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While working as a DJ at the school radio station, Alex strikes up a telephone friendship with caller Lorraine Ferrar.

Steven and Elyse worry that Jennifer's softball team coach is pushing the girls too hard.

A cynical Alex finds the spirit of Christmas in a dream.

Alex anxiously awaits a crucial college recommendation from his English teacher.

On his 18th birthday, Alex defies his mother and goes off with some of his buddies to celebrate at an out-of-town nightclub.

Alex is both amazed and furious when a critical admissions interview at Princeton University is shattered by his hysterical sister Mallory.

Alex discovers that his idol, young Uncle Ned, has a serious drinking problem.

Alex pretends to support the Equal Rights Amendment to impress a pretty feminist.

Mallory turns to Alex for some advice when she begins to fear she'll lose her new boyfriend unless she agrees to his pleas for a more "adult" romance.

Alex courts disaster when he invites two dates to the senior prom. He devises an elaborate scheme for escorting each of the unknowing girls on a night to remember.

Elyse is excited at the prospect of reviving her folk-singing career at a local nightclub.

When Alex's pal Skippy discovers he's adopted, Alex helps him cope with the shocking news.

Alex is so sure that he will be named valedictorian of his class that he can't cope with the thought of being defeated by a girl-especially his girl.

In the hospital awaiting a tonsillectomy, Jennifer fears she may never see her family again.

Elyse feels the need to expand her horizons.

When Elyse has a convention speech in 'fascinating east coast resort' Atlantic City, she didn't plan to waste any time and money gambling.

The news that their mother is pregnant sends the three Keaton kids into an angry outburst resulting in a family battle.

Alex is thrilled to be taking a college course taught by one of his personal heroes, Professor Ephraim Bronski. In his eagerness to impress the teacher he gets off to a bad start and is humiliated by his idol when he fails the first-class assignment.

Little Jennifer is thrilled about getting a visit from her former neighborhood pal, Scott, whom she hasn't seen in five years.

Alex reluctantly accepts a part-time job with his father at the non-profit station, and his dad is bursting with pride to have him following in his footsteps.

Mallory's enthusiasm for her part-time job at a boutique causes her grades to slip even lower than usual.

As an economics student, Alex finds it demeaning to be forced into a public service position, but his experiences at the crisis center give him a new outlook on life.

While Steven and Elyse are away on vacation, Mallory accidentally crashes her parents' car into a telephone pole. The kids need to raise money for auto repairs and decides to turn the Keaton house into a hotel.

Alex cannot accept the fact that he and everyone around him are growing up and desperately clings to his old ways.

Steven and Elyse plan a nostalgic weekend with the kids before the baby arrives, and are crushed to discover that the children are not at all interested in reminiscing about old times-they'd rather be with their friends.

Alex plays Cupid to help his shy pal Skippy get together with Jane, the girl of his dreams, but his good intentions go awry when the girl falls for him instead.

Steven gets depressed from interviewing frightfully inept candidates as housekeeper-nanny for the baby, such as a child-hater ad an ex-con.

Alex's chances for acceptance into a smug college fraternity are dependent upon him having a knockout date for the pledge dance.

Alex befriends Donna, a young, unwed expectant mother from Elyse's natural-childbirth class.

Mallory is crushed when her favorite aunt dies suddenly, but her feelings of sadness turn to anger when family and friends at the funeral seem to be taking Aunt Trudy's death too lightly.

Alex falls asleep while working on a college term paper on Thomas Jefferson and dreams that his family and friends are living 200 years ago.

To help Steven during pledge week at the television station, the Keatons reluctantly agree to be part of the entertainment. The audience gets an unexpected show when Elyse goes into labor right on camera while in the middle of a song.

A snowstorm prevents Elyse from getting to the hospital in time to deliver her baby.

Jennifer is jealous of the attention paid to Andrew.

Alex and his good friend James go into business together as tutors for their fellow students at Leland.

With Elyse back at work, Steven is frustrated when her schedule and the baby's schedule aren't allowing them any free time together.

With the rest of the Keaton family away for the weekend, Mallory is excited about having the house to herself until she is accidentally locked in the basement with the person she'd least like to be with--her adoring neighbor, Skippy.

Steven takes a nostalgic trip to his hometown following the death of his father. With the support of Elyse and the children, he tries to prepare his mother for her new life (Part 1 of 2)

Steven takes a nostalgic trip to his hometown following the death of his father. With the support of Elyse and the children, he tries to prepare his mother for her new life. (Part 2 of 2)

Alex picks out his dream girl from the school directory and falls for her roommate.

Alex takes drastic measures to stop Ellen from getting married.

The Keatons are shocked by Mallory’s new, gruff boyfriend, Nick.

Jennifer has a boyfriend and feels a bit self-conscious. When the boyfriend is teased at school by a bully, Jennifer steps in to defend him

Alex tries to change himself to fit in with Ellen’s world of artsy friends.

Mallory announces that she doesn’t want to go to college.

A young genius falls for Jennifer while tutoring Alex in math.

Nick takes on a polished image to win the approval of Steven and Elyse.

Steven gets jealous when his old college buddy shares memories with Elyse.

Alex refuses to admit that he struggling with insomnia.

Mallory tries to help a trouble teen after catching her shoplifting.

Steven neglects his family after getting a promotion at work.

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