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Erstausstrahlung: 1982-09-22Dauer: 25 MinStatus: Ended
Die Architektin Elyse Keaton (Meredith Baxter-Birney) und ihr Mann Steve (Michael Gross), Manager eines lokalen Fernsehsenders, waren früher Hippies und erziehen ihre Kinder im liberalen Stil der 60er Jahre, doch ausgerechnet die Kinder sind eher konservativ. Vor allem der älteste Sohn Alex (Michael J. Fox) verehrt Richard Nixon, liest das "Wall Street Journal" und trägt stets Anzug und Krawatte. Teenie-Tochter Mallory (Justine Bateman) mag eher Shopping als Schule, ihre jüngere Schwester Jennifer (Tina Yothers) ist das Nesthäkchen, bis Baby Andrew (Brian Bonsall) zur Welt kommt. Irwin "Skippy" Handelman (Marc Price) ist Keatons Nachbar, der ein Auge auf Mallory geworfen hat. Andrew wächst heran, Alex schließt die Schule ab und lernt seine erste Freundin, Ellen Reed (Tracy Pollan), kennen. Sie geht später nach Paris, und Lauren Miller (Courteney Cox) wird seine neue Freundin. Mallory ist derweil mit Nick Moore (Scott Valentine) zusammen.
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| 26 | Alex Doesn't Live Here Anymore (2) | 1989-05-14 |
| While Alex packs for New York, Elyse struggles to deal with her feelings of loss. After Elyse's blow-up with Alex, Steven is finally able to get her to admit that much of what she's suffering is classic separation anxiety. But she is still unable to put her anger aside, telling Steven that Alex is too self-centered to appreciate all the things they've done for him. That night at Andy's school play, Steven asks Alex to talk with his mother about what she's feeling. Later, when the family decides to go out for ice cream, Elyse excuses herself and goes home alone. Standing in Alex's room, a melancholy Elyse is surprised when her son walks in and apologies for fighting. Elyse confesses that his leaving reminds her that a part of her life is ending, while Alex tells her that bravado aside, he's scared about leaving the security of the family. Their love for each other reaffirmed, Alex and Elyse embrace. Early the next morning, the sleepy family gathers for breakfast before taking Alex to th Gaststars: Ginny Worland, Marissa Rosen, Nichole Francois, Terry Wills | ||
| 25 | Alex Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1) | 1989-05-14 |
| When Alex lands his dream job in New York, everyone's delighted for him, except Elyse. As Steven helps Andy rehearse for his school play on dental hygiene, Alex bursts into the Keaton kitchen with a rousing chorus of "New York, New York", and the news that he's been hired by one of Wall Street's biggest investment firms. The family is thrilled, but Elyse is somewhat taken aback when she learns that Alex is expected to move immediately. While everyone pitches in to help Alex get ready, Elyse becomes miffed over a family photo that he packed without her permission and a palpable tension begins to develop between them. In the course of packing, Alex battles wits with Jennifer, accepts fashion tips from Mallory, receives fatherly advice from Steven and shares some final moments with Nick, Skippy and Lauren. All the while, Elyse continues to withdraw from him. Gaststars: Daniel Weisman, Nina Mann, Sarah McCrary | ||
| 24 | Mr. Keaton Takes a Vacation | 1989-05-07 |
| Steven must confront his true feelings about Mallory's boyfriend when Nick moves in with the family for a week. While Elyse struggles to do the family taxes and Steven buries himself in his Tolstoy documentary, Mallory asks her parents if Nick can stay with the Keatons for a week while his house is being painted. Although Elyse gives in to Mallory's pleas, she warns her that Nick must be made to understand that Steven is very busy and should stay out of his way. During the first night of Nick's stay, protective papa Steven parks himself in a chair on the stair landing to prevent any hanky-panky between the couple. When Mallory wakes Nick up early the next morning to cook breakfast for the whole family, Steven arises with a start and runs into the kitchen, demanding an explanation for their whispers and giggling. When they explain about breakfast, Steven becomes embarrassed and pretends to be sleepwalking! Later that morning, when the rest of the family departs for school and work, Stev | ||
| 23 | Wrap Around the Clock (2) | 1989-04-23 |
| As Andy's time capsule fills to overflowing with family mementos, the Keaton clan looks back and laughs at their funniest moments. Although Andy protests that his time capsule has too many items in it, Alex continues to add things from his personal archives, including his collection of report cards from nursery school to first grade. Munching on popcorn as they reflect on their lives, the Keatons continue to share memories of Andy's first day at school, Steven's terrible magic tricks, Nick's reunion with his long-lost father and Nick and Mallory's aborted elopement. Even after Andy falls asleep and goes to bed, the family remembers the time Alex and Lauren met, and also when the girl of Skippy's dreams fell for Alex instead. Filled with warm memories of times past, Elyse persuades the entire gang to join her in a sing along. | ||
| 22 | Wrap Around the Clock (1) | 1989-04-23 |
| When Andy asks the family to contribute to his time capsule, the Keaton clan recalls some of their best-loved stories. As a homework assignment, Andy has been given the task of creating a time capsule which reflects his family's history. For his part, the littlest Keaton has placed his baby boots in the capsule, and asks his parents and siblings to contribute mementos from their past. Soon, the family is looking back and laughing at some of their funniest experiences together, like the time Steven and Elyse went to Woodstock, Alex went to jail with a group of feminists after feigning support for the Equal Rights Amendment and Mallory coached Nick in grammar to pass his high school equivalency exam. They also recall what happened when Mallory began dispensing advice to the lovelorn in her "Dear Mallory" column, Steven made a mess out of wallpapering the kitchen and Elyse became a blackjack fanatic in Atlantic City, where she was supposed to be lecturing at a conference. | ||
| 21 | Rain Forests Keep Falling on My Head | 1989-04-16 |
| Jennifer becomes obsessed with the environment after she begins studying the earth's ecological evils. As Alex presents Andrew with a pet parakeet, Jennifer arrives home with news that her science class has begun studying global ecology to explore how the earth is endangered by man's interference. Upset that the world is being destroyed for profit, Jennifer begins trying to make the family more ecologically aware as she laments the destruction of rain forests in Brazil and the ozone layer over the South Pole. While Mallory teaches the parakeet anti-Republican phrases, Jennifer becomes more and more obsessed. When she realizes how many toxic chemicals are in the Keaton home alone, she demands that the family throw out a bunch of household products and shop for safe alternatives. Not stopping there, however, she begins dwelling on the enormity of the world's environmental problems and becomes psychologically overwhelmed. Fixating on such evils as acid rain and radon gas, Jennifer sinks i Gaststars: Barry Heins | ||
| 20 | They Can't Take That Away From Me (2) | 1989-04-09 |
| Alex finds himself on an emotional rollercoaster when he's forced to choose between Lauren and Marty. When Lauren returns from her psychology conference, she notices that Alex is acting distant and distracted. After an uncomfortable silence, Alex admits that he has become interested in another woman and needs time to sort out his feelings, a revelation that leaves Lauren angry and confused. Things become even more awkward the next day when Alex accidentally runs into Lauren and Marty in the school cafeteria. After an embarrassing confrontation, both women leave the dining room in a huff. Alex returns home to work on his valedictory address for graduation, but remains preoccupied with how he's going to work his way out of his love triangle. Conjuring up the images of Freud, Sartre and Shakespeare, he calls upon the great minds for advice in matters of love. Ultimately, when Alex realizes that his immediate plans cannot include either Marty or Lauren, he approaches both women individuall Gaststars: Jane Adams, Marianne Muellerleile | ||
| 19 | They Can't Take That Away From Me (1) | 1989-04-02 |
| Alex's relationship with Lauren is tested when he becomes infatuated with a young music student. While Lauren's out of town attending a psychology conference. Alex begins teaching a freshman seminar in economics at Leland College. As he begins his first lecture, he is interrupted by a late arrival, music major Marty Brodie, a rather scattered young woman. When she disrupts his class twice more, first with a blast of classical music from her tape player and then with a muffled sob, Alex dismisses the class early and awkwardly attempts to determine what's wrong. Admitting that she's had a terrible week, during which she broke up with her boyfriend. Marty also confesses that she's terrible in economics and convinces Alex to tutor her for $15 an hour. When Alex arrives at Marty's dorm room for their first lesson. he tries to divert her attention away from her piano. Unable to get excited about the concept of supply and demand. Marty soon teaches an enthusiastic Alex the basic melody line t Gaststars: Jane Adams | ||
| 18 | All in the Neighborhood (2) | 1989-03-19 |
| The Keatons rally behind their black friends when the issue of racial discrimination hits home. Surprised and disgusted with their neighbors' racist attitudes, Elyse and Steven apologize to Gus and Maya Thompson for ever having suggested that they buy the house across the street. The Keatons become even more disturbed when they learn that the Thompsons are considering moving out immediately. As Steven and Elyse continue to question their own naivete in matters of race, they urge Gus and Maya not to make any hasty decisions. Unfortunately, their advice is soon challenged when the couples return home after dining out to find Michael standing in the wreckage of the Thompson living room, which has been vandalized by bigots. The next day, when the Keatons help the Thompsons clean up, Michael comes across pictures of Gus and Maya at various civil rights demonstrations in the '60s and is moved to reflect seriously on the struggles his parents must have gone thru. At last he comes to realize t Gaststars: Betsy Randle, Charles Bouvier, Dan Gilvezan, Keith Amos, Mark Taylor, Rosalind Cash | ||
| 17 | All in the Neighborhood (1) | 1989-03-12 |
| The Keatons are shocked to realize that racism is alive and well when their black friends move into a house across the street. During dinner with Steven's colleague Gus Thompson and his wife Maya, the Keatons learn that the couple is having trouble finding a house to buy. When Elyse informs them that the house across the street is up for sale, Gus and Maya (who are black) gently raise the subject of race. Although Steven admits that there are no black families in the neighborhood, he believes race to be a non-issue. The Keatons face a rude awakening, however, when they accompany the Thompsons on a tour of the house. The realtor, Christine Chadway, is barely able to conceal her shock when she realizes that the Thompsons are black. Completely reversing the sales pitch she had earlier given the Keatons, Christine is sternly reminded by Gus that housing discrimination is illegal and she must present his full-price offer to her clients. To Steven and Elyse's dismay, the Thompsons begin rece Gaststars: Jane Daly, Keith Amos, Kevin Dunn, Maris Clement, Mark Taylor, Robert Schanche, Rosalind Cash | ||
| 16 | Simon Says | 1989-03-05 |
| Jennifer is caught in the middle when she begins working with her friend Simon. As Alex recoils at declarations of love from Marla, an 11-year-old newspaper delivery girl who has a huge crush on him, Jennifer announces that she and her schoolmate Simon have landed jobs at a local fast food store. On their first day working together, an infatuated Simon sets out to impress Jennifer but proves totally inept at his new job. Jennifer, however, saves the day and, in recognition of her hard work, the owner promotes her to assistant manager. While Alex stealthily manages to avoid Marla, Jennifer's new position creates problems. She finally warns Simon that he had better concentrate more on his job rather on her. But despite her attempts to cover Simon's mistakes, the owner fires him. Meanwhile, Alex finally manages to convince the lovestruck Marla to abandon her dreams of dating him. Jennifer, too, resolves her situation by telling Simon that even if she agrees with the boss' decision to fire Gaststars: Baillie Gerstein, Jaclyn Bernstein, Jason Naylor, Richard McGonagle, Stephen Lee | ||
| 15 | 'Til Her Daddy Takes the T-Bird Away | 1989-02-26 |
| Mallory's plans to buy a car are stalled when Steven refuses to co-sign her loan. As Jennifer labors over a play she's writing on the final days of the Nixon presidency, Steven anxiously waits for Mallory to return home with his car. When she arrives late and is chided by her impatient dad, Mallory suggests that perhaps it's time she bought a car of her own. Several days later, Mallory, Nick and Steven pay a visit to a car dealership run by Nick's dad, Joe Moore. When she ends up falling in love with a little convertible that's a bit too pricey for her, Steven graciously volunteers to co-sign her loan. But the deal begins to sour when Joe shows up with the final loan documents and Mallory begins talking about the cross-country trip she is planning with Nick. Steven balks at Mallory's plans and backs out as her co-signer. Angry and disappointed, Mallory resolves to buy a car she can afford on her own. She and Nick return to Joe's showroom, but not before Steven collars Joe and convinces Gaststars: Dan Hedaya | ||
