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"?
Beautiful!
Not quite right.
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Question 2 / 15
Which actress portrayed Mallory Keaton on the NBC sitcom "Family Ties"?
Brilliant!
Hmm, I don't think so.
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Question 3 / 15
Which character is Alex Keaton's best friend and neighbor?
Good work!
Hmm, I don't think so.
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Question 4 / 15
Actress Courtney Cox played Lauren Miller on the hit show "Family Ties".
You're one class act!
I'm afraid that wasn't it.
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Question 5 / 15
The Keatons, the family featured on the show "Family Ties", lived in which city?
You've got it!
I'm afraid that wasn't it.
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Question 6 / 15
Did actor Tom Hanks appear on the show "Family Ties"?
Impressive!
Hmm, I don't think so.
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Question 7 / 15
What is the theme song of "Family Ties", sung by Johnny Mathis and Deniece Williams?
Great!
Hmm, I don't think so.
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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?
Absolutely right!
That was incorrect.
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Question 9 / 15
Which TV show did Alex and his younger brother Andrew watch weekly?
Good job!
I'm afraid that wasn't it.
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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?
Cool!
That was incorrect.
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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?
Good job!
Having difficulty with this one?
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Question 12 / 15
Which actress played the part of Karen Nicholson, the Keatons' inept housekeeper?
Terrific!
Not quite right.
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Question 13 / 15
Alex is the valedictorian of his high school class.
Superb!
Not quite right.
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Question 14 / 15
Which of the following actresses did not play one of Alex's girlfriends in the series?
Wonderful!
Not quite right.
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Question 15 / 15
At the end of the series where did Alex go to start his career?
