Family Ties (Episode Guide)

Season 6

The Last of the Red Hot Psychologists Part 1

Alex agrees to participate in a psychology research project, the aim of which is to study overachievers.

The Last of the Red Hot Psychologists Part 2

Alex and Lauren admit that they have feelings for each other.

The Other Woman

Alex nurtures his new relationship with Lauren. But the cost is a damaged relationship with Andy.

Super Mom

Elyse may have to choose between working on a prestigious architectural account or giving needed attention to her family.

Invasion of the Psychologist Snatchers

Alex and Lauren face the first real test of their budding romance when one of Lauren´s former loves comes for a visit and Alex finds himself feeling uncharacteristically insecure.

Citizen Keaton

Mallory runs for student body president of Grant College. Alex steps in to manage her campaign.

The American Family Part 1

Lauren’s term paper assignment on the typical American family gives rise to flashbacks.

The American Family Part 2

Lauren’s term paper assignment on the typical American family gives rise to flashbacks.

Miracle in Columbus

Alex is tapped to be the mall Santa. But a child’s wish is for her father to come home.

The Blues Brother

A former jazz musician has to decide whether he wants to resume his career.

Quitting Time

Lauren quits work on her psychology thesis. But Alex finds that she has turned into a less interesting person altogether.

Season 6

It Happened One Night

The older Keaton children regret their initial decision not to join Andy and their parents for a camping trip.

Beyond Therapy

In an attempt to get Alex to open up emotionally, Lauren persuades him to join a therapy group.

Heartstrings Part 2

While Steven fights for his life in surgery, the family fights to remain optimistic about his condition.

Heartstrings Part 3

Steven battles the physical and psychological aftershocks of his heart surgery.

My Best Friend’s Girl

Lauren gets more than she bargained for when she begins counseling Skippy and he falls in love with her.

They Can’t Take That Away From Me Part 1

Alex´s relationship with Lauren is tested when he becomes infatuated with a young music student.

They Can’t Take That Away From Me Part 2

Alex finds himself on an emotional roller coaster when he´s forced to choose between Lauren and Marty.

Wrap Around the Clock Part 1

When Andy asks the family to contribute to his time capsule, the Keaton clan recalls some of their best-loved stories.

Wrap Around the Clock Part 2

As Andy’s time capsule fills to overflowing with family mementos, the Keaton clan looks back and laughs at their funniest moments.