| 14 | My Best Friend's Girl | 1989-02-19 |
| Lauren gets more than she bargained for when she begins counseling Skippy and he falls in love with her. When Jennifer arrives home with her learner's permit in hand and announces that she'd like Elyse to teach her how to drive, a somewhat miffed Steven begins to needle them both about "women drivers". With continuous prodding, however, Steven finally gets his way and takes over as Jennifer's driving instructor. Meanwhile, Skippy confesses to Alex and Lauren that he is having problems relating to women. When Lauren realizes how troubled he is about being rejected, she offers to help Skippy by inviting him to her lab to access his psychological profile. But during the resulting session, Skippy finds it so easy to talk to Lauren that he becomes completely smitten with her! Oblivious to Skippy's crush on her, Lauren sets out to find a compatible mate for him and ends up arraging a blind date for Skippy with a sweet girl named Pippi. Gaststars: John Lavachielli, Karyn O´Bryan, Maura Tierney | ||
| 13 | The Wrecker's Ball | 1989-02-12 |
| When the first building Elyse designed faces the wrecking ball, the entire family rallies behind her attempts to block the demolition. Elyse is heartbroken when she learns that her very first professional design project, the Cavanaugh Building, is about to be torn down to make way for a mini-mall. Disconcerted by the news, Elyse becomes more and more upset as she starts reminiscing about her early career and how much the Cavanaugh Building meant to her. In a strong show of support, Steven rallies the Keaton clan and, together, they resolve to fight the demolition. When they arrive at the building carrying picket signs of protest, Elyse points out an inscription on one of the bricks, her own dedication of the building to her family. The touching moment is interrupted, however, when the head of the demolition crew shows up with the proper permits in hand, and warns the Keatons that they have very little time to act. Gaststars: Denise D'Amico, Florence Sundstrom, Gary Grubbs, Lyman Ward, Vic Polizos | ||
| 12 | The Job Not Taken | 1989-02-05 |
| Alex must choose between friendship and his career after a friend recommends him for a job at a big investment firm. As Steven returns from a shopping spree, Alex eagerly prepares to have dinner with Paul Corman, a former Leland classmate who's now an associate with the top investment banking house in Ohio. He's even more excited when, over dinner, Paul tells Alex that his firm is looking to hire a new associate... and he has suggested Alex for the job. When Alex arrives for the interview Paul has set up for him, he is ushered into the office of Jessica Foster, Paul's high-powered but humorless boss. Realizing immediately how intensely competitive and driven she is, Alex wows her by professing his passionate love of money and mergers and Jessica hires him on the spot. Ready from the interview, Alex comes home wearing a bowler hat and announces that he wants to take the entire family out for a celebration dinner. The festivities are interrupted, however, when Paul drops by to tell the K Gaststars: Billy Morrissette, Christina Jansen, David Bowe, Ethel Ayler | ||
| 11 | Get Me to the Living Room on Time | 1989-01-29 |
| When Andy befriends two senior citizens, Steven decides to make them the focus of his new documentary. After Andy announces that he's invited a couple of friends over, the Keatons are surprised when two people in their seventies walk in! Andy introduces Joseph Simmons and Eva Martin to the family, explaining that they are from the retirement center which Andy's class visits each week as a school project. As Steven listens to Joseph and Eva talk about their lives and friendship with Andy, he gets an idea. Having been searching for a subject for his new documentary, Steven sees a story about Andy, Joseph and Eva as the perfect solution. A few days later, Steven and his cameraman visit the center and videotape Andy asking Joseph and Eva how they met, at which point Joseph suddenly pops the question to Eva, who agrees to marry him. Problems develop, however, when Joseph's son David strongly objects to the marriage and Steven is asked to try and reason with him. After an emotional scene tha Gaststars: Douglas Seale, Jeff Perry, Joshua Shelley, Marie Denn, Mimi Cozzens, Minnie Summers Lindsey, Paul McIsaac, Robert Torti | ||
| 10 | Nick's Best Friend | 1989-01-15 |
| Nick gets back together with his best childhood friend: his dog Scrapper. When Nick's mother moves into a new apartment complex that doesn't allow animals, he is given custody of his boyhood dog Scrapper. Although the lovable pooch is quite old, he's still playful and manages to completely charm the Keatons. However, a short time later, Scrapper is hit by a car. After rushing the dog to the vet, Nick tries to be very positive about his condition, stating that this sort of thing has happened before and Scrapper is sure to be okay. But Dr. Austin informs a stunned Nick that Scrapper is severely injured and suggests that the dog be put to sleep. Nick won't hear of it instead, he insists that the vet operate on Scrapper and do anything he can to save him. Meanwhile, Steven tries to arrange an elaborate birthday party for Andy, but the family is too worried about Scrapper to pay attention. Finally, even the birthday boy himself announces that he'd rather not have a party. Everyone waits for Gaststars: Carol Mansell, Ron Jarvis, Scott LaRose, Tom Isbell | ||
| 9 | Deja Vu | 1989-01-08 |
| Sisterly sparks fly when Jennifer decides to date the younger brother of Mallory's former high school heartthrob. As the Keatons try to persuade Steven that he needs a relaxing hobby, Jennifer nervously awaits the arrival of her new friend, Josh Wakefield, who has agreed to work with her on a project for the French Club. When Mallory realizes that Josh is the younger brother of Jeff Wakefield, her former high school boyfriend, she becomes overprotective and reminds Jennifer how Jeff jilted her when he went to college. Mallory just assumes that Josh will do the same to Jennifer. Mallory's distrust of Josh increases when she learns that he intends to attend Jeff's alma mater, Princeton. After sharing her misgivings with Elyse and learning that Josh has asked Jennifer to the prom, Mallory decides she must confront her sister. Jennifer, who is very excited about her new relationship, resents Mallory's assumptions about Josh and the sisters begin to argue. Finally, Nick suggests to Mallory Gaststars: Byron Thames | ||
| 8 | Basic Training | 1989-01-01 |
| Skippy's decision to join the Army soon becomes a losing battle. As the Keaton clan continues to nag Steven about taking it easy in the wake of his heart attack, a very morose Skippy stops by. Depressed by the results of his career aptitude tests, he confides that he's become hopeless about his future job prospects. But while flipping thru brochures he collected during career day at college, Skippy becomes taken with the idea of joining the Army. Excited by the promise of travel, new people and state-of-the-art technical training, Skippy persuades Alex to come with him to the recruiting office. There, he is met by Sergeant Davis, who informs Skippy that he will be his drill sergeant in basic training. Bidding an emotional farewell to his family and friends, Skippy makes a dramatic exit to boot camp. But a week later, Skippy's mom arrives at the Keatons with a tape from Skippy claiming that he is fine and asking his parents not to visit. The truth is, Skippy's military career has prove Gaststars: Daniel Baldwin, John J. York, John Marshall Jones, Lois De Banzie, Mark Barnet, Raleigh Bond | ||
| 7 | Heartstrings (3) | 1988-12-18 |
| Steven battles the physical and psychological aftershocks of his heart surgery. As the hours drag on during Steven's quadruple bypass operation, the Keaton crew grows exhausted in the hospital waiting room. Awakened by Skippy's typically goofy entrance, they all snap to attention when Dr. Harrison appears. He assures them that the surgery has gone well, but Steven must still be observed closely for the next few hours. When the family members are at last allowed to see Steven, he joyfully looks from one relieved face from the next. But when he is well enough to come home, the kids are nervous and overly solicitious, while Steven seems edgy and testily insists that they all go about their usual business. Sensing that her husband needs to talk, Elyse gently questions him and Steven confesses that he is terrified. He tells her that his living room now reminds him of his collapse and admits that he can't stop thinking about a colleague, who, after a similar experience, became a depressed sh Gaststars: Liz Sheridan, Nicholas Rutherford, Philip Baker Hall, Shannon MacPherson, Tim Eyster | ||
| 6 | Heartstrings (2) | 1988-12-11 |
| While Steven fights for his life in surgery, the family fights to remain optimistic about his condition. When Steven's surgery extends beyond the expected five hours, tension in the waiting room increases. A nervous Alex, however, begins to express acute concern only for himself fearing that he has inherited a weak heart, he searches in vain for his pulse. Lauren soon makes Alex realize that he is fixated on his own health to block the anguish he really feels for his father. While the Keatons wait, they receive hope and encouragement from Mrs. Hobart and Mr. Meyers, whose spouses are also undergoing surgery. Everyone's spirits are lifted when Mr. Meyers is joyfully reunited with his wife. But shortly afterward, their happiness turns to grief when it is learned that Mrs. Hobart's husband, who had actually been in recovery, has suddenly died. As the Keatons search for a way to comfort her, they become even more anxious about Steven. When Elyse begins to panic, Alex finally realizes that Gaststars: Carolyn Mignini, Christina Pickles, Jane Ford, Margaret A. Marx, Michael David Wright, Philip Baker Hall, Richard Kuss | ||
| 5 | Heartstrings (1) | 1988-12-04 |
| The Keaton family unites in crisis when Steven suffers a serious heart attack. While Alex and Andy discuss the upcoming Presidential race, Mallory and Jennifer prepare for another legendary shopping expedition. Moments later, Elyse returns home from jogging, but Steven lags behind, explaining that his run was slowed by a burning pain in his side. Steven dismisses the pain, assuming it was due to something he ate, while Alex kids him that the pain was caused by the guilt of being a Democrat. Feeling much better the next day, Steven goes on a long bicycle ride. But when he returns home, he has difficulty breathing and collapses on the floor. After rushing Steven to the hospital, the family is stunned when Dr. Harrison tells them that Steven has suffered a heart attack and needs bypass surgery immediately. In the waiting room, the Keatons befriend Ruth Hobart, the kind and encouraging wife of another heart patient, and the jocular Mr. Meyers. Before Steven is wheeled into surgery, he and Gaststars: Beaver-Leigh Banfield, Billy Morrissette, Carolyn Mignini, Christina Pickles, Margaret A. Marx, Michael David Wright, Philip Baker Hall, Richard Kuss | ||
| 4 | Beyond Therapy | 1988-11-27 |
| In an attempt to get Alex to open up emotionally, Lauren persuades him to join a therapy group. Returning from a date, Alex and Lauren arrive at the Keaton home and finish a fight they began in the car. Lauren resents the fact that Alex has dragged her to a boring economics department function and accuses him of avoiding any conversation which becomes personal. The next day, Alex is relieved when Lauren shows up to apologize for her outburst. She then insists that they should try group therapy and although Alex balks at the idea, he agrees to accompany her to a session, where they are introduced to two other couples. Immediately unimpressed with the group, Alex avoids all personal questions about his relationship with Lauren and walks out. Regretting his actions, Alex resolves to prepare for his next session by reading psychology books and memorizing whatever appropriate lingo he can pick up. At the next group meeting, he wows everyone by speaking openly about his repression. Applaudin Gaststars: Diana Bellamy, Don Amendolia, Helen Page Camp, Kathleen Dennehy, Stephen Baldwin | ||
| 3 | Truckers | 1988-11-13 |
| Alex feels left out when Andy begins spending less time with him and more time with Nick's streetwise nephew Rocco. While Steven rages about the household bills, Alex worries about something else: Andrew's budding friendship with Rocco, Nick's visiting eight-year-old nephew. Andy quickly becomes enchanted with the boy, who's a pint-sized version of Nick and thus not exactly Alex's idea of a positive role model for his little brother. As Andy and Rocco begin spending time playing with trucks and going to the mall with Nick and Mallory, Alex feels increasingly neglected, especially when Andy misses their weekly viewing of "Wall Street Week". Finally, much to Alex's chagrin, an excited Andy announces that he's going to the auto races with Rocco and Nick. Gaststars: Kaylan Romero | ||
| 2 | Designing Woman | 1988-11-06 |
| Mallory's enthusiasm for her job at a prestigious fashion firm quickly fades when she discovers that her design ideas are being stolen by another employee. Mallory is thrilled when she earns an apprenticeship at David Campbell Fashions, a top-notch fashion design house in Ohio. Before starting her new job, Mallory discusses what her duties will be with the firm's star designer, Jamie Carter. When Mallory timidly asks whether the designs she's done for school will ever be made into David Campbell fashions, Jamie reacts somewhat coolly. Although Jamie seems pleased by Mallory's designs, she explains that the apprentice still has a lot to learn. Eager to succeed, Mallory throws herself into her work. Before long, however, Mallory is stunned when she discovers that Jamie has stolen her design ideas and pitched them to David Campbell as her own. What's more, Campbell likes "Jamie's" designs so much, he plans to feature them in his upcoming fashion show. Gaststars: Barry Jenner, Debra Engle, Hank Azaria, Hilary Shepard Turner, Sandra Canning | ||
