Mallory Keaton is a fictional character on the American television sitcom Family Ties, which aired on NBC for seven seasons, from 1982 to 1989. Mallory is a bright girl but she is often looked down at by her older brother Alex. Mallory's teachers believe she has the potential to be as smart as her big brother.
Background[]
Mallory was born in Berkeley in 1967[3], presumably late in the year, since she's a high school freshman at the beginning of Season 1 in 1982. By the time Jennifer was born in late 1972, the family had moved to Columbus, Ohio.
At one point Trudy Harris tried to give Mallory piano lessons, but she was too tone-deaf.[4]
Personality[]
Mallory is intelligent, but she struggles with schoolwork and anything else that doesn't relate to her interests, fashion and boys. She often comes across as a ditz.
Physical Description[]
Throughout the Series[]
Season 1[]
During the first four seasons, Mallory is a student at Harding High School. Late in Season 1, she starts dating Jeff Wakefield.
Season 2[]
Mallory breaks up with Jeff Wakefield. She takes driving lessons from Alex and Steven, but does so badly that Steven vows never to get into a car with her again.
Season 3[]
Mallory gets a job working as a saleswoman at a clothing store under Mrs. Willis. Her parents almost make her quit so she can focus more on schoolwork, but change their mind at the last minute.[5] She takes ballet this season.[6]
Season 4[]
Season 5[]
Season 6[]
Season 7[]
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