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.
Mallory is upset when her mother is chosen over her to be "This Year's Model."
Steven shares a kiss with a co-worker who thinks she's in love with him. (Not An Affair to Remember)
Alex confesses to his girlfriend that he really isn't a supporter of her cause and has only been pretending in order to impress her. (Ladies Man)
Tom Hanks is back as Uncle Ned and this time he has a drinking problem. (Say Uncle)
Mallory goes to her boyfriend's apartment for what could be 'her first time.' (Ready or Not)
Mallory seeks advice on sex from her mother. (Ready Or Not)
Alex is so determined to impress his girlfriend that he pretends to be a supporter of women's rights - going as far as to land in jail and calling himself a woman. (Ladies Man)
Elyse waits up for her mother who is out on a date ("M" is for Many Things]
Elyse cannot get used to the idea that her parents are separated and are headed for divorce. ("M" is for Many Things]
While in the hospital, Jennifer writes about some of her family adventures in her diary. (Diary of a Young Girl)