| 1 | It Happened One Night | 1988-10-30 |
| A family camping trip turns into a comedy of errors. While the Keaton kids and Lauren argue about politics, Steven and Elyse decide it's time to get away from such serious concerns. They eagerly suggest that the whole family go on a camping trip, like they used to do. The kids don't share their parents' enthusiasm, however, and quickly come up with reasons why they can't go. As a result, little Andy is the only Keaton willing to go along with Steven and Elyse. When their parents leave for the campground with Andy, the older kids try not to feel guilty for disappointing them. At first, they all agree that they don't feel the urge for the great outdoors that they did in the old days, but soon remember that camping with the family was always a lot of fun. Before long, they decide to drive up and surprise Steven, Elyse and Andy at the campsite. With Nick in tow, Mallory, Alex and Jennifer pack up their sleeping bags and take off. Unfortunately, their good intentions are dashed when the car | ||
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| 28 | Father, Can You Spare a Dime? | 1988-05-01 |
| Nick again demonstrates his flair for teaching art by conducting a class at the "Y" for children, including Andrew. So popular is the class, in fact, that when the "Y" needs the classroom space back for another program, the kids and their enthusiastic parents are very disappointed. Mallory tells the family that Nick would really like to open up his own art school, and Alex escorts Nick to the bank to help him get a loan. When the bank loan doesn't work out, Mallory encourages Nick to ask his father for the money. Nick explains that because his father left home when he was only eleven, their relationship leaves a lot to be desired, and he feels uncomfortable approaching him. But when Mallory finds out that Nick's dad is Joe Moore, the well-known owner of a very successful car dealership in town, she feels sure that Joe will want to reconcile with his son and lend him the money. Gaststars: Dan Hedaya, Jena Vallee, Joseph Gordon-Levitt | ||
| 27 | Return of the Native | 1988-03-20 |
| Cousin June returns to the Keaton household for a visit after a three year stay in London. All of the Keatons are eager to hear her tales of England, but they just can't seem to let her get a word in edgewise. Gaststars: Danielle Von Zerneck | ||
| 26 | Sign of the Times | 1988-03-13 |
| While Alex prepares little Andrew's resume for future kindergarten elections, Elyse proudly tells the family that Andy has been chosen as "Buddy for the Day" at school, which means he will be responsible for showing a new classmate around. The new student, Josh Richards, turns out to be deaf. Accompanied by his mother, Josh is introduced to Andy by Andy's teacher, who explains that although Josh can't hear, he can speak by signing with his hands. Tentative at first, Andy leads Josh off to "show him the ropes", telling his curious classmates about Josh's deafness and his ability to sign. When several of Josh's schoolmates begin to tease him, Andy becomes very upset and rushes to defend him. He becomes even more disturbed at the end of the day when Josh confesses that the other children's cruelty does indeed hurt him. Experiencing the beginnings of a solid friendship, Andy begins to brood about Josh's handicap and stops talking altogether in sympathy for his friend. Gaststars: Benji Schulman, Darrell Thomas Utley, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Malachi Pearson, Michelle A. Collins, Susan Kohler, Tehele Chapman, Terri Hanauer | ||
| 25 | The Boys Next Door | 1988-03-06 |
| As Elyse prepares for her high school reunion, she is contacted by her old buddy, Roger "Eggy" Erdman, a klutzy class nerd turned millionaire. Never a romantic couple, Elyse and "Eggy" made a bizarre team even as friends, since Elyse was the most popular girl in class. She explains to the family that Roger needed someone to keep the bullies away and to save him from his own clumsiness. Like an older version of Skippy, the ungainly Roger comes over for a visit. While Alex is enamored of "Eggy's" wealth, Roger is still clearly in love with Elyse, who always helped him stand up for himself. Steven, who would do anything to avoid attending Elyse's reunion, urges Roger to take her. Roger wants to resurrect the "Doo-Wop Twins" number they used to do in school, but when Elyse refuses, saying that those days are over, a hurt Roger rushes out. Gaststars: Enid Kent, Gwen Banta, Kevin Dunn, Michael G. Hagerty, Robert Klein | ||
| 24 | Spring Reminds Me (a.k.a.) Rosalie's Legacy | 1988-02-28 |
| As Steven goes thru another one of his dreaded "magician phases" and tries to rope the whole family into participating in his magic tricks, the Keatons get a visit from Evelyn Mitchum, a former neighbor now living in New York, whose daughter Rosalie was beat friend with Mallory in junior high. The family is delighted to welcome Evelyn, but the tragic suicide of her daughter a year earlier makes for some awkward moments when they reminisce about old times. Sensing that Evelyn may need someone to confide in, Elyse makes a gentle but unsuccessful attempt to get her to open up about her devastating loss. When Evelyn turns her attention almost exclusively to Mallory, first inviting her to lunch, then on trips to the mall and the museum, Elyse begins to suspect that Mallory has become a surrogate Rosalie for Evelyn and warns Mallory she may get hurt. But Mallory insists she can and must handle the situation herself. Gaststars: Constance McCashin | ||
| 23 | Quitting Time | 1988-02-21 |
| While Andy is inspired by his parents' old love letters to try his hand at writing one to a kindergarten sweetheart, Lauren finds herself less and less able to spend time with Alex. She is struggling with her psychology thesis and is becoming increasingly depressed by her lack of significant progress. She confesses to the Keatons that she sometimes has the urge to quit, but Steven and Elyse encourage her to hang in there and keep working on it, much to Alex's chagrin. The day after she has broken yet another date with Alex to work on her thesis, Lauren complains to him that the project which once thrilled her has become incredibly boring. Having received a lukewarm response from her professor on what she has accomplished so far, Lauren finds the temptation to quit and spend more time with Alex too strong to resist. Alex happily assures her that she is making the right decision. At first, Alex revels in being waited on hand and foot by Lauren. But his enthusiasm for her total devotion q | ||
| 22 | Read It and Weep (2) | 1988-02-14 |
| While Jennifer steels herself for a showdown with school authorities, Steven and Elyse prepare to back her up in her fight against the school board's book banning policy. Even Mallory gets into the act and shocks the family by falling in love with the forbidden "Huckleberry Finn", which she ends up reading aloud to Nick. Nothing is solved at the meeting with the school principal, Dr. Hewitt, the head of the school board and Jennifer's English teacher Mr. Flaherty when the Keaton's refuse to comply with the new school ruling. Jennifer is crushed by the fact that Flaherty, whom she respects and admires, will not stand up to Hewitt and the board even though he claims to be completely on her side. Pushed to a more serious confrontation, Steven and Elyse hire a lawyer to challenge the School Board decision, while Jennifer fields calls from reporters and grows increasingly uneasy with her notoriety. Gaststars: Bibi Besch, Christian Clemenson, Granville Van Dusen, Julia Louis-Dreyfus | ||
| 21 | Read It and Weep (1) | 1988-02-07 |
| Jennifer comes home from school feeling blue because after choosing the American classic "Huckleberry Finn" as the subject of her book report, she learns that the novel has been put on the school board's list of banned books. Although her favorite English teacher, Mr. Flaherty, disagrees with the decision, he informs Jennifer that he must uphold the board's ruling about the book. Jennifer decides to disregard the school's edicts and goes ahead with her report, which she insists of reading aloud in class. Flaherty is forced to summon the principal, who confiscates the paper. Later, Flaherty tells Jennifer and her family that even though he personally admires her courage and commitment, he must fail her on her report. Even worse, she must face the wrath of the principal and possible suspension. Gaststars: Bibi Besch, Christian Clemenson | ||
| 20 | The Blues Brother | 1988-01-24 |
| Alex becomes a deejay of his own college radio show with a program he calls "Syncopated Money", designed to "combine classic American music with an indepth analysis of the business scene". While on the air one day, Alex introduces a tune by "the late blues great, Eddie Dupre", only to discover that Dupre is alive when the legendary blues artist himself calls the station. Embarrassed and apologetic, Alex learns that Eddie is now driving a bus in Columbus and hasn't recorded in more than 20 years. He eagerly tries to persuade Dupre to guest on his radio show and finally succeeds when he assures Eddie that a fee is involved. When Dupre visits the Keatons to meet Alex prior to the show, he charms them with his stories and his talent. But he confesses that he has no money to show for all his years in the music business and swears he will never perform again in public. Gaststars: Brownie McGhee | ||
| 19 | The Spirit of Columbus | 1988-01-17 |
| Alex is more than a little sceptical when Nick enters his sculpture "Spirit of Columbus", priced at $200, in an art show at the mall. but when Nick returns with the money and the news that he had several buyers vying for the piece, Alex decides that Nick is completely unaware of the marketability of his work. Appalled that Nick let potential buyers go away empty-handed, he insists that Nick increase the supply to meet the demand and steps in as Nick's manager for a hefty commission. At first, both Nick and Mallory are opposed to the commercialization of Nick's artistic work, but they become seduced by the idea of building a substantial "nest egg" for their future, and give in to Alex's pressure. | ||
| 18 | The Play's the Thing | 1988-01-10 |
| The Keaton kids are dismayed when the local playhouse agree to stage Steven's radical 60's college play, "A Draft Card for the Burning". Embarrassed by the script's laughably dated hippie lingo, they are not surprised when Elyse refuses to reprise her leading role as Sequola Free, the play's sexy activist/anthropology student. Crushed by her decision, Steven goes off in a huff to cast another actress. But after numerous fruitless auditions, Elyse finally succumbs to Steven's wishes. Just as she predicts, Steven becomes insanely jealous of her leading man and finds it impossible to separate his dual roles as husband and director. Elyse and her co-star, local dentist Jeff Cooper, grow frustrated with Steven, who keeps changing the script to avoid any intimacy between them. Gaststars: Bernadette Birkett, David Wohl, Jennifer Flackett, Raymond Singer, Rod McCary, Rosanna Huffman | ||
| 17 | Miracle in Columbus | 1987-12-20 |
| The Christmas spirit has come to the Keaton house, where the family is busy baking Christmas cookies when Skippy stops by to ask a favor. He wants Alex to pinch-hit for him as Santa at the mall, and Alex agrees after hearing about the excellent hourly wage. With Mallory and Jennifer along as his wall-paid elves, "Santa" Alex dispenses stock tips and financial advice to long lines of children. Besieged by kids with elaborate Christmas lists, Alex is surprised when he's approached by a sad-looking little girl who insists she doesn't want anything for Christmas and doesn't believe in Santa Claus. Her mother explains that seven-year-old Michelle is very depressed that her father, a traveling salesman who is struggling to make a living, won't be home for the holiday. Gaststars: Aeryk Egan, Alan Blumenfeld, Alisan Porter, Dale Weston, Ellen Hamilton Latzen, Josh Clark, Lee Garlington, Peter Schrum | ||
| 16 | Anniversary Waltz | 1987-12-16 |
| While plans are in full swing for the Keaton's 20th anniversary party, Steven and Elyse are fighting and it looks like they may not make it that far. Elyse wants to have a big party to celebrate the Keaton's 20th anniversary and Steven reluctantly agrees. Steven's enthusiasm for the affair diminishes even further as Elyse's guest list expands and the domestic problems begin to stack up, the happy couple are at each other's throats... until the kids decide they'd better do something if they want their parents to stay together. Gaststars: Gloria Gifford, Howard Renensland, Jack Heller | ||
| 15 | The American Family (2) | 1987-12-13 |
| When Lauren is required to write a paper on the typical American family, she chooses the Keatons. Focusing first on Steven and Elyse, she asks about their history together and the growth of the family, prompting Elyse to reminisce about her pregnancy with Andy. Steven recalls what a thrill Andy's arrival was to everyone, especially Alex, who was delighted to finally have a brother. As the family discusses the ways in which little Andy changed their lives, they recall just how protective and involved Alex became in the upbringing of the baby. While on the subject, Jennifer remembers the time that Steven decided he wasn't spending enough time with her and tried to become her "pal". | ||
| 14 | The American Family (1) | 1987-12-13 |
