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1.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
The Real Thing: Part 1
(1985)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Alex starts his sophomore year looking for a girlfriend in the freshman directory. He meets Tricia, who seems to be everything he wants. However, after a spat with Tricia's roommate Ellen, ... See full summary »
Director: Will Mackenzie | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 231
2.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
The Real Thing: Part 2
(1985)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Alex is an emotional wreck, still with boring Tricia - who he doesn't care for - after kissing her intriguing roommate Ellen, who turned back to accept her Dennis' proposal to a sudden ... See full summary »
Director: Will Mackenzie | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 190
3.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
Mr. Wrong
(1985)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Mallory introduces her new boyfriend, Nick, to the family. He isn't well received, and Steven realizes that he needs to trust Mallory and let her make her own choices.
Director: Will Mackenzie | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 162
4.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
4 Rms Ocn Vu
(1984)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
The parents are away for a few days, Alex is in charge but cares only for his date Monica, so he wants the girls out; Mallory 'drives' straight into a telephone pole, now they must come up ... See full summary »
Director: Lee Shallat Chemel | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 216
5.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
Alex Doesn't Live Here Anymore
(1989)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
As Alex packs his belongings for a move to New York, each family member has a chance to say goodbye. Nick and Skippy show up to help Alex pack, and his ex-girlfriend Lauren brings a gift.
Director: Sam Weisman | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 167
6.
HBO First Look (1992– )
Episode:
Note for Note: The Making of 'Music & Lyrics'
(2007)
Documentary, Short
Stars: Drew Barrymore, Hugh Grant, Marc Lawrence
Votes: 29
7.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
Heartstrings: Part 1
(1988)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
After jogging with Elyse, Steven feels chest pains. He is taken to the hospital, and they find out he had a heart attack. While there, the family meets relatives of patients who suffered heart attacks, while facing the issue of mortality.
Director: Sam Weisman | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 113
8.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
Heartstrings: Part 2
(1988)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Steven has an operation to clear a valve after his heart attack. As they wait and worry, Elyse and the kids remember life with Steven. They take comfort talking and sharing with other people, while their concerns over the future deepen.
Director: Sam Weisman | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 112
9.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
Heartstrings: Part 3
(1988)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Family and friends continue their vigil while Steven has his operation. The operation is a success, and home they go. But Steven has to adjust to restrictions in food and activity, while the family treats him as an elderly invalid.
Director: Sam Weisman | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 111
10.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
Mr. Right
(1985)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Nick is worried that the constant disapproval he receives from Elyse and Steven will ultimately cost him his relationship with Mallory. Eager to change, Nick turns to Alex for help. ... See full summary »
Director: Sam Weisman | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 130
11.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
My Tutor
(1985)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Alex hires a 13-year-old tutor, Eugene Forbes, to help him bring his grade up in advanced geometry from an 89% to 90%. However, Eugene is immediately distracted when he meets Jennifer, and ... See full summary »
Director: Sam Weisman | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 171
12.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
Read It and Weep: Part 2
(1988)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Jennifer's actions instigate a meeting of the school board to discuss if "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" or other books should be banned from being read by students.
Director: Sam Weisman | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 127
13.
Sweet Valley High (1994–1998)
Episode:
The Curse of Lawrence Manson
(1994)
TV-PG | Comedy, Drama
It's Halloween and time for all things spooky. BRUCE challenges the gang to spend the night at Sweet Valley High. Legend has it that a kid died there some years ago. The gang goes to the ... See full summary »
Director: Marc Lawrence | Stars: Brittany Daniel, Cynthia Daniel, Amarilis, Ryan Bittle
Votes: 16
14.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
Don't Go Changing
(1985)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Alex is feeling insecure about not being a part of Ellen's world of art and dance. Fearful that he might lose her, Alex decides to learn all he can about art and dance...including ... See full summary »
Director: Asaad Kelada | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 132
15.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
Read It and Weep: Part 1
(1988)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Jennifer writes a report on "The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" for her English class, even though it's now on a list of banned books. She becomes the focus of a battle over rights of free speech.
Director: Sam Weisman | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 112
16.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
Remembrances of Things Past
(1985)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
While at the family home to help their mother sell the house, Steven and his brother argue over childhood issues. As they argue, they also mellow.
Director: Sam Weisman | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 129
17.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
Where's Poppa?
