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 and a classmate go for the same girl. (Don't Know Much About History)
Alex attempts to prep Mallory for an upcoming school academic competition. (Stage Fright)
Tom Hanks guest stars as Elyse's brother, and a fugitive from the law who goes by the name Stanislov. (The Fugitive - Part 1)
Alex has signed on to be a 'big brother' - and promptly turns his ward into a clone of himself. (I Gotta Be Ming)
Tom Hanks makes an appearance as Elyse's brother, who drops in for a visit, but there is more to it than meets the eye. (The Fugitive - Part 1)
Steven and Elyse have their first night out since the baby was born. ( Bringing Up Baby)
An FBI agent pays the Keatons a visit in his search for 'Stanislov.' (The Fugitive - Part 1)
Mallory's French tutor seeks advice from Alex on how he should act on his date with Mallory (French Lessons)
When Alex becomes engrossed in a poker game while babysitting Jennifer, she decides to run away. (The Fifth Wheel)
Mallory learns what it's like to be let down by both a friend and a family member. (Sherry Baby)