Family Ties
Season 1
Episode 2
"Not With My Sister You Don't"
Original Airdate: 9/29/1982
Original Airdate: 9/29/1982
Synopsis: The episode opens up with the parents packs up to head out for the weekend. Steven and Elyse get into an argument about how competitive he will be with the Davis'. Elyse worries about the kids as it is the first time they have been left home alone by themselves. The kids reassure her as they depart. After they close the door, the kids quickly race for the phone to plan out the biggest party in town.
After the opening credits, we are back in the living room where a huge plethora of teenagers are hanging out dancing, making out, taking pictures, an d just having a good time. Alex scolds Jennifer for taking pictures of the party. As Jennifer leaves, Mallory hunts down Alex, and points out the guy she likes is at the party. She excitedly asks Alex about him, and wants him to introduce him to her. Eric walks over and talks to Alex and is introduced to Mallory. After they meet, Mallory offers to grab him a drink, and excuses herself. Eric talks with Alex, and tries to decide which girl he likes the most at the party. Alex begins realizing that Mallory may be his girl of the night. As Mallory returns with drinks, she dismisses him, and he ducks into the kitchen. Mallory has a drink with Eric.
Steven and Elyse unpack int heir rental, and discuss what they what to do at the resort and get into an argument about Steven's competitiveness. Ron and Suzanne arrive and the competition between Steven and Ron is evident. Elyse and Suzanne talk about how they hope the competition will be a non-issue. Steven and Ron talk about the difference in room size.
Back at the party, someone turns the lights off and Alex, attempting to control the situation, turns them back on declaring house rules. Debbie suggests they can have more fun in the dark. Alex obliges, but as she leans in for a kiss, the phone rings. Debbie stumbles as Alex dodges her en route to the phone. Alex answers the phone and it's Steven and Elyse. Jennifer says hello, and lets Alex know Mallory went away with Eric. Alex begins to freak out.
After the party ends, Alex explains to Jennifer what's going on with Mallory and Eric. Jennifer complains of a stomach ache and has Alex rub her belly "like mom always does." Alex does his best to help her, but it's not the same, so she asks him to sing. Ever the Patriot, he remarks that the only song he knows the words do is "The Star Spangled Banner." They agree on a different song, and within seconds, Jennifer is fast asleep on the couch. Alex tucks her into the couch. As he is doing so, Mallory returns home. Alex gets into a nasty argument with Mallory going on about what she did with Eric. Playing parent, he asks Mallory to sit down and explain what she's been doing the past evening.
Back at the cabin, the couples return from a dancing competition, and Ron rubs their victory in Steven's face over winning. As the exhausted women look on, Ron and Steven recount point totals on the day for which couple is winning the overall competition. Ron and Steven then prepare for a game of Monopoly, while Elyse and Suzanne grow bitter at the men. Ron and Suzanne have an argument over dice before she dismisses herself to bed. Steven and Ron agree to a short game as Elyse tries to talk sense into them. As they bicker, Ron remarks that he can make up faster than Steven can, and the talk worsens before Ron retires for the night. Steven and Elyse make up as Steven realizes he shouldn't be so competitive. Ron comes out of the bedroom in a robe and smoking a cigarette and declares a point in victory.
Back home, Alex tries to talk to Mallory who ignores her. Alex remarks to Jennifer about it, and Jennifer says it's because he yelled at her. Jennifer leaves to give them room to talk. Alex apologizes to Mallory, but is persistent in knowing what happened the night before which Mallory denies. Eric arrives at the door with some flowers for Mallory. Alex is insulted by it, and is frustrated that Eric was seeing his sister. Mallory accepts the flowers, and throws them in the trash. She then berates Eric, before kicking him out. Mallory then tells Alex how she resisted his advances. Mallory explains that she understands where Alex is coming from but feels while he was supportive, he acted overprotective. They hug and make up as Jennifer takes a picture of the embrace.
Next scene, the kids are rushing around cleaning up the house. Steven and Elyse enter as the kids are being read a book by Alex. As the kids tell the parents how they were fine, and wish they could have been there to see it, Jennifer remarks how she has pictures to Alex and Mallory's dismay as they contain images of the wild party they threw at the house.
