S05 Episode 1
Be True to Your Preschool
Alex visits Andrew's preschool and, convinced he's learning the wrong values, withdraws him from school.
24 mins · Thu, 25 Sep 1986
S05 Episode 2
Starting Over
Alex is down in the dumps when Ellen departs for France.
24 mins · Thu, 2 Oct 1986
S05 Episode 3
The Freshman and the Senior
Mallory learns a lesson about honesty and sensitivity when she almost causes a 66-year-old woman to quit her college sociology class.
24 mins · Thu, 9 Oct 1986
S05 Episode 4
My Back Pages
Steven discovers that he's left his radical past behind when he helps an old college friend re-establish a left-wing political magazine.
24 mins · Thu, 16 Oct 1986
S05 Episode 5
Beauty and the Bank
Alex is emotionally torn when he goes to work in a bank and finds that the vice president to whom he reports is Ms. Ryan, a beautiful, smart and self-confident woman and that he's growing more romantically interested in her each day.
The Keaton family delights in Alex's taking orders from Ms. Ryan, but their playfulness wanes when they discover his attitude toward her is taking a toll on his career and ego.
Thu, 30 Oct 1986
S05 Episode 6
Mrs. Wrong (1)
Nick and Mallory make sudden plans to elope when Steven and Elyse vehemently oppose their marriage plans and threaten to ground their teenaged daughter.
During a quiet evening together, Mallory pops the ""big question"" to Nick. They are ecstatic until they learn that the entire Keaton family is solidly against the idea.
Thu, 6 Nov 1986
S05 Episode 7
Mrs. Wrong (2)
Alex sees Mallory and Nick leaving the Keaton residence in the predawn hours to elope, and unable to stop them, follows them to New Jersey where he finds the young couple taking a hard look at their decision.
After Nick bumbles around the outside of the house with a 16-foot ladder, Alex makes a desperate attempt to keep his younger sister Mallory from marrying Nick. But they are too much in love to listen. It takes Erin and Mike, another couple, to give them perspective on their maturity.
Thu, 13 Nov 1986
S05 Episode 8
The Big Fix
When Terry Bridgeman, a colleague of Elyse's, confides that he has broken up with his girlfriend, Elyse decides to fix him up with a family friend, the beautiful Liz Obeck.
What Elyse doesn't realize, however, is that Liz has been seriously involved with someone else for two years.
Mon, 17 Nov 1986
S05 Episode 9
My Brother's Keeper
Alex learns Skippy will be a fraternity-prank victim.
23 mins · Thu, 20 Nov 1986
S05 Episode 10
High School Confidential
Nick learns that he needs a high school diploma to teach an art class.
23 mins · Thu, 4 Dec 1986
S05 Episode 11
Paper Lion
While assisting his economics professor in the final stages of an important research paper, Alex faces a serious moral dilemma when he finds that his mentor's conclusions are not supported by the facts.
On the threshold of winning the coveted Wilson Award for his work with economics professor Rhodes, Alex is dismayed to discover that a major error in Rhodes' computations invalidates the professor's theory.
Thu, 11 Dec 1986
S05 Episode 12
My Mother, My Friend
Mallory is upset when her friend becomes Elyse's pal.
23 mins · Thu, 18 Dec 1986
S05 Episode 13
O' Brother
Visiting Uncle Rob announces the end of his marriage.
23 mins · Thu, 8 Jan 1987
S05 Episode 14
O'Brother (2)
The emotional roller-coaster continues at the Keaton household with the arrival of Aunt Maureen, Uncle Rob's estranged wife.
It seems like Rob has been less than candid when he told his brother Steven that the marital separation had been a mutual decision. According to Maureen, Rob left two months ago,without a word, and has been on the road, trying to sort out his life ever since.
Thu, 15 Jan 1987
S05 Episode 15
Higher Love
Mallory's relationship with Nick is put to the test when she joins a poetry reading group and becomes infatuated with its handsome and sophisticated leader, English grad student Colin Spenser.
Newly exposed to poetry and enormously flattered by Colin's persistent attentions, Mallory begins to question the wisdom of being ""tied down"" to Nick.
Despite a stern warning about Colin's sincerity from one of his former conquests, fellow group member Joyce, Mallory is swept off her feet by his gift of roses and poetry, and agrees to join him for a special tete-a-tete following an evening's reading.
Her perspective, however, is shaken up quite a bit when she realizes that she is, in fact, just the ""next girl in line"" for the all-too-smooth Colin.
Thu, 22 Jan 1987
S05 Episode 16
Architect's Apprentice
Steven and Elyse are forced to take a new closer look at Nick and his considerable artistic talents when they invite him to compete with other local artists to create a sculpture for the lobby of Steven's television station.
Hired to re-design the lobby of the WKS building where Steven works, Elyse is busy pouring over architectural drawings one evening when Nick arrives at the Keatons. As he studies her work, he begins to suggest some of his own ideas and takes Elyse completely by surprise with his immediate grasp of what she is trying to achieve.
When Steven comes home and announces that the station has agreed to sponsor a local art competition to produce the sculpture for the lobby, Mallory instantly suggests that Nick be allowed to compete, especially when she and Nick learn of the $2,500 winning prize.
A somewhat open-minded Elyse and a very skeptical Steven finally agree to interview Nick and allow him to enter the contest. When Steven ends up casting the deciding vote in anothe
Thu, 29 Jan 1987
S05 Episode 17
A Tale of Two Cities
Alex goes on a business trip with boss Rebecca.
23 mins · Thu, 5 Feb 1987
S05 Episode 18
Battle of the Sexes
The Keatons have a battle of the sexes.
25 mins · Thu, 19 Feb 1987
S05 Episode 19
Battle of the Sexes (1)
When Alex plays ""gentleman"" to his mother and two sisters and orders for them at a restaurant without even asking them what they want, the battle begins with Elyse, Mallory and Jennifer on one side, and Steven, Alex and Andrew on the other.
Using clips from previous shows, each side tries to prove its points on male bonding, female bonding, Nick Moore's special case and Alex's one time support of the Equal Rights Amendment.
Thu, 19 Feb 1987
S05 Episode 20
Battle of the Sexes (2)
As the battle continues, more clips from past shows reveal the true nature of the Keaton family relationships.
The clips includes Jennifer's jealousy over a boy who only has eyes for Mallory; a battle between Elyse and Mallory about a modeling contest; Alex's support of Mallory when she is jilted by her boyfriend and the time when Alex lost Jennifer in a card game.
Thu, 19 Feb 1987
S05 Episode 21
`A,' My Name Is Alex
Alex reflects on his past following the accidental death of a close friend.
26 mins · Thu, 12 Mar 1987
S05 Episