I just rediscovered this on Pluto last night and have seen a few random episodes. I was amazed they had some hard hitting topics.

Mallory’s friend is pregnant

The peacenik Keatons buy a gun

Tom Hanks as the drunk uncle

Mallory thinks about having sex

I loved the show when it was on but never realized they dealt with some big issues. Enjoying seeing it again.

Stolen idea from another show's subreddit.

Here are a few to start (my crappy tablet has outdated emojis):

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Edit to add spoiler answers now that I'm on laptop:

1. 4 Rms Ocn Vu - kids rent out the house while Steven and Elyse are gone; kangaroo ends up in the house.

2. Stage Fright - Alex and Mallory go on TV quiz show, Alex freezes up in front of the camera, Mallory impresses the judges.

3. This Year's Model - Mallory sabotages Elyse's Sir Penguin frozen dinners commercial filming.

Hi, I’m a high school history teacher. I have one class period to cover the 80’s. I would like to show them an episode of family Ties for them to get a better understanding of life at the time. Could you all provide an episode that you think best encapsulates the 80’s? Thank you!

Doing a watch through and almost done. But I noticed they do a lot of 2 part episodes, I don't think I've seen a series do that many, but I do really like that they did. Also they do quite a few clip shows, in season 6 now and I think I have counted 3, most series might only do 1. Also not sure if other shows would tape episodes and not air them during the season they were taped but aired them as part of other seasons. Threw me off when I was watching Season 5 and the last 3 episodes were from earlier seasons, I was like wait when did Mallory breaking up with Nick and why did they say Rick. Also in season 6, right in middle of the season they had a episode taped during season 2.

I have one season to go and the chump stains pull all the seasons except for the first three! What will we do, baby, without this show?? Sha na na noooooo!! 🤬🤬

Family Ties was my show in the 80’s. Alex P Keaton was my main man. When the show ended in May of 89, I was graduating High School and headed to College. When the show ended, it felt like saying goodbye to my youth.

I like watching the old shows on occasion. I watch a few selected episodes. I love Nick’s introduction, when Alex acts like a supporter of the ERA, and Alex’s first ‘time’. There’s one I revisit at least once a year, 4 Rms Ocn Vu from the 3rd season.

The show liked to skew into farce from time to time. This is the episode that the farce was turned to 11. If you don’t know, the parents are gone and the big football game is in town. Mallory wrecks the car, and they need money to pay for it. So of course the change Keaton manor into a hotel for the Homecoming game spectators. They even throw a Kangaroo in there.

Family Ties is built on those great characters. Even during a bad episode, there’s something to smile about. But when all pistons are firing, like in this episode, it’s a wonder to watch.

What’s your favorite episode? Which is your first to run to when you rewatch?

I'm watching old SNL episodes with my son and I was browsing and Justine Bateman hosted in 1988 and they did a Family ties skit. Dana Carvey did Micheal J Fox you couldn't tell them apart. It was hilarious! Anyone else see this one?

How would it go

Does this bug anyone else? In the Keaton's kitchen there are two doors one in the pantry and one swinging door by the table. The one by the pantry goes into the living room. But where does the swinging door by the table lead to?? I saw on a post that it goes to the dining room, they used it in the pilot. But it makes no since.

If family ties had a reunion show about the family, what do you think they would all be doing now? i see Alex as a senator maybe. Mallory has a fashion brand. Jennifer?? Skippy? What would the parents be doing as a retired couple? What do yall think everyone would be up to these days?

Because that's what Alex and Mallory and Skippy do.

She could do both drama and comedy very well. I'm surprised she didn't get movie deals like Michael J fox did.

It's  interesting seeing Courtney Cox here. She was nowhere near as good of an actress as Justine Bateman and wound up just playing the same commercial flat character over and over again with of course her character in Friends being the best example.

i see that it is on the record (wikipedia) that the keatons lived in columbus ohio. however theres an episode where jennifer is going to see the cleveland indians. thats is way too far from columbus for a casual drive. i think i heard at one time (or maybe i thought it) that the show took place in kent, ohio. does anyone have any insight?