| When Lauren is required to write a paper on the typical American family, she chooses the Keatons. Focusing first on Steven and Elyse, she asks about their history together and the growth of the family, prompting Elyse to reminisce about her pregnancy with Andy. Steven recalls what a thrill Andy's arrival was to everyone, especially Alex, who was delighted to finally have a brother. As the family discusses the ways in which little Andy changed their lives, they recall just how protective and involved Alex became in the upbringing of the baby. While on the subject, Jennifer remembers the time that Steven decided he wasn't spending enough time with her and tried to become her "pal". | ||
| 13 | Father Time (2) | 1987-12-06 |
| When Uncle Rob's daughter Marilyn stays out all nite with a Marine she meets while visiting the Keaton's, the family becomes painfully aware of her deep-seated anger with her father over her parents' divorce. Rob is left feeling stunned and hurt, as the Keatons begin to realize that communications between their beloved relatives have completely broken down. The following morning, when Marilyn comes home and flatly refuses to talk to her father, the Keatons jump in to try and help. While Elyse shepherds everyone out for "a walk", Steven stays behind with Rob to discuss Rob's feelings about his guilt over the divorce and his fears about confronting his daughter. Things don't improve when Marilyn tries to leave a day early for her mother's house and ends up in a screaming match with her father. Deeply troubled, Rob finally forces himself to corner Marilyn and press for an honest talk. And as he opens his heart to her, she finds herself unable to resist the power of his love. Gaststars: Blake Soper, Tammy Lauren | ||
| 12 | Father Time (1) | 1987-11-29 |
| When Steven's recently divorced brother Rob arrives with his son and daughter for a visit, the Keaton's become a sounding board for their relatives' family problems. In the wake of his divorce, Uncle Rob has given up his job as a CPA and is enjoying "working in the great outdoors" as a telephone repairman, a considerably less lucrative career which his teenage daughter Marilyn feels is a great hardship on the family, and particularly on her. It is immediately apparent that Marilyn deeply resents her father and believes that Mallory is the only person she can confide in, leaving everyone else feeling left out and curious about their conversations. The other Keaton kids are fascinated by the picture that her film buff brother Jonathan paints of "life after divorce." Gaststars: Blake Soper, Tammy Lauren | ||
| 11 | Citizen Keaton | 1987-11-22 |
| When Mallory decides to run for student body president of Grant College, her family is surprised at her uncharacteristic interest in politics. She explains that "it just sounded like a good idea", and introduces Skippy as the manager of this rather unfocused campaign. Still her most ardent admirer, Skippy encourages the whole family to work on Mallory's behalf. Alex, who considers Mallory the ideal candidate ("attractive and generally non-offensive") begins to take over the entire campaign. He makes up buttons and posters that include his picture with Mallory's and starts advising her about the kind of campaign promises she should make to get herself elected. As voting time nears, Mallory becomes exhausted by the heavy schedule that Alex has set for her, and is also somewhat nervous about the promises she's made, which have escalated from new drapes and a diet soda machine to Alex's suggestion of free trips to Hawaii. Gaststars: Ira Heiden, Maria Bradley, Sonia Curtis | ||
| 10 | Mister Sister | 1987-11-15 |
| Fearing the long-term effects of Andy's liberal upbringing with Its lack of strong gender identification, Alex tries to push his little brother into learning to play basketball, only to end up in some heated games of one-on-one with Steven. Meanwhile, In an effort to supplement his income from teaching at the "Y", Nick naively applies for the job of Dean of Admissions of Grant College. When he's rejected, he lets Mallory persuade him to take the job as janitor of her sorority house. Enthusiastic at first, Mallory proudly introduces Nick to her "sisters", who warm up to him immediately. When he offers housemates Cindy and Karen creative suggestions on decorations for the sorority's Winter Dance, he finds himself becoming the unofficial sorority mascot. When Nick is made an honorary sorority member, he really becomes "gung ho," quoting Mallory the sorority handbook chapter and verse, and criticizing her lack of sorority pride. Gaststars: Kim Gillingham, Laura Leigh Hughes, Tracy Camilla Johns | ||
| 9 | The Way We Were | 1987-11-08 |
| The Keatons are surprised, but delighted, when Elyse's Aunt Rosemary shows up for a visit. Although Rosemary claims to have sent a letter and spoken with Mallory about her arrival, the mix-up is quickly forgotten as the family warmly welcomes their loving and favorite aunt. Rosemary charms the Keatons with her wit, humor and wonderful family stories. But soon, she begins to act strangely to simple questions, and Elyse starts to worry when Rosemary begins repeating things that have just been discussed. Finally, Rosemary admits that she has been having trouble with her memory and has no idea how she even got to the Keaton home. A trip to the doctor confirms beyond any doubt that Rosemary has Alzheimer's disease, which will get progressively worse and ultimately, render her helpless. Stunned by this tragic news, Rosemary nevertheless refuses to despair, determined to make the most of the time she has left. Both she and the Keatons rise to the challenge courageously, as she passes the f Gaststars: Barbara Barrie, Matthew Faison | ||
| 8 | Invasion of the Psychologist Snatchers | 1987-11-01 |
| Alex and Lauren face the first real test of their budding romance when one of Lauren's former loves comes for a visit and Alex finds himself feeling uncharacteristically insecure. While turning a "foolproof" meal of frozen TV dinners into a complete disaster, Lauren gets a call from her handsome and brilliant ex-boyfriend, Eric Matthews, who announces that he's flying in from New York and wants to take her to dinner. Careful to avoid any possible misunderstanding, Lauren consults with Alex before accepting Eric's invitation, and is reassured that Alex doesn't mind at all. When the big evening arrives and Alex meets Eric at Lauren's apartment, he is overwhelmed by Eric's credentials. He discovers that Eric, a former Economics major himself, excelled at school and received all the same awards and scholarships as Alex. Worse yet, Eric has already established himself in one of the most exclusive investment firms on Wall Street and is the proud owner of a black Porsche. Gaststars: Campbell Scott | ||
| 7 | Walking On Air | 1987-10-25 |
| When Steven arrives home with news of a job opening at his station, an internship position he feels would be perfect for Mallory, he finds his family deeply engrossed in a contest to locate the missing "Colonel Crackle" from clues found in Crackle cereal boxes. An excited Alex happily spearheads the search, which offers the winner a 5,000 dollar prize. Steven is equally enthused about the idea of having Mallory come to work at WKS. Although Mallory tries to squirm out of giving him an immediate answer, Steven dismisses her objections and pressures her into accepting his offer. Gaststars: John Hostetter | ||
| 6 | Super Mom | 1987-10-18 |
| As Elyse wraps up a major project for her firm, she realizes that her busy architectural career is causing her to neglect her family, especially Andy. Although Elyse feels terrible about not devoting more time with Steven and the kids, she doesn't want to give up her rewarding position at the firm. Just when she expects a breather, Elyse's boss dumps a prestigious project into her lap. Inspired by the challenge, she accepts the enormous job, despite initial misgivings. Later that afternoon, when a teacher calls to tell Elyse that no one has come to pick Andy up from school, "Super Mom" begins to feel like a failure, unable to juggle her private and professional demands. Gaststars: Jay Thomas, Max Segar, Sandy Ward, Suzie Plakson | ||
| 5 | Dream Date | 1987-10-04 |
| Jennifer is appalled when nerdy sophomore Simon Wickerson falls head over heels in love with her. Although Jennifer rejects his advances, Simon is undaunted. He follows her home and tries to shower her with expensive gifts, but Jennifer only has eyes for Roger, a sophomore "hunk" who doesn't even know she's alive. Simon pleads with Jennifer to attend the sophomore dance with him and at first, she refuses. She finally relents, however, when she realizes that Simon is her only chance to attend the dance, thereby giving her the opportunity to run into Roger. Although she is reluctant to use Simon no less be seen with him Alex reassures her that manipulation is the way of the world. Despite Elyse's warnings that she's doing the wrong thing, Jennifer has made up her mind. At the dance, she scans the room for Roger and Ignores Simon, who is deliriously happy to be with her. When she finally approaches her idol, he is rude and insensitive and obviously has no desire to get to know her. Gaststars: Brad Kesten, Jason Naylor, Lilly Moon, Sarah Jo Martin, Tony Crane | ||
| 4 | The Other Woman | 1987-09-27 |
| While Nick entertains the Keatons with a demonstration of the "salesmanship" he's using in his new job selling lightbulbs over the phone, an impatient Andrew waits for Alex to come home so they can watch a special edition of "Wall Street Week" together. When Alex finally arrives, Andy is depressed to see that he has brought his new love, Lauren Miller. To make matters worse, Alex forgoes watching "Wall Street Week" in favor of spending time with Lauren, which only adds to Andy's frustration. As the evening wears on, Andy is the only Keaton who isn't enjoying Lauren's company. She amuses the family with an analysis of Steven and Mallory's dreams, while Andy vies unsuccessfully for Alex's attention. | ||
| 3 | Dear Mallory | 1987-09-20 |
| Mallory is thrilled to follow in "Dear Abby's" footsteps when she's tapped to write the personal advice column in the Columbus Shopper's Guide. She manages to involve the entire family, even Alex, in reading and answering the growing stack of mail, while searching for the perfect letter to launch her career in psycho-journalism. Mallory finally settles on a note from a lovesick teen who signs her correspondence "First Love". When Mallory's first column is published, Steven and Elyse are dismayed to discover that she's printed the family's phone number and address in her article. Explaining that she has to be warm and accessible to her readers, she becomes personally involved in "First Love's" relationship, while answering hundreds of letters and phone calls. Despite her exhaustion, she remains exhilarated by the idea that she's helping so many people, and plans an open house for many of those to whom she has given advice. Gaststars: Annie O'Donnell, Frank Landfield, Jane Adams, Katherine James, Raymond Singer | ||
| 2 | The Last of the Red Hot Psychologists (2) | 1987-09-13 |
| At dinner that evening, Alex is preoccupied with Lauren and their tense confrontation. He finally confides in his family, observing that no one has annoyed him that much since his former girlfriend, Ellen. While the rest of the family members exchange meaningful glances, Alexn insists that he is too busy to fall in love again, especially with someone like Lauren. At Alex and Lauren's next appointment, apologies are exchanged and before long, the two students are really warming up to each other. But when the conversation turns to dating habits, Lauren is quick to side-step the issue in an effort to keep their relationship strictly professional. Gaststars: Fess Reynolds, Masakio | ||
| 1 | The Last of the Red Hot Psychologists (1) | 1987-09-13 |
| As the Keaton household gets ready for the first day of the new school year, Alex reminds Jennifer of how incredibly successful he was at the high school she's about to enter, and preps Andrew on the most efficient kindergarten take-over tactics, before leaving for the Leland campus to participate in a psychology research project on overachievers. Having responded to an ad soliciting paid subjects, Alex shows up for his first interview and is greeted by the author of the study, pretty senior Psychology major, Lauren Miller. They clash almost immediately over Alex's monetary demands and Lauren's increasingly heated allusions to the emotionally-bankrupt, materialistic attitudes of overachievers like him. Gaststars: Fess Reynolds, Masakio | ||
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| 30 | It's My Party (2) | 1987-08-13 |
| In her quest to become one of the popular kids, Jennifer invites her trendy classmates to her thirteenth birthday party. When they become bored and begin grumbling at her "lame" party (which includes a traditional puppet show by her father), Jennifer takes drastic action. With Mallory's guidance, she becomes a "valley girl", who then deserts her own party. Yet, it's only a matter of time before Jennifer realizes she isn't having any fun and she rebels against her new friends. Gaststars: Amy Lynne, Heather Hobbs | ||
| 29 | It's My Party (1) | 1987-08-06 |
| In her quest to become one of the popular kids, Jennifer invites her trendy classmates to her thirteenth birthday party. When they become bored and begin grumbling at her "lame" party (which includes a traditional puppet show by her father), Jennifer takes drastic action. With Mallory's guidance, she becomes a "valley girl", who then deserts her own party. Yet, it's only a matter of time before Jennifer realizes she isn't having any fun and she rebels against her new friends. Gaststars: Amy Lynne, Heather Hobbs | ||
| 28 | Matchmaker | 1987-07-23 |
| When Mallory comes home from her sixth disastrous date in a row, Alex tries to comfort and then help. He will find her a new and perfect boyfriend using a computer that the Keaton's have gotten for Jennifer's "educational" use. Yet, when Roger and Mallory don't hit it off, Alex refuses to give up on getting this "perfect couple" together. Gaststars: Bill Allen, Eli Marder, Laura Esterman | ||
