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.
Tuesday, February 10
The Real Thing
Season 4 • Episode 6
Time is running out for Alex when he discovers that Ellen intends to marry another man.
Tuesday, February 10
Matchmaker
Season 5 • Episode 25
Alex attempts to find Mallory another boyfriend after she breaks up with Rick.
Tuesday, February 10
The Real Thing
Season 4 • Episode 6
Time is running out for Alex when he discovers that Ellen intends to marry another man.
Tuesday, February 10
Matchmaker
Season 5 • Episode 25
Alex attempts to find Mallory another boyfriend after she breaks up with Rick.
Wednesday, February 11
It's My Party
Season 5 • Episode 26
Jennifer decides to hang out with the "cool" kids at school.
Wednesday, February 11
It's My Party
Season 5 • Episode 27
Jennifer starts acting different to impress her "cool friends" which starts a rift at home.
Wednesday, February 11
It's My Party
Season 5 • Episode 26
Jennifer decides to hang out with the "cool" kids at school.
Wednesday, February 11
It's My Party
Season 5 • Episode 27
Jennifer starts acting different to impress her "cool friends" which starts a rift at home.
Thursday, February 12
Mr. Wrong
Season 4 • Episode 7
The Keatons are stunned when they finally meet Mallory's boyfriend, Nick.
Thursday, February 12
Don't Go Changin'
Season 4 • Episode 9
Alex goes overboard to prove that he and Ellen share the same interests.
Thursday, February 12
Mr. Wrong
Season 4 • Episode 7
The Keatons are stunned when they finally meet Mallory's boyfriend, Nick.
Thursday, February 12
Don't Go Changin'
Season 4 • Episode 9
Alex goes overboard to prove that he and Ellen share the same interests.
Friday, February 13
The Old College Try
Season 4 • Episode 10
Steven and Elyse are certain that Nick has convinced Mallory not to attend college.
Friday, February 13
My Tutor
Season 4 • Episode 11
Alex discovers that his teenage math tutor has set his sights on Jennifer.
Friday, February 13
The Old College Try
Season 4 • Episode 10
Steven and Elyse are certain that Nick has convinced Mallory not to attend college.
Friday, February 13
My Tutor
Season 4 • Episode 11
Alex discovers that his teenage math tutor has set his sights on Jennifer.
Sunday, February 15
The Real Thing
Season 4 • Episode 5
Alex gets his ideal girl at college, but finds himself attracted to her roommate as well.
Sunday, February 15
The Real Thing
Season 4 • Episode 6
Time is running out for Alex when he discovers that Ellen intends to marry another man.
Sunday, February 15
It's My Party
Season 5 • Episode 26
Jennifer decides to hang out with the "cool" kids at school.
Sunday, February 15
It's My Party
Season 5 • Episode 27
Jennifer starts acting different to impress her "cool friends" which starts a rift at home.
Monday, February 16
Mr. Right
Season 4 • Episode 12
Nick's image-transformation impresses everyone except Mallory.
Monday, February 16
Just One Look
Season 4 • Episode 13
Steven discovers that his college buddy once had a fling with Elyse.
Monday, February 16
Mr. Right
Season 4 • Episode 12
Nick's image-transformation impresses everyone except Mallory.
Monday, February 16
Just One Look
Season 4 • Episode 13
Steven discovers that his college buddy once had a fling with Elyse.
Tuesday, February 17
How Do You Sleep?
Season 4 • Episode 14
Alex tries to hide his problem with insomnia, from the stress of his personal life.
Tuesday, February 17
You've Got a Friend
Season 4 • Episode 15
Guilt-ridden after turning in a young shoplifter to the police, Mallory tries to become her friend.
Tuesday, February 17
How Do You Sleep?
Season 4 • Episode 14
Alex tries to hide his problem with insomnia, from the stress of his personal life.
Tuesday, February 17
You've Got a Friend
Season 4 • Episode 15
Guilt-ridden after turning in a young shoplifter to the police, Mallory tries to become her friend.
Wednesday, February 18
Nothing But a Man
Season 4 • Episode 16
Steven's new job at the TV station leaves him with very little time to spend with his family.
Wednesday, February 18
The Disciple
Season 4 • Episode 17
Coached by Alex, Jennifer presents a class speech, but she doesn't know what she is talking about.
Wednesday, February 18
Nothing But a Man
Season 4 • Episode 16
Steven's new job at the TV station leaves him with very little time to spend with his family.
Wednesday, February 18
The Disciple
Season 4 • Episode 17
Coached by Alex, Jennifer presents a class speech, but she doesn't know what she is talking about.
Thursday, February 19
Where's Poppa?
Season 4 • Episode 18
Alex surprises Ellen by inviting her father to Parents Day Weekend at Leland College.
Thursday, February 19
Fool for Love
Season 4 • Episode 19
Skippy challenges Nick at the Homecoming dance in his obsession with Mallory.
Thursday, February 19
Where's Poppa?
Season 4 • Episode 18
Alex surprises Ellen by inviting her father to Parents Day Weekend at Leland College.
