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Family Ties

Season 2 (22 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 2 Episodes:

Episode 1 Tender Is the Knight

1. Tender Is the Knight

Aired: Sep 28, 1983

Alex's reunion with a childhood friend turns his world upside down, forcing h...

Episode 2 The Homecoming

2. The Homecoming

Aired: Oct 12, 1983

Jeff's return from college brings a fresh perspective on his relationship wit...

Episode 3 The Harder They Fall

3. The Harder They Fall

Aired: Oct 19, 1983

A parent-teacher conference at Alex and Mallory's school leads to a heated co...

Episode 4 This Year's Model

4. This Year's Model

Aired: Oct 26, 1983

Mallory's enthusiasm for a Mother-Daughter Modeling contest turns to disappoi...

Episode 6 Speed Trap

6. Speed Trap

Aired: Nov 9, 1983

Alex's academic pressures escalate, leading him to seek a quick fix in the fo...

Episode 7 Sweet Lorraine

7. Sweet Lorraine

Aired: Nov 16, 1983

Alex finds a romantic connection with Lorraine, a 39-year-old woman, on a bli...

Episode 8 Batter Up

8. Batter Up

Aired: Nov 30, 1983

Concerns arise among Steven and Elyse about Alex's coaching methods after Jen...

Episode 10 To Snatch a Keith

10. To Snatch a Keith

Aired: Dec 21, 1983

A night of joy and friendship with friends is about to take a poignant turn, ...

Episode 11 Birthday Boy

11. Birthday Boy

Aired: Jan 5, 1984

Alex's 18th birthday party takes a wild turn when his friends persuade him to...

Episode 12 Go Tigers

12. Go Tigers

Aired: Jan 12, 1984

Alex's Princeton University interview takes an unexpected turn when his siste...

Episode 14 Say Uncle

14. Say Uncle

Aired: Jan 26, 1984

Alex's uncle, Ned, returns for a visit, but his struggles with unemployment a...

Episode 15 Ladies' Man

15. Ladies' Man

Aired: Feb 2, 1984

Alex's advocacy for the Equal Rights Amendment backfires when his debate on t...

Episode 16 Ready or Not

16. Ready or Not

Aired: Feb 9, 1984

Mallory weighs the possibility of a long-term commitment with Rick, her partn...

Episode 17 Double Date

17. Double Date

Aired: Feb 16, 1984

Alex's prom night plans are disrupted when his crush Jocelyn rejects him, lea...

Episode 18 Lady Sings the Blues

18. Lady Sings the Blues

Aired: Feb 23, 1984

Elyse's attempt to revive her college folk singing days ends in a crushing de...

Episode 19 Baby Boy Doe

19. Baby Boy Doe

Aired: Mar 8, 1984

A boy discovers a shocking secret about his past, prompting him to embark on ...

Episode 20 The Graduate

20. The Graduate

Aired: Mar 15, 1984

Alex is shaken out of his comfort zone when his girlfriend's impressive acade...

Episode 22 Working At It

22. Working At It

Aired: May 10, 1984

Elyse faces the pressures of her high-end architecture job, struggling to bal...

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Info about Family Ties

Seasons: 7

Current Status: Ended

Network: NBC

Production Country: United States

Genres:Comedy, Drama, Family

Family Ties: Where to Watch Online in United States?

At the present time, viewers have the opportunity to enjoy "Family Ties" completely free of charge, though with occasional advertisements, on the following streaming platforms: Pluto TV, Paramount+. Additionally, viewers have the option to either rent or purchase "Family Ties" on the following digital platforms: AppleTV, Amazon, Google Play, VUDU, YouTube, Fandango at Home.