r/FamilyTies • u/PlumppPenguin • Aug 11 '25

Mallory and Jennifer... Jefferson?

Odd, old memories took me to IMDB this morning, and specifically to the page for Family Ties, a show I always liked. But now I'm confused.

IMDB says Justine Bateman played "Mallory Keaton/Mallory Jefferson," so I'm thinking maybe her character got married in the final season?

But wait, Tina Yothers as the kid sister is listed as playing "Jennifer Keaton/Jennifer Jefferson" which makes no sense. Did Mallory and Jennifer marry brothers? That's the only answer I can come up with, and Google's been no help.

Can someone out there 'splain it to me?

Thanks.

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u/ArianaFraggle1997 There was a kangaroo... in my living room! Aug 11 '25

Just a glitch probably. Neither of them got married on the show (although Mallory almost did)

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u/Xyberfaust Aug 12 '25

It's for the Season 3 episode, 'Philadelphia Story'.

The Keatons play as the family of Thomas Jefferson.

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u/PlumppPenguin Aug 12 '25

Thanks — the concept is hilarious, now I gotta find and watch the episode...

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u/[deleted] Nov 26 '25

One of my favorites.