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.
All is forgiven (Don't Kiss Me, I'm Just the Messenger)
A girl whom Skippy likes kisses Alex. (Don't Kiss Me, I'm Only the Messenger)
Alex tells his dad how much he enjoyed getting to work with him. (Keaton N Son)
Alex makes nice with a single mom to be. ( Oh Donna)
Mallory deals with the death of an aunte she was very close with. (Auntie Up)
Karen quits for good this time. (Karen II, Alex 0)
The kids get caught red-handed. (4 Rms, Ocn Vu)
Steven breaks the news that Karen quit. (Help Wanted)
Alex's hotel scheme goes too far. ( 4 Rms Ocn Vu)
Jennifer's friend chooses Mallory over her. (Love Thy Neighbor)