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Season 4 – Family Ties

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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.
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Mike Duffy Detroit Free Press 06/15/2021
This family comedy really has become the Michael J. Fox show over the past couple of years. It can be an engaging half-hour, although parents Elyse and Steven Keaton occasionally have been forced to become one-dimensional background characters. Go to Full Review Ed Siegel Boston Globe 06/15/2021
The writing isn't as good as on "Cosby" and "Cheers," but it's fairly high in quality. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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isa e @RT65594135 02/06/2023 sluggish, adding Nick was a mistake, just weird not an interesting story line . See more Read all reviews
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Michael J. Fox

Alex P. Keaton

Meredith Baxter

Elyse Keaton

Michael Gross

Steve Keaton

Justine Bateman

Mallory Keaton

Tina Yothers

Jennifer Keaton

Tracy Pollan

Ellen Reed

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 23, 1985 Family Ties Vacation When Alex wins an Oxford summer scholarship, the Keaton family travels to London, where Elyse and Steven unwittingly become involved in espionage. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 23, 1985 Family Ties Vacation When Alex wins an Oxford summer scholarship, the Keaton family travels to London, where Elyse and Steven unwittingly become involved in espionage. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 23, 1985 Family Ties Vacation When Alex wins an Oxford summer scholarship, the Keaton family travels to London, where Elyse and Steven unwittingly become involved in espionage. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 23, 1985 Family Ties Vacation When Alex wins an Oxford summer scholarship, the Keaton family travels to London, where Elyse and Steven unwittingly become involved in espionage. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 26, 1985 The Real Thing Alex gets his ideal girl at college, but finds himself attracted to her roommate as well. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 3, 1985 The Real Thing Time is running out for Alex when he discovers that Ellen intends to marry another man. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 17, 1985 Mr. Wrong The Keatons are stunned when they finally meet Mallory's boyfriend, Nick. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 24, 1985 Designated Hitter Jennifer angers a friend by defending him; Alex's ego is damaged when he discovers that Mallory's IQ is higher than his. Details Episode 9 Aired Oct 31, 1985 Don't Go Changin' Alex goes overboard to prove that he and Ellen share the same interests. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 7, 1985 The Old College Try Steven and Elyse are certain that Nick has convinced Mallory not to attend college. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 14, 1985 My Tutor Alex discovers that his teenage math tutor has set his sights on Jennifer. Details Episode 12 Aired Nov 21, 1985 Mr. Right Nick's image-transformation impresses everyone except Mallory. Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 5, 1985 Just One Look Steven discovers that his college buddy once had a fling with Elyse. Details Episode 14 Aired Dec 12, 1985 How Do You Sleep? Alex tries to hide his problem with insomnia, from the stress of his personal life. Details Episode 15 Aired Dec 19, 1985 You've Got a Friend Guilt-ridden after turning in a young shoplifter to the police, Mallory tries to become her friend. Details Episode 16 Aired Jan 2, 1986 Nothing But a Man Steven's new job at the TV station leaves him with very little time to spend with his family. Details Episode 17 Aired Jan 9, 1986 The Disciple Coached by Alex, Jennifer presents a class speech, but she doesn't know what she is talking about. Details Episode 18 Aired Jan 16, 1986 Where's Poppa? Alex surprises Ellen by inviting her father to Parents Day Weekend at Leland College. Details Episode 19 Aired Jan 23, 1986 Fool for Love Skippy challenges Nick at the Homecoming dance in his obsession with Mallory. Details Episode 20 Aired Jan 30, 1986 Checkmate Alex faces off against a Russian opponent in a college chess tournament. Details Episode 21 Aired Feb 6, 1986 Engine Trouble Alex joins the auto shop class to challenge Elyse, who joins to prove a point about women. Details Episode 22 Aired Feb 13, 1986 A Word to the Wise In a series of flashbacks, the Keatons relate some of Alex's wackier escapades to Ellen. Details Episode 23 Aired Feb 20, 1986 Art Lover A lovely art patron takes an interest in Nick while looking at his artwork. Details Episode 24 Aired Mar 2, 1986 Teacher's Pet Alex must grade Ellen's paper when he is assigned to be the teacher's assistant. Details Episode 25 Aired Mar 6, 1986 My Buddy Steven feels rejected by Jennifer and decides to attend one of her girls club meetings. Details Episode 26 Aired May 1, 1986 Once in Love With Elyse A young architect confronts Steven over the fact that he has a serious crush on Elyse. Details Episode 27 Aired May 8, 1986 Paper Chase Mallory's graduation is dependent upon her performance on a history exam. Details

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Family Ties — Season 4

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Season Info

Director
Will Mackenzie, John Pasquin, Sam Weisman, Lee Shallat Chemel, Andy McCullough, James Burrows, Asaad Kelada, Andrew McCullough, Barbara Schultz
Executive Producer
Gary David Goldberg
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-G
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 23, 1985