Justine Bateman Mallory Keaton. Alex must contend with a childhood sweetheart (Talia Balsam) staying at the house, who is unlike any girl he's met—or liked—before. Nick is hurting for money after he is rejected for a bank loan, but he doesn't think his estranged father (. It takes Elyse to set him straight ... and even alert him to the possibility that Donna may not want to keep the baby. Nick decides that he wants to impress Steven and Elyse and enlists the help of Alex, who turns Nick into a clone of himself. TVGuide has every full episode so you can stay-up-to-date and watch your favorite show Family Ties anytime, anywhere. Moya is still trapped in the asteroid field, (continuing "Bone To Be Wild"), but there is now a bigger problem. Mallory runs for student body president of Grant College, and Alex agrees to be her campaign manager. Alex enters college as a freshman and finds out there is more to college than being smart when faced with a difficult professor. Finally realizing that she had done wrong, Jennifer apologises and ends up starting to get used to living with Andrew. Alex quits his job at a local grocery store to earn more at a bigger store, but he doesn't enjoy the new job. As the new editor of the school paper, Alex learns of an algebra test cheating scandal in which Mallory is involved. Rob's estranged wife Maureen shows up to tell the real story behind their separation. Karen soon proves to be ditzy and incompetent, but that doesn't stop Alex and the family, falling for her. Mallory faces the possibility of not graduating high school unless she passes a tough final oral exam taken by 'Mrs. Meanwhile, Alex is dismayed when the only toy Andy will play with is a doll Ellen gave him. Alex continues to defend and debate his chauvinistic ways, citing Mallory's and Jennifer's past experiences. Loving parents Steven (Michael Gross) and Elyse Keaton (Meredith Baxter Birney) raise their kids with open hearts and open minds. Family Ties fue una comedia estadounidense que se emitió en la NBC durante siete temporadas, de 1982 a 1989. The family pulls together after Steven has a heart attack and has to undergo heart surgery. When his friend Greg is killed in a car accident, Alex behaves erratically after the funeral. Search shows and movies ... Mallory is horrified and confused when a close family friend and older business associate of her father's makes a pass at her. Elyse's nerdy high school friend visits for a class reunion, hoping to rekindle their relationship. The Keatons take a vacation to England where Alex takes classes at Oxford University, having won a summer scholarship. Back at home, Steven refuses all help and wallpapers the kitchen himself. Steven's rebellious niece defies her father, and has the Keatons examining the meanings of marriage, divorce and parenthood. Mallory turns to Alex for advice when her new boyfriend tries pressuring her into having sex. (Earl Boen appears in this episode as 'Ed Barker', the head of a family searching for a room among many other numerous arriving guests) But when Steven comes home early, hospitality at "Keaton Manor" comes to a (literally) screeching halt. Reruns previously aired on FamilyNet, TBS, Nick at Nite, TV Land, Hallmark Channel, The Hub and Pop. Summer of '82 is the fourth episode of the first season of Family Ties and the fourth episode of the series overall. Steven decides to make them the focus of his new documentary. Mallory—having recently broken up with Rick (rather than Nick, this episode was filmed 2 years prior and breaks continuity)—comes home after yet another disastrous date. (Robert Costanzo and Anne Ramsey are the other guest stars in this episode as the other candidates to be hired as the Keaton's new housekeeper), Alex, wanting to get into Leland's Alpha Phi Epsilon fraternity, tries to talk Karen (Geena Davis) into accompanying him to a fraternity event after his date cancels. Mallory falls into a deep depression, but matters are compounded when the family brushes her off to tend to what they feel are more important matters. Meanwhile, Steven plans a surprise birthday party for Elyse. 