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 learns what it's like to be let down by both a friend and a family member. (Sherry Baby)
Alex is euphoric after his first sexual encounter (Summer of '82)
Alex realizes that he is only a casual fling to his 'older woman' (Summer '08)
Mallory's Uncle Arthur apologizes for his behavior but then kisses her. (Give Your Uncle A Kiss)
Alex is seduced by an older woman (Summer of '82)
Mallory turns to Alex for advice when a family friends makes a pass at her. (Give Your Uncle A Kiss)
In his new job as editor of his high school newspaper, Alex must decide whether to print a story about cheaters on a Math exam - one of whom is his sister Mallory. (Big Brother is Watching)
Alex's extended hours at the new store interferes with his studies. (Death of A Grocer)
Alex must deal with the fallout from his decision to print the story - which includes being fired from his position as editor of the school newspaper. (Big Brother is Watching)
When a teacher demands that Alex refrain from printing a story involving cheaters, he cries 'censorship.' (Big Brother is Watching)