"Deja Vu" is the ninth episode in the seventh season of the NBC family sitcom Family Ties. It originally aired on January 8, 1989, and is the hundred-and-fifty-ninth episode of the series overall.
Synopsis[]
Tensions rise when Jennifer starts dating Mallory's ex-boyfriend's younger brother, Josh. However, when Mallory discovers that Josh wants to follow his brother's footsteps, she gets worried for Jennifer's security.
Plot[]
Jennifer has a new boyfriend, Josh (played by Byron Thames ), whose brother, Jeff, used to date Mallory. And he carries after his brother in many ways. Mallory is concerned that Josh might hurt Jennifer (like Jeff hurt Mallory), but Jennifer doesn't want to hear it. Meanwhile, Steven is ordered to adopt a hobby to ease his daily life.
Cast[]
Starring[]
- Meredith Baxter as Elyse Keaton
- Michael Gross as Steven Keaton
- Michael J. Fox as Alex P. Keaton
- Justine Bateman as Mallory Keaton
- Tina Yothers as Jennifer Keaton
- Brian Bonsall as Andrew Keaton
Guest Starring[]
- Scott Valentine as Nick Moore
- Byron Thames as Josh Wakefield
Co-Starring[]
Quotes[]
Trivia[]
- Josh's brother, Jeff Wakefield, was Mallory's boyfriend during Seasons 1 and 2. "French Lessons", "The Fifth Wheel", "The Homecoming", and "Go Tigers".
- While gluing a train set building, Steven's watch appears to read 3:15,
- A scarf that Elyse is wearing switches from the back to the front (and, no pun intended, back again).
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