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Family Ties Season 6 Episodes
Season 6 Episode Guide
28 Episodes 1987 - 1988
Episode 1
Last of the Red Hot Psychologists
Sun, Sep 13, 1987 30 mins
Romance is forecast for Alex when a psychology major hires him for her study of overachievers. Part 1 of two. Michael J. Fox, Meredith Baxter Birney. Steven: Michael Gross. Mallory: Justine Bateman.
Episode 2
Last of the Red Hot Psychologists
Sun, Sep 13, 1987 30 mins
Conclusion. Alex impulsively kisses Lauren during a research session and then can't get her off his mind. Michael J. Fox, Meredith Baxter Birney. Steven: Michael Gross. Mallory: Justine Bateman.
Episode 3
Dear Mallory
Sun, Sep 20, 1987 30 mins
As a local paper's new advice columnist, Mallory gets in over her head trying to solve every problem under the sun. Andrea: Jane Adams. Buffaloed Bill: Raymond Singer. Elyse: Meredith Baxter Birney.
Episode 4
The Other Woman
Sun, Sep 27, 1987 30 mins
Andrew is threatened by Alex's involvement with Lauren, who explains the boy's jealousy to Alex (Michael J. Fox). Nick: Scott Valentine. Elyse: Meredith Baxter Birney.
Episode 5
Dream Date
Sun, Oct 4, 1987 30 mins
Jennifer's new suitor is a nerd bearing gifts, but he's her only ticket to the sophomore dance. Tina Yothers, Meredith Baxter Birney. Roger: Tony Crane. Nancy: Lilly Moon. Brad: Brad Kesten.
Episode 6
Super Mom
Sun, Oct 18, 1987 30 mins
As a busy working wife and mother, Elyse fears that she may have to quit her job and become a full-time housewife. Michael Gross, Brian Bonsall. Norback: Sandy Ward. Jerry: Jay Thomas.
Episode 7
Walking on Air
Sun, Oct 25, 1987 30 mins
Mallory's first journalistic endeavor at Steven's TV station results in disaster. Justine Bateman, Michael Gross. Alex: Michael J. Fox. Elyse: Meredith Baxter Birney.
Episode 8
Invasion of the Psychologist Snatchers
Sun, Nov 1, 1987 30 mins
Alex's insecurity surfaces when Lauren receives a dinner invitation from her ex, a Wall Street banker. Eric: Campbell Scott. Alex: Michael J. Fox. Steven: Michael Gross.
Episode 9
The Way We Were
Sun, Nov 8, 1987 30 mins
The Keatons are visited by Elyse's aunt, an exuberant storyteller whose memory seems to be getting foggy. Meredith Baxter Birney, Michael Gross. Dr. Williamson: Matthew Faison. Alex: Michael J. Fox.
Episode 10
Mister Sister
Sun, Nov 15, 1987 30 mins
Mallory regrets getting Nick a janitor's job at her sorority house, where he's made an honorary member and a candidate for Snow Queen. Dana: Tracy Camilla Johns. Cindy: Laura Leigh Hughes. Karen: Kim Gillingham.
Episode 11
Citizen Keaton
Sun, Nov 22, 1987 30 mins
Mallory's decision to run for student-body president brings surprise support from Alex (Michael J. Fox). Mallory: Justine Bateman. Amy: Sonia Curtis. Skippy: Marc Price. Nick: Scott Valentine. Lauren: Courteney Cox.
Episode 12
Father Time
Sun, Nov 29, 1987 30 mins
A visit from Uncle Rob and the Keaton cousins reveals problems between Rob and his teenage daughter, who won't forgive him for having had an affair. Part 1 of two. Jonathan: Blake Soper. Elyse: Meredith Baxter Birney. Steven: Michael Gross. Jennifer: Tina Yothers.
Episode 13
Father Time
Sun, Dec 6, 1987 30 mins
Conclusion. Strained relations between Uncle Rob and Marilyn reach the breaking point after she spends the night with a stranger. Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman.
Episode 14
The American Family
Sun, Dec 13, 1987 30 mins
The Keatons recall memorable moments when Lauren interviews them for a study of the typical American family. Part 1 of two. Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman. Andrew: Brian Bonsall. Elyse: Meredith Baxter Birney. Steven: Michael Gross.
