Fox. Steven gets a reluctant Mallory a new job at WKS. (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. When his friend Greg is killed in a car accident, Alex behaves erratically after the funeral. 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. With Michael J. Justine Bateman Mallory Keaton. Desperately seeking direction in life, Skippy decides to enlist in the Army. Jennifer asks Alex for help with her social studies class oral report, but Alex's intellect takes over the whole assignment, so that Jennifer's school is very impressed with the finished project but Jennifer does not understand a word of it herself. Episode Recap Family Ties on TV.com. Now wanted by the FBI, Ned gets Alex involved in his escape plan. Jennifer decides she's tired of being treated as a burden by her family and runs away. Steven's newly-divorced brother Rob comes to visit with his son and troubled daughter, who is rebelling against her dad. Father and son clash when Steven demands that Alex not accompany his new girlfriend to an elitist, restricted country club. But when their house is vandalized, it's hard to convince them to stay, as the Keatons help to clean the house. Lauren encourages Alex to join a therapy group to express his feelings more. Nick gets a job as the janitor at Mallory's sorority house, which leads to friction between them. When Lauren quits work on her psychology thesis, Alex begins to find her less interesting. When Alex's friend, Paul Corman, gets Alex a job, Paul gets fired. Family Ties is the fourth episode of the first season and the 4th overall episode of Stumptown. Steven returns home from the hospital and tries to adjust to new restrictions in his life. Mallory's boyfriend Jeff returns to Columbus and confesses to Alex that he hates Princeton, and is willing to do anything to get out of it—even ask Mallory to go steady with him. Alex feels neglected when Andy would rather spend time with Nick's nephew than with him. College Sophomore Alex dates a cute freshman he spotted in the school catalogue, but ends up falling for her roommate, Ellen (Tracy Pollan), instead. With two careers, three bickering children and one demanding baby, Steven and Elyse can't seem to find any time for each other. Part 1 originally aired on January 19, 1983 and Part 2 originally aired on January 26, 1983. However, things start to go awry when Alex figures out that his opponent is attempting to throw the match. Jennifer has taken the bundle of joy the hardest, eventually screaming that she hates Andrew and wishes he had never been born. Michael Gross doubles as a Steven Keaton-inspired Thomas Jefferson. "They Can't Take That Away From Me, Part 1", With Lauren away, Alex begins tutoring a young co-ed (, "They Can't Take That Away From Me, Part 2". Skippy falls in love with Amy, a friend of Mallory's. Steven and Elyse clash when Elyse's busy schedule keeps them from spending time together. Obsessed with getting good grades to earn a college scholarship, Alex begins taking amphetamines so he can stay up late studying. In a dream, Alex becomes a Philadelphia stable boy who, with his friend Skipford (Marc Price in character as Skippy), experience the events leading to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Where to Watch. Mallory runs for student body president of Grant College, and Alex agrees to be her campaign manager. Michael J. It's Jennifer's birthday, so she decides to invite the trendiest girls in school to her party. (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. Every available episode for Season 1 of Family Ties on CBS All Access Alex encourages former blues musician Eddie Dupree (, Defying her school's policy, Jennifer writes a book report on the. Meanwhile, Major General Henry Landryplans to meet his ex-wife and daughter for dinner. But after Steven is called home to deal with plumbing problems, Elyse performs on-air...and then goes into labor. So he makes Nick make 35 more of them to sell. TVGuide has every full episode so you can stay-up-to-date and watch your favorite show Family Ties anytime, anywhere. At the end of the show, the cast and the show's creator Gary David Goldberg come out for a final curtain call. S1 E1 1982-1989; 7 seasons NBC Family, Comedy TVPG Watchlist. Meanwhile, Alex is dismayed when the only toy Andy will play with is a doll Ellen gave him. Steven's rebellious niece defies her father, and has the Keatons examining the meanings of marriage, divorce and parenthood. Elyse offers her friend Suzanne a job as her assistant, but Suzanne isn't up to the task. The Fugitive is a two-part episode that acts as the fourteenth and fifteenth episodes of the first season of Family Ties and the fourteenth and fifteenth episodes of the series overall. 