Family Ties
TVPG
Sitcom
The ideals of parents and teens clash due to their generation gap.
Cast & Crew
Michael J. Fox Alex P. Keaton
Meredith Baxter Birney Elyse Keaton
Michael Gross Steve Keaton
Justine Bateman Mallory Keaton
Tina Yothers Jennifer Keaton
Tracy Pollan Ellen Reed
Brian Bonsall Andrew Keaton
Will Mackenzie Director
Gary David Goldberg Executive Producer
Lloyd Garver Executive Producer
Susan Borowitz Producer
Ruth Bennett Producer
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Friday, March 27
Anniversary Waltz
Season 6 • Episode 15
Steven and Elyse bicker during their 20th anniversary eve party.
Friday, March 27
Miracle in Columbus
Season 6 • Episode 16
To earn extra money, Alex takes a job as a department-store Santa.
Friday, March 27
Anniversary Waltz
Season 6 • Episode 15
Steven and Elyse bicker during their 20th anniversary eve party.
Friday, March 27
Miracle in Columbus
Season 6 • Episode 16
To earn extra money, Alex takes a job as a department-store Santa.
Sunday, March 29
Designated Hitter
Season 4 • Episode 8
Jennifer angers a friend by defending him; Alex discovers that Mallory's IQ is higher than his.
Sunday, March 29
Return of the Native
Season 6 • Episode 26
The Keatons' cousin arrives to tell of her adventures abroad, but she can't seem to get a word in.
Sunday, March 29
Matchmaker
Season 5 • Episode 25
Alex attempts to find Mallory another boyfriend after she breaks up with Rick.
Sunday, March 29
Mr. Wrong
Season 4 • Episode 7
The Keatons are stunned when they finally meet Mallory's boyfriend, Nick.
Sunday, March 29
Designated Hitter
Season 4 • Episode 8
Jennifer angers a friend by defending him; Alex discovers that Mallory's IQ is higher than his.
Sunday, March 29
Return of the Native
Season 6 • Episode 26
The Keatons' cousin arrives to tell of her adventures abroad, but she can't seem to get a word in.
Sunday, March 29
Matchmaker
Season 5 • Episode 25
Alex attempts to find Mallory another boyfriend after she breaks up with Rick.
Sunday, March 29
Mr. Wrong
Season 4 • Episode 7
The Keatons are stunned when they finally meet Mallory's boyfriend, Nick.
Monday, March 30
The Play's the Thing
Season 6 • Episode 17
Steven oversees a revival of his semi-autobiographical play painting life in the free-spirited '60s.
Monday, March 30
The Spirit of Columbus
Season 6 • Episode 18
Alex tries to use Nick's artistic abilities in a profitable venture.
Monday, March 30
The Play's the Thing
Season 6 • Episode 17
Steven oversees a revival of his semi-autobiographical play painting life in the free-spirited '60s.
Monday, March 30
The Spirit of Columbus
Season 6 • Episode 18
Alex tries to use Nick's artistic abilities in a profitable venture.
Tuesday, March 31
The Blues, Brother
Season 6 • Episode 19
Alex attempts to convince retired blues singer Eddie Dupre (Brownie McGhee) to revive his career.
Tuesday, March 31
Read It and Weep
Season 6 • Episode 20
Jennifer faces possible suspension from school when she writes a report on a banned book.
Tuesday, March 31
The Blues, Brother
Season 6 • Episode 19
Alex attempts to convince retired blues singer Eddie Dupre (Brownie McGhee) to revive his career.
Tuesday, March 31
Read It and Weep
Season 6 • Episode 20
Jennifer faces possible suspension from school when she writes a report on a banned book.
Wednesday, April 1
Read It and Weep
Season 6 • Episode 21
Jennifer must defend herself before the school board when she writes a report on a banned book.
Wednesday, April 1
Quitting Time
Season 6 • Episode 22
Alex learns the art of domesticity when Lauren quits school to spend more time with him.
Wednesday, April 1
Read It and Weep
Season 6 • Episode 21
Jennifer must defend herself before the school board when she writes a report on a banned book.
Wednesday, April 1
Quitting Time
Season 6 • Episode 22
Alex learns the art of domesticity when Lauren quits school to spend more time with him.
Thursday, April 2
Spring Reminds Me
Season 6 • Episode 23
A grieving mother (Constance McCashin) tries to replace her late daughter with Mallory.
Thursday, April 2
The Boys Next Door
Season 6 • Episode 24
Elyse's high-school admirer (Robert Klein), now a millionaire, tries to steal her away from Steven.
Thursday, April 2
Spring Reminds Me
Season 6 • Episode 23
A grieving mother (Constance McCashin) tries to replace her late daughter with Mallory.
