Family Ties: Season 4

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Season Details & Credits

NBC | Season Premiere Date: September 26, 1985

Starring: Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Tina Yothers

Summary: 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 aroundFamily 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, both flower children of the 1960's. They had four children, Alex, Mallory, Jennifer and Andrew, who was born in 1985.

What was unique about Family Ties was that it blended family comedy with politics. The 1960's flower children, Steven and Elyse clashed with the 1980's conservative, Alex. The show, in a way, showed the changing values during the Reagan era. Besides political views, Family Ties covered a number of controversial topics ranging from suicide to racism to drug dependency.

Skippy was a neighbor who had a never-ending crush on Mallory. Ellen was Alex's first serious girlfriend. After breaking up with her, he became seriously involved with Lauren, a psychology student and Nick Moore was Mallory's serious boyfriend.

First Telecast: September 22, 1982
Last Telecast: September 17, 1989

Episodes: 180 Color Episodes

Theme Song:

Without Us
Written by: Jeff Barry and Tom Scott

Sung by: Mindy Sterling and Dennis Tufano (1982)
Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams (1982-1989)

NBC Broadcast History

September 1982-March 1983----Wednesdays----9:30 p.m.
March-August 1983----Mondays----8:30 p.m.
August-December 1983----Wednesdays----9:30 p.m.
January 1984-August 1987----Thursdays----8:30 p.m.
August-September 1987----Sundays----8:00 & 8:30 p.m.
September 1987-September 1989----Sundays----8:00 p.m.

Nielsen Ratings:
(Top 30 or Better)

#5 in the 1984-1985 Season
#2 in the 1985-1986 Season
#2 in the 1986-1987 Season
#17 in the 1987-1988 Season… Expand

Genre(s): Comedy, Drama

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Season 4 Episodes

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S4:E24. Paper Chase (a.k.a.) Mallory's Graduation
Air Date: May 8, 1986
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S4:E23. Once in Love with Elyse (a.k.a.) Loan Arranger
Air Date: May 1, 1986
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S4:E22. My Buddy
Air Date: March 6, 1986

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 7

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- Season 7 Overview
  Air Date: October 30, 1988
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: September 13, 1987
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: September 25, 1986
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: September 26, 1985
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  S4:E24. Paper Chase (a.k.a.) Mallory's Graduation
  Air Date: May 8, 1986
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  S4:E23. Once in Love with Elyse (a.k.a.) Loan Arranger
  Air Date: May 1, 1986
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  S4:E22. My Buddy
  Air Date: March 6, 1986
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  S4:E21. Teacher's Pet
  Air Date: March 2, 1986
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  S4:E20. Art Lover
  Air Date: February 20, 1986
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  S4:E19. A Word to the Wise (2)
  Air Date: February 13, 1986
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  S4:E18. A Word to the Wise (1)
  Air Date: February 13, 1986
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  S4:E17. Engine Trouble
  Air Date: February 6, 1986
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  S4:E16. Checkmate
  Air Date: January 30, 1986
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  S4:E15. Fool for Love
  Air Date: January 23, 1986
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  S4:E14. Where's Poppa?
  Air Date: January 16, 1986
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  S4:E13. The Disciple
  Air Date: January 9, 1986
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  S4:E12. Nothing But a Man
  Air Date: January 2, 1986
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  S4:E11. You've Got a Friend
  Air Date: December 19, 1985
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  S4:E10. How Do You Sleep?
  Air Date: December 12, 1985
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  S4:E9. Just One Look
  Air Date: December 5, 1985
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  S4:E8. Mr. Right
  Air Date: November 21, 1985
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  S4:E7. My Tutor
  Air Date: November 14, 1985
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  S4:E6. The Old College Try
  Air Date: November 7, 1985
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  S4:E5. Don't Go Changin'
  Air Date: October 31, 1985
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  S4:E4. Designated Hitter
  Air Date: October 24, 1985
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  S4:E3. Mr. Wrong
  Air Date: October 17, 1985
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  S4:E2. The Real Thing (2)
  Air Date: October 3, 1985
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  S4:E1. The Real Thing (1)
  Air Date: September 26, 1985
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: September 27, 1984
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: September 28, 1983
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: September 22, 1982