| 27 | The Visit | 1987-05-07 |
| When Elyse's sister Michele and her family arrives for their annual visit, Elyse is overjoyed, while the rest of the Keaton clan brace themselves for a long hard week of togetherness. With the exception of Elyse, who loves spending time with her sister, each of the Keatons is hard pressed to be gracious about the situation. Steven is constantly being needled by Michele's husband Marv; Michele's daughter Monica becomes the resident prophet of doom and gloom; and Monica's brother Marv Jr. begins appropriating Alex's clothes. Oblivious to the Keatons' hospitality, insomniac Marv serenades the household with bagpipe tunes late at night, accepts collect calls from his business associates on the Keatons' phone, and generally drives everyone crazy. It is only after he demolishes the back end of the Keatons' car, however, that the usually tolerant Steven jumps up to defend hearth and home. Gaststars: Dana Andersen, Jeff Cohen, Karen Landry, Stuart Pankin | ||
| 26 | Love Me Do | 1987-04-30 |
| When Skippy falls head-over-heels in love with Mallory's new college friend, Amy Sussman, he's both startled and overjoyed to find himself in his first real romantic relationship. Just as Steven finishes an informal pep talk with the kids, unraveling his fool-proof plan to throw Elyse a surprise birthday party, Amy arrives to pick Mallory up for a study session. Skippy happens to drop by and is immediately taken with Mallory's shy and pretty friend. He's so smitten, in fact, he's rendered completely helpless, and Mallory ends up arranging their first date. Amy is delighted and their relationship blossoms, though not without some embarrassing moments. When she finally invites Skippy back to her dorm room to watch TV, however, he panics because of his inexperience with women, and seeks Alex's advice. He tries to follow Alex's instructions but, unfortunately, his attempt to create a romantic atmosphere at Amy's results in a lamp catching fire and the arrival of the fire marshal. Later at Gaststars: Lucy Butler, Sonia Curtis | ||
| 25 | D is for Date | 1987-03-20 |
| Jennifer develops her first major crush on science lab partner Tim Higgins, the handsome star pitcher of the school baseball team. When Tim comes over to work on their science project, Jennifer is thrilled, but also embarrassed by his open admiration of her academic talents. Believing the adage that boys never like girls who are smarter than they are, she decided the way to keep Tim interested is to play dumb. Much to her parents' dismay, Jennifer begins to spend most of her time with Tim, goofing off in Mr. Feinman's class at the expense of both her grades and his. When Steven and Elyse begin to question her actions, Jennifer reacts sharply, protesting that she's happier than she's ever been. It's only after she and Tim wind up with an "F" on their science project and Tim is suspended from the baseball team, that Jennifer is forced to put aside her "cute and dopey" act and deal with Tim honestly. Gaststars: Ken Lerner, Wil Wheaton | ||
| 24 | A, My Name is Alex (2) | 1987-03-12 |
| When Alex's friend Greg dies in a car accident, Alex is thrown into a state of shock and begins to seriously question the meaning and purpose of his own life. Having been asked to accompany his friend on the fatal trip and refusing because it wasn't convenient, he is overcome by guilt. He tries to fathom why he was spared in the face of such selfishness, and begins to have encounters with Greg's ghost. His family urges him to get help. Alex seeks the counsel of a monk, Father Timothy, about changing his life, but ultimately decides against joining the order because of the chastity vow, Still hallucinating and tortured, Alex agrees to see a psychiatrist. In trying to come to terms with Greg's death, he talks about his life-long love of money and experiences flashbacks which reveal periods of his "selfish" past. During these flashbacks, Alex asks the various members of his family how they feel about their lives and about death, and comes to a new appreciation of them as individuals. Gaststars: Brian McNamara, David Wohl, Meg Wyllie, Richard McGonagle | ||
| 23 | A, My Name is Alex (1) | 1987-03-12 |
| When Alex's friend Greg dies in a car accident, Alex is thrown into a state of shock and begins to seriously question the meaning and purpose of his own life. Having been asked to accompany his friend on the fatal trip and refusing because it wasn't convenient, he is overcome by guilt. He tries to fathom why he was spared in the face of such selfishness, and begins to have encounters with Greg's ghost. His family urges him to get help. Alex seeks the counsel of a monk, Father Timothy, about changing his life, but ultimately decides against joining the order because of the chastity vow, Still hallucinating and tortured, Alex agrees to see a psychiatrist. In trying to come to terms with Greg's death, he talks about his life-long love of money and experiences flashbacks which reveal periods of his "selfish" past. During these flashbacks, Alex asks the various members of his family how they feel about their lives and about death, and comes to a new appreciation of them as individuals. Gaststars: Brian McNamara, David Wohl, Meg Wyllie, Richard McGonagle | ||
| 22 | Keaton vs. Keaton | 1987-03-05 |
| Brother and sister go head-to-head when Steven announces a scholarship competition sponsored by his station, WKS. A confident Alex scoffs as the family encourages a reluctant Mallory to enter the competition. In spite of Alex's arrogant comments, Mallory prepares her fashion presentation for the competition and realizes that no matter what he says, she really wants to try. Alex discovers that he may have grossly misjudged his sister's business acumen as well as her sense of fashion. When the winner is announced, Alex and Mallory react to the news in a way that surprises even themselves. Andy loses his favorite toy, Mr. Pig, causing Nick and Skippy to begin a topsy-turvy search of the household to comfort the devastated three-year-old. After their attempt to pass off a newly-bought imposter, Mr. Pig re-surfaces in a most unusual spot. Gaststars: Anne Bellamy, Ben Piazza | ||
| 21 | Band on the Run | 1987-02-26 |
| As chairman of the entertainment committee for the Leland College 10th reunion, Alex has big plans, which include hiring some great bands to impress attending alumni in the music business. Jennifer finally talks a very skeptical Alex into letting her new all-girl band, The Permanent Waves, audition for the affair. At the audition, Alex is thrilled with the unexciting Polka Boys, but his fellow committee members are left cold until they hear The Permanent Waves. They are so good, in fact, that even Alex is impressed and not only books the group but convinces them to sign with him as manager. Once in charge, Alex decides to completely revamp the look and style of the band. For the reunion performance, he has the girls dress in evening gowns and changes the group's name to The Swinging Corporate Raiders, persuading them to sing such golden oldies as "Mr. Sandman". After being completely ignored, the girls finally break into one of their own tunes and immediately win the crowd over. Gaststars: Christina Applegate, Margaret Nagle, Rain Phoenix, Steve Heineman, Yael Nucci | ||
| 20 | Battle of the Sexes (2) | 1987-02-19 |
| As the battle continues, more clips from past shows reveal the true nature of the Keaton family relationships. The clips includes Jennifer's jealousy over a boy who only has eyes for Mallory; a battle between Elyse and Mallory about a modeling contest; Alex's support of Mallory when she is jilted by her boyfriend and the time when Alex lost Jennifer in a card game. | ||
| 19 | Battle of the Sexes (1) | 1987-02-19 |
| When Alex plays "gentleman" to his mother and two sisters and orders for them at a restaurant without even asking them what they want, the battle begins with Elyse, Mallory and Jennifer on one side, and Steven, Alex and Andrew on the other. Using clips from previous shows, each side tries to prove its points on male bonding, female bonding, Nick Moore's special case and Alex's one time support of the Equal Rights Amendment. | ||
| 18 | A Tale of Two Cities (2) | 1987-02-12 |
| While Steven tackles the job of re-wallpapering the Keaton kitchen singlehandedly, Alex is in Chicago with his boss, Rebecca Ryan, attending an important banking conference. Forced to share a tiny room due to a shortage of hotel space, the two spend an awkward and uncomfortable nite together, with Alex relegated to sleeping in the closet. Getting ready for the conference, Rebecca becomes more and more nervous as she prepares to meet the Federated Bank President Charles Okun, Jr. to try and facilitate a merger between his bank and Leland Trust. Unfortunately, the champagne flows at the banquet and Rebecca proceeds to get thoroughly drunk. To Alex's surprise, she ends up insulting Okun and his young wife, totally blowing any prospects of a merger. Most embarrassing of all, Rebecca ends up making a pass at Alex. Gaststars: Alan Blumenfeld, Jonna Lee, Melinda Culea, Reid Shelton | ||
| 17 | A Tale of Two Cities (1) | 1987-02-05 |
| The Keaton's are a house divided over a "major" domestic issue whether to redecorate their old-fashioned, but cozy kitchen. Elyse, Mallory and Jennifer think the time has come to leave the familiar behind and opt for a new, more modern look. Steven loves the kitchen's history, and doesn't want to change a tile. Alex only half-heartedly joins the fray. His thoughts are elsewhere, in Chicago to be exact. His employer, Leland Trust, is sending two representatives to the 15th Annual Midwest Banking and Financial Planning Seminar, and Alex is already packing his bags. But he's in for a rude awakening when his boss, Rebecca Ryan, chooses the shy and retiring Matthews over Alex to accompany her to the conference. When Matthews becomes ill, however, Alex is pressed into action. This could turn out to be the professional highlight of his young career. It could also turn out to be the end of his brief career, as he is obliged to "room" with his boss for the duration of the conference. Gaststars: Alan Blumenfeld, James N. Hamilton, Melinda Culea, Terry Wills | ||
| 16 | Architect's Apprentice | 1987-01-29 |
| Steven and Elyse are forced to take a new closer look at Nick and his considerable artistic talents when they invite him to compete with other local artists to create a sculpture for the lobby of Steven's television station. Hired to re-design the lobby of the WKS building where Steven works, Elyse is busy pouring over architectural drawings one evening when Nick arrives at the Keatons. As he studies her work, he begins to suggest some of his own ideas and takes Elyse completely by surprise with his immediate grasp of what she is trying to achieve. When Steven comes home and announces that the station has agreed to sponsor a local art competition to produce the sculpture for the lobby, Mallory instantly suggests that Nick be allowed to compete, especially when she and Nick learn of the $2,500 winning prize. A somewhat open-minded Elyse and a very skeptical Steven finally agree to interview Nick and allow him to enter the contest. When Steven ends up casting the deciding vote in anothe Gaststars: Ben Piazza, Walter Olkewicz | ||
| 15 | Higher Love | 1987-01-22 |
| Mallory's relationship with Nick is put to the test when she joins a poetry reading group and becomes infatuated with its handsome and sophisticated leader, English grad student Colin Spenser. Newly exposed to poetry and enormously flattered by Colin's persistent attentions, Mallory begins to question the wisdom of being "tied down" to Nick. Despite a stern warning about Colin's sincerity from one of his former conquests, fellow group member Joyce, Mallory is swept off her feet by his gift of roses and poetry, and agrees to join him for a special tete-a-tete following an evening's reading. Her perspective, however, is shaken up quite a bit when she realizes that she is, in fact, just the "next girl in line" for the all-too-smooth Colin. Gaststars: Chad McCann, Jonathan Emerson, Penelope Ann Miller | ||
| 14 | O'Brother (2) | 1987-01-15 |
| The emotional roller-coaster continues at the Keaton household with the arrival of Aunt Maureen, Uncle Rob's estranged wife. It seems like Rob has been less than candid when he told his brother Steven that the marital separation had been a mutual decision. According to Maureen, Rob left two months ago,without a word, and has been on the road, trying to sort out his life ever since. Gaststars: Julie Cobb, Wendel Meldrum | ||
| 13 | O'Brother (1) | 1987-01-08 |
| It's bad news for the Keatons when Uncle Rob arrives for a visit and announces that he and his wife, Maureen, have split up. News of Robert and Maureen's separation throws the whole Keaton family into an emotional tailspin, despite Robert's insistence that the decision was a mutual one and long overdue. Having always looked up to his responsible and successful older brother as a role model, Steven refuses to believe that Rob's 25-year marriage is really over. Rob, in turn, is dismayed about upsetting the family, but also disappointed by their lack of support. Gaststars: Julie Cobb, Wendel Meldrum | ||
| 12 | My Mother, My Friend | 1986-12-18 |
| When Mallory brings her new friend, Allison King, home with her to study, little does she expect that Allison will find a kindred spirit in Elyse. Bound together by their love of architecture, Allison and Elyse soon become fast friends, with Elyse even becoming the subject of Allison's architecture research project. They study together, shop together, go to exhibits together, always inviting Mallory to join them, but unconsciously making her feel like a fifth wheel. Matters come to a head when Allison is invited to dinner at the Keatons " after getting an "A" on her college architecture project. Mall unexpectedly vents her resentment and jealousy, and storms out, leaving her mother upset and confused. When Mallory finally does return home, she and Elyse have to deal wtih the conflict that Allison's friendship has stirred. And together, they reaffirm that blood is, indeed, thicker than common interests. Gaststars: Allyson Rice, Marietta DePrima, Robin Morse | ||