Thursday, April 2
The Boys Next Door
Season 6 • Episode 24
Elyse's high-school admirer (Robert Klein), now a millionaire, tries to steal her away from Steven.
Friday, April 3
Sign of the Times
Season 6 • Episode 25
Andrew stops speaking as a means of dealing with his hearing-impaired friend.
Friday, April 3
Return of the Native
Season 6 • Episode 26
The Keatons' cousin arrives to tell of her adventures abroad, but she can't seem to get a word in.
Friday, April 3
Sign of the Times
Season 6 • Episode 25
Andrew stops speaking as a means of dealing with his hearing-impaired friend.
Friday, April 3
Return of the Native
Season 6 • Episode 26
The Keatons' cousin arrives to tell of her adventures abroad, but she can't seem to get a word in.
Sunday, April 5
The Real Thing
Season 4 • Episode 5
Alex gets his ideal girl at college, but finds himself attracted to her roommate as well.
Sunday, April 5
The Real Thing
Season 4 • Episode 6
Time is running out for Alex when he discovers that Ellen intends to marry another man.
Sunday, April 5
The Old College Try
Season 4 • Episode 10
Steven and Elyse are certain that Nick has convinced Mallory not to attend college.
Sunday, April 5
Don't Go Changin'
Season 4 • Episode 9
Alex goes overboard to prove that he and Ellen share the same interests.
Monday, April 6
Father, Can You Spare a Dime?
Season 6 • Episode 27
Nick is reluctant to accept financial assistance from his father.
Monday, April 6
Designing Woman
Season 7 • Episode 2
Mallory's new boss (Deborah Angle) tries to steal her fashion idea.
Monday, April 6
Father, Can You Spare a Dime?
Season 6 • Episode 27
Nick is reluctant to accept financial assistance from his father.
Monday, April 6
Designing Woman
Season 7 • Episode 2
Mallory's new boss (Deborah Angle) tries to steal her fashion idea.
Tuesday, April 7
Truckers
Season 7 • Episode 3
Andrew's budding friendship with Nick's nephew horrifies Alex.
Tuesday, April 7
Beyond Therapy
Season 7 • Episode 4
Lauren drags a reluctant Alex to a Relationship Maintenance Weekend.
Tuesday, April 7
Truckers
Season 7 • Episode 3
Andrew's budding friendship with Nick's nephew horrifies Alex.
Tuesday, April 7
Beyond Therapy
Season 7 • Episode 4
Lauren drags a reluctant Alex to a Relationship Maintenance Weekend.
Wednesday, April 8
Heartstrings
Season 7 • Episode 5
Tragedy strikes the Keaton family when Steven suffers a heart attack.
Wednesday, April 8
Heartstrings
Season 7 • Episode 5
The Keatons begin to panic as Steven's heart bypass operation drags on.
Wednesday, April 8
Heartstrings
Season 7 • Episode 5
Tragedy strikes the Keaton family when Steven suffers a heart attack.
Wednesday, April 8
Heartstrings
Season 7 • Episode 5
The Keatons begin to panic as Steven's heart bypass operation drags on.
Thursday, April 9
Heartstrings
Season 7 • Episode 5
Steven battles the psychological aftermath of his heart attack.
Thursday, April 9
Basic Training
Season 7 • Episode 6
Skippy decides to join the Army after receiving the results of his career aptitude tests.
Thursday, April 9
Heartstrings
Season 7 • Episode 5
Steven battles the psychological aftermath of his heart attack.
Thursday, April 9
Basic Training
Season 7 • Episode 6
Skippy decides to join the Army after receiving the results of his career aptitude tests.
Friday, April 10
Deja Vu
Season 7 • Episode 7
Mallory objects to a romance between an ex-beau's brother and Jennifer.
Friday, April 10
Nick's Best Friend
Season 7 • Episode 8
Nick is devastated when his 16-year-old dog is injured by a car.
Friday, April 10
Deja Vu
Season 7 • Episode 7
Mallory objects to a romance between an ex-beau's brother and Jennifer.
Friday, April 10
Nick's Best Friend
Season 7 • Episode 8
Nick is devastated when his 16-year-old dog is injured by a car.
Sunday, April 12
It's My Party
Season 5 • Episode 26
Jennifer decides to hang out with the "cool" kids at school.
Sunday, April 12
It's My Party
Season 5 • Episode 27
Jennifer starts acting different to impress her "cool friends" which starts a rift at home.
Sunday, April 12
My Tutor
Season 4 • Episode 11
Alex discovers that his teenage math tutor has set his sights on Jennifer.
Sunday, April 12
Just One Look
Season 4 • Episode 13
Steven discovers that his college buddy once had a fling with Elyse.
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