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S3 E52 Keaton and Son

Comedy

9+

23 minutes

31 Oct 1984

Alex reluctantly accepts a part-time job with his father at the non-profit station, and his dad is bursting with pride to have him following in his footsteps.Featuring: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman, Tina Yothers

Season 3, 28 Episodes

Family Ties - Baby Boy Doe

When Alex's pal Skippy discovers he's adopted, Alex helps him cope with the shocking news.

Family Ties - The Gambler

When Elyse has a convention speech in 'fascinating east coast resort' Atlantic City, she didn't plan to waste any time and money gambling.

Family Ties - Here We Go Again

Here We Go Again,

The news that their mother is pregnant sends the three Keaton kids into an angry outburst resulting in a family battle.

Family Ties - Fabric Smarts

Mallory's enthusiasm for her part-time job at a boutique causes her grades to slip even lower than usual.

Family Ties - Lost Weekend

Steven and Elyse plan a nostalgic weekend with the kids before the baby arrives, and are crushed to discover that the children are not at all interested in reminiscing about old times-they'd rather be with their friends.

Family Ties - Little Man on Campus

Little Man on Campus,

Alex is thrilled to be taking a college course taught by one of his personal heroes, Professor Ephraim Bronski. In his eagerness to impress the teacher he gets off to a bad start and is humiliated by his idol when he fails the first-class assignment.

Family Ties - Best Man

Alex cannot accept the fact that he and everyone around him are growing up and desperately clings to his old ways.

Family Ties - Keaton and Son

Keaton and Son,

Alex reluctantly accepts a part-time job with his father at the non-profit station, and his dad is bursting with pride to have him following in his footsteps.

Family Ties - Don't Kiss Me, I'm Only The Messenger

Don't Kiss Me, I'm Only The Messenger,

Alex plays Cupid to help his shy pal Skippy get together with Jane, the girl of his dreams, but his good intentions go awry when the girl falls for him instead.

Family Ties - Love Thy Neighbor

Love Thy Neighbor,

Little Jennifer is thrilled about getting a visit from her former neighborhood pal, Scott, whom she hasn't seen in five years.

Family Ties - Hotline Fever

As an economics student, Alex finds it demeaning to be forced into a public service position, but his experiences at the crisis center give him a new outlook on life.

Family Ties - Help Wanted

Steven gets depressed from interviewing frightfully inept candidates as housekeeper-nanny for the baby, such as a child-hater ad an ex-con.

Family Ties - 4 RMS OCN VU

While Steven and Elyse are away on vacation, Mallory accidentally crashes her parents' car into a telephone pole. The kids need to raise money for auto repairs and decides to turn the Keaton house into a hotel.

Family Ties - Karen 11, Alex 0

Karen 11, Alex 0,

Alex's chances for acceptance into a smug college fraternity are dependent upon him having a knockout date for the pledge dance.

Family Ties - Auntie Up

Mallory is crushed when her favorite aunt dies suddenly, but her feelings of sadness turn to anger when family and friends at the funeral seem to be taking Aunt Trudy's death too lightly.

Family Ties - Oh Donna

Alex befriends Donna, a young, unwed expectant mother from Elyse's natural-childbirth class.

Family Ties - Philadelphia Story

Philadelphia Story,

Alex falls asleep while working on a college term paper on Thomas Jefferson and dreams that his family and friends are living 200 years ago.

Family Ties - Birth Of A Keaton, Part One

Birth Of A Keaton, Part One,

To help Steven during pledge week at the television station, the Keatons reluctantly agree to be part of the entertainment. The audience gets an unexpected show when Elyse goes into labor right on camera while in the middle of a song.

Family Ties - Birth of a Keaton, Part 2

Birth of a Keaton, Part 2,

A snowstorm prevents Elyse from getting to the hospital in time to deliver her baby.

Family Ties - Cry Baby

Jennifer is jealous of the attention paid to Andrew.

Family Ties - Don't Know Much About History...

Don't Know Much About History...,

Alex and his good friend James go into business together as tutors for their fellow students at Leland.

Family Ties - Cold Storage

With the rest of the Keaton family away for the weekend, Mallory is excited about having the house to herself until she is accidentally locked in the basement with the person she'd least like to be with--her adoring neighbor, Skippy.

Family Ties - Bringing Up Baby

Bringing Up Baby,

With Elyse back at work, Steven is frustrated when her schedule and the baby's schedule aren't allowing them any free time together.

Family Ties - Remembrance of Things Past: Part 1

Remembrance of Things Past: Part 1,

Steven takes a nostalgic trip to his hometown following the death of his father. With the support of Elyse and the children, he tries to prepare his mother for her new life (Part 1 of 2)

Family Ties - Remembrance of Things Past: Part 2

Remembrance of Things Past: Part 2,

Steven takes a nostalgic trip to his hometown following the death of his father. With the support of Elyse and the children, he tries to prepare his mother for her new life. (Part 2 of 2)

Family Ties - Designated Hitter

Designated Hitter,

Jennifer has a boyfriend and feels a bit self-conscious. When the boyfriend is teased at school by a bully, Jennifer steps in to defend him

Family Ties - Return Of The Native

Return Of The Native,

Cousin June visits the Keatons, on holiday from her university studies in London. Memories bubble up when she starts talking about dating boys and a trip to Florence, most embarrassing moments for Keatons.

Family Ties - Matchmaker

Seeing that Mallory is a wreck after her break-up with Rick and six failed dates, Alex decides to match her with a fellow Leland student.

Details

Family Ties

Comedy

9+

7 Seasons

23 minutes

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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