Family Ties (1982)

Name: Family Ties
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Family
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman, Tina Yothers

Laughter. Tears. Politics... MEET THE KEATONS.

★ 7.2/10 September 22, 1982 7 seasons

Comedy Drama Family

Creator: Gary David Goldberg · Writers: Alan Uger, Gary David Goldberg

Former 1960s flower children Steven and Elyse Keaton raise their conservative son Alex, daughters Mallory and Jennifer, and later, youngest child Andrew.

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Creators

Gary David Goldberg

Cast

Meredith Baxter Elyse Keaton

Michael Gross Steven Keaton

Michael J. Fox Alex P. Keaton

Justine Bateman Mallory Keaton

Tina Yothers Jennifer Keaton

Brian Bonsall Andy Keaton

About Family Ties (1982)

Family Ties is a 1982 comedy and drama TV series from the United States created by Gary David Goldberg, starring Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross and Michael J. Fox. It first aired on September 22, 1982. The series has 7 seasons and 168 episodes on NBC. Audiences rate it 7.2/10 from 280 votes — well received.

“Laughter. Tears. Politics... MEET THE KEATONS.”

Family Ties: FAQ

When did Family Ties premiere?

Family Ties premiered on September 22, 1982.

Who created Family Ties?

Family Ties was created by Gary David Goldberg.

Who is in the cast of Family Ties?

The main cast includes Meredith Baxter, Michael Gross, Michael J. Fox, Justine Bateman and Tina Yothers.

How many seasons does Family Ties have?

Family Ties has 7 seasons (168 episodes). Status: Ended.

Where can I watch Family Ties?

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Is Family Ties worth watching?

It holds an audience score of 7.2/10 from 280 ratings, so fans of comedy and drama titles are its best audience. Read member reviews below or add your own.

Ratings

MoviesReviews / TMDB★ 7.2/10280 votes

IMDb7.3/1022,547 votes

🏆 Awards: Won 5 Primetime Emmys. 24 wins & 43 nominations total

Series Details

Seasons: 7
Episodes: 168
Network: NBC
Created by: Gary David Goldberg
First aired: Sep 22, 1982
Last aired: May 14, 1989
Status: Ended
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America
Production: Ubu Productions, Paramount Television, NBC Studios

Episode Ratings Heatmap

Every episode's audience rating at a glance — find the best (and worst) episodes before you binge.

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