After the opening credits, we are back in the living room where a huge plethora of teenagers are hanging out dancing, making out, taking pictures, an d just having a good time. Alex scolds Jennifer for taking pictures of the party. As Jennifer leaves, Mallory hunts down Alex, and points out the guy she likes is at the party. She excitedly asks Alex about him, and wants him to introduce him to her. Eric walks over and talks to Alex and is introduced to Mallory. After they meet, Mallory offers to grab him a drink, and excuses herself. Eric talks with Alex, and tries to decide which girl he likes the most at the party. Alex begins realizing that Mallory may be his girl of the night. As Mallory returns with drinks, she dismisses him, and he ducks into the kitchen. Mallory has a drink with Eric.
Steven and Elyse unpack int heir rental, and discuss what they what to do at the resort and get into an argument about Steven's competitiveness. Ron and Suzanne arrive and the competition between Steven and Ron is evident. Elyse and Suzanne talk about how they hope the competition will be a non-issue. Steven and Ron talk about the difference in room size.
Back at the party, someone turns the lights off and Alex, attempting to control the situation, turns them back on declaring house rules. Debbie suggests they can have more fun in the dark. Alex obliges, but as she leans in for a kiss, the phone rings. Debbie stumbles as Alex dodges her en route to the phone. Alex answers the phone and it's Steven and Elyse. Jennifer says hello, and lets Alex know Mallory went away with Eric. Alex begins to freak out.
After the party ends, Alex explains to Jennifer what's going on with Mallory and Eric. Jennifer complains of a stomach ache and has Alex rub her belly "like mom always does." Alex does his best to help her, but it's not the same, so she asks him to sing. Ever the Patriot, he remarks that the only song he knows the words do is "The Star Spangled Banner." They agree on a different song, and within seconds, Jennifer is fast asleep on the couch. Alex tucks her into the couch. As he is doing so, Mallory returns home. Alex gets into a nasty argument with Mallory going on about what she did with Eric. Playing parent, he asks Mallory to sit down and explain what she's been doing the past evening.
Back at the cabin, the couples return from a dancing competition, and Ron rubs their victory in Steven's face over winning. As the exhausted women look on, Ron and Steven recount point totals on the day for which couple is winning the overall competition. Ron and Steven then prepare for a game of Monopoly, while Elyse and Suzanne grow bitter at the men. Ron and Suzanne have an argument over dice before she dismisses herself to bed. Steven and Ron agree to a short game as Elyse tries to talk sense into them. As they bicker, Ron remarks that he can make up faster than Steven can, and the talk worsens before Ron retires for the night. Steven and Elyse make up as Steven realizes he shouldn't be so competitive. Ron comes out of the bedroom in a robe and smoking a cigarette and declares a point in victory.
Back home, Alex tries to talk to Mallory who ignores her. Alex remarks to Jennifer about it, and Jennifer says it's because he yelled at her. Jennifer leaves to give them room to talk. Alex apologizes to Mallory, but is persistent in knowing what happened the night before which Mallory denies. Eric arrives at the door with some flowers for Mallory. Alex is insulted by it, and is frustrated that Eric was seeing his sister. Mallory accepts the flowers, and throws them in the trash. She then berates Eric, before kicking him out. Mallory then tells Alex how she resisted his advances. Mallory explains that she understands where Alex is coming from but feels while he was supportive, he acted overprotective. They hug and make up as Jennifer takes a picture of the embrace.
Next scene, the kids are rushing around cleaning up the house. Steven and Elyse enter as the kids are being read a book by Alex. As the kids tell the parents how they were fine, and wish they could have been there to see it, Jennifer remarks how she has pictures to Alex and Mallory's dismay as they contain images of the wild party they threw at the house.
Character Introductions:
Mallory Boyfriend #1: Eric Morson - Charming, attractive schoolmate of Alex. According to Mallory, he is the high school Captain of 8 varsity teams, very cool, and all the girl's parents hate him. He is the focus of Mallory's attention throughout most of the episode, until the very end where he tries to take advantage of her unsuccessfully.
Debbie - Attractive girl from high school who attends the Keaton's party. She flirts with Eric, and attempts to make out (unsuccessfully) with Alex
Ron Davis - Ultra competitive friend of Steven and Elyse. He and Steven go toe-to-toe in everything, and this leads to some bitter resentment between the couples.
Suzanne Davis - Wife of Ron, and Elyse's friend. While in love with Ron, she becomes increasingly ever so frustrated at his constant competitive drive for being the absolute best at everything.
