"Dream Date" is the fifth episode in the sixth season of the NBC family sitcom Family Ties. It originally aired on October 4, 1987, and is the hundred-and-twenty-seventh episode of the series overall.
Synopsis[]
A boy becomes infatuated with Jennifer, buying her gifts and carrying her books, but she doesn't like him. She uses the boy to get someone else's attention, gaining admittance to the sophomore dance.
Plot[]
Jennifer uses a nerdy boy (played by Jason Naylor) who has a crush on her as a stepping stone to win the heart of a teen heartthrob (played by Tony Crane). Unfortunately, Roger is not at all interested in Jennifer (and he and his date would rather make fun of Simon).
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[]
- Jason Naylor as Simon Wickerson
- Tony Crane as Roger
- Lilly Moon as Nancy
- Brad Kesten as Brad Hallahan
- Sarah Jo Martin as Roger's Girlfriend
Co-Starring[]
Quotes[]
Trivia[]
- Parts of this episode are used as flashbacks in "Wrap Around the Clock".
- Mallory mentions the restaurant chain Jack in the Box (which indeed has locations in Ohio)
- Jen bluffs that Anthony Quinn is taking her to the dance. Steven asks, "Zorba?"
- Jason Naylor reprises his role as Simon from "Simon Says".
- Alex reads to Andy from the "I Love Republicans Pop-Up Book" (with a close-up of George Shultz)
- Three times is Simon asked, "Didn't I beat you last week?" (Brad, Roger, and Roger's girlfriend)
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