1982-1989; 7 seasons NBC Family, Comedy TVPG Watchlist. Elyse is shocked by her soon-to-be-divorced mother's quick and free-spirited plunge into the singles world. Alex, determined to get Mallory to forget Rick and find her a boyfriend, uses Jennifer's computer to snare the perfect guy. When their African-American friends move into the neighborhood, the Keatons are shocked and saddened to learn racism still exists among some of their neighbors. Alex gets a job as a mall Santa, where he finally gets the spirit of Christmas after he hears a young girl's wish for her father to come home. Watch full episodes of The Family Ties, view video clips and full episodes on CBS.com. Newborn Andrew's arrival has been hard on the Keatons, with everyone going without sleep. The plan works only too well; he and his sisters end up double- and triple-booking every room in the house, earning enough money to fix a dozen cars. Family Ties; About; Watch Full Episodes; Back to video. Eldest son Alex P. Keaton is an over-achieving, hard-core Republican, and clashes with his parents at every turn. Family and friends continue their vigil while Steven has his operation. Desperately seeking direction in life, Skippy decides to enlist in the Army. Nick is reunited with his old dog Scrapper after his mother moves into an apartment that does not allow pets. By viewing our video content you are accepting the terms The Keatons are stunned when Uncle Rob visits and announces he's separated from his wife Maureen - and has already met someone else. Mallory gets a job a fashion designing store but finds out her co-worker is stealing her designs. Jennifer's punishment for reading "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" escalates into legal action. (, When Alex and Elyse have to walk home after the car breaks down, they decide they should take a class in mechanics, but Alex soon turns it into a. Dex faces off against Artie Banks to take down wealthy real estate mogul Randall Tapper. While Elyse raises money for an immigrant education program, Alex tries to help by mentoring a Vietnamese boy named Ming. Alex, the coach of Jennifer's peewee softball team, pushes his own sister too hard. Susan Borowitz & Katie Ford & Marc Lawrence & Alan Uger, This page was last edited on 19 January 2021, at 09:55. Mallory begins to fall for the leader of her poetry group. While doing a term paper for history class on colonial times, Alex suffers from some cold and falls asleep. However, things take a dip when the aspiring day trader starts secretly buying and selling with Mom and Dad's money. Steven gets a reluctant Mallory a new job at WKS. 1 Episode Info 2 Plot 3 Funny Moments 4 Trivia Episode #102 - Season 5, Episode 12 First Aired: December 18, 1986 Mallory's friend Allison (played by Robin Morse), studying to be an architect, finds common ground with Elyse, to the point that Mallory feels neglected. As Alex and Ellen celebrate their six-month anniversary, the Keatons regale Ellen with stories about Alex's past schemes. The Keatons try to persuade friend Gus and his family not to move, despite neighbors who object to a black family moving in. Jennifer and Simon get jobs at a fast food restaurant. Now in therapy to deal with Greg's death, Alex talks about many episodes from his childhood - and his true feelings about his family. Mallory's beloved Aunt Trudy (Edith Atwater) suffers a fatal heart attack. The only way he can get any time with her is to take her to her Sunflower Girls meeting, where he sticks out like a sore thumb. Alex has trouble sleeping, and his problems affect the whole family, much to their displeasure. So he makes Nick make 35 more of them to sell. Steven finally expresses his true feelings about Nick when he moves in with the family for a week. As a subplot, Steven balks at having to go to Elyse's book club meetings during football games. To help him with math, Alex hires a tutor who he later learns is a fourteen-year-old named Eugene (. Fox, Michael Gross, Meredith Baxter, Justine Bateman. During an architects' convention in Atlantic City, Elyse succumbs to the lures of gambling. While the Keaton kitchen gets remodelled, Alex and his boss, Rebecca, travel to Chicago for a conference, where they're forced to share a tiny room. Alex shows more than his usual enthusiasm for Monopoly, and the reason is rather scary. List of Family Ties episodes " A, My Name Is Alex " is a two-part hour-long very special episode of the NBC television series Family Ties . Cast See All. Andrew feels ignored when Alex begins spending time with Lauren at the expense of brotherly bonding sessions. Elyse, Mallory and Jennifer confront Steven and Alex after a disastrous dinner at a restaurant, and past incidents are recalled where gender played a role in their lives. of our. Alex and Mallory compete for a new $2,500 WKS scholarship. When Alex lands his dream job in New York, everyone (except Elyse) is delighted for him. A guide listing the titles AND air dates for episodes of the TV series Family Ties. For US airdates of a foreign show, click The Futon Critic. 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