Mallory Boyfriend #1: Eric Morson - Charming, attractive schoolmate of Alex. According to Mallory, he is the high school Captain of 8 varsity teams, very cool, and all the girl's parents hate him. He is the focus of Mallory's attention throughout most of the episode, until the very end where he tries to take advantage of her unsuccessfully.
Debbie - Attractive girl from high school who attends the Keaton's party. She flirts with Eric, and attempts to make out (unsuccessfully) with Alex
Ron Davis - Ultra competitive friend of Steven and Elyse. He and Steven go toe-to-toe in everything, and this leads to some bitter resentment between the couples.
Suzanne Davis - Wife of Ron, and Elyse's friend. While in love with Ron, she becomes increasingly ever so frustrated at his constant competitive drive for being the absolute best at everything.
Columbus or Bust:
2 different locations:
- Keaton Living Room
- Resort Rental
2 different locations:
- Keaton Living Room
- Resort Rental
Best Jokes:
Steven: You have the hotel phone number?
Alex: You wrote it down in every room, along with numbers for police, fire, doctor, every neighbor in a 6-mile radius, and our congressman.
Mallory: (To Eric) I was going to get myself something cold to drink, can I get you anything?
Alex: I'd like a soda.
Mallory: Not You.
Alex: Mallory can't come to the phone right now...she's...insulating the Attic.
Alex: I don't know what I was thinking having a wild party like that. I mean I'm supposed to be babysitting you kids, not throwing orgies for you...
Jennifer: Alex what's an or...
Alex: DON'T ASK!!
Elyse: So what's next guys, skeet shooting? Tag team wrestling? Or how about the old who can hold his breath longer and turn himself blue first contest.
Alex: I believe in a triple standard, one for boys, one for girls, and one for sisters.
Eric: Think you could give me back the flowers? I've got two more stops to make.
Steven: You have the hotel phone number?
Alex: You wrote it down in every room, along with numbers for police, fire, doctor, every neighbor in a 6-mile radius, and our congressman.
Mallory: (To Eric) I was going to get myself something cold to drink, can I get you anything?
Alex: I'd like a soda.
Mallory: Not You.
Alex: Mallory can't come to the phone right now...she's...insulating the Attic.
Alex: I don't know what I was thinking having a wild party like that. I mean I'm supposed to be babysitting you kids, not throwing orgies for you...
Jennifer: Alex what's an or...
Alex: DON'T ASK!!
Elyse: So what's next guys, skeet shooting? Tag team wrestling? Or how about the old who can hold his breath longer and turn himself blue first contest.
Alex: I believe in a triple standard, one for boys, one for girls, and one for sisters.
Eric: Think you could give me back the flowers? I've got two more stops to make.
Notable Notations:
- Episode Runtime: 24:11
- This is the first of 2 times the Keatons would celebrate their 20th Wedding Anniversary.
- 3 years later, Jay Tarses would reunite with Michael J. Fox in "Teen Wolf."
- One of few episodes to not feature the Keaton kitchen.
- Episode Runtime: 24:11
- This is the first of 2 times the Keatons would celebrate their 20th Wedding Anniversary.
- 3 years later, Jay Tarses would reunite with Michael J. Fox in "Teen Wolf."
- One of few episodes to not feature the Keaton kitchen.
Conclusion:
Classic episode that shows Alex's love of family overpower his love of socializing. We learn he does truly care for his siblings despite all the teasing and bickering they go through each day. We see the relationships between both him and Jennifer, and him and Mallory grow stronger, and form a tight sibling bond. Steven and Elyse show their frustrations with each other as Steven struggles to get a grasp on his competitiveness with Ron. They eventually overcome this, even as Ron and Suzanne cannot control Ron's competitive state. In the end, the family is glad to be reunited back at home.
Classic episode that shows Alex's love of family overpower his love of socializing. We learn he does truly care for his siblings despite all the teasing and bickering they go through each day. We see the relationships between both him and Jennifer, and him and Mallory grow stronger, and form a tight sibling bond. Steven and Elyse show their frustrations with each other as Steven struggles to get a grasp on his competitiveness with Ron. They eventually overcome this, even as Ron and Suzanne cannot control Ron's competitive state. In the end, the family is glad to be reunited back at home.
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