Did You Know?
Edited into
I Love the '80s (2002)
Spin-off
Family Ties Vacation (1985)
TV movie based on the series.
TV movie based on the series.
The Art of Being Nick (1986)
Taking It Home (1986)
Scott Valentine reprises his character of Nick from the series
Scott Valentine reprises his character of Nick from the series
Referenced in
The Making of 'Back to the Future' (1985)
They talk about Michael J. Fox being on this at the same time as filming Back to the Future.
They talk about Michael J. Fox being on this at the same time as filming Back to the Future.
St. Elsewhere: Family Ties (1986)
Title reference
Title reference
Dorothy Meets Ozma of Oz (1987)
Mickey's 60th Birthday (1988)
Alex and Jennifer Keaton appear in this special
Alex and Jennifer Keaton appear in this special
Growing Pains: Family Ties: Part 1 (1988)
title reference
title reference
Growing Pains: Family Ties: Part 2 (1988)
title reference
title reference
The Kids in the Hall: Episode #1.9 (1990)
Mentioned in sketch with Virgil character
Mentioned in sketch with Virgil character
The Guardian (1990)
Miles Turns 21 (1990)
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air: Not with My Pig, You Don't (1990)
As everyone is hugging Will asks if it reminds everyone of the last episode of this show.
As everyone is hugging Will asks if it reminds everyone of the last episode of this show.
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Rocket Attack U.S.A. (1990)
Tom: "Mallory! Yes, Alex?"
Tom: "Mallory! Yes, Alex?"
Saturday Night Live: Michael J. Fox/Black Crowes (1991)
Referenced on America's Most Wanted: Former Child Actors
Referenced on America's Most Wanted: Former Child Actors
Showbiz Today: Episode dated 1 May 1991 (1991)
referenced by Michael J. Fox
referenced by Michael J. Fox
Parker Lewis: Father Knows Less (1991)
Jerry says that Pauley "stole my 'Family Ties' lunchbox in third grade."
Jerry says that Pauley "stole my 'Family Ties' lunchbox in third grade."
Parker Lewis: Civil Wars (1992)
In Parker's sitcom daydream, he plays Alex P. Keaton, and the show's them ("Without Us") is heard.
In Parker's sitcom daydream, he plays Alex P. Keaton, and the show's them ("Without Us") is heard.
Killer Tomatoes Eat France! (1992)
Mystery Science Theater 3000: Crash of Moons (1992)
Tom: "This is like that 'Perfect Strangers'/'Family Ties'/'Full House' episode where they get locked in the basement."
Tom: "This is like that 'Perfect Strangers'/'Family Ties'/'Full House' episode where they get locked in the basement."
The Simpsons: Secrets of a Successful Marriage (1994)
Homer sings the "sha-la-la-la" ending to this show's theme song in the dean's office
Homer sings the "sha-la-la-la" ending to this show's theme song in the dean's office
Swingers (1996)
Married with Children: Kelly's Gotta Habit (1996)
Tina Yothers cameos as herself and Bud says she was the best thing on 'Family Ties'.
Tina Yothers cameos as herself and Bud says she was the best thing on 'Family Ties'.
Frasier: Our Father Whose Art Ain't Heaven (1996)
A titlecard says "Family ties"
A titlecard says "Family ties"
Home Improvement: Family Un-Ties (1997)
title reference
title reference
Men Behaving Badly: Got Milk? (1997)
Jamie says he dreamed his roommate was dating Mallory from Family Ties.
Jamie says he dreamed his roommate was dating Mallory from Family Ties.
South Park: Pinkeye (1997)
A celebrity is introduces as "The star of Family Ties"
A celebrity is introduces as "The star of Family Ties"
The Making of 'Tremors' (1998)
mentioned once
mentioned once
The Bad Boys of Saturday Night Live (1998)
Referenced by David Spade
Referenced by David Spade
Providence: Family Ties (2000)
Title reference.
Title reference.