| 11 | Paper Lion | 1986-12-11 |
| While assisting his economics professor in the final stages of an important research paper, Alex faces a serious moral dilemma when he finds that his mentor's conclusions are not supported by the facts. On the threshold of winning the coveted Wilson Award for his work with economics professor Rhodes, Alex is dismayed to discover that a major error in Rhodes' computations invalidates the professor's theory. Gaststars: Amy Benedict, Jane Downs, Lisa Sloan, Mason Adams | ||
| 10 | High School Confidential | 1986-12-04 |
| Nick faces a serious dilemma when he learns that to teach an art class he must have a high school diploma. Mallory volunteers to tutor him, but it takes the skills of another Keaton to help him prepare for his final exam. When Mallory fails to make Nick understand grammar, Alex finds a unique way to help him grasp the basics. | ||
| 9 | Die Biertaufe | 1986-11-20 |
| Alex ist Mitglied einer Studentenverbindung geworden. Er setzt sich dafür ein, dass auch Freund Skippy aufgenommen wird. Dem scheint nichts im Wege zu stehen. Da erfährt Alex, dass man sich mit Skippy einen üblen Scherz erlauben will. Skippy soll lediglich vor allen lächerlich gemacht werden. Alex muss sich entscheiden: Will er seinen Freund gesellschaftlichen Vorteilen opfern? Gaststars: Christopher Bradley, George Newbern, Tom Bresnahan | ||
| 8 | Ein abgekartetes Spiel | 1986-11-17 |
| Elyse erfährt von ihrem Kollegen Terry, dass er mit seiner Freundin Schluss gemacht hat. Sie möchte ihm helfen und ihn wieder neu verkuppeln. Also lädt sie ihn und die attraktive Nachbarin Liz Obeck zum Abendessen ein. Es beginnt ein abgekartetes Spiel. Gaststars: John Petlock, Terry Farrell, Tony Carreiro | ||
| 7 | Der falsche Weg (2) | 1986-11-13 |
| Alex kann seine Schwester Mallory nicht davon abhalten, im Morgengrauen das Haus zu verlassen. Sie will mit Nick durchbrennen. So folgt er ihnen nach New Jersey, um sie zur Vernunft zu bringen. Er kann in letzter Minute die Trauung verhindern. Gaststars: Alexandra Powers, John Ingle, Larry Cox | ||
| 6 | Der falsche Weg (1) | 1986-11-06 |
| Mallory ist überfordert: College-Studium, Referate, Prüfungen und Pflichten gegenüber Familie und Haushalt. Alles wächst ihr über den Kopf. Sie flüchtet sich in Nicks Arme und fragt ihn, ob er sie heiraten will. Er sagt ja. Als Alex davon erfährt, lässt er nichts unversucht, die beiden von ihrer Idee abzubringen. | ||
| 5 | Mein Boß ist eine Frau | 1986-10-30 |
| Eigentlich hätte Alex allen Grund, rund herum glücklich zu sein. Er hat den lang ersehnten Job in einer Bank bekommen. Nur eine Kleinigkeit kratzt beharrlich an seinem Ego: Sein Boss ist eine Frau. Und dazu noch eine junge und hübsche. Gaststars: John Petlock, Melinda Culea | ||
| 4 | Alte Ideale | 1986-10-16 |
| Vor 20 Jahren hat Steven am College mit seinem Freund Matt ein linkes Politmagazin herausgegeben. Eines Tages steht Matt mit einem Scheck über 50.000 Dollar vor der Tür und schlägt ihm vor, gemeinsam das Blatt neu aufleben zu lassen. Steven ist zunächst hellauf begeistert, doch schnell wird ihm klar, dass von den früheren Idealen nicht mehr viel übrig ist. Gaststars: Janice Lynde, Margaret A. Marx, Michael David Wright, Raymond Singer, Sanford Jensen, Timothy Busfield, Walter Olkewicz | ||
| 3 | Sein letzter Wille | 1986-10-09 |
| Steven will sein Testament aufsetzen. Dabei wird er aber ständig von Alex gestört, der befürchtet, er könne finanziell zu kurz kommen. Mallory versucht, die 66-jährige Studienanfängerin Margaret abzuwimmeln, mit der sie die Semesterarbeit "Sexualverhalten der heutigen Studentengeneration" schreiben soll. Gaststars: Helena Carroll, Julie Harris, Tracy Griffith | ||
| 2 | Der Traum geht weiter | 1986-10-02 |
| Alex leidet Höllenqualen. Seine große Liebe Ellen hat ihn wegen ihres Tanzstipendiums sitzen gelassen und ist nach Paris gezogen. Eine mitfühlende Seele namens Sharon ist bereit, Alex über den Verlust hinwegzutrösten. Das erste Date läuft jedoch anders als geplant. Gaststars: Haviland Morris, James Macnerland, John Putch, Kerry Remsen, Michael Zorek, Nan Vernon, Robert Costanzo | ||
| 1 | Die Unzertrennlichen | 1986-09-25 |
| Steven und Elyse haben für den kleinen Andrew eine Vorschule mit humanistischem Hintergrund ausgesucht. Hier kümmert man sich mit viel Liebe und Fürsorge um die Kinder. Seinem Bruder Alex ist Andrew als zukünftiger "babywickelnder Hausmann" suspekt. So nimmt er ihn kurzerhand von der Schule. Natürlich ohne das Wissen seiner Eltern. Gaststars: Ashley Bank, Jennifer Salt, Joan McMurtrey, Philip Boutte | ||
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| 24 | Mallorys Endspurt | 1986-05-08 |
| Am liebsten würde Mallory den ganzen Zirkus um ihren High-School-Abschluss vergessen. Denn wenn sie die Prüfung in Geschichte nicht schafft, muss sie das Schuljahr wiederholen. Als Steven und Elyse ihr ins Gewissen reden, legt sie einen fantastischen Endspurt vor. Gaststars: Gracie Harrison, Terry Wills, Willie Garson | ||
| 23 | Verliebt in Elyse | 1986-05-01 |
| Elyse hat Glück in der Liebe. Ihr junger Kollege Paul, mit dem sie seit einem Jahr zusammenarbeitet, ist von ihr hingerissen. Der würde ihr das allerdings nie sagen, denn sie ist verheiratet. Paul wendet sich in seinem Kummer an Steven, ihren Ehemann. Gaststars: Enid Kent, John Petlock, Matthew Faison, Peter Scolari | ||
| 22 | Hallo Kumpel | 1986-03-06 |
| Steven leidet darunter, dass Jennifer erwachsen wird. Sie verbringt kaum noch Zeit mit ihm. Die Entfremdung zwischen Vater und Tochter wächst. Steven beschließt daraufhin, sein Nesthäkchen überallhin zu begleiten. Dabei gerät er in einige recht brenzlige Situationen. Gaststars: Anne Marie McEvoy, Jenny Havens, Laura Jacoby, Miriam Flynn | ||
| 21 | Professor Alex Keaton | 1986-03-02 |
| Alex wird angeboten, an der Universität einen Kurs in Volkswirtschaft zu geben. Da wächst sein ohnehin ungetrübtes Selbstbewusstsein ins Unermessliche. Das provoziert seine Freundin Ellen so, dass sie das Seminar boykottiert. Gaststars: Macon McCalman, Mark Moses | ||
| 20 | Kunstliebhaber | 1986-02-20 |
| Steven will in seinem Fersehsender eine Benefiz-Auktion veranstalten. Mallorys Freund Nick steuert eine seiner Plastiken bei. Er ist völlig erstaunt, als die reiche Kunsthändlerin Mrs. Hurstenberg nicht nur Interesse an seinen Arbeiten, sondern vor allem auch an ihm zeigt. Die Dame nimmt Nick unter ihre Fittiche. Mallory sieht rot. Gaststars: Christine Belford | ||
| 19 | Haarsträubende Geschichten (2) | 1986-02-13 |
| Ellen genießt die Geschichten, die ihr die Familie über ihren Freund erzählt. Zum Beispiel die Geschichte, wie Alex ein Tonband mitlaufen ließ, als Mallory ihren ersten Freund traf. Damals wollte er wissen, ob sie schon ihr erstes Erlebnis mit einem Mann hatte. | ||
| 18 | Haarsträubende Geschichten (1) | 1986-02-13 |
| Alex ist jetzt schon ein halbes Jahr mit Ellen befreundet. Zu diesem denkwürdigen Jubiläum überreicht Alex ihr ein ganz besonderes Geschenk. Auch die Familie hat ein paar Überraschungen für Ellen parat: Elyse, Steven und Mallory erzählen ihr haarsträubende Geschichten aus Alex’ Leben. | ||
| 17 | Mr. Schraubenschlüssel | 1986-02-06 |
| Der Wagen bleibt wieder einmal liegen. Alex und Elyse machen deshalb einen Pannenkurs. Dabei wird Alex’ Selbstsicherheit in ihren Grundfesten erschüttert: Seine Mutter ist offenbar handwerklich viel geschickter als er. Gaststars: Robert Costanzo | ||
| 16 | Schachmatt | 1986-01-30 |
| Alex hat sich zum Schachchampion gemausert. Er steht vor der Endausscheidung gegen den sowjetischen Jugendmeister. Da bemerkt er, dass ihn sein Gegner offenbar gewinnen lassen will. Gaststars: Albert Macklin, Alex Henteloff, Elsa Raven, George Pentecost, Todd Jeffries | ||
| 15 | Ein Narr, wer solches tut | 1986-01-23 |
| Skippy ist in Mallory verliebt. Er weigert sich, den Tatsachen ins Auge zu sehen: Sie ist nämlich in Nick verschossen. Beim Schulball krempelt Skippy die Ärmel hoch und schreitet zur Tat. Nick soll eine ordentliche Tracht Prügel bekommen. Gaststars: Suzanne Lederer | ||
| 14 | Immerhin ein Anfang | 1986-01-16 |
| Das jährliche Eltern-Schüler-Wochenende von Alex’ altem College steht bevor. Alex ist für die Organisation zuständig. Seine Freundin will ihren Vater dort nicht sehen, doch Alex lädt ihn heimlich ein. Dafür bekommt er eine Menge Ärger. Gaststars: Ronny Cox | ||
| 13 | Genies unter sich | 1986-01-09 |
| Jennifer möchte in Sozialkunde das beste Referat halten, das die Klasse je gehört hat. Sie bittet Alex um Hilfe. Der büffelt mit ihr. Dann hält sie, verkleidet als Freiheitsstatue, einen Vortrag, der sich gewaschen hat. Gaststars: Amy O'Neill, Belita Moreno, Corey Feldman, Cynthia Carle, David Wohl | ||
| 12 | Ein hoher Preis | 1986-01-02 |
| Steven Keaton bekommt endlich den lang ersehnten Job als Manager beim Fernsehsender. Der Preis für die Beförderung ist hoch: Steven bleibt keine Zeit mehr für seine Familie. Gaststars: George Coe, Robert Costanzo | ||
| 11 | Auf frischer Tat ertappt | 1985-12-19 |
| Mallory ertappt in der Boutique, in der sie arbeitet, die minderjährige Jessie beim Ladendiebstahl. Sie erstattet Anzeige. Dann erfährt Mallory, dass Jessie in einem Heim lebt. Nun möchte sie ihr helfen und besucht sie. Gaststars: Martha Plimpton | ||
| 10 | Schlaflose Nächte | 1985-12-12 |
| Alex kann aus unerfindlichen Gründen seit einer Woche nicht einschlafen. Er ist mit den Nerven am Ende. Weder Schäfchenzählen noch Skippy als Bettvorleger helfen. Da bleibt eigentlich nur noch eins. | ||
| 9 | Der Hund, den ich nie kannte | 1985-12-05 |
| Stevens alter Studienfreund Richard ist in der Stadt. Er wohnt für einige Tage bei den Keatons. Steven freut sich auf die Gespräche über die gute alte Zeit. Dann merkt er, dass seine Frau und Richard ein Stück Vergangenheit teilen, von dem er bislang nichts wusste. Gaststars: Robert Desiderio | ||
| 8 | Nick, was hast du getan? | 1985-11-21 |
| Mallorys Freund Nick tauscht T-Shirt, Ohrring und Fliegerstiefel gegen einen schicken Anzug und aalglattes Benehmen. Damit will er ihre Eltern beeindrucken. Elyse und Steven sind von Nick hingerissen. Doch Mallory will ihn verlassen. Gaststars: Alan Blumenfeld, Bunny Summers | ||
| 7 | Nochmal röntgen, bitte | 1985-11-14 |
| Alex hat sich einen Nachhilfelehrer für Mathematik gesucht. Der Pauker entpuppt sich als 13-jähriges Genie. Er ist an Jennifer aber weitaus mehr interessiert, als daran, Alex etwas beizubringen. Gaststars: Kim Sebastian, Peter Hobbs, River Phoenix | ||
| 6 | Hoffnungen und Ängste | 1985-11-07 |
| Mallory macht ihren Eltern klar, dass sie fest entschlossen ist, nach der Schule nicht aufs College zu gehen. Steven und Elyse sind sicher, dass sie von ihrem Freund Nick, der die Schule verlassen hat, beeinflusst wurde. Gaststars: Molly Cheek | ||
| 5 | Bleib' wie Du bist! | 1985-10-31 |
| Alex macht sich beim Vortanzen in einer Ballettschule zum Narren. Er möchte Ellen beeindrucken. Doch die will, daß Alex bleibt wie er ist. Gaststars: Browyn Thomas, Jesse Welles, John Scott Clough, Pamela Springsteen | ||
| 4 | Idiotensicher | 1985-10-24 |
| Alex erlebt die schrecklichste Überraschung seines Lebens: Mallory schneidet bei einem Intelligenztest besser ab als er! Jennifer hat ganz anderen Kummer: Ihr neuer Schulfreund Adam möchte nach einer Prügelei nichts mehr von ihr wissen. Gaststars: Danny Nucci, Noah Hathaway | ||
| 3 | Einfach Nick | 1985-10-17 |
| Mallory bringt ihren neuen Freund Nick mit nach Hause. Der bezeichnet sich als "Umweltkünstler". Mallorys Eltern halten ihn allerdings für eine Art Rambo: Sie sind von seiner Einsilbigkeit und seinem wilden Aussehen entsetzt. | ||
| 2 | Im richtigen Moment (2) | 1985-10-03 |
| Alex hat sich in Ellen verliebt. Er bringt es aber nicht über sich, ihr zu sagen, wie gern er sie mag. Als er sich endlichtraut, ist es fast zu spät: Ellen wird am Wochenende heiraten. Gaststars: Danny Ponce, Judson Allen, Peter Van Norden, Suzanne Snyder | ||
| 1 | Im richtigen Moment (1) | 1985-09-26 |
| Alex ist fest entschlossen, sich zu verlieben. Aus dem Erstsemester-Verzeichnus der Uni sucht er sich das Mädchen seiner Träume aus: Tricia. Doch dann lernt er Ellen kennen, in die er sich ernsthaft verliebt. Die aber will bald einen anderen heiraten. Gaststars: Suzanne Snyder | ||
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| 24 | Die Geister der Kindheit (2) | 1985-03-28 |
| Die Tage in seinem Elternhaus wecken in Steven viele Erinnerungen an seine Kindheit. Dadurch kann er seinen Bruder und seinen Vater besser verstehen. Gaststars: Adam Carl, Anne Seymour, Barbara Barron, Hanna Hertelendy, Mark Marias, Maryedith Burrell, Michael Alldredge, Wiley Harker | ||
| 23 | Die Geister der Kindheit (1) | 1985-03-28 |
| Nach dem Tod ihres Mannes möchte Stevens Mutter ihr Haus verkaufen und in eine andere Stadt ziehen. Um ihr bei dem Papierkram zu helfen, fliegt Steven mit seiner Familie zu ihr. Dort wird er mit seiner Vergangenheit konfrontiert. Gaststars: Adam Carl, Anne Seymour, Barbara Barron, Hanna Hertelendy, Mark Marias, Maryedith Burrell, Michael Alldredge, Wiley Harker | ||
| 22 | Eine Nacht mit Skippy | 1985-03-07 |
| Die Familie ist ausgeflogen. Nur Mallory hütet das Haus. Als sie von der Nervensäge Skippy gestört wird, schickt sie ihn in den Keller. Durch einen dummen Zufall, muss sie mit dem ungebetenen Gast die Nacht verbringen. Gaststars: David Paymer, Jack Blessing, Julie Fulton, Karlene Crockett | ||
| 21 | Kinder, Kinder | 1985-02-21 |