Thursday, February 19
Fool for Love
Season 4 • Episode 19
Skippy challenges Nick at the Homecoming dance in his obsession with Mallory.
Friday, February 20
Checkmate
Season 4 • Episode 20
Alex faces off against a Russian opponent in a college chess tournament.
Friday, February 20
Engine Trouble
Season 4 • Episode 21
Alex joins the auto shop class to challenge Elyse, who joins to prove a point about women.
Friday, February 20
Checkmate
Season 4 • Episode 20
Alex faces off against a Russian opponent in a college chess tournament.
Friday, February 20
Engine Trouble
Season 4 • Episode 21
Alex joins the auto shop class to challenge Elyse, who joins to prove a point about women.
Sunday, February 22
Keaton 'n' Son
Season 3 • Episode 4
Alex announces that his talents are being wasted in a part-time job at the TV station.
Sunday, February 22
Don't Kiss Me, I'm Only the Messenger
Season 3 • Episode 10
Alex tries to setup Skippy with a shy friend, but she thinks Alex is the one asking her out.
Sunday, February 22
Love Thy Neighbor
Season 3 • Episode 3
Jennifer's old buddy returns for a visit, but she has to try and woo him away from Mallory.
Sunday, February 22
Hotline Fever
Season 3 • Episode 6
While working at a crisis center for class credit, she gets a call from a suicidal student.
Sunday, February 22
Keaton 'n' Son
Season 3 • Episode 4
Alex announces that his talents are being wasted in a part-time job at the TV station.
Sunday, February 22
Don't Kiss Me, I'm Only the Messenger
Season 3 • Episode 10
Alex tries to setup Skippy with a shy friend, but she thinks Alex is the one asking her out.
Sunday, February 22
Love Thy Neighbor
Season 3 • Episode 3
Jennifer's old buddy returns for a visit, but she has to try and woo him away from Mallory.
Sunday, February 22
Hotline Fever
Season 3 • Episode 6
While working at a crisis center for class credit, she gets a call from a suicidal student.
Monday, February 23
A Word to the Wise
Season 4 • Episode 22
In a series of flashbacks, the Keatons relate some of Alex's wackier escapades to Ellen.
Monday, February 23
A Word to the Wise
Season 4 • Episode 22
In a series of flashbacks, the Keatons relate some of Alex's wackier escapades to Ellen.
Monday, February 23
A Word to the Wise
Season 4 • Episode 22
In a series of flashbacks, the Keatons relate some of Alex's wackier escapades to Ellen.
Monday, February 23
A Word to the Wise
Season 4 • Episode 22
In a series of flashbacks, the Keatons relate some of Alex's wackier escapades to Ellen.
Tuesday, February 24
Art Lover
Season 4 • Episode 23
A lovely art patron takes an interest in Nick while looking at his artwork.
Tuesday, February 24
Teacher's Pet
Season 4 • Episode 24
Alex must grade Ellen's paper when he is assigned to be the teacher's assistant.
Tuesday, February 24
Art Lover
Season 4 • Episode 23
A lovely art patron takes an interest in Nick while looking at his artwork.
Tuesday, February 24
Teacher's Pet
Season 4 • Episode 24
Alex must grade Ellen's paper when he is assigned to be the teacher's assistant.
Wednesday, February 25
My Buddy
Season 4 • Episode 25
Steven feels rejected by Jennifer and decides to attend one of her girls club meetings.
Wednesday, February 25
Once in Love With Elyse
Season 4 • Episode 26
A young architect confronts Steven over the fact that he has a serious crush on Elyse.
Wednesday, February 25
My Buddy
Season 4 • Episode 25
Steven feels rejected by Jennifer and decides to attend one of her girls club meetings.
Wednesday, February 25
Once in Love With Elyse
Season 4 • Episode 26
A young architect confronts Steven over the fact that he has a serious crush on Elyse.
Thursday, February 26
Paper Chase
Season 4 • Episode 27
Mallory's graduation is dependent upon her performance on a history exam.
Thursday, February 26
Be True to Your Preschool
Season 5 • Episode 1
Alex visits Andrew's preschool and withdraws him from school.
Thursday, February 26
Paper Chase
Season 4 • Episode 27
Mallory's graduation is dependent upon her performance on a history exam.
Thursday, February 26
Be True to Your Preschool
Season 5 • Episode 1
Alex visits Andrew's preschool and withdraws him from school.
Friday, February 27
Starting Over
Season 5 • Episode 2
Alex is distraught when Ellen departs for France so he tries to find someone to take her place.
Friday, February 27
The Freshman and the Senior
Season 5 • Episode 3
Mallory and a 66-year-old woman (Julie Harris) team up on a college sociology project.
Friday, February 27
Starting Over
Season 5 • Episode 2
Alex is distraught when Ellen departs for France so he tries to find someone to take her place.
Friday, February 27
The Freshman and the Senior
Season 5 • Episode 3
Mallory and a 66-year-old woman (Julie Harris) team up on a college sociology project.
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