Family Ties

1982
4.8
57 reviews
TV-PG
Rating
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Season 2 episodes (22)

1 Tender Is The Knight
9/28/83
When pretty Carrie Newman and her mother Julia come to visit the Keatons, Carrie's forward behavior sends Alex into a panic.
2 The Homecoming
10/12/83
Mallory's boyfriend Jeff arrives home from college and wants to go steady.
3 The Harder They Fall
10/19/83
Alex anxiously awaits a crucial college recommendation from his English teacher.
4 This Years Model
10/26/83
Mallory secretly submits a picture of Elyse and herself to an ad agency for a mother-daughter modeling contest.
5 Not An Affair To Remember
11/2/83
Steven's assistant at the station, Stacey Hughes, is bright, talented, funny, witty. She is also in love with him. It looks like Steven may be returning her affections.
6 Speed Trap
11/9/83
Alex takes diet pills for a lift during midterms.
7 Sweet Lorraine
11/16/83
While working as a DJ at the school radio station, Alex strikes up a telephone friendship with caller Lorraine Ferrar.
8 Batter Up
11/30/83
Alex is the new coach of Jennifer's softball team. When Jennifer fails to jog all the way home he orders her to do twenty extra pushups. Steven and Elyse worry that he is pushing the girls too hard.
9 A Keaton Christmas Carol
12/14/83
A cynical Alex finds the spirit of Christmas in a dream when he's shown shocking visions of the past and future by ghosts of Mallory and Jennifer.
10 To Snatch A Keith
12/21/83
Steven and Elyse realize how lucky they are when their friends come over for a visit. They have no idea that it will be for the last time.
11 Birthday Boy
1/5/84
On his 18th birthday, Alex defies his mother and goes off with some of his buddies to celebrate at an out-of-town nightclub. To his dismay, Elyse shows up and confronts him.
12 Go Tigers
1/12/84
Alex is both amazed and furious when a critical admissions interview at Princeton University is shattered by his hysterical sister Mallory.
13 "M" Is For The Many Things
1/19/84
Elyse is upset by her soon-to-be-divorced mother's quick and free-spirited plunge into the singles world. Sparks begin to fly between the two women when Elyse can't help but interfere.
14 Say Uncle
1/26/84
Uncle Ned is visiting after losing yet another job. Alex discovers that his idol has a serious drinking problem.
15 Ladies Man
2/2/84
Alex pretends to support the Equal Rights Amendment to impress a pretty feminist. He winds up behind bars after championing the cause at a debate that turns into a riot.
16 Ready Or Not
2/9/84
Mallory turns to Alex for some advice when she begins to fear she'll lose her new boyfriend unless she agrees to his pleas for a more "adult" romance.
17 Double Date
2/16/84
Alex courts disaster when he invites two dates to the senior prom. He devises an elaborate scheme for escorting each of the unknowing girls on a night to remember.
18 Lady Sings The Blues
2/23/84
Elyse is excited at the prospect of reviving her folk-singing career at a local nightclub.
19 Baby Boy Doe
3/8/84
When Alex's pal Skippy discovers he's adopted, Alex helps him cope with the shocking news. Alex accompanies the nervous teenager on a memorable meeting with his real mother.
20 The Graduate
3/15/84
Alex is so sure that he will be named valedictorian of his class that he can't cope with the thought of being defeated by a girl ... especially his girl. His budding romance with Rachel is threatened when she wins the honor.
21 Diary Of A Young Girl
5/3/84
In the hospital awaiting a tonsillectomy, Jennifer fears she may never see her family again. While writing in her diary, she flashes back to regrettable incidents with each family member.
22 Working At It
5/10/84
Elyse feels the need to expand her horizons.

About this show

Steven Keaton and Elyse Keaton are products of the 1960's and have become open-minded parents. To their surprise, their children have become conservative and capitalistic growing up in the 1980's. This highly successful comedy series follows this unique American family as their views on politics and life clash to give us humorous family moments.

Ratings and reviews

4.8
57 reviews
Orlando Hanon
December 23, 2019
Who ever would think this show is bad is not in his right mind. This show was awesome. They dont make them like they used too !!!
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itiswhatitaint anditaintwhatitis
November 5, 2016
One of the best 80's shows ever! I have to admit, that even tho it got better, I still sometimes prefer the btb (before the beard) episodes!
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Evissam
June 25, 2020
I didn't like it when it originally aired. Saw it again a few years back and don't know why I didn't like it.
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