| Bei den Keatons geht es drunter und drüber. Alles dreht sich nur noch um die Kinder. Steven beschließt, einen Tag freizunehmen. Den will er in trauter Zweisamkeit mit seiner Gattin verbringen. Anfangs sieht es so aus, als könnte der Abend, wie geplant, romantisch verlaufen. Doch dann sich das Blatt. Gaststars: Kurt Smildsin, Radha Delamarter, Steve Peterman | ||
| 20 | Konkurrenten | 1985-02-14 |
| Alex und James gründen eine Nachhilfe-Organisation. Eine brillante Geschäftsidee, wie sich bald herausstellt. Der Unterricht im Hause Keaton läuft prima. Als die attraktive Schülerin Robin auftaucht, werden die beiden Jungunternehmer schnell zu Konkurrenten. Gaststars: David Wohl, Jeffrey Joseph, Nancy Everhard, Robert Schanche, Wyatt Clark | ||
| 19 | Der kleine Schreihals | 1985-02-07 |
| Baby Andy ist da. Familie Keaton steht Kopf, denn alles dreht sich nur noch um den Frischling. Jennifer zieht sich immer mehr zurück. Sie ist auf den kleinen Schreihals eifersüchtig und fühlt sich überflüssig und ungeliebt. Lautstark verkündet sie, dass sie das Baby hasst. | ||
| 18 | Der schnelle Keaton (2) | 1985-01-31 |
| Der kleine Keaton hat es furchtbar eilig, auf die Welt zu kommen. Doch Elyse sitzt mit Wehen im Fernsehsender fest. Denn Ehegatte Steven kommt nicht vom Fleck: Der sonst so zuverlässige Wagen springt nicht an. Gaststars: Bill Cort, Melanie Jones, Rick Podell, Ron Karabatsos, Shirley Prestia | ||
| 17 | Der schnelle Keaton (1) | 1985-01-24 |
| Im Fernsehsender organisiert diesmal Steven die jährliche Spendengala. Nur unter heftigem Protest lässt sich der Rest der Familie für den Abend einspannen. Gerade als die hochschwangere Elyse ihrem Mann zum Gefallen ein Lied vorträgt, setzen die Wehen ein. Ein Schneesturm macht eine Fahrt ins Krankenhaus unmöglich. Gaststars: Bruce Jarchow, Chez Lister, Fran Robinson, Rick Podell, Ron Karabatsos | ||
| 16 | Die Unabhängigkeitserklärung | 1985-01-17 |
| Alex muss eine Seminarabreit über die Unabhängigkeitserklärung von Thomas Jefferson schreiben. In der Nacht hat er einen Traum: Er erlebt den großen historischen Augenblick als Stallbursche von Jefferson persönlich. Gaststars: Ben Piazza, James Cromwell | ||
| 15 | Tante Trudy | 1985-01-10 |
| Mallory ist schrecklich traurig. Ihre Lieblingstante, Trudy, ist völlig unerwartet gestorben. Schon bald weicht die Trauer einer enormen Wut. Mallory ist der Meinung, dass der Rest der Familie Trudys Tod nicht ausreichend würdigt. Da platzen auch noch Schnäppchenjäger auf der Suche nach einem privaten Flohmarkt mitten in die Trauerfeier. Gaststars: Alan Blumenfeld, Bernadette Birkett, Edith Atwater, Enid Kent, John Petlock, Matthew Faison, Richard Stahl, Stan Roth | ||
| 14 | Nachwuchs | 1985-01-03 |
| Alex lernt die schwangere Donna kennen. Er verliebt sich in die Idee, mit ihr und ihrem Nachwuchs eine richtige Familie zu gründen. Die junge Frau ist von Alex’ Zukunftsträumen allerdings weniger begeistert. Gaststars: David Paymer, Isabelle Walker, Jack Blessing, Julie Fulton, Karlene Crockett | ||
| 13 | Liebste Karen | 1984-12-13 |
| Alex sitzt auf dem Trockenen. Der Semesterball der Studentenverbindung steht unmittelbar bevor und seine Begleiterin hat kurzfristig abgesagt. Kuzerhand bittet er Haushälterin Karen, ihn zu begleiten. Aber die weigert sich mit Händen und Füßen. Alex will herausfinden, warum. - Oscar-Preisträgerin Geena Davis ist heute zu Gast bei den Keatons. Gaststars: Barry Sobel, Christopher Rydell, Geena Davis, Rick Gibbs, Robert Pine | ||
| 12 | Haushaltshilfe gesucht | 1984-12-06 |
| Die Keatons wollen die schwangere Elyse im Haushalt entlasten. Sie beschließen, eine Haushaltshilfe einzustellen. Ohne zu fragen engagiert Alex die hübsche Karen. Die ist aber alles andere als hilfreich. Gaststars: Anne Ramsey, Geena Davis, Robert Costanzo | ||
| 11 | Das Mädchen seiner Träume | 1984-11-29 |
| Der schüchterne Skippy hat sich Mallorys Freundin Jane verliebt. Bruder Alex soll den Vermittler spielen. Der stimmt sofort zu, den Liebesboten zu spielen. Doch die Aktion geht ziemlich daneben: Jane gesteht Alex, dass sie sich in ihn verliebt hat. Gaststars: Michelle Meyrink | ||
| 10 | Das verflixte Wochenende | 1984-11-22 |
| Für Steven und Elyse soll es ein besonderes Wochenende werden: Elyse will sich einmal ganz den Mädchen, Steven seinem Sohn Alex widmen. Doch das geht gründlich schief. Bereits am Abend des Abreisetags finden sich alle wieder daheim ein. | ||
| 9 | Der Trauzeuge | 1984-11-15 |
| Doug will heiraten. Er bittet seinen besten Freund, Trauzeuge zu sein. Doch Alex weigert sich. Er ist sich sicher: Zwischen ihm und Doug wird nach der Hochzeit nichts mehr so sein wie früher. Gaststars: Bill Campbell, Ernest Harada, Lily Mariye, Michael Zorek, Tate Donovan, Timothy Busfield, Toni Gerry | ||
| 8 | Hotel Keaton | 1984-11-08 |
| Steven und Elyse verreisen übers Wochenende. Kaum aus dem Haus, verwandeln die Kinder das Heim der Keatons in ein Hotel. Der Grund: Sie brauchen dringend Geld, um das Auto, in das Mallory eine Beule gefahren hat, reparieren zu lassen. Gaststars: Beverly Archer, Earl Boen, Jeff Cohen, Marcianne Warman, Sam Whipple, Shawn Schepps | ||
| 7 | Der heiße Draht | 1984-11-01 |
| Der Weg zum Ruhm ist mit Dornen gepflastert: Bevor Alex sein Wirtschaftsstudium antreten kann, soll er sich sozial engagieren. Er landet bei der Telefonseelsorge der Universität. Die Schicht muss er sich ausgerechnet mit seinem ärgsten Kontrahenten teilen. Gleich der erste Anruf hat es in sich: Ein Kommilitone will sich das Leben nehmen. Gaststars: Jeffrey Joseph | ||
| 6 | Alles im Griff | 1984-10-25 |
| Mallory arbeitet neben der Schule in einer Boutique. Bei Kolleginnen und Kunden ist sie total beliebt und macht ihren Job hervorragend. Leider leidet darunter die Schule. Steven und Eylse ziehen die Bremse. Ihre Tochter soll den Job aufgeben und sich wieder auf die Schule konzentrieren. Das kommt gar nicht gut an. Gaststars: Alison La Placa, Doris Belack | ||
| 5 | Keaton & Sohn | 1984-10-18 |
| Alex hat sich bei einer Bank beworben. Als er den Job nicht bekommt, nimmt er das Angebot seines Vaters an, halbtags bei ihm im Fernsehsender zu arbeiten. Steven platzt fast vor Stolz. Alex, der sich zu Höherem berufen fühlt, lässt das ziemlich kalt. Erst als ein Notfall ihn fordert, beginnt die Arbeit ihm Spaß zu machen. Gaststars: Frances Bay, Marsha Warfield, Sal Viscuso, Warren Munson | ||
| 4 | Veränderungen | 1984-10-11 |
| Jennifer ist völlig aus dem Häuschen. Scott, ein Spielkamerad aus Kindertagen, den sie seit fünf Jahren nicht gesehen hat, will sie besuchen. Kaum eingetroffen hat Scott nur Augen für Mallory. Jennifer denkt nicht daran, der älteren Schwester das Feld einfach kampflos zu überlassen. Gaststars: Matthew Barry, Richard Morof | ||
| 3 | Fehlstart | 1984-10-04 |
| Irgendwann trifft es jeden einmal: Alex schmeißt sich in seinem ersten Semester am College gehörig ins Zeug. Wie immer, will er der Beste sein. Das aber geht in dem Fach "Amerikanische Verfassungsgeschichte" gehörig daneben. Die Prüfung setzt er in den Sand. Schwester Mallory muss ihm erklären, wie man damit fertig werden kann. Gaststars: Michael McGuire, Timothy Busfield | ||
| 2 | Das Ganze nochmal von vorn | 1984-09-27 |
| Elyse Keaton ist schwanger. Während sie der Tatsache gefasst und fröhlich ins Auge sieht, sind ihre Kinder verunsichert. Alex und Mallory befürchten, auf das Baby aufpassen zu müssen. Jennifer ist mürrisch, weil sie bald nicht mehr das Nesthäkchen ist. | ||
| 1 | The Gambler | 1984-09-20 |
| Elyse is stricken with gambling fever on a business trip to Atlantic City, and while on a roll with Alex's "foolproof" blackjack system, she's oblivious to her family and job. Excited at the prospect of having his system put to the test, Alex urges his folks to "go for the gold", but Elyse insists her trip is strictly business. Finally, she's persuaded to try her hand at blackjack. Swept away on a seemingly endless winning streak, Elyse doesn't show up at the architects' convention, ignores her family's needs and casts all financial caution to the wind. Gaststars: Seth Jaffe | ||
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| 22 | Wer ist schon perfekt | 1984-05-10 |
| Elyse hat sich entschieden, wieder ganztags als Architektin zu arbeiten. Voller Freude stürzt sie sich auf die Herausforderung. Aber bereits nach zwei Wochen kommen ihr massive Bedenken. Sie selbst zweifelt nach der langen Pause an ihren Qualifikationen und zuhause versinkt ihre Familie im Chaos. Guter Rat ist jetzt teuer. Gaststars: Michael Currie, Rebecca Balding, Walter Olkewicz | ||
| 21 | Jennifers Tagebuch | 1984-05-03 |
| Jennifer liegt im Krankenhaus: Die Mandeln müssen raus. Um sich zu beruhigen beschließt sie, Tagebuch zu schreiben. Diesem vertraut sie allem die unerfreulichen Erlebnisse der letzten Zeit mit ihrer Familie an. Jennifer lässt sie alle Revue passieren. Gaststars: Michael David Wright, Nancy Parsons | ||
| 20 | In ihrem Schatten | 1984-03-15 |
| Der erfolgsgewohnte Alex muss eine fette Kröte schlucken: Nicht er der Musterschüler soll die Abschiedrede halten sondern eine Mitschülerin. Und die Wahl fällt ausgerechnet auf seine Freundin. Eine harte Lektion für den ehrgeizigen Alex. Gaststars: Daphne Zuniga, Terry Wills | ||
| 19 | Das Adoptivkind | 1984-03-08 |
| Alex’ Freund Skippy bekommt eines Tages heraus, dass er gar kein Handleman ist, sondern als kleiner Junge adoptiert wurde. Seine Welt bricht zusammen. Die Lage spitzt sich zu, als Skippy eines Tages verkündet, dass er nun seine leibliche Mutter kennenlernen will. Gaststars: Garn Stephens, Lois De Banzie, Raleigh Bond | ||
| 18 | Die Lady singt den Blues | 1984-02-23 |
| Elyse möchte wieder auftreten. Sie ist ganz aufgeregt bei dem Gedanken, dass sie bald wieder Lieder von Pete Seeger und Joan Baez in Kneipen singen kann. Ihre Kinder aber sind ensetzt. Sie fürchten, dass ihre Mutter mit den „verstaubten“ 60er-Jahre-Prostestsongs einen herben Reinfall erleben wird. Gaststars: Alan Blumenfeld, Enid Kent, Milt Oberman, Sam Kwasman, William Boyett | ||
| 17 | Ein Alex zu wenig | 1984-02-16 |
| Alex hat sich gleich mit zwei Mädchen zum Schulball verabredet: mit Rachel und Jocelyn. Natürlich darf das keine der beiden erfahren. Alex heckt mit Skippy einen Plan aus, wie man verhindern kann, dass sich die beiden begegnen. Doch der feine Plan geht gründlich daneben. Gaststars: Daphne Zuniga, Jami Gertz, Terry Wills | ||
| 16 | Nur nichts überstürzen | 1984-02-09 |
| Mallory geht schon eine ganze Weile mit Rick. Der bittet sie eines Tages, über Nacht bei ihm zu bleiben. Mallory reagiert verunsichert und bittet Alex um Rat. Doch der schickt sie weiter. Nach ein paar Tagen des Haderns nimmt Mallory ihren ganzen Mut zusammen und begleitet Rick nach Hause. Gaststars: Kathleen Wilhoite, Lenora May, Susan Isaacs, Tom Byrd | ||
| 15 | Der Frauenheld | 1984-02-02 |
| Deena Marx ist der Star der Schule und Leiterin einer Frauengruppe. Um Eindruck bei der Schönen zu schinden, hält Alex eine flammende Rede auf die Gleichberechtigung der Frau. Die Frauengruppe ist begeistert. Sie will ihn zu ihrem Leiter erklären. Alex gerät ins Schwitzen. Gaststars: Edith Fields, Gail Strickland, John Hostetter, Philip Sterling, Richard Vidan, Tracy Nelson | ||
| 14 | Hoch die Tassen | 1984-01-26 |
| Onkel Ned, Alex’ Idol seit Kindertagen, quartiert sich für ein paar Tage bei den Keatons ein. Sein Neffe ist schockiert, als er mitbekommt, dass der große Ned ein schweres Alkoholproblem hat. Sternhagelvoll setzt er ein Vorstellungsgespräch in den Sand. Gaststars: Ben Piazza, Tom Hanks | ||
| 13 | Ob es dir gefällt oder nicht | 1984-01-19 |
| Elyse kommt nicht damit zurecht, dass sich ihre Eltern getrennt haben. Mutter Kate genießt offensichtlich das Single-Dasein. Sie kommt ihre Tochter für ein paar Tage besuchen. Die Nacht aber verbringt sie bei einem Freund. Elyse ist entsetzt und die beiden geraten in heftigen Streit. Gaststars: James Karen, Priscilla Morrill | ||
| 12 | Ein verdammt guter Kerl | 1984-01-12 |
| Alex macht sich zusammen mit Schwester Mallory auf den Weg nach Princeton. Er soll sich an der Eliteuni zu einem Aufnahmegespräch einfinden. Mallory möchte ihren Freund Jeff überraschen, der dort studiert. Keine gute Idee, denn Jeff amüsiert sich gerade mit einer Kommilitonin. Tränenüberströmt fällt Mallory ihrem Bruder in die Arme und ruiniert damit dessen Auftritt vor dem Dekan der Uni. Gaststars: Bill Gratton, Duncan Ross, John Dukakis, Joshua John Miller, Kate Charleson | ||
| 11 | Volljährig | 1984-01-05 |
| Alex’ 18. Geburtstag steht vor der Tür. Dieses besondere Wiegenfest soll im Kreis der ganzen Familie gefeiert werden. Leichter gesagt als getan. Denn Alex hegt so ganz andere Vorstellungen als sein Mutter Elyse. Während er an eine kleine Party in einem Nachtlokal denkt, schwebt seiner Mutter eher ein Essen im Kreis ihrer Lieben vor. Ein Machtkampf entbrennt. Gaststars: Crispin Glover, Debbie Gilbert, Eileen Seeley, John Putch, Kate Vernon | ||
| 10 | Sonntagsvater | 1983-12-21 |
| Die Baileys, Freunde von Steven und Elyse, lassen sich scheiden. Richard Bailey soll seinen Sohn fortan nur noch sonntags sehen. Als er erfährt, dass seine Exfrau mit dem Kind und neuen Partner nach Kalifornien ziehen will, dreht er durch. Kurzerhand entführt er seinen Sohn. Steven hat alle Hände voll zu tun, seinen Freund zur Besinnung zu bringen. Gaststars: David Faustino, Donna McKechnie, Isabell Monk, James Sutorius | ||
| 9 | Eine schöne Bescherung | 1983-12-14 |
| Weihnachten steht vor der Tür. Während die Keatons begeistert den Baum schmücken und sich mit dem Absingen von Weihnachtsliedern in Stimmung bringen, studiert Alex weiter seine Börsenberichte. Für ihn ist das Fest eine sentimentale Farce. Ein nächtlicher Traum verändert seine Einstellung. Gaststars: Chris Hebert, Kaleena Kiff | ||
| 8 | Schlagmann vor | 1983-11-30 |
| Alex Keaton wird neuer Trainer des Baseballteams seiner kleinen Schwester Jennifer. Für die Mädchen brechen harte Zeiten an. Alex lässt seinem Ehrgeiz freien Lauf und treibt sie im wahrsten Sinne des Wortes bis zum Umfallen an. Eine nach der anderen fällt aus. Die Meisterschaft gerät ernstlich in Gefahr. Gaststars: Tanya Fenmore | ||
| 7 | Lorraine | 1983-11-16 |
