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S2 E10 The Harder They Fall

Comedy

24m

Dec 20, 1983

Alex anxiously awaits a crucial college recommendation from his English teacher.

Full Episodes

Season 2, 22 Episodes

S2 E1

Tender is the Knight,

When pretty Carrie Newman and her mother Julia come to visit the Keatons, Carrie's forward behavior sends Alex into a panic.

24m Sep 27, 1983

S2 E2

To Snatch a Keith,

Steven and Elyse realize how lucky they are when their friends come over for a visit, but are unaware that it will be for the last time.

24m Oct 11, 1983

S2 E3

Speed Trap,

When Alex takes diet pills for a lift during midterms, his dependency level increases daily.

24m Oct 18, 1983

S2 E4

This Year's Model,

Mallory secretly submits a picture of Elyse and herself to an ad agency for a mother-daughter-modeling contest.

24m Oct 25, 1983

S2 E5

Not An Affair to Remember,

Steven's assistant at the station is bright, talented, funny, and witty...and in love with him.

24m Nov 1, 1983

S2 E6

The Homecoming,

When Mallory's boyfriend Jeff arrives home from college and wants to go steady, she's elated, but it's soon apparent that he's a little awed by the school and merely grasping at the familiar.

24m Nov 8, 1983

S2 E7

Sweet Lorraine,

While working as a DJ at the school radio station, Alex strikes up a telephone friendship with caller Lorraine Ferrar.

23m Nov 15, 1983

S2 E8

Batter Up,

Steven and Elyse worry that Jennifer's softball team coach is pushing the girls too hard.

24m Nov 29, 1983

S2 E9

A Keaton Christmas Carol,

A cynical Alex finds the spirit of Christmas in a dream.

24m Dec 13, 1983

S2 E10

The Harder They Fall,

Alex anxiously awaits a crucial college recommendation from his English teacher.

24m Dec 20, 1983

S2 E11

Birthday Boy,

On his 18th birthday, Alex defies his mother and goes off with some of his buddies to celebrate at an out-of-town nightclub.

24m Jan 4, 1984

S2 E12

Go Tigers,

Alex is both amazed and furious when a critical admissions interview at Princeton University is shattered by his hysterical sister Mallory.

24m Jan 11, 1984

S2 E13

'M' Is For the Many Things,

Elyse is shocked by her soon-to-be-divorced mother's quick and free-spirited plunge into the singles world.

24m Jan 18, 1984

S2 E14

Say Uncle,

Alex discovers that his idol, young Uncle Ned, has a serious drinking problem.

24m Jan 25, 1984

S2 E15

Ladies Man,

Alex pretends to support the Equal Rights Amendment to impress a pretty feminist.

24m Feb 22, 1984

S2 E16

Ready Or Not,

Mallory turns to Alex for some advice when she begins to fear she'll lose her new boyfriend unless she agrees to his pleas for a more "adult" romance.

24m Mar 7, 1984

S2 E17

Double Date,

Alex courts disaster when he invites two dates to the senior prom. He devises an elaborate scheme for escorting each of the unknowing girls on a night to remember.

24m May 9, 1984

S2 E18

Lady Sings the Blues,

Elyse is excited at the prospect of reviving her folk-singing career at a local nightclub.

24m Mar 14, 1984

S2 E19

Baby Boy Doe,

When Alex's pal Skippy discovers he's adopted, Alex helps him cope with the shocking news.

24m Sep 19, 1984

S2 E20

The Graduate,

Alex is so sure that he will be named valedictorian of his class that he can't cope with the thought of being defeated by a girl-especially his girl.

24m May 2, 1984

S2 E21

Diary of a Young Girl,

In the hospital awaiting a tonsillectomy, Jennifer fears she may never see her family again.

24m May 2, 1984

S2 E22

Working At It,

Elyse feels the need to expand her horizons.

24m May 9, 1984