Family Ties
- Comedy
- Drama
- Family
Former 1960s flower children Steven and Elyse Keaton raise their conservative son Alex, daughters Mallory and Jennifer, and later, youngest child Andrew.
Family Ties is a comedy-drama that aired from 1982 and ran for 7 seasons, following former hippie parents Steven and Elyse Keaton as they navigate raising their unexpectedly conservative son Alex alongside his siblings. The show became a cultural touchstone for its sharp writing and breakout performances, exploring generational clash through the lens of a loving family.
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Meredith BaxterElyse Keaton
Michael GrossSteven Keaton
Michael J. FoxAlex P. Keaton
Justine BatemanMallory Keaton
Tina YothersJennifer Keaton
Brian BonsallAndy Keaton
Tammy LaurenMarilyn Keaton
Dan HedayaJoe Moore
Rosalind CashMaya Thompson
Suzanne SnyderTricia Armstrong
Christian ClemensonMr. Flaherty
Brownie McGheeEddie Dupre
Scott ValentineNick Moore
Tracy PollanEllen Reed
Anne SeymourMay Keaton
Seasons
7 seasons
Episodes · Season 7
Full season| # | Title | Air date | Runtime | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | It Happened One Night | 1988-10-30 | 24m | 0.0 |
| 02 | Designing Woman | 1988-11-06 | 25m | 0.0 |
| 03 | Truckers | 1988-11-13 | 25m | 0.0 |
| 04 | Beyond Therapy | 1988-11-27 | 25m | 0.0 |
| 05 | Heartstrings (1) | 1988-12-04 | 25m | 0.0 |
| 06 | Heartstrings (2) | 1988-12-11 | 25m | 0.0 |
| 07 | Heartstrings (3) | 1988-12-18 | 24m | 0.0 |
| 08 | Basic Training | 1989-01-01 | 25m | 0.0 |
| 09 | Deja Vu | 1989-01-08 | 25m | 0.0 |
| 10 | Nick's Best Friend | 1989-01-15 | 25m | 0.0 |
| 11 | Get Me to the Living Room on Time | 1989-01-29 | 25m | 0.0 |
| 12 | The Job Not Taken | 1989-02-05 | 25m | 0.0 |
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Is Family Ties renewed or cancelled?
Family Ties has ended — it concluded its planned run.
Family Ties — frequently asked
When did Family Ties air?
Family Ties premiered on September 22, 1982, and ran for 7 complete seasons before ending.
Is Family Ties still active?
No, the series has ended. However, it remains available on various streaming platforms and in syndication.
How many main characters are in the Keaton family?
The family consists of parents Steven and Elyse, and four children: Alex, Mallory, Jennifer, and Andrew (added later in the series).
What is the central premise?
The show centers on the comedic tension between liberal, former flower-child parents and their three children, whose personalities range from fiercely conservative to carefree, creating ongoing family dynamics and humor.
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