| Alex ist verliebt: in die fast 40-jährige Lorraine. Steven und Elyse versuchen sich als tolerant-liberale Eltern. Sie lassen Alex gewähren. Der verbringt zwei wunderbare Wochen mit seiner Bekannten. Diese enden jäh, als seine Eltern Lorraine zum Abendessen einladen. Auge in Auge mit der neuen Flamme ihres Sohnes verliert Elyse die Beherrschung. Gaststars: Carolyn Seymour, Hannah Cutrona | ||
| 6 | Aufgeputscht | 1983-11-09 |
| Musterschüler Alex schwitzt Blut und Wasser. Er hat Panik, bei den bevorstehenden Abschlussklausuren zu versagen. Heimlich schluckt er Amphetamine. Tag und Nacht kann er jetzt pauken. Mit den gewünschten Resultaten: Alex bringt nur die besten Noten heim. Doch bald zeigen seine „Wunderpillen“ Nebenwirkungen. Schwester Mallory alarmiert die Eltern. | ||
| 5 | Nicht der Rede wert | 1983-11-02 |
| Stevens hat eine neue Produktionsassistentin, Stacy. Die ist nicht nur intelligent, witzig und hübsch, sie ist auch in ihren Chef verliebt und versucht, ihn nach allen Regeln der Kunst zu verführen. Steve, ihren Reizen alles andere als abgeneigt, setzt sich zur Wehr. Gaststars: Judith Light | ||
| 4 | Kamera läuft | 1983-10-26 |
| Mallory will sich am jährlichen Mutter-Tochter-Model-Wettbewerb beteiligen. Ein Jahresvertrag und 250 Dollar winken. Heimlich schickt sie ein Foto von sich und Elyse ein, zusammen mit einer recht frei formulierten Biografie. Als ihre Mutter dahinter kommt, ist sie stinksauer. Doch Mallory kann sie überreden, mitzumachen. Gaststars: Eve Roberts, Frank Dent, John McCook, Nick Meele, Robert Schanche, Sarah Abrell | ||
| 3 | Schlagabtausch | 1983-10-19 |
| Alex braucht für seine College-Bewerbung dringend ein Empfehlungsschreiben von seinem Englischlehrer. Er bittet deshalb seine Eltern, bei dem bevorstehenden Elternabend besonders freundlich zu dem Herrn zu sein. Als der Grobian jedoch sämtliche anwesenden Mütter beleidigt, kann Elyse sich nicht beherrschen. Sie verpasst ihm eine Ohrfeige. Gaststars: Bunny Summers, Edward Edwards, Mary Farrell, Molly David | ||
| 2 | Heimweh | 1983-10-12 |
| Mallorys Freund Jeff besucht das College in Princeton. Als er endlich mal wieder nach Hause kommt, ist Mallory auffallend nervös. Ihre Aufregung steigert sich noch, als Jeff sie einlädt, mit ihm aufs Schulfest zu gehen. Doch der Abend, der für Mallory so romantisch begonnen hat, endet in einer herben Enttäuschung. Gaststars: John Dukakis | ||
| 1 | Zärtlich ist die Nacht | 1983-09-28 |
| Alex ist ganz aus dem Häuschen: Carrie, seine Freundin seit Kindertagen, kommt zu Besuch. Die Freude währt jedoch nicht lange. Denn das schüchterne Mädchen von damals hat sich zu einer selbstbewussten jungen Frau entwickelt, die genau weiß was sie will. Zum Beispiel Alex. Der bricht bei ihren Annäherungsversuchen in Panik aus. Gaststars: Chris Nash, Kelly Ann Conn, Susan Bay, Talia Balsam | ||
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| 22 | Fast wie Jeanne D’Arc | 1983-04-11 |
| Elyse Keaton engagiert sich derart stark für die sozialen Belange ihrer Mitbürger, dass sie darüber ihre Famlie vergisst. Vor allem Ehemann Steven fühlt sich vernachlässigt. Um wieder einmal die ungeteilte Aufmerksamkeit seiner Gattin zu genießen, arrangiert er ein romantisches Dinner bei Kerzenlicht. In das aber platzt Elyses Damenriege. Gaststars: Belita Moreno, Enid Kent | ||
| 21 | Lampenfieber | 1983-04-04 |
| Alex und sein Team haben es geschafft. Sie dürfen ins große Schulquiz-Finale einziehen. Sogar das Fernsehen will darüber berichten. Bis spät in die Nacht trainiert Alex wie ein Bessesener. Entsprechend verzweifelt ist er, als einer aus seiner Truppe ausfällt. Mallory springt ein. Alex Verzweiflung schlägt in blankes Entsetzen, um als er feststellt, dass seine Schwester rein gar nichts weiß. Gaststars: Carlos Lacamara, Charles Douglass, Deborah Foreman, Jeff Shelby, John Gallogly, Kerry Noonan, Margaret Fitzgerald, Michael B. Moynahan | ||
| 20 | Das fünfte Rad am Wagen | 1983-03-28 |
| Elyse und Steven wollen zu einer Wahlkundgebung gehen. Weil Mallory ein Date mit ihrem Freund hat, bleibt es an Alex hängen auf seine kleine Schwester aufzupassen. Das passt ihm überhaupt nicht, schließlich ist Pokern angesagt. Kurzerhand nimmt Alex Jennifer mit. Die aber fühlt sich bald überflüssig und verdrückt sich. Gaststars: Grant Heslov, John Dukakis, Michael Spound, Moosie Drier, Robert O'Donnell | ||
| 19 | Suzanne schafft uns alle | 1983-03-16 |
| Elyse Keaton arbeitet freiberuflich als Architektin. Nach und nach aber wächst ihr der Bürokram über den Kopf. Darum stellt sie ihre Freundin Suzanne als Sekretärin ein. All zu schnell wird Suzanne jedoch zur Konkurrentin. Gaststars: Brooke Alderson, Jay Tarses, Terry Wills | ||
| 18 | Helfen will gelernt sein | 1983-02-23 |
| Alex versucht es einmal mit sozialem Engagement. Er übernimmt die Patenschaft für einen vietnamesischen Flüchtlingsjungen, Ming. Er füttert den Knaben mit Börsenberichten und finanzpolitischen Analysen. Doch die Versuche, aus dem Knaben einen Zwillingsbruder zu kreieren, scheitern kläglich. Denn Ming will einfach nur Kind sein und spielen. Alex ist entsetzt. Gaststars: Eugene Akutagawa, Irene Yah-Ling Sun | ||
| 17 | Nachhilfestunden | 1983-02-16 |
| Mallory bekommt Nachilfe von dem attraktiven Jeff, der ihr auf Anhieb gefällt. Und auch Jeff zeigt sich von seiner Schülerin sehr angetan. Doch ihm fehlt der Mut, Mallory um eine Treffen zu bitten. Erst als Alex verspricht, ihn zu begleiten, kann er sich durchringen. Begeistert nimmt Mallory an. Doch abends im Restaurant erwartet sie eine böse Überraschung. Gaststars: John Dukakis, Zeke Zaccaro | ||
| 16 | Alex macht Geschäfte | 1983-02-09 |
| Alex kann bei Aktienspekulationen enorme Gewinne verbuchen. Allerdings nur auf dem Papier, bei einer Schulaufgabe. Um sein tatsächliches Können zu testen, beginnt er heimlich mit dem Geld seiner Eltern zu spekulieren. Frechheit siegt, so scheint es anfangs. Doch dann beginnen die Kurse an der Wall Street zu sinken. Gaststars: Anne Haney, David Couwlier, Philip Charles MacKenzie | ||
| 15 | Auf und davon – Teil 2 | 1983-01-26 |
| Onkel Ned wird vom FBI gesucht. Er hat Firmengelder verschwinden lassen. Damit wollte er eine Übernahme seines Unternehmens verhindern, bei der Tausende ihren Arbeitsplatz verloren hätten. Alex ist bestürzt, dass sein Idol sich als Betrüger entpuppt. Trotzdem entschließt er sich, seinem Onkel zur Flucht verhelfen. Gaststars: Earl Boen, Eda Reiss Merin, Richard Venture, Tom Hanks, Woody Eney | ||
| 14 | Auf und davon – Teil 1 | 1983-01-19 |
| Familie Keaton ist in heller Aufregung: Elyses jüngerer Bruder Ned hat sich überraschend zu Besuch angesagt. Alex freut sich riesig. Onkel Ned ist sein großes Vorbild. Doch bald stellt sich heraus, dass Ned auf der Flucht vor dem FBI ist, weil er mehrere Millionen Dollar veruntreut hat. Gaststars: Richard Venture, Tom Hanks | ||
| 13 | Eine Hand wäscht die andere | 1983-01-12 |
| Mallory möchte in die berühmte Verbindung Pi Nu aufgenommen werden. Da trifft es sich gut, dass deren Vorsitzende sich in Mallorys Bruder Alex verknallt hat. Der staunt nicht schlecht, als ihm die kleine Schwester ein Date mit Pi Nu Chefin Sherry vermitteln will. Nur unter einer Bedingung ist Alex dazu bereit: Mallory schließt sich mit ihrem aufdringlichen Verehrer Skippy an. Gaststars: Lisa Lucas, Robin Evans | ||
| 12 | Wie sag ich’s meiner Mutter | 1982-12-22 |
| Mallorys Freundin Cindy ist schwanger. Sie traut sich nicht, es ihrer Mutter zu gestehen. Elyse überredet sie, es doch zu tun. Leider werden Cindys schlimmste Befürchtungen wahr. Sie streitet so heftig mit ihrer Mutter herum, dass sie schließlich das Haus verlässt. Nach langem Umherirren erscheint sie wieder bei den Keatons. Gaststars: Cristen Kauffman, Julie Payne | ||
| 11 | Schöne Weihnachten | 1982-12-15 |
| Weihnachten steht vor der Tür, und wie jedes Jahr wollen die Keatons in den Skiurlaub aufbrechen. Ein heftiger Schneesturm aber durchkreuzt ihre Pläne. Ans Haus gefesselt macht es sich die Familie vor dem Kamin gemütlich. Gemeinsam stöbern sie in alten Fotoalben. Elyse erzählt, wie turbulent es bei den Geburten von Alex, Mallory und Jennifer zuging. Gaststars: Bridgette Andersen, Bruce French, Charles Levin, Chris Hebert, Mari Gorman, Peter Jurasik | ||
| 10 | Der Schuß nach hinten | 1982-12-08 |
| Bei den Keatons wurde eingebrochen. Elyse und Steve sind außer sich und kaufen, ihrer pazifistischen Überzeugung zum Trotz, eine Waffe. Am liebsten würden sie sie gut versteckt außer Sichtweite aufbewahren. Aber die Angst um ihre Familie ist größer. Sie behalten sie im Haus. Eine fatale Entscheidung, wie sich bereits in der nächsten Nacht herausstellt. Gaststars: Enid Kent, Jack Riley, Mary Jackson, Pat McNamara | ||
| 9 | Der junge Unternehmer | 1982-12-01 |
| Alex hat einen Job bei Lebensmittelhändler Mr. Adler gefunden. Doch die Geschäfte gehen schlecht. Mr. Adler stört das wenig. Alex bewirbt sich daraufhin im Supermarkt. Mit Erfolg. Schon bald stellt man ihm einen Posten als Abteilungleiter in Aussicht. Trotzdem ist Alex unglücklich. Mutter Elyse weiß auch warum: Er vermisst Mr. Adler. Gaststars: Ann Nelson, Jack Somack | ||
| 8 | Atomwaffen – nein danke | 1982-11-24 |
| Elyse und Steven wollen zu einer Antiatomkraftdemo. Sie soll ausgerechnet an Thanksgiving stattfinden. Damit bringen sie natürlich wieder einmal ihre konservativen Kinder gegen sich auf. Und die bekommen Verstärkung: Elyse Eltern Kate und Charlie rücken eigens an, um Truthahn und Preiselbeeren im Kreis ihrer Lieben zu verspeisen. Gaststars: Dick Sargent, Jack O'Leary, Larry Hankin, Nancy Lenehan, Priscilla Morrill | ||
| 7 | Skandal in der Schule | 1982-11-17 |
| Alex hat wieder eines seiner Zwischenziele erreicht. Er wurde zum neuen Chefredakteur der Schülerzeitung ernannt. Und gleich sorgt er für Wirbel: In seinem Artikel prangert Alex den Schuldirektor an. Der wollte vertuschen, dass einige Schüler Prüfungsfragen schon vor einem Test kannten. Mit seiner Veröffentlichung eckt Alex gehörig an. Aber ganz anders als erwartet. Gaststars: Andrew J. Lederer, Philip Sterling | ||
| 6 | Gib’ Onkel Arthur einen Kuß | 1982-11-10 |
| Onkel Arthur ist ein alter Freund der Familie. Aber offensichtlich noch nicht zu alt, um Mallorys Reizen widerstehen zu können. Ständig versucht er sich ihr zu nähern. Mallory bittet Alex und ihre Mutter um Hilfe. Die schalten sofort den Rest der Familie ein. Mit vereinten Kräften bringt man Arthur zur Räson. Gaststars: David Spielberg, Sal Viscuso | ||
| 5 | Väter gegen Söhne | 1982-11-03 |
| Stevens Vater Jake kommt zu Besuch. Die Familie ist alarmiert. Denn die beiden haben ein ausgesprochen angespanntes Verhältnis zueinander. Jederzeit könnte ein Streit losbrechen. Deshalb bemüht sich Steven, nur unverfängliche Themen anzusprechen. Das geht solange gut, bis Jake vorgibt, unheilbar krank zu sein. Gaststars: John Randolph | ||
| 4 | Das erste Mal | 1982-10-27 |
| Alex Keaton mag zwar Börsenberichte vor- und rückwärts lesen können. Von Sex aber hat er wenig Ahnung. Entsprechend beeindruckend ist für ihn die Begenung mit der Studentin Stephanie, die mit ihm eine Nacht verbringt. Alex ist Feuer und Flamme und träumt bereits von Hochzeit. Da holt ihn eine unerwartete Begegnung auf den Boden der Tatsachen zurück. Gaststars: Amy Steel, John Putch | ||
| 3 | Die bösen Buben | 1982-10-06 |
| Jennifer ist mit Justin befreundet, der für sein Alter eher klein ist. Die Jungs aus ihrer Klasse hänseln sie deswegen. Als Justin sich daraufhin von ihr distanziert, reagiert Jennifer empört. Kurz darauf finden sich alle zu ihrer Geburtstagsparty ein. Die Stimmung ist gespannt und das Fest droht ein Fiasko zu werden. Mutter Elyse hat eine rettende Idee. Gaststars: Jeremy Schoenberg | ||
| 2 | Bruderpflichten | 1982-09-29 |
| Zum ersten Mal seit zwanzig Jahren verreisen die Eltern Elyse und Steven allein. Ihre drei Kinder bleiben allein zu Hause. Die sind völlig aus dem Häuschen: Sturmfreie Bude. Die große Party lässt natürlich nicht lange auf sich warten, und gerät leider völlig ausser Kontrolle. Unglücklicherweise hält Jennifer die Ausschreitungen auf Fotos fest. Gaststars: Betsy Russell, Brooke Alderson, Jay Tarses, Lee Montgomery | ||
| 1 | Bleib, wie du bist | 1982-09-22 |
| Alex ist 17, liebt Krawatten, Börsenberichte und anständige Frisuren. Die Hippie-Vergangenheit seiner Eltern ist dem ehrgeizigen Jung-Republikaner zutiefst peinlich. Das sorgt für jede Menge Zündstoff in der Familie. Gaststars: Cindy Fisher, John Petlock, Maurice Marsac, Toni Sawyer | ||
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| 6 | The Art of Being Nick | 1987-08-27 |
| The Art of Being Nick is an American sitcom pilot created by Bruce Helford, that aired on NBC as a special on August 27, 1987. The pilot stars Scott Valentine as artist/environmentalist Nick Moore, who appeared as Mallory's (Justine Bateman) boyfriend in Family Ties. Also in the cast were Kristine Sutherland, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and John Daman. | ||
| 5 | Blooper Reel | |
| Keine Beschreibung vorhanden. | ||
| 4 | The Year Of The Beard | |
| This is a short explores the appearance of Steven Keaton’s beard in season two – why Michael Gross grew it and how it impacted his character and, therefore, the show. | ||
| 3 | The Making of Family Ties | |
| Keine Beschreibung vorhanden. | ||
| 2 | Michael J. Fox: The Best Gig In the World | |
| A short documentary about Michael J. Fox’s impact on the show. Hear from the creator and fellow actors’ in their own words about how they and Fox dealt with Fox's immense fame due to the release of Back to the Future in July of 1985. | ||
| 1 | Family Ties Vacation | 1985-09-23 |
| In a television movie based on NBC-TV's comedy series "Family Ties," the Keaton family visits historic London for a vacation to be remembered. Steven and Elyse unwittingly become embroiled in international espionage; Alex struggles with some tough classes and even tougher classmates at Oxford University; and Mallory finds the man of her dreams. | ||
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