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Family Ties

Summary Family Ties first aired in September of 1982 on NBC and was one of the first of a wave of family comedies that emerged in the 1980's. With a rocky start in the ratings, Family Ties rose to number 2 after it was placed in the prized time-slot right after The Cosby Show and remained there from 1984 until 1987. The series centered aroun...

Created By: Gary David Goldberg

  • 1982
  • TV-14
  • NBC
  • 1982
  • TV-14
  • NBC

Family Ties

7 Seasons
Season 1 Premiere: Sep 22, 1982
Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 17 Critic Reviews
68
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 9 User Ratings
8.1
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Summary Family Ties first aired in September of 1982 on NBC and was one of the first of a wave of family comedies that emerged in the 1980's. With a rocky start in the ratings, Family Ties rose to number 2 after it was placed in the prized time-slot right after The Cosby Show and remained there from 1984 until 1987. The series centered aroun...

Created By: Gary David Goldberg

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Michael J. Fox

Alex P. Keaton

Michael Gross

Steven Keaton, Steven Richard Keaton, Jean-Paul Sartre

Meredith Baxter

Elyse Keaton, Elyse Catherine Keaton, Martha Jefferson

Justine Bateman

Mallory Keaton, Mallory Jefferson

Tina Yothers

Jennifer Keaton, Jennifer Jefferson

Brian Bonsall

Andrew 'Andy' Keaton

Marc Price

Irwin 'Skippy' Handelman, Skipford

Scott Valentine

Nick Moore

Courteney Cox

Lauren Miller

Tracy Pollan

Ellen Reed

John Hancock

Gus Thompson

Terry Wills

Dr. Schulte, Cabbie, Desk Clerk, Don Bradford, Dwane

Robert Schanche

Robert, Sam, Slate Man, Student, The Heckler, The Milkman, Young Man #1

Alan Blumenfeld

George Bellack, George, Lou Stone, Man at Garage Sale, Mr. Gleason, Mr. Krewson

Enid Kent

Phyllis Evans, Norma Coleman, Robin, Susan Alexander

Robert Costanzo

Andrew the Waiter, Carmine, Larry Briganti, Max Schneider, Sam

John Petlock

Ted Waterman, Mr. Heaney, Mr. Preston Blanton, Reverend Wilson

Norman Parker

Robert Keaton

John Dukakis

Jeff Wakefield

David Wohl

Oscar - 'Peter Good Vibes', Psychiatrist, Ralph Boswell, Zane Axelrod

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 17 Critic Reviews
68
65% Positive
11 Reviews
35% Mixed
6 Reviews
0% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 17 Critic Reviews
68
65% Positive
11 Reviews
35% Mixed
6 Reviews
0% Negative
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83
Jan 28, 2022
Family Ties is the heir apparent to All in the Family. Equally relevant, it captures '80s home life better than anything else on television. [24 Sep 1982, p.B3]
By Bruce Miller FULL REVIEW
80
Jan 28, 2022
Family Ties doesn't beat you over the head for laughs. The humor comes out of the situation. The situations come out of reality. [22 Sep 1982, p.6]
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80
Jan 27, 2022
Meredith Baxter Birney and Michael Gross do a splendid job as modern-day parents with an attractive brood of convincingly "now" youngsters. [19 Oct 1982, p.34]
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70
Jan 27, 2022
A better-than-average new comedy series. [22 Sep 1982, p.8D]
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60
Jan 28, 2022
Indeed, it’s Gross’ winning performance that makes the hit-or-miss first season of Family Ties worth your time. His impeccably dry delivery showcases the show’s humor, to be sure, but his good-guy aura makes him truly extraordinary.
By Marisa Carroll FULL REVIEW
60
Jan 27, 2022
The cast is pleasant enough. The rest depends on how cleverly Gary David Goldberg, the creator and producer of the series, can bring a sense of freshness to an overworked device.
By John J. O'Connor FULL REVIEW
40
Jan 27, 2022
Despite being written by producer Gary David Goldberg (one of the brighter young comedy minds in TV), the script speaks the narrow, doctrinaire language of bumber stickers. [22 Sep 1982, p.7]
By Howard Rosenberg FULL REVIEW

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Universal Acclaim Based on 9 User Ratings
8.1
89% Positive
8 Ratings
11% Mixed
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Production Company:
  • Paramount Television
  • Ubu Productions
Initial Release Date: Sep 22, 1982
Number of seasons: 7 Seasons
Rating: TV-14
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Awards

Golden Globes, USA
• 1 Win & 8 Nominations
Primetime Emmy Awards
• 5 Wins & 19 Nominations
Young Artist Awards
• 6 Wins & 16 Nominations

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