Family Ties

Alex accompanies an attractive socialite to a dance at her exclusive country club.

With Elyse and Steven away for the weekend, Alex takes charge of the household.

Jennifer faces teasing from others after forming a friendship with a boy at school.

Alex, who has never been in a relationship before, becomes emotionally involved with a more experienced twenty-one-year-old woman, only to discover that she views their connection as purely casual.

Steven's father visits, leading to a tense and emotional confrontation between them.

Mallory is shocked and unsettled when a respected family friend and her father's business associate makes inappropriate advances toward her.

Alex, now editor of the school paper, investigates and exposes a widespread cheating incident, drawing controversy by publishing a list of involved students, including Mallory.

Steven and Elyse choose to participate in an anti-nuclear weapons demonstration on Thanksgiving Day, much to the disapproval of their conservative children and in-laws, leading to their unexpected arrest and spending the holiday in jail.

Alex decides to leave Mr. Adler's small, family-run grocery store to pursue a new opportunity at a sleek, modern supermarket, hoping for career advancement.

The Keaton family begins to consider purchasing a gun for their home after experiencing a burglary, prompting discussions about safety and security.

A blizzard traps the Keaton family at home for Christmas, leading Elyse to give Steven an album of old photos that triggers memories of the birth of their three children.

Mallory feels frustrated with Elyse over the guidance she provides to her pregnant friend.

Sherry Marshall, a popular sorority girl, forms a friendship with Mallory in an attempt to get closer to Alex, but Mallory's efforts to bring them together for a Pi Nu recruitment opportunity lead to unintended consequences.

Ned, Elyse's younger brother and a role model for Alex, unexpectedly arrives, but his unusual conduct raises questions among the group.

Ned, facing FBI investigation for embezzling $4.5 million from his company, reveals to his family the reason for his actions and the location where he concealed the money.

Alex gains success by simulating stock market investments for his economics class, but he risks everything when he begins using his father's real money without permission.

Mallory's French tutor, Jeff, a good-looking but reserved man, gains the courage to ask her out, only to seek Alex's help for dating advice, leading to unexpected complications.

Alex takes on a paternal role with a young Vietnamese boy named Ming, attempting to shape him in his own image, but he faces the consequences of broken trust when he fails to keep a promise to the boy.

Elyse Keaton, a freelance architect, hires her friend Suzanne Davis as a secretary, but soon regrets the decision due to Suzanne's overconfidence and lack of qualifications. As Suzanne struggles with the job, her personal life begins to unravel, particularly her marriage, making the position increasingly vital to her sense of purpose and stability.

Alex is forced to babysit his younger sister Jennifer, who becomes frustrated with being ignored at his poker game and decides to run away.

Alex faces a crisis when a teammate withdraws from the school's "Quiz Off" team, forcing him to step up as captain. Initially overwhelmed, he regains focus by starting an intensive tutoring session for his sister Mallory.

Elyse's intense focus on various charitable committees leads to her becoming emotionally distant, causing Steven to feel overlooked and frustrated.