Family Ties

Season 3

24 episodes

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  1. S03E01

    The Gambler

    Elyse is stricken with gambling fever on a business trip to Atlantic City. While on a roll with Alex's "foolproof" blackjack system, she's oblivious to her family and job.

  2. S03E02

    Here We Go Again

    The news that their mother is pregnant sends the three Keaton kids into an angry outburst resulting in a family battle.

  3. S03E03

    Little Man on Campus

    Alex is thrilled to be taking a college course taught by one of his personal heroes, Professor Ephraim Bronski. In his eagerness to impress the teacher he gets off to a bad start and is humiliated by his idol when he fails the first class assignment.

  4. S03E04

    Love Thy Neighbor

    Little Jennifer is thrilled about getting a visit from her former neighborhood pal, Scott, whom she hasn't seen in five years.

  5. S03E05

    Keaton 'N Son

    Alex reluctantly accepts a part-time job with his father at the non-profit station, and his dad is bursting with pride to have him following in his footsteps.

  6. S03E06

    Fabric Smarts

    Mallory's enthusiasm for her part-time job at a boutique causes her grades to slip even lower than usual.

  7. S03E07

    Hotline Fever

    As an economics student, Alex finds it demeaning to be forced into a public service position, but his experiences at the crisis center gives him a new outlook on life.

  8. S03E08

    4 Rms Ocn Vu

    While Steven and Elyse are away on vacation, Mallory accidentally crashes her parents' car into a telephone pole. The kids need to raise money for auto repairs and decides to turn the Keaton house into a hotel.

  9. S03E09

    Best Man

    Alex cannot accept the fact that he and everyone around him are growing up, and desperately clings to his old ways.

  10. S03E10

    Lost Weekend

    Steven and Elyse plan a nostalgic weekend with the kids before the baby arrives, and are crushed to discover that the children are not at all interested in reminiscing about old times-they'd rather be with their friends.

  11. S03E11

    Don't Kiss Me, I'm Only the Messenger

    Alex plays Cupid to help his shy pal Skippy get together with Jane, the girl of his dreams, but his good intentions go awry when the girl falls for him instead.

  12. S03E12

    Help Wanted

    Alex hires a nanny and housekeeper who is inept at her duties.

  13. S03E13

    Karen II, Alex 0

    Alex's chances for acceptance into a smug college fraternity are dependent upon him having a knockout date for the pledge dance.

  14. S03E14

    Oh Donna

    Alex befriends Donna, a young, unwed expectant mother from Elyse's natural-childbirth class.

  15. S03E15

    Auntie Up

    Mallory is crushed when her favorite aunt dies suddenly, but her feelings of sadness turn to anger when family and friends at the funeral seem to be taking Aunt Trudy's death too lightly.

  16. S03E16

    Philadelphia Story

    Alex falls asleep while working on a college term paper on Thomas Jefferson and dreams that his family and friends are living 200 years ago.

  17. S03E17

    Birth of a Keaton (1)

    To help Steven during pledge week at the television station, the Keatons reluctantly agree to be part of the entertainment. The audience gets an unexpected show when Elyse goes into labor right on camera while in the middle of a song.

  18. S03E18

    Birth of a Keaton (2)

    A snowstorm prevents Elyse from getting to the hospital in time to deliver her baby.

  19. S03E19

    Cry Baby

    Jennifer is jealous over the attention paid to Andrew.

  20. S03E20

    Don't Know Much About History...

    Alex and his good friend James go into business together as tutors for their fellow students at Leland.

  21. S03E21

    Bringing Up Baby

    With Elyse back at work, Steven is frustrated when her schedule and the baby's schedule aren't allowing them any free time together.

  22. S03E22

    Cold Storage

    With the rest of the Keaton family away for the weekend, Mallory is excited about having the house to herself-until she is accidentally locked in the basement with the person she'd least like to be with-her adoring neighbor, Skippy.

  23. S03E23

    Remembrances of Things Past (1)

    Steven takes a nostalgic trip to his hometown following the death of his father. With the support of Elyse and the children, he tries to prepare his mother for her new life.

  24. S03E24

    Remembrances of Things Past (2)

    Steven takes a nostalgic trip to his hometown following the death of his father. With the support of Elyse and the children, he tries to prepare his mother for her new life.

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