 059 WFMZ
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  Mr. Right (11/21/85)
  Nick changes his image to please Steven and Elyse.
  
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  Art Lover (2/20/86)
  A beautiful art patron takes an interest in Nick.
  
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  Oh Donna (1/3/85)
  Alex grows attached to an unwed, pregnant woman.
  
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  My Tutor (11/14/85)
  Alex's 13-year-old math tutor falls for Jennifer.
  
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- Band on the Run (2/26/87)
  Alex manages Jennifer's all-girl band.
  
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  French Lessons (2/16/83)
  A shy boy asks Alex's advice on winning over Mallory.
  
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  A Word to the Wise (2/13/86)
  The family fills Ellen in on Alex's past.
  
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  Diary of a Young Girl (5/3/84)
  Jennifer reviews past mistakes while awaiting surgery.
  
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  To Snatch a Keith (12/21/83)
  A divorced friend reveals plans to abduct his own son.
  
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  Death of a Grocer (12/1/82)
  Alex leaves his grocery-store job for a supermarket.
  
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  Don't Go Changin' (10/31/85)
  Alex tries to change to fit into Ellen's world.
  
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  A Christmas Story (12/15/82)
  A snowbound Christmas inspires family reminiscing.
  
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- A Tale of Two Cities (2/5/87)
  Alex goes on a business trip with boss Rebecca.
  
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  Speed Trap (11/9/83)
  Alex relies on amphetamines to stay awake to study.
  
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  This Year's Model (10/26/83)
  Elyse is the star in a mother/daughter photo session.
  
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  A Word to the Wise (2/13/86)
  The family fills Ellen in on Alex's past.
  
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  You've Got a Friend (12/19/85)
  Mallory tries to reform a teenage shoplifter.
  
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  `M' Is for the Many Things (1/19/84)
  Elyse objects when her divorced mother begins dating.
  
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  Philadelphia Story (1/17/85)
  Alex dreams he is in Philadelphia in 1776.
  
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  Help Wanted (12/6/84)
  The Keatons' housekeeper is lovable but incompetent.
  
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- Architect's Apprentice (1/29/87)
  Mallory encourages Nick to enter an art competition.
  
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  No Nukes Is Good Nukes (11/24/82)
  Protesters Steven and Elyse spend Thanksgiving in jail.
  
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  Say Uncle (1/26/84)
  Alex learns Uncle Ned (Tom Hanks) is an alcoholic.
  
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- Higher Love (1/22/87)
  A British graduate student dazzles Mallory.
  
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  Mr. Wrong (10/17/85)
  Mallory brings home a new boyfriend (Scott Valentine).
  
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  Bringing Up Baby (2/21/85)
  Steven and Elyse miss having free time together.
  
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  The Graduate (3/15/84)
  Alex is furious when his girlfriend is valedictorian.
  
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  Margin of Error (2/9/83)
  Alex secretly invests Steven's money in stock.
  
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  Big Brother Is Watching (11/17/82)
  Editor Alex names cheating pupils in the school paper.
  
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  Stage Fright (4/4/83)
  Alex tutors Mallory for a TV quiz show.
  
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  A Keaton Christmas Carol (12/14/83)
  Christmas spirits show Alex the meaning of the season.
  
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  Sherry Baby (1/12/83)
  A popular girl befriends Mallory to get close to Alex.
  
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