Episode 15
The American Family
Sun, Dec 13, 1987 30 mins
Conclusion. As the Keatons recall their lives, Lauren realizes that they're anything but the typical American family. Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman. Skippy: Marc Price. Jennifer: Tina Yothers.
Episode 16
Anniversary Waltz
Wed, Dec 16, 1987 30 mins
Steven and Elyse's bickering during the planning of their anniversary party could put a stop to the celebration. Michael Gross, Meredith Baxter Birney, Michael J. Fox. Mallory: Justine Bateman. Jennifer: Tina Yothers.
Episode 17
Miracle in Columbus
Sun, Dec 20, 1987 30 mins
Working as a department-store Santa, Alex encounters the real Santa, who promises him that his good deeds won't go unrewarded. Michael J. Fox, Tina Yothers. Michelle: Ellen Hamilton Latzen. Beth: Lee Gorlington. Ray: Josh Clark.
Episode 18
The Play's the Thing
Sun, Jan 10, 1988 30 mins
While directing his college play, Steven can't stand to see the male lead in romantic scenes with the heroine---Elyse. Jeff: Rod McCary. Steven: Michael Gross. Elyse: Meredith Baxter Birney. Oscar: David Wohl.
Episode 19
The Spirit of Columbus
Sun, Jan 17, 1988 30 mins
Alex discovers the profit margin in mass-marketing Nick's sculptures, and ends up pushing Nick to his artistic limits.
Episode 20
The Blues Brother
Sun, Jan 24, 1988 30 mins
A legendary guitarist (bluesman Brownie McGhee) agrees to be on Alex's radio show but refuses to perform on campus. Michael J. Fox. Webster: Richard Brestoff. Lauren: Courteney Cox.
Episode 21
Read It and Weep
Sun, Feb 7, 1988 30 mins
Jennifer brings home news that her school has banned the subject of her book report: "Huckleberry Finn." Part 1 of two. Flaherty: Christian Clemenson. Hewitt: Bibi Besch. Alex: Michael J. Fox.
Episode 22
Read It and Weep
Sun, Feb 14, 1988 30 mins
Conclusion. Jennifer is suspended for reading a banned book and becomes a symbol for the fight against censorship. Flaherty: Christian Clemenson. Susan: Julia Louis-Dreyfus. Hewitt: Bibi Besch.
Episode 23
Quittin' Time
Sun, Feb 21, 1988 30 mins
Alex regrets encouraging Lauren to quit work on her thesis: she ends up watching soap operas and clipping recipes. Michael J. Fox, Courteney Cox, Meredith Baxter Birney. Andrew: Brian Bonsall. Judi: Amy Benedict.
Episode 24
Spring Reminds Me
Sun, Feb 28, 1988 30 mins
A former neighbor begins to confuse Mallory for the daughter she recently lost. Elyse: Meredith Baxter Birney. Steven: Michael Gross.
Episode 25
The Boys Next Door
Sun, Mar 6, 1988 30 mins
A high-school reunion reunites Elyse with the guy least likely to succeed (Robert Klein)---who's now a millionaire. Meredith Baxter Birney, Michael Gross. Norma: Belita Moreno. Bob: Kevin Dunn. Beth: Gwen Banta.
Episode 26
A Sign of the Times
Sun, Mar 13, 1988 30 mins
Andrew refuses to speak in a show of empathy for a hearing-impaired classmate being teased by other preschoolers. Miss Metcalf: Terri Hanauer. Mrs. Richards: Susan Kohler. Andrew: Brian Bonsall.
Episode 27
Return of the Native
Sun, Mar 20, 1988 30 mins
The family's cousin June stops by to tell them about her trip to Europe---but instead reminisces about past visits with the Keatons. Alex: Michael J. Fox. Jennifer: Tina Yothers. Steven: Michael Gross. Elyse: Meredith Baxter Birney.
Episode 28
Father, Can You Spare a Dime?
Sun, May 1, 1988 30 mins
Nick turns to his estranged father after the bank turns down Nick's request for a loan to open a children's art school. Scott Valentine, Justine Bateman. Erica: Jena Vallee. Alex: Michael J. Fox.
