Family Ties

Season 2

22 episodes

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  1. S02E01

    Tender is the Knight

    When pretty Carrie Newman and her mother Julia come to visit the Keatons, Carrie's forward behavior sends Alex into a panic.

  2. S02E02

    The Homecoming

    When Mallory's boyfriend Jeff arrives home from college and wants to go steady, she's elated, but it's soon apparent that he's a little awed by school and merely grasping at the familiar.

  3. S02E03

    The Harder They Fall

    Alex anxiously awaits a crucial college recommendation from his English teacher.

  4. S02E04

    This Year's Model

    Mallory secretly submits a picture of Elyse and herself to an ad agency for a mother-daughter-modeling contest.

  5. S02E05

    Not an Affair to Remember

    Steven's assistant at the station is bright, talented, funny, and witty...and in love with him.

  6. S02E06

    Speed Trap

    When Alex takes diet pills for a lift during midterms, his dependency level increases daily.

  7. S02E07

    Sweet Lorraine

    While working as a DJ at the school radio station, Alex strikes up a telephone friendship with caller Lorraine Ferrar.

  8. S02E08

    Batter Up

    Steven and Elyse worry that the Jennifer's softball team coach is pushing the girls too hard.

  9. S02E09

    A Keaton Christmas Carol

    A cynical Alex finds the spirit of Christmas in a dream.

  10. S02E10

    To Snatch a Keith

    Steven and Elyse realize how lucky they are when their friends come over for a visit, but are unaware that it will be for the last time.

  11. S02E11

    Birthday Boy

    On his 18th birthday, Alex defies his mother and goes off with some of his buddies to celebrate at an out-of-town nightclub.

  12. S02E12

    Go Tigers

    Alex is both amazed and furious when a critical admissions interview at Princeton University is shattered by his hysterical sister Mallory.

  13. S02E13

    "M" is for the Many Things

    Elyse is shocked by her soon-to-be-divorced mother's quick and free-spirited plunge into the singles world.

  14. S02E14

    Say Uncle

    Alex discovers that his idol, young Uncle Ned, has a serious drinking problem.

  15. S02E15

    Ladies' Man

    Alex pretends to support the Equal Rights Amendment to impress a pretty feminist.

  16. S02E16

    Ready or Not

    Mallory turns to Alex for some advice when she begins to fear she'll lose her new boyfriend unless she agrees to his pleas for a more "adult" romance.

  17. S02E17

    Double Date

    Alex courts disaster when he invites two dates to the senior prom. He devises an elaborate scheme for escorting each of the unknowing girls on a night to remember.

  18. S02E18

    Lady Sings the Blues

    Elyse is excited at the prospect of reviving her folk-singing career at a local nightclub.

  19. S02E19

    Baby Boy Doe

    When Alex's pal Skippy discovers he's adopted, Alex helps him cope with the shocking news.

  20. S02E20

    The Graduate

    Alex is so sure that he will be named valedictorian of his class that he can't cope with the thought of being defeated by a girl-especially his girl.

  21. S02E21

    Diary of a Young Girl

    In the hospital awaiting a tonsillectomy, Jennifer fears she may never see her family again.

  22. S02E22

    Working at It

    Elyse feels the need to expand her horizons.

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