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S5 E17 A Tale of Two Cities: Part 1

Comedy

TV-G

24m

Feb 4, 1987

Alex accompanies his boss on a business trip to Chicago.

Season 5, 30 Episodes

Be True to Your Preschool,

Alex objects to the teaching style at Andrew’s elite pre-school.

Alex is on the rebound when Ellen leaves for Paris.

The Freshman and the Senior,

Mallory gets paired with a senior citizen for a class project.

Steven revives the left-wing political magazine he established in college.

Beauty and the Bank,

Alex jeopardizes his career at a bank when he falls for his boss.

Mrs. Wrong: Part 1,

Nick and Mallory plan to elope when the Keaton’s oppose to marriage.

Mrs. Wrong: Part 2,

The Keatons try to stop Mallory and Nick from eloping.

Elyse tries to fix up her co-worker with one of her friends.

My Brother's Keeper,

Skippy is the victim of a cruel fraternity prank when Alex intervenes.

High School Confidential,

Alex tutors Nick to help him earn his high school diploma.

Alex faces a moral dilemma while assisting his professor on a research project.

My Mother, My Friend,

Mallory gets jealous when her friend forms a bond with Elyse.

O'Brother: Part 1,

The Keatons are devastated when Uncle Rob announces he’s getting a divorce.

O'Brother: Part 2,

The Keatons hear the other side of the story about Uncle Rob’s separation.

Mallory joins a poetry club and falls for the leader of the group.

Architect's Apprentice,

Nick competes in a local art competition at Steven’s station.

A Tale of Two Cities: Part 1,

Alex accompanies his boss on a business trip to Chicago.

A Tale of Two Cities: Part 2,

Alex’s boss makes a pass at him while on a business trip in Chicago.

Battle of the Sexes: Part 1,

The Keatons have their own battle of the sexes.

Battle of the Sexes: Part 2,

The Keatons reminisce about their relationships gone awry.

Band on the Run,

Alex is unsuccessful at managing Jennifer’s all-girl band.

Keaton Vs. Keaton,

Mallory goes head-to-head with Alex in a scholarship competition.

A, My Name Is Alex:Part 1,

Alex questions the meaning of life when his friend dies in a car accident.

A, My Name Is Alex:Part 2,

Alex questions the meaning of life when his friend dies in a car accident.

"D" Is For Date,

Jennifer plays dumb to impress a star athlete at school.

Skippy makes a fool of himself over Mallory’s new college friend.

Elyse’s sister and her obnoxious family visit the Keatons.

Seeing that Mallory is a wreck after her break-up with Rick and six failed dates, Alex decides to match her with a fellow Leland student.

It's My Party: Part 1,

Jennifer feels out of place at her own thirteenth birthday Party.

It's My Party: Part 2,

Jennifer feels out of place at her own thirteenth birthday Party.

Details

Family Ties

Comedy

TV-G

7 Seasons

23m

Chronicles liberal ex-hippies Steven and Elyse Keaton, their conservative son Alex, daughters Mallory and Jennifer, and later, youngest child Andrew.

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