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Hotline Fever

Comedy

TV-G

24

Nov 21, 1984

As an economics student, Alex finds it demeaning to be forced into a public service position, but his experiences at the crisis center give him a new outlook on life.

Season 3, 24 episodes

When Elyse has a convention speech in 'fascinating east coast resort' Atlantic City, she didn't plan to waste any time and money gambling.

Here We Go Again,

The news that their mother is pregnant sends the three Keaton kids into an angry outburst resulting in a family battle.

Little Man on Campus,

Alex is thrilled to be taking a college course taught by one of his personal heroes, Professor Ephraim Bronski. In his eagerness to impress the teacher he gets off to a bad start and is humiliated by his idol when he fails the first-class assignment.

Love Thy Neighbor,

Little Jennifer is thrilled about getting a visit from her former neighborhood pal, Scott, whom she hasn't seen in five years.

Keaton and Son,

Alex reluctantly accepts a part-time job with his father at the non-profit station, and his dad is bursting with pride to have him following in his footsteps.

Mallory's enthusiasm for her part-time job at a boutique causes her grades to slip even lower than usual.

As an economics student, Alex finds it demeaning to be forced into a public service position, but his experiences at the crisis center give him a new outlook on life.

While Steven and Elyse are away on vacation, Mallory accidentally crashes her parents' car into a telephone pole. The kids need to raise money for auto repairs and decides to turn the Keaton house into a hotel.

Alex cannot accept the fact that he and everyone around him are growing up and desperately clings to his old ways.

Steven and Elyse plan a nostalgic weekend with the kids before the baby arrives, and are crushed to discover that the children are not at all interested in reminiscing about old times-they'd rather be with their friends.

Don't Kiss Me, I'm Only The Messenger,

Alex plays Cupid to help his shy pal Skippy get together with Jane, the girl of his dreams, but his good intentions go awry when the girl falls for him instead.

Steven gets depressed from interviewing frightfully inept candidates as housekeeper-nanny for the baby, such as a child-hater ad an ex-con.

Karen 11, Alex 0,

Alex's chances for acceptance into a smug college fraternity are dependent upon him having a knockout date for the pledge dance.

Alex befriends Donna, a young, unwed expectant mother from Elyse's natural-childbirth class.

Mallory is crushed when her favorite aunt dies suddenly, but her feelings of sadness turn to anger when family and friends at the funeral seem to be taking Aunt Trudy's death too lightly.

Philadelphia Story,

Alex falls asleep while working on a college term paper on Thomas Jefferson and dreams that his family and friends are living 200 years ago.

Birth of A Keaton, Part 1,

To help Steven during pledge week at the television station, the Keatons reluctantly agree to be part of the entertainment. The audience gets an unexpected show when Elyse goes into labor right on camera while in the middle of a song.

Birth of a Keaton, Part 2,

A snowstorm prevents Elyse from getting to the hospital in time to deliver her baby.

Jennifer is jealous of the attention paid to Andrew.

Don't Know Much About History...,

Alex and his good friend James go into business together as tutors for their fellow students at Leland.

Bringing Up Baby,

With Elyse back at work, Steven is frustrated when her schedule and the baby's schedule aren't allowing them any free time together.

With the rest of the Keaton family away for the weekend, Mallory is excited about having the house to herself until she is accidentally locked in the basement with the person she'd least like to be with--her adoring neighbor, Skippy.

Remembrance of Things Past: Part 1,

Steven takes a nostalgic trip to his hometown following the death of his father. With the support of Elyse and the children, he tries to prepare his mother for her new life (Part 1 of 2)

Remembrance of Things Past: Part 2,

Steven takes a nostalgic trip to his hometown following the death of his father. With the support of Elyse and the children, he tries to prepare his mother for her new life. (Part 2 of 2)

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Family Ties

Comedy

TV-G

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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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