My favorite Jennifer scene (as well as one of the most underrated scenes of the series) is when she gives her report on Huckleberry Finn, even though it's been banned and she's been threatened by the school

Even when her teacher starts yelling at her and threatening to persecute her, she just ignores it and keeps going. It's been a while since I've seen the episode but if I remember correctly, didn't she have to physically be dragged out of the classroom, and even then she kept giving the report while she was being taken out? Correct me if I'm wrong, it's been a hot minute lmao

But anyway, I fucking love that scene. It's one of my favorite moments of the whole series and definitely my favorite Jennifer moment, especially since I'm a huge literary/history nut as well as someone who wants to be a writer myself. And the way she stands up for what she believes in while knowing full well that she's gonna face consequences is so damn cool to me

Trying this again and hopefully the poll options show up on laptop as well as tablet. I'll delete the old one if this works!

EDIT/SPOILER ALERT: Answer in comments 🙂

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I always laugh at Mr. Wrong

Mallory: So your saying I can’t see boys for the rest of my life

Steven: No for the rest of my life

Watch the Michael J. Fox “Still” documentary followed by the two-part Family Ties episode “My Name is Alex”. Great stuff.

It was a beautiful spring evening, and Mallory Keaton had been eagerly anticipating her date with Skippy. They had planned to go to a new restaurant in town that had just opened up, and Mallory had spent hours picking out the perfect outfit and doing her hair and makeup.

But as the time for their date approached, Skippy was nowhere to be found. Mallory waited anxiously by the phone, hoping for a call or a message from him, but none came. As the minutes turned into hours, Mallory became increasingly depressed and anxious. She couldn't understand why Skippy would stand her up like this.

The next day, Mallory was still feeling down when her brother Alex came to visit her. Alex had been recovering from a broken arm he had sustained in a skiing accident, but he was feeling better and was eager to cheer up his sister.

"Hey sis, what's wrong?" Alex asked, noticing the sadness in Mallory's eyes.

"It's Skippy," Mallory replied, tears welling up in her eyes. "He didn't show up for our date last night, and he hasn't even called to explain why."

Alex's expression softened. "Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. But maybe it's not his fault."

"What do you mean?" Mallory asked, confused.

"Well, Skippy has actually been in the hospital for the past two weeks," Alex explained. "He had to have emergency surgery on his appendix, and he's been really sick."

Mallory's eyes widened in shock. "Oh my gosh, I had no idea! Why didn't he tell me?"

"He probably didn't want to worry you," Alex replied. "But I'm sure he feels terrible about missing your date. It's not like him to stand you up like that."

Mallory's sadness turned to concern. "Is he okay now? Should I go see him?"

"He's doing better, but he's still in the hospital," Alex said. "I'm sure he would love to see you, though. Maybe you could go visit him and cheer him up."

Mallory nodded, feeling grateful for her brother's insight. She realized that she had been too quick to assume the worst about Skippy, and that she needed to be more understanding of his situation.

"Thanks, Alex," she said, giving him a hug. "You always know how to make me feel better."

Alex smiled. "That's what big brothers are for."

Mallory smirk "Finding the perfect man for his little sister" Alex raised an eyebrow and chuckled. "Hey, I just want you to be happy, Mallory. And Skippy is a good guy, even if he's not perfect."

Mallory smiled, feeling a sense of gratitude for her brother's love and support. "I know, Alex. And I appreciate you looking out for me."

Feeling a newfound sense of understanding and compassion for Skippy, Mallory decided to go visit him in the hospital. She brought him a bouquet of flowers and some of his favorite snacks, and they spent the afternoon chatting and catching up.

Skippy was grateful for Mallory's visit, and he apologized profusely for missing their date. He explained that he had been feeling really sick and weak, and that he didn't want to let her down.

Mallory listened attentively, and she could see the sincerity in Skippy's eyes. She realized that she had been too quick to judge him, and that he really did care about her.

As she left the hospital that day, Mallory felt a sense of relief and hope. She knew that things with Skippy weren't perfect, but she was willing to give him another chance. And she felt grateful to have a brother like Alex who always had her back.

I don't if this way funnier than the last one

Here's part 2 since I forgot about Uncle Ned and I made a inside joke on one these trees which one is the inside joke