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. But Steven's unresolved issues with his father continue to haunt him. Jennifer and Simon get jobs at a fast food restaurant. While Steven is in heart surgery, the family holds vigil at the hospital. This episode breaks the continuity of the 6th season. Snowed in for Christmas, Elyse and Steven remember the kids' births in flashbacks: Alex was born in Africa, Mallory was delivered by a crazy doctor and Jennifer was born during the. Fox); fashion-conscious, gossipy Mallory (Justine Bateman); and tomboy Jennifer (Tina Yothers). The operation is a success, and home they go. As Elyse's pregnancy enters its final trimester, Alex hires a housekeeper named Karen Nicholson (Geena Davis) to take care of the housework without consulting Steven. Elyse plays matchmaker when she tries to fix up a lonely colleague with her neighbor's daughter Liz Obeck (. Jennifer and her band, The Permanent Waves, try out for the homecoming dance at Leland College. Steven, Alex, Jennifer, and Andy all have shots at spelling the best words. Fox, Michael Gross, Meredith Baxter, Justine Bateman. Family and friends continue their vigil while Steven has his operation. Mallory convinces Alex to go out with a sorority girl, hoping that the girl will invite Mallory to join, but soon learns the girl was only using her to get to Alex. Growing up in the 1960s, Mom and Dad share a liberal point of view, and guide their family with the ideals and convictions of flower power at its best. Scrabble is the game of the episode. Air Date: Sep 22, 1982 The Keatons try to persuade friend Gus and his family not to move, despite neighbors who object to a black family moving in. Alex gets his dream job at the Harding Trust, only to find out his boss is an attractive woman named Rebecca Ryan (. But when the other kids start teasing him, Andy decides not to talk. Nick sells one of his sculptures and so Alex starts to believe that Nick's art is worth something. Meanwhile, Steven tries to beat Alex in chess. Jennifer plays dumb in order to date a good-looking jock named Tim (. After Ellen hears many wild stories about Alex, Alex begins to wonder whether she still wants to be his girlfriend. Dex faces off against Artie Banks to take down wealthy real estate mogul Randall Tapper. Alex and an old school rival, James Jarret (Jeffrey Joseph), are teamed to man Leland's suicide hotline. It shouldn’t be too much of a surprise to learn that a lot of people who remember Family Ties so clearly would remember episodes that featured Michael J. S6, Ep4. Andy becomes friends with two senior citizens at a retirement home, Joseph and Eva. As the new editor of the school paper, Alex learns of an algebra test cheating scandal in which Mallory is involved. The family all feel strongly against it at first, until they realize how good it could be. All rights reserved. Jennifer starts dating Mallory's ex-boyfriend's younger brother, Josh. Mallory brings home her new boyfriend, Nick Moore (. Alex starts to feel guilty, so he quits. Reruns previously aired on FamilyNet, TBS, Nick at Nite, TV Land, Hallmark Channel, The Hub and Pop. The Keatons are stunned when Uncle Rob visits and announces he's separated from his wife Maureen - and has already met someone else. The family pulls together after Steven has a heart attack and has to undergo heart surgery. Alex's sexist views are put to the test when he learns that he will be his class', Jennifer fears the worst when she goes in for a. Elyse struggles to juggle a new job and home life, which leads to further family problems. Steven, Elyse, and Andy go camping and Jennifer, Alex, and Mallory stay home. But Joseph's son, David, does not approve of their marriage. Hillman' (Gracie Harrison) her strict history teacher. Mallory goes out with her French tutor, Jeff, who seeks out romantic advice from Alex. Alex enters college as a freshman and finds out there is more to college than being smart when faced with a difficult professor. Shocked, Mallory goes to Alex for advice. Created by Gary David Goldberg. In the subplot, Steven wants to enroll a too-young Andrew into preschool, which Elyse opposes. In need of quick cash for repairs, Alex rents out the house to guests for a big University Homecoming Game. After their new neighbors' home is vandalized, the Keatons continue to battle racism in their own backyard and rally to support their friends. Family TiesCast:Meredith Baxter BirneyMichael GrossMichael J. FoxJustine BatemanTina YothersBrian BonsallMarc PriceScott ValentineCourtney Cox To stop the teasing, she decides not to be friends with him any more. They do so well Alex sees a chance to make money, and convinces them to let him be their manager. While doing a term paper for history class on colonial times, Alex suffers from some cold and falls asleep. Moya is still trapped in the asteroid field, (continuing "Bone To Be Wild"), but there is now a bigger problem. Susan Borowitz & Katie Ford & Marc Lawrence & Alan Uger, This page was last edited on 19 January 2021, at 09:55. Steven must be in Washington for PBS on Alex's 18th birthday, so Elyse throws him a surprise party a few days early. While Elyse raises money for an immigrant education program, Alex tries to help by mentoring a Vietnamese boy named Ming. Working at the school radio station, Alex sets himself up a blind date with a fellow music enthusiast (. On the brink of graduation, Alex must choose between Lauren and a pretty music student who has captured his attention. Now in therapy to deal with Greg's death, Alex talks about many episodes from his childhood - and his true feelings about his family. While Steven and Elyse are away for the weekend, Mallory drives the car into a light-pole. Chronicles liberal ex-hippies Steven and Elyse Keaton, their conservative son Alex, daughters Mallory and Jennifer, and later, youngest child Andrew. 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