Steven’s (Michael Gross) brother Rob (Norman Parker) is furious over his daughter, Marilyn’s (Tammy Lauren) behaviour and the fact that she stayed over at the Marine’s place. Is Steven going to be able to give Rob any helpful advice? Will Rob and Marilyn be able to connect and find a way back to one another…
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Family Ties (1987) – Mister Sister, Citizen Keaton, and Father Time: Part 1
Nick (Scott Valentine) gets a new job. As a janitor. In Mallory’s (Justine Bateman) sorority where they make him an honorary member in Mister Sister. Written by Susan Borowitz this episode first debuted on 15 November, 1987. It was directed by Justine Bateman’s father, Kent. It’s fun to see Nick enjoying his job, and the…
Family Ties (1987) – The Other Woman, Dream Date, and Super Mom
The Other Woman has some problems developing between Andy (Brian Bonsall) and Alex (Michael J. Fox) when Alex is spending too much time with Lauren (Courtney Cox) and he is missing spending time with his brother. Written by Susan Borowitz this episode first debuted on 27 September, 1987. The b-story sees Nick (Scott Valentine) getting…
Family Ties (1987) – A, My Name is Alex, and ‘D’ is for Date
Michael J. Fox gets to really show his range in A, My Name is Alex. A special hour-long episode that was first broadcast on 12 March, 1987. It was written by Alan Uger and series creator Gary David Goldberg. Alex (Keaton) isn’t dealing well with the death of his friend Greg (Brian McNamara). With a…
Family Ties (1987) – Oh, Brother: Part 2, Higher Love, and Architect’s Apprentice
With the arrival of Maureen (Julie Cobb) the divorce discussion between her and Rob (Norman Parker) turns the Keaton household into a warzone as the kids try to figure out how these things happen. Oh, Brother: Part 2 was written by Alan Uger, and first aired on 17 January, 1987. Alex (Michael J. Fox), Mallory…
Family Ties (1986/1987) – Paper Lion, My Mother, My Friend, and O’Brother: Part 1
Alex (Micheal J. Fox) is working with his economics professor, Rodes (Mason Adams) on a paper that is planned to be published and may garner Alex some rewards at the Leland Awards Presentation, something he’s MCing. Unfortunately as Alex goes over and over the numbers in the paper, he finds that Rhodes has made a…
Family Ties (1985) – Oh, Donna, Auntie Up, and Philadelphia Story
Alex (Micheal J. Fox) comes down with Daddy Fever when he helps his parents out with their Lamaze class, and becomes enchanted with the idea of becoming the father to the child of a single mother in Oh, Donna. Written by Alan Uger, this episode was first broadcast on 3 January, 1985. Initially dismissive of…
Family Ties (1984) – 4 Rms Ocn Vu, Best Man, and Lost Weekend
Alex (Micheal J. Fox) turns into a hotelier in 4 Rms Ocn Vu. Written by Marc Lawrence and Alan Uger this episode first aired on 8 November, 1984. Steven (Micheal Gross) and Elyse (Meredith Baxter) are away for the weekend, and Alex has a date with Monica so he banishes Mallory (Justine Bateman) and Jennifer…
Family Ties (1984) – Keaton and Son, Fabric Smarts, and Hotline Fever
Alex (Michael J. Fox) is looking for a job, hopefully at a bank to be close to the money, but he may have to take whatever comes along, which may mean working with his dad, Steven (Michael Gross) down at the station. Keaton and Son was written by Lissa Levin and was first broadcast on…
Family Ties (1984) – Here We Go Again, Little Man on Campus, and Love Thy Neighbor
While Steven (Micheal Gross) takes the kids camping, Elyse (Meredith Baxter) has to stay at home and work and ends up getting some life-changing news. Here We Go Again was written by Ruth Bennett and Alan Uger and debuted on 27 September, 1984. Her doctor informs her that she’s pregnant. She has to deal with…
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