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Originally on: NBC (30 min.)
Status: Ended    Premiered: September 22, 1982    Last Aired: September 17, 1989
Show Category: Comedy
Family Ties
Family Ties first aired in September of 1982 on NBC and was one of the first of a wave of family comedies that emerged in the 1980's. With a rocky start in the ratings, Family Ties rose to number 2 after it was placed in the prized time-slot right after The Cosby Show and remained there from 1984 until 1987. The series centered around the Keaton family, Steven and his wife Elyse,...
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Last episode: Alex Doesn't Live Here Anymore (2)
While Alex packs for New York, Elyse struggles to deal with her feelings of loss.
Aired: Sunday May 14, 1989
179. Alex Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1) May 14, 1989 0 Reviews 9.02
178. Mr. Keaton Takes a Vacation May 7, 1989 0 Reviews 8.45
177. Wrap Around the Clock (2) Apr 23, 1989 0 Reviews 8.22
176. Wrap Around the Clock (1) Apr 23, 1989 0 Reviews 8.17

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Michael J. Fox - Alex P. Keaton (photos)
Tina Yothers - Jennifer Keaton
Meredith Baxter Birney - Elyse Donnelly Keaton
Michael Gross - Steven Keaton
Justine Bateman - Mallory Keaton (photos)
Brian Bonsall - Andrew Keaton - Seasons 5 - 7
Garrett Merriman - Baby Andrew - Seasons 3 and 4
Taylor Merriman - Baby Andrew - Seasons 3 and 4
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10.0
Perfect
"Classic"
The one "family comedy" teenagers would actually like to watch.
Continue » Posted Jan 5, 2008 8:55 am PST
9.1
Superb
"A decent show"
Actually, a wonderful show.
Continue » Posted Nov 13, 2007 1:48 am PST
10.0
Perfect
"Classic"
This show was great, back when shows had meaning, they didn't try to force a view down your throat in fact they had different views and mocked them all.
Continue » Posted Mar 2, 2007 6:08 am PST
10.0
Perfect
"Classic"
I Loved this show back then and Still do Now!
Continue » Posted Jan 17, 2007 11:48 pm PST

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9.0
Superb
"Bring it back!"
American family teaches America how to be an American family
Continue » Posted Dec 21, 2006 5:26 am PST

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Show: Family Ties
Popularity Rank: 475 of 17,415
Ratings Rank: 1,144 of 17,415  ( 3)
Show Reviews: 27
People Tracking: 452
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great: 240 (35.5%)
superb: 162 (23.9%)
perfect: 142 (21%)
good: 75 (11.1%)
Other: 58 (8.5%)
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