(1986)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Alex is in charge of organizing Leland's parents' weekend. His girlfriend Ellen is angry, because Alex personally invited her father, corporate lawyer Franklin Reed, whom she rejected as a ... See full summary »
Director: Will Mackenzie | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 123
18.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
Paper Chase
(1986)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
With just four weeks to graduation, Mallory is in danger of flunking history and not getting her diploma, stunning her parents. Needing a "B" on the final exam, she realizes that her future... See full summary »
Director: Sam Weisman | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 118
19.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
Teacher's Pet
(1986)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Steven worries about Andy's inability - at 11 months - to handle a toy recommended for babies over 9 months, and he determines the toddler needs to go to preschool, which Elyse forbids. ... See full summary »
Director: John Pasquin | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 111
20.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
My Best Friend's Girl
(1989)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Skippy has trouble meeting girls, so Lauren decides to be a matchmaker. As they work together, he falls in love with her. Jennifer gets her learner's permit; Steven and Elyse compete to show who is the better driving instructor.
Director: Sam Weisman | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 111
21.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
Nothing But a Man
(1986)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Dad Steven postulates for the job of regional PBS manager, interested in programming clout rather then the pay raise - despite his poor performance, he got the job, in fact in advance. The ... See full summary »
Director: Will Mackenzie | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 114
22.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
The Disciple
(1986)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Jennifer is tired of being outclassed by classmates, so she asks the academically brilliant Alex (who won the Thomas Dewey best student achievement award three years in a row) to help her ... See full summary »
Director: Will Mackenzie | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 113
23.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
The Last of the Red Hot Psychologists
(1987)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Back to school; Jennifer in high school and Andy in kindergarten. Alex and Mallory return to college. Alex is asked to participate in a psychology study by a co-student, Lauren. They get off to a bad start, but slowly find the attraction.
Director: Sam Weisman | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 117
24.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
Mr. Keaton Takes a Vacation
(1989)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Nick needs somewhere to stay while his apartment is painted, and the Keatons take him in for the week. Steven, on vacation, warily monitors Nick and Mallory, but his longstanding distant ... See full summary »
Director: Sam Weisman | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 89
25.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
Designing Woman
(1988)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Mallory gets an internship at a fashion company and is ecstatic. She is happy to share her ideas, but is shocked when her new mentor passes Mallory's designs off as her own. Mallory confronts her, but nothing seems like it will change.
Director: Matthew Diamond | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 103
26.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
Hotline Fever
(1984)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Alex must take a humanities course at college even though he doesn't want to, so he signs up for the student helpline. There he runs into James, an old enemy. When the duo get stuck at the ... See full summary »
Director: John Pasquin | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 150
27.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
My Buddy
(1986)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
As Jennifer is growing up, Steven finds himself increasingly left out of her activities, and begins to feel that he is no longer an important part of her life. Meanwhile, Alex attempts to ... See full summary »
Director: Sam Weisman | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 116
28.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
Nick's Best Friend
(1989)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Andy celebrates his 7th birthday, and Alex tells him to just look for cash and not read the cards. Nick is reunited with his dog from when he lived at home. But after he runs in the street and is hit by a car, Nick faces difficult choices.
Director: Sam Weisman | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 104
29.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
Once in Love with Elyse
(1986)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Back at work at the architecture firm for a year, Elyse is quite happy to collaborate closely with Paul Kenter, but her younger colleague confides to their boss Raymond that he has a ... See full summary »
Director: Sam Weisman | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 117
30.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
The Freshman and the Senior
(1986)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Mallory has to work with a partner for a paper and is teamed with a senior citizen. The experience gives her a different outlook on college classes and life. Alex offers to help his father write his will, but gets a bit too involved.
Director: Sam Weisman | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 115
31.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
The Last of the Red Hot Psychologists: Part 2
(1987)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Alex and Lauren continue with the psychology test, and their attraction to each other continues. Alex impulsively kisses her during a session. Worried about crossing the line, they are hesitant but work things out.
Director: Sam Weisman | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 113
32.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
They Can't Take That Away from Me: Part 2
(1989)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Lauren returns from her conference, and Alex confesses he is interested in Marty more than he should be, forcing him to choose between the two women. As he graduates from college, Alex must makes decisions about his life and future.
Director: Matthew Diamond | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 105
33.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
It Happened One Night
(1988)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Steven and Elyse wants to take the entire family on a camping trip, but the three oldest do not want to go. After their parents leave, the children feel guilty and head out to the campsite. Unfortunately, they get lost.
Director: Matthew Diamond | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 106
34.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
How Do You Sleep?
(1985)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Alex hasn't slept in over a week. Lonely nights are spent triggering the smoke alarm, and even asking Skippy to spend the night. Elyse confesses that she has battled insomnia as well, and she is able to help Alex finally fall asleep.
Director: John Pasquin | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 130
35. Someone Like Me (1994)
30 min | Comedy
Gaby's mother Jean strives for perfection while stepdad Steven is easygoing concerning the 11-year-old. Best friend Jane's mom Dorie is more permissive. The girls have pesky younger brothers Evan and Neal plus Gaby's bossy sis Samantha.
