"Father Time, Pt. 1" is the twelfth episode in the sixth season of the NBC family sitcom Family Ties. It originally aired on November 29, 1987, and is the hundred-and-thirty-fourth episode of the series overall.
Synopsis[]
Steven's recently divorced brother pays the family a visit; he is desperate for some advice on his rebelling daughter. Meanwhile, Marilyn and Jonathan approach their divorce differently.
Plot[]
Uncle Rob's divorce is finalized. He visits with the kids, Marilyn and Jonathan (played by Tammy Lauren and Blake Soper, respectively), who seem quite unhappy to be there. Mallory's excited to find out Rob (played by Norman Parker) is working for the phone company. Marilyn is upset that her father had an affair and is dating other women, and she stays out late with a guy she met at the mall.
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[]
- Norman Parker as Robert Keaton
- Tammy Lauren as Marilyn Keaton
- Blake Soper as Jonathan Keaton
Co-Starring[]
Quotes[]
Trivia[]
- Rob and Maureen's separation is first brought to light in "Oh, Brother".
- Andy and Jonathan are playing Chess (and, inexplicably, Andy's winning).
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