Family Ties lasted for seven seasons and won multiple awards, including three consecutive Emmy Awards for Michael J. Fox as Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. A third of all American households watched the show. Decades later the show is remembered for the Keatons’ wit, and the warm, fuzzy family values it enacted.
How well do you know this ratings juggernaut? Relive this popular show by taking the quiz!
Question 1 / 15
What was the name of the public television station, run by Steve Keaton on the TV show "Family Ties"?
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Question 2 / 15
Which actress portrayed Mallory Keaton on the NBC sitcom "Family Ties"?
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Question 3 / 15
Which character is Alex Keaton's best friend and neighbor?
You're doing great!
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Question 4 / 15
Actress Courtney Cox played Lauren Miller on the hit show "Family Ties".
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Question 5 / 15
The Keatons, the family featured on the show "Family Ties", lived in which city?
Fantastic!
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Question 6 / 15
Did actor Tom Hanks appear on the show "Family Ties"?
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Question 7 / 15
What is the theme song of "Family Ties", sung by Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams?
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Question 8 / 15
What was the name of the biker on the show "Family Ties" who became romantically involved with Mallory?
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Question 9 / 15
Which TV show did Alex and his younger brother Andrew watch weekly?
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Question 10 / 15
While Nick was eating dinner with the Keatons in the episode "Mr. Wrong," he asked them, "do you always eat like this?" What was Alex's clever reply?
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Question 11 / 15
In "4 Rms Ocn Vu" Alex converts the Keaton household into a hotel. What team mascot is brought into the house just before Steven Keaton returns home?
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Question 12 / 15
Which actress played the part of Karen Nicholson, the Keatons' inept housekeeper?
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Question 13 / 15
Alex is the valedictorian of his high school class.
Way to go!
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Question 14 / 15
Which of the following actresses did not play one of Alex's girlfriends in the series?
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Question 15 / 15
At the end of the series where did Alex go to start his career?
