Designated Hitter

Name: Designated Hitter
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Released: October 24, 1985
Cast: Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Tina Yothers, Meredith Baxter Birney, Justine Bateman

Family Ties: Season 4: Episode 4

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NBC | Air Date: October 24, 1985

Starring: Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Tina Yothers, Meredith Baxter Birney, Justine Bateman, Garrett Merriman

Summary: Jennifer defends her boyfriend from the attacks of a bully. Alex is devastated when Mallory scores higher than him on an IQ test.

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