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Family Ties

Season 6 (28 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 6 Episodes:

Episode 3 The Other Woman

3. The Other Woman

Aired: Sep 27, 1987

Mallory lands a coveted personal advice column in the Columbus Shopper's Guid...

Episode 4 Dream Date

4. Dream Date

Aired: Oct 4, 1987

Nick showcases his sales skills to the Keatons, while Andrew anxiously awaits...

Episode 5 Super Mom

5. Super Mom

Aired: Oct 18, 1987

Simon, a sophomore, develops a crush on Jennifer, but she rejects him. Despit...

Episode 6 Walking On Air

6. Walking On Air

Aired: Oct 25, 1987

As Elyse's demanding architecture career continues to balloon, her family lif...

Episode 8 The Way We Were

8. The Way We Were

Aired: Nov 8, 1987

Alex's relationship with Lauren is put to the test when her former flame Eric...

Episode 9 Mister Sister

9. Mister Sister

Aired: Nov 15, 1987

Elyse's aunt Rosemary arrives unexpectedly, insisting she sent a letter and s...

Episode 10 Citizen Keaton

10. Citizen Keaton

Aired: Nov 22, 1987

In the next episode, Alex's attempt to teach his brother Andy basketball is d...

Episode 11 Father Time (1)

11. Father Time (1)

Aired: Nov 29, 1987

Mallory's surprise decision to run for student body president at Grant Colleg...

Episode 12 Father Time (2)

12. Father Time (2)

Aired: Dec 6, 1987

Steven's brother Rob, a recently divorced father, arrives at the Keatons' wit...

Episode 13 The American Family

13. The American Family

Aired: Dec 13, 1987

Marilyn's late night out with a Marine sparks a painful confrontation with he...

Episode 14 Anniversary Waltz

14. Anniversary Waltz

Aired: Dec 16, 1987

Lauren's paper delves into the Keatons' dynamics, highlighting Steven and Ely...

Episode 15 Miracle in Columbus

15. Miracle in Columbus

Aired: Dec 20, 1987

Lauren researches the typical American family by profiling the Keatons, condu...

Episode 16 The Play's the Thing

16. The Play's the Thing

Aired: Jan 10, 1988

As the Keaton family approaches their 20th anniversary, Steven and Elyse's re...

Episode 18 The Blues Brother

18. The Blues Brother

Aired: Jan 24, 1988

The Keaton family's theatrical endeavors take center stage as they revive Ste...

Episode 19 Read It and Weep (1)

19. Read It and Weep (1)

Aired: Feb 7, 1988

Nick's art piece "Spirit of Columbus" achieves unexpected success at the mall...

Episode 20 Read It and Weep (2)

20. Read It and Weep (2)

Aired: Feb 14, 1988

Alex's college radio show "Syncopated Money" combines classic American music ...

Episode 21 Quittin' Time

21. Quittin' Time

Aired: Feb 21, 1988

Jennifer returns from school feeling disappointed after her book report on "H...

Episode 23 The Boys Next Door

23. The Boys Next Door

Aired: Mar 6, 1988

Andy discovers a nostalgic spark and pours his heart out to his kindergarten ...

Episode 24 Sign of the Times

24. Sign of the Times

Aired: Mar 13, 1988

Steven's magical abilities return, and he enlists his family's help to perfor...

Episode 25 Return of the Native

25. Return of the Native

Aired: Mar 20, 1988

Elyse's upcoming high school reunion sparks a surprise phone call from her ol...

Episode 27

27.

Aired: Nov 30, -1

The Keaton family is enthralled by Cousin June's exciting stories of her adve...

Episode 28

28.

Aired: Nov 30, -1

Nick's art class at the local Y flourishes, but its success is short-lived wh...

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Info about Family Ties

Seasons: 7

Current Status: Ended

Network: NBC

Production Country: United States

Genres:Comedy, Drama, Family

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