Stars: Gaby Hoffmann, Patricia Heaton, Nikki Cox, Raegan Kotz
Votes: 20
36.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
Birth of a Keaton: Part 2
(1985)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
While everyone is at Steven's PBS telethon, he is at home for plumbing issues. As Elyse sings on the air, she goes into labor. With snowstorm complications, Elyse gives birth at the television station as Steven races to get back in time.
Director: Will Mackenzie | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 134
37.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
Checkmate
(1986)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
When Alex, as Leland chess club champion, duels reputed Soviet guest Ivan Rozmirovich, he takes it as a personal and patriotic challenge, stirred by a telegram from the White House. The ... See full summary »
Director: Sam Weisman | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 128
38.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
Father, Can You Spare a Dime?
(1988)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Nick's art class at the community center has ended, and he wants to open his own art school to continue working with children. Not able to get a bank loan, he is forced to ask his estranged father to lend him money. His father is hesitant.
Director: Andrew McCullough | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 117
39.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
It's My Party: Part 1
(1987)
TV-PG | 23 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
On Jen's 13th birthday, she is unusually resistant to the usual party ingredients; she clearly only pretends to appreciate the hand-puppet show her dad revels in, and actually gets ... See full summary »
Director: Asaad Kelada | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 128
40.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
The Old College Try
(1985)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Elyse is planning for Mallory's future by sending away for college applications. However, Mallory can't bring herself to tell her mother that she doesn't want to go to college at all. After... See full summary »
Director: Barbara Schultz | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 125
41.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
The Way We Were
(1987)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
The Keatons are delighted by a surprise visit from Elyse's Aunt Rosemary. The family starts to notice a difference in her actions, and Rosemary finally admits she is becoming forgetful. A doctor diagnoses the onset of Alzheimer's disease.
Director: Will Mackenzie | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 114
42. Family Ties (1982–1989)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Chronicles liberal ex-hippies Steven and Elyse Keaton, their conservative son Alex, daughters Mallory and Jennifer, and later, youngest child Andrew.
Stars: Michael J. Fox, Michael Gross, Meredith Baxter, Justine Bateman
Votes: 20,347
43. There's Something About Romcoms (2016 TV Movie)
72 min | Documentary
The inside story of the best modern romcoms with Meg Ryan, Hugh Grant, Richard Curtis, Dermot Mulrooney, Rupert Everett, Jason Alexander, Stephen Merchant, Tim Bevan, Bobby Farrelly and and Simon Callow. Narrated by Julie Walters.
Director: Richard Nash | Stars: Julie Walters, Jason Alexander, Jeff Arch, Damon Beesley
Votes: 12
44. Did You Hear About the Morgans - A Bear of a Scene (2010 Video)
5 min | Documentary, Short
A bonus feature for the film Did You Hear About the Morgans? (2009) talking about filming with a live bear.
Stars: Hugh Grant, Marc Lawrence, Sarah Jessica Parker
Votes: 11
45.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
A Tale of Two Cities: Part 2
(1987)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
While Alex and Rebecca attend a banking convention, Rebecca is nervous about meeting her boss. She has some drinks to relax, but ends up getting drunk and ruins the meeting. Steven wallpapers the kitchen but makes a mess of the job.
Director: Peter Baldwin | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 111
46.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
Art Lover
(1986)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Steven accepts works of art for WKS's 1986 auction, reluctantly even Alex's "fiscal-surrealist" bank yard eviction drawing (at age 5), and an abstract welded sculpture by Nick - which only ... See full summary »
Director: Andrew McCullough | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 109
47.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
Be True to Your Preschool
(1986)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Andy starts his first day at preschool, where his favorite activity is Sharing Time. Alex feels he should learn how to deal with a dog-eat-dog world, and tells Andy he does not have to share, which does not go over well.
Director: Sam Weisman | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 125
48.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
Designated Hitter
(1985)
TV-PG | 30 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Jennifer has a boyfriend and feels a bit self-conscious. When the boyfriend is teased at school by a bully, Jennifer steps in to defend him. Alex asks Mallory to take and IQ test and is chagrined when she scores higher than him.
Director: John Pasquin | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 131
49.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
Invasion of the Psychologist Snatchers
(1987)
TV-PG | 25 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Lauren's old boyfriend visits from New York, and Alex is insecure about his relationship with her. He can't figure out what Lauren sees in him, when Eric seems better on every level.
Director: Matthew Diamond | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 106
50.
Family Ties (1982–1989)
Episode:
The Visit
(1987)
TV-PG | 24 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Elyse's sister Michele is visiting with her family. Everyone looks forward to Michele, but not her husband and children; she is friendly and helpful, but the others are loud, rude, and obnoxious. On this visit, they also bring a large dog.
Director: Sam Weisman | Stars: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman
Votes: 111