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S4 E20 Checkmate

Comedy

9+

24 minutes

29 Jan 1986

Alex has a fierce chess tournament with a Russian opponent.Featuring: Meredith Baxter Birney (Elyse Keaton), Michael Gross (Steven Keaton), Michael J. Fox (Alex P. Keaton), Justine Bateman (Mallory Keaton), Tina Yothers (Jennifer Keaton), Brian Bonsall (Andy Keaton)

Season 4, 26 Episodes

Family Ties - Mr. Wrong

The Keatons are shocked by Mallory’s new, gruff boyfriend, Nick.

Family Ties - The Real Thing: Part 1

The Real Thing: Part 1,

Alex picks out his dream girl from the school directory and falls for her roommate.

Family Ties - The Real Thing: Part 2

The Real Thing: Part 2,

Alex takes drastic measures to stop Ellen from getting married.

Family Ties - The Old College Try

The Old College Try,

Mallory announces that she doesn’t want to go to college.

Family Ties - It's My Party: Part 1

It's My Party: Part 1,

Jennifer feels out of place at her own thirteenth birthday Party.

Family Ties - It's My Party: Part 2

It's My Party: Part 2,

Jennifer feels out of place at her own thirteenth birthday Party.

Family Ties - Don't Go Changing

Don't Go Changing,

Alex tries to change himself to fit in with Ellen’s world of artsy friends.

Family Ties - My Tutor

A young genius falls for Jennifer while tutoring Alex in math.

Family Ties - Mr. Right

Nick takes on a polished image to win the approval of Steven and Elyse.

Family Ties - Just One Look

Steven gets jealous when his old college buddy shares memories with Elyse.

Family Ties - How Do you Sleep

How Do you Sleep,

Alex refuses to admit that he struggling with insomnia.

Family Ties - The Big Fix

Elyse tries to fix up her co-worker with one of her friends.

Family Ties - You've Got a Friend

You've Got a Friend,

Mallory tries to help a trouble teen after catching her shoplifting.

Family Ties - Nothing But a Man

Nothing But a Man,

Steven neglects his family after getting a promotion at work.

Family Ties - A Word To The Wise (Part 1)

A Word To The Wise (Part 1),

The Keatons recall humorous events in Alex’s life.

Family Ties - A Word To The Wise (Part 2)

A Word To The Wise (Part 2),

The Keatons recall humorous events in Alex’s life.

Family Ties - The Disciple

Jennifer seeks Alex’s help on a speech for her class.

Family Ties - Where's Papa?

Alex creates conflict by inviting Ellen’s father to Parent’s Day Weekend.

Family Ties - Fool for Love

Skippy refuses to accept that Mallory is in love with Nick.

Family Ties - Checkmate

Alex has a fierce chess tournament with a Russian opponent.

Family Ties - Engine Trouble

Engine Trouble,

Elyse takes an auto mechanics class to prove women are competent.

Family Ties - Art Lover

Mallory feels threatened by an older woman who takes interest in Nick’s work.

Family Ties - Teacher's Pet

Alex lands an assistant teaching position and has to grade Ellen’s papers.

Family Ties - My Buddy

Steven has a hard time accepting that Jennifer is growing up.

Family Ties - Once in Love With Elyse

Once in Love With Elyse,

Elyse’s coworker tells her that he’s in love with her.

Family Ties - Paper Chase

Mallory’s poor grades jeopardize her high school graduation.

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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