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Season 6 – 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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Michael J. Fox

Alex P. Keaton

Meredith Baxter

Elyse Keaton

Michael Gross

Steve Keaton

Justine Bateman

Mallory Keaton

Tina Yothers

Jennifer Keaton

Brian Bonsall

Andrew Keaton

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 13, 1987 The Last of the Red Hot Psychologists A psychology major becomes romantically involved with Alex while researching a paper on overachievers. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 13, 1987 The Last of the Red Hot Psychologists Alex's participation in a psychology student's research project leads to love. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 20, 1987 Dear Mallory Mallory's new job, writing an advice column for the lovelorn, turns the Keaton household upside down. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 27, 1987 The Other Woman Andrew feels rejected when big brother Alex begins spending more time with his girlfriend, Lauren. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 4, 1987 Dream Date High-school freshman Jennifer uses an infatuated young man to gain admittance to a sophomore dance. Details Episode 6 Aired Oct 18, 1987 Super Mom Elyse is torn between being a successful businesswoman and taking care of her family. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 25, 1987 Walking on Air Mallory takes a job at the TV station where her father works; the Keatons hunt for clues in a lucrative breakfast cereal contest. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 1, 1987 Invasion of the Psychologist Snatchers Alex's confidence is shaken when he meets Lauren's handsome and successful former boyfriend (Campbell Scott). Details Episode 9 Aired Nov 8, 1987 The Way We Were The Keatons discover that Elyse's Aunt Rosemary (Barbara Barrie) is suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Details Episode 10 Aired Nov 15, 1987 Mister Sister Nick becomes popular with the girls after becoming a janitor at Mallory's sorority house. Details Episode 11 Aired Nov 22, 1987 Citizen Keaton Alex takes over Mallory's campaign for student-body president. Details Episode 12 Aired Nov 29, 1987 Father Time Steven's recently divorced brother (Norman Parker) asks Steven and Elyse for advice on handling his unruly daughter (Annie Oringer). Details Episode 13 Aired Dec 6, 1987 Father Time With the relationship between Steven's brother and niece deteriorating, the Keatons find themselves in the middle of a family feud. Details Episode 14 Aired Dec 13, 1987 The American Family Lauren uses the Keatons as a case study of the nuclear family for her research project. Features highlights from the previous five seasons. Details Episode 15 Aired Dec 16, 1987 Anniversary Waltz Steven and Elyse bicker during their 20th anniversary eve party. Details Episode 16 Aired Dec 20, 1987 Miracle in Columbus To earn extra money, Alex takes a job as a department-store Santa. Details Episode 17 Aired Jan 10, 1988 The Play's the Thing Steven oversees a revival of his semi-autobiographical play depicting life in the free-spirited '60s. Details Episode 18 Aired Jan 17, 1988 The Spirit of Columbus Alex tries to use Nick's artistic abilities in a profitable venture. Details Episode 19 Aired Jan 24, 1988 The Blues, Brother Alex attempts to convince retired blues singer Eddie Dupre (Brownie McGhee) to revive his career. Details Episode 20 Aired Feb 7, 1988 Read It and Weep Jennifer faces possible suspension from school when she writes a report on a banned book. Details Episode 21 Aired Feb 14, 1988 Read It and Weep Jennifer must defend herself before the school board when she writes a report on a banned book. Details Episode 22 Aired Feb 21, 1988 Quitting Time Alex learns the art of domesticity when Lauren quits school to spend more time with him. Details Episode 23 Aired Feb 28, 1988 Spring Reminds Me A grieving mother (Constance McCashin) tries to replace her late daughter with Mallory. Details Episode 24 Aired Mar 6, 1988 The Boys Next Door Elyse's high-school admirer (Robert Klein), now a millionaire, tries to steal her away from Steven. Details Episode 25 Aired Mar 13, 1988 Sign of the Times Andrew stops speaking as a means of dealing with his hearing-impaired friend. Details Episode 26 Aired Mar 20, 1988 Return of the Native The Keatons' cousin arrives to tell of her adventures abroad, but she can't seem to get a word in edgewise. Details Episode 27 Aired May 1, 1988 Father, Can You Spare a Dime? Nick is reluctant to accept financial assistance from his father (Dan Hedaya); Alex shops for a used-car bargain. Details

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Family Ties — Season 6

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Season Info

Director
Gary David Goldberg, Sam Weisman, Matthew Diamond, Andrew McCullough, Asaad Kelada, John Pasquin, Will Mackenzie, Lynn Hamrick, Debbie Allen, Kent Bateman
Executive Producer
Gary David Goldberg
Screenwriter
Lloyd Garver, Marc Lawrence
Network
NBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 13, 1987