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Family Ties

1982·Show
168Episodes in7Seasons·TV-PG
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic688.2Rotten Tomatoes–89%
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IMDb7.3Metacritic688.2Rotten Tomatoes–89%
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Family Ties fingerprint

Big heart, funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension2
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy9
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Family, growing up, and everyday modern life

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability8
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6
  • Music Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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Episode ratings

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About

Laughter. Tears. Politics... MEET THE KEATONS.

Former 1960s flower children Steven and Elyse Keaton raise their conservative son Alex, daughters Mallory and Jennifer, and later, youngest child Andrew.
Classic Family SitcomWholesome Comfort ViewingNostalgic AmericanaRelatable Parenting StrugglesEnsemble Cast ChemistryGentle HumorComing-of-Age MomentsSafe for All AgesEpisodic StorytellingHeartwarming Resolutions

Crew

Directed by:
Will Mackenzie, Matthew Diamond, John Pasquin
Written by:
Alan Uger, Gary David Goldberg, Michael J. Weithorn
Produced by:
Michael J. Weithorn, Alan Uger, Ruth Bennett

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Family Ties

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Family Ties legally?

Paramount+

Family Ties is included with a subscription to Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Paramount+. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Family Ties worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 7.3 and Metacritic 68). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Family Ties rated?

TV-PG

It's rated TV-PG in the United States.

How many seasons does Family Ties have?

7 seasons

It has 7 seasons with 168 episodes.

Do critics and audiences agree on Family Ties?

Critics68
Audiences81

Not quite. Audiences rate Family Ties higher (81) than critics (68). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

When did Family Ties air?

It ran from 1982 to 1989 and has ended.

What language is Family Ties in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Family Ties?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Family Ties in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Family Ties use?

Always Second BestChristmas EpisodeBittersweet EndingIronySoap Opera Rapid Aging SyndromeCanon WeldingCool Kid-and-Loser FriendshipIt Will Never Catch OnThe GhostBunny-Ears LawyerAbhorrent AdmirerSuddenly Always Knew Thatand 114 more

TV Tropes lists 126 storytelling tropes for Family Ties, including Always Second Best, Christmas Episode, Bittersweet Ending.