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Family Ties

  • TV Series
  • 1982–19891982–1989
  • TV-GTV-G
  • 30m
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Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman, Meredith Baxter, Tina Yothers, and Michael Gross in Family Ties (1982)
When a winter storm puts paid to the family's ski vacation, the Keatons spend time reminiscing about earlier days - including the birth of their children.
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  • Family
Chronicles liberal ex-hippies Steven and Elyse Keaton, their conservative son Alex, daughters Mallory and Jennifer, and later, youngest child Andrew.Chronicles liberal ex-hippies Steven and Elyse Keaton, their conservative son Alex, daughters Mallory and Jennifer, and later, youngest child Andrew.Chronicles liberal ex-hippies Steven and Elyse Keaton, their conservative son Alex, daughters Mallory and Jennifer, and later, youngest child Andrew.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
18K
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POPULARITY
779
144
  • Creator
    • Gary David Goldberg
  • Stars
    • Michael J. Fox
    • Michael Gross
    • Meredith Baxter
Top credits
  • Creator
    • Gary David Goldberg
  • Stars
    • Michael J. Fox
    • Michael Gross
    • Meredith Baxter
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 68User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
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    • Won 5 Primetime Emmys
      • 23 wins & 43 nominations total

    Episodes172

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    Funny Women of Television
    Clip 3:41
    Funny Women of Television
    The Birth of Alex P. Keaton
    Trailer 2:16
    The Birth of Alex P. Keaton
    The Photo Shoot
    Video 2:44
    The Photo Shoot
    It Happened
    Video 2:24
    It Happened
    The Grass is Greener
    Video 3:00
    The Grass is Greener
    I'm Outta Here
    Video 2:13
    I'm Outta Here
    It's My Life
    Video 3:12
    It's My Life

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    Meredith Baxter and Brian Bonsall in Family Ties (1982)
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    Michael J. Fox and Tina Yothers in Family Ties (1982)
    Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman, Meredith Baxter, Tina Yothers, and Michael Gross in Family Ties (1982)
    Michael J. Fox and Michael Gross in Family Ties (1982)
    Michael J. Fox in Family Ties (1982)
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    Michael J. Fox in Family Ties (1982)
    Justine Bateman in Family Ties (1982)
    Michael J. Fox and Suzanne Snyder in Family Ties (1982)
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    Michael J. Fox
    Michael J. Fox
    • Alex P. Keatonas Alex P. Keaton
    172 episodes172 eps • 1982–1989
    Michael Gross
    Michael Gross
    • Steven Keatonas Steven Keaton…
    172 episodes172 eps • 1982–1989
    Meredith Baxter
    Meredith Baxter
    • Elyse Keatonas Elyse Keaton…
    172 episodes172 eps • 1982–1989
    Justine Bateman
    Justine Bateman
    • Mallory Keatonas Mallory Keaton…
    172 episodes172 eps • 1982–1989
    Tina Yothers
    Tina Yothers
    • Jennifer Keatonas Jennifer Keaton…
    172 episodes172 eps • 1982–1989
    Brian Bonsall
    Brian Bonsall
    • Andrew 'Andy' Keatonas Andrew 'Andy' Keaton
    75 episodes75 eps • 1986–1989
    Marc Price
    Marc Price
    • Irwin 'Skippy' Handelmanas Irwin 'Skippy' Handelman…
    54 episodes54 eps • 1982–1989
    Scott Valentine
    Scott Valentine
    • Nick Mooreas Nick Moore
    45 episodes45 eps • 1985–1989
    Courteney Cox
    Courteney Cox
    • Lauren Milleras Lauren Miller
    19 episodes19 eps • 1987–1989
    Tracy Pollan
    Tracy Pollan
    • Ellen Reedas Ellen Reed
    13 episodes13 eps • 1985–1987
    John Hancock
    John Hancock
    • Gus Thompsonas Gus Thompson
    7 episodes7 eps • 1983–1989
    Terry Wills
    • Dr. Schulteas Dr. Schulte…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1983–1989
    Robert Schanche
    • Robertas Robert…
    9 episodes9 eps • 1983–1989
    Alan Blumenfeld
    Alan Blumenfeld
    • George Bellackas George Bellack…
    7 episodes7 eps • 1984–1987
    Enid Kent
    Enid Kent
    • Phyllis Evansas Phyllis Evans…
    6 episodes6 eps • 1982–1988
    Robert Costanzo
    Robert Costanzo
    • Andrew the Waiteras Andrew the Waiter…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1984–1987
    John Petlock
    • Ted Watermanas Ted Waterman…
    5 episodes5 eps • 1982–1986
    Norman Parker
    Norman Parker
    • Robert Keatonas Robert Keaton
    5 episodes5 eps • 1985–1987
    • Creator
      • Gary David Goldberg
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The cast wanted to end the show with the entire Keaton family dying in a plane crash. They absolutely didn't want to do a reunion show in the future.
    • Quotes

      Alex P. Keaton: Remember when we were kids and I run you over with my bicycle?

      Erwin 'Skippy' Handleman: Yes.

      Alex P. Keaton: I have a car now.

    • Alternate versions
      The complete opening credit sequences in each episode were cut from one minute to thirty seconds in syndication. Episodes now airing on Nick at Nite have restored the complete opening credit sequences. Original syndication episodes released in 1987 retain their original versions of the Paramount Pictures ID Jingle. Current Nick at Nite episodes feature the current Paramount TV ID.
    • Connections
      Featured in The 36th Primetime Emmy Awards (1984)

    User reviews68

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    A great show; one of my favorites.
    'Family Ties' is great and even though I haven't seen that many episodes, I still rank it among my top ten favorite TV shows. The cast is great, the writing is excellent, and it just makes me laugh about a million times within the half hour of air time.

    Michael Gross, Meredith Baxter, Justine Bateman, and Tina Yothers are all terrific in their given roles. They are all funny and great and anything else that I want in a television show, but the real stand out is of course, Michael J. Fox. I've adored Fox for many years and then when I finally got around to seeing him as Alex P. Keaton, well he just amazed me. He's so excellent with his quick comedic timing and snappy comebacks. (Particularly the ones given to Mallory make me laugh the hardest.) All in all he's a wonderful actor, not just in this show even though it brings the best out of him, but on any project he works on.

    The writing is fast moving, hilarious, and just about some of the best that I've seen in a comedy serious. Although it is now...20 years old, the series is still one of the best, even up against today's series. Lets face it, today's television has gone straight to the trash can with the exception of a very small percent of shows.

    Each episode is great, and if the plot isn't all that good, the writing and performances make up for it. I have to say that there were many episodes that I saw where I was so bored (about the plot), yet they still turned out good because of the comedy.

    All of the Emmys and Golden Globes and many more awards that 'Family Ties' was nominated for and having won throughout the years were all well deserved. A couple of more wins wouldn't have hurt. I can honestly say that this is one show that I try to catch (only on Nick can it be seen where I'm at). I love it, I love Fox, and good job to the writers. The show is great!
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    • Nov 16, 2002

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    • Release date
      • September 22, 1982 (United States)
    • Also known as
      • Familienbande
    • Filming locations
      • Metromedia Square - 5746 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Television
      • Ubu Productions
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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