One of TV’s sharpest and funniest sitcoms, “Family Ties” cast Meredith Baxter Birney and Michael Gross as Elyse and Michael Keaton, two liberal baby boomers from Ohio whose children in the 80s exhibit very different attitudes than their parents did in the 60s. Alex (Michael J. Fox) is a republican, Mallory (Justine Bateman) is self-obsessed, and Jennifer is a cynical tomboy.
Alex gets a job offer while working for his dad. (Keaton N Son)
When his charge ends their association Alex dismisses his depression as a miscellaneous emotion. (I Gotta Be Ming)
Alex mingles with a more cultured crowd. (Don't Know Much About History)
The family finds Mallory and Skippy dressed up as woodland creatures as they attempt to stay warm. (Cold Storage)
While her family searches for her, Jennifer takes the bus home. (The Fifth Wheel)
Alex is seduced by an older woman (Summer of '82)
Alex's extended hours at the new store interferes with his studies. (Death of A Grocer)
Steven and Elyse risk missing Thanksgiving dinner with their family when they refuse to sign a waiver denouncing their anti-nuclear protest. (No Nukes is Good Nukes)
Elyse is outraged at Arthur's behavior and attacks him. (Give Your Uncle A Kiss)
Mallory's Uncle Arthur apologizes for his behavior but then kisses her. (Give Your Uncle A Kiss)