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Family Ties

Season 4 (24 Episodes)

The show focuses on the Keaton family, a liberal household consisting of parents Steven and Elyse, and their four children: Alex, Mallory, Jennifer, and Andrew.

A family navigates the challenges of blending their hippie values with the conformity of suburban life during the 1980s.

Season 4 Episodes:

Episode 1 The Real Thing (1)

1. The Real Thing (1)

Aired: Sep 26, 1985

Alex embarks on an unconventional journey to find love by choosing Tricia fro...

Episode 2 The Real Thing (2)

2. The Real Thing (2)

Aired: Oct 3, 1985

Alex takes a daring step to halt Ellen's nuptials, revealing his deep-seated ...

Episode 3 Mr. Wrong

3. Mr. Wrong

Aired: Oct 17, 1985

The Smith-Pickles family meets Mallory's new beau, Nick, who doesn't quite li...

Episode 4 Designated Hitter

4. Designated Hitter

Aired: Oct 24, 1985

Jennifer stands up for her boyfriend against a school bully, while Alex is le...

Episode 5 Don't Go Changing

5. Don't Go Changing

Aired: Oct 31, 1985

Alex's insecurities propel him to immerse himself in Ellen's artistic world, ...

Episode 6 The Old College Try

6. The Old College Try

Aired: Nov 7, 1985

Mallory struggles with feelings of autonomy and obligation as she uncovers he...

Episode 7 My Tutor

7. My Tutor

Aired: Nov 14, 1985

Alex seeks additional math guidance and hires a tutor, only to be surprised w...

Episode 8 Mr. Right

8. Mr. Right

Aired: Nov 21, 1985

Nick's attempts to deepen his bond with Mallory have an unexpected consequenc...

Episode 9 Just One Look

9. Just One Look

Aired: Dec 5, 1985

Richie Schofield, a charismatic friend from Steven and Elyse's counterculture...

Episode 10 How Do You Sleep?

10. How Do You Sleep?

Aired: Dec 12, 1985

A young adult struggles with chronic sleeplessness, causing his academic and ...

Episode 11 You've Got a Friend

11. You've Got a Friend

Aired: Dec 19, 1985

Alex and Mallory intervene when a 12-year-old shoplifter takes multiple items...

Episode 12 Nothing But a Man

12. Nothing But a Man

Aired: Jan 2, 1986

Steven's new role as regional manager demands more of his time, leading him t...

Episode 13 The Disciple

13. The Disciple

Aired: Jan 9, 1986

Alex's assistance on Jennifer's speech project leads to an astonishing outcom...

Episode 14 Where's Poppa?

14. Where's Poppa?

Aired: Jan 16, 1986

Alex's decision to invite Ellen's estranged father to a family gathering with...

Episode 15 Fool for Love

15. Fool for Love

Aired: Jan 23, 1986

Alex returns to his alma mater, Harding High School, for his valedictorian ho...

Episode 16 Checkmate

16. Checkmate

Aired: Jan 30, 1986

A battle of wits and national pride unfolds as Leland College students face o...

Episode 17 Engine Trouble

17. Engine Trouble

Aired: Feb 6, 1986

A determined Elyse signs up for an auto mechanics class to demonstrate women'...

Episode 18 A Word to the Wise

18. A Word to the Wise

Aired: Feb 13, 1986

A shocking discovery about Alex's history is revealed to Ellen, paving the wa...

Episode 20 Teacher's Pet

20. Teacher's Pet

Aired: Mar 3, 1986

A glamorous patron offers to boost Nick's artistic career, but Mallory's inst...

Episode 21 Teacher's Pet

21. Teacher's Pet

Aired: Mar 6, 1986

Steven is concerned about Andy's development, as the 11-month-old struggles t...

Episode 23 Paper Chase

23. Paper Chase

Aired: May 8, 1986

Paul, a young architect, takes a bold step by confessing his secret feelings ...

Episode 24 Paper Chase

24. Paper Chase

Aired: Nov 30, -1

Mallory's graduation hangs in the balance as she faces a daunting challenge i...

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Info about Family Ties

Seasons: 7

Current Status: Ended

Network: NBC

Production Country: United States

Genres:Comedy, Drama, Family