Family Guy: Fifteen Minutes of Shame (2000)
Peter paints the family from this show
Peter paints the family from this show
Spin City: Goodbye: Part 1 (2000)
Michael Gross cameo and reference to Mallory
Michael Gross cameo and reference to Mallory
Spin City: Goodbye: Part 2 (2000)
mentions Alex P. Keaton. Dr Peterson tells Mike Flarety to see his secretary Mallory on the way out. Mallory was Alex's sister in Family Ties. Michael J. Fox played Alex. P. Keaton and Michael Gross played his father Steven Keaton.
mentions Alex P. Keaton. Dr Peterson tells Mike Flarety to see his secretary Mallory on the way out. Mallory was Alex's sister in Family Ties. Michael J. Fox played Alex. P. Keaton and Michael Gross played his father Steven Keaton.
NYPD Blue: Family Ties (2001)
title reference
title reference
Eriksson's War: A Talk with Actor Michael J. Fox (2001)
mentioned once
mentioned once
Back to the Future: Making the Trilogy (2002)
referenced by Michael J. Fox
referenced by Michael J. Fox
Saturday Night Live: Jon Stewart/India.Arie (2002)
Referenced in Talking to the stars with Rachel and Tracey
Referenced in Talking to the stars with Rachel and Tracey
Moby Presents: Alien Sex Party (2003)
Character Dean gives a speech about the relevance of TV in our culture and mentions characters Skippy and Mallory from this show
Character Dean gives a speech about the relevance of TV in our culture and mentions characters Skippy and Mallory from this show
Dickie Roberts: Former Child Star (2003)
at the beggining of the movie, a scene from this show can be heard
at the beggining of the movie, a scene from this show can be heard
The Nick at Nite Holiday Special (2003)
The fictional airport is named after Alex P. Keaton
The fictional airport is named after Alex P. Keaton
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Tracy Morgan (2004)
referenced in Talking to the Stars
referenced in Talking to the Stars
The Greatest Canadian (2004)
In the Michael J. Fox segment
In the Michael J. Fox segment
The O.C.: The Family Ties (2005)
title reference
title reference
The 100 Greatest War Films (2005)
Referenced by title
Referenced by title
Saturday Night Live: The Best of David Spade (2005)
Mentioned by Spade to Sean Penn
Mentioned by Spade to Sean Penn
Love Is Plastic (2005)
...brand new life around the bend.
...brand new life around the bend.
Family Guy: Brian Goes Back to College (2005)
At 80's Television Convention.
At 80's Television Convention.
Jeopardy!: Episode #22.80 (2005)
correct response in "Michael J. Fox" category
correct response in "Michael J. Fox" category
Arrested Development: Family Ties (2006)
title reference
title reference
Psych: Woman Seeking Dead Husband: Smokers Okay, No Pets (2006)
Shawn says that Gus had a crush on Meredith Baxter Birney, who "gave birth to A.P.K. (Alex P. Keaton)."
Shawn says that Gus had a crush on Meredith Baxter Birney, who "gave birth to A.P.K. (Alex P. Keaton)."
Behind the Camera: The Unauthorized Story of 'Diff'rent Strokes' (2006)
This show is one of the squares on the network schedule board.
This show is one of the squares on the network schedule board.
Law & Order: Talking Points (2007)
Barlowe mentions audiences feeling sympathy for "a grown-up Alex P. Keaton," Michael J. Fox's Family Ties character.
Barlowe mentions audiences feeling sympathy for "a grown-up Alex P. Keaton," Michael J. Fox's Family Ties character.
Believe (2007)
During the closing credits, Adam does an impression of Michael J. Fox as Alex P. Keaton.
During the closing credits, Adam does an impression of Michael J. Fox as Alex P. Keaton.
Moving McAllister (2007)
Carl invites Rick to come over and watch this show with him.
Carl invites Rick to come over and watch this show with him.
TV Land Confidential: Movies (2007)
narrator mentions title
narrator mentions title
Family Guy: Movin' Out (Brian's Song) (2007)
Stewie mentions Alex P. Keaton losing his girlfriend and getting another one to Brian after Jilian leaves
Stewie mentions Alex P. Keaton losing his girlfriend and getting another one to Brian after Jilian leaves
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Family Week 1 (2008)
Reference to Michael J. Fox's character in a $16,000 question
Reference to Michael J. Fox's character in a $16,000 question
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Family Week 3 (2008)
Subject of a $16,000 question
Subject of a $16,000 question
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire: Episode #7.98 (2009)
Included in an $8,000 question
Included in an $8,000 question
Family Guy: Stew-Roids (2009)
Peter breifly watches this show
Peter breifly watches this show
The Suite Life on Deck: Family Thais (2009)
title of the episode references the show
title of the episode references the show
Family Guy: Jerome Is the New Black (2009)
Two references of the 1982 sitcom starring Michael J. Fox, the first having tie-ins to the plot and subplot. The first - Jerome watching an episode where Alex tells Nick of his disapproval of his relationship with Mallory - echos the main plot in Peter's jealous fit over Jerome's rekindled friendship with Mallory, and Quagmire's dislike for Brian. The other reference is of the garbage sculpture "made by Nick," which Jerome bought for Peter as a gift in gratitude for letting him stay at his house.
Two references of the 1982 sitcom starring Michael J. Fox, the first having tie-ins to the plot and subplot. The first - Jerome watching an episode where Alex tells Nick of his disapproval of his relationship with Mallory - echos the main plot in Peter's jealous fit over Jerome's rekindled friendship with Mallory, and Quagmire's dislike for Brian. The other reference is of the garbage sculpture "made by Nick," which Jerome bought for Peter as a gift in gratitude for letting him stay at his house.
Jeopardy!: Episode #26.161 (2010)
Subject of a $200 clue in the category "Inside the Actors Studio"
Subject of a $200 clue in the category "Inside the Actors Studio"
The Cinema Snob: The Expendables (2010)
"It's like listening to Skippy from Family Ties on his period."
"It's like listening to Skippy from Family Ties on his period."
Hellcats: Back of a Car (2010)
Lewis thinks Morgan is dressed up as Skippy from Family Ties.
Lewis thinks Morgan is dressed up as Skippy from Family Ties.
Chuck: Chuck Versus Phase Three (2010)
Mentioned by Chuck
Mentioned by Chuck
The Cinema Snob: Anthropophagus (2012)
"...with these cast photos from Family Ties."
"...with these cast photos from Family Ties."
Chelsea Lately: Episode dated 5 March 2012 (2012)
Sarah reminds Chelsea which 1980's television sitcom Meredith Baxter-Birney was on.
Sarah reminds Chelsea which 1980's television sitcom Meredith Baxter-Birney was on.
Featured in
Muppet Babies: This Little Piggy Went to Hollywood (1987)
clips of Micheal J. Fox shown
clips of Micheal J. Fox shown
Back to the Future Part II (1989)
Arachnophobia (1990)
Is playing on the TV when spiders start crawling over the screen.
Is playing on the TV when spiders start crawling over the screen.
America's Teenagers Growing Up on Television (1998)
clips from the show are used here
clips from the show are used here
NBC 75th Anniversary Special (2002)
I Love the '80s: 1983 (2002)
101 Biggest Celebrity Oops (2004)
TV shows in decline: Andrew is born on Family Ties
TV shows in decline: Andrew is born on Family Ties
The Greatest Canadian (2004)
In the Michael J. Fox segment
In the Michael J. Fox segment
Retrosexual: The 80's (2004)
100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of the 80's (2009)
Footage from the TV series was featured in this mini-series.
Footage from the TV series was featured in this mini-series.
20 to 1: Greatest TV Families (2009)
Clips shown in a segment on the Keaton family.
Clips shown in a segment on the Keaton family.
Neighbors from Hell: Snorfindesdrillsalgoho (2010)
Main title seen on a TV
Main title seen on a TV
Spoofed in
Saturday Night Live: Justine Bateman/Terrance Trent D'Arby (1988)
Spoofed in Family Ties skit
Spoofed in Family Ties skit
Family Guy: Road to Rupert (2007)
Peter's 80's television montage spoofs opening scenes various sitcoms, including this one.
Peter's 80's television montage spoofs opening scenes various sitcoms, including this one.
Family Guy: Stew-Roids (2009)
Peter remarks with disdain having to watch a Tina Yothers-centric episode of the 1980s sitcom (due to the serious tone of many of the episodes centered on Jennifer).
Peter remarks with disdain having to watch a Tina Yothers-centric episode of the 1980s sitcom (due to the serious tone of many of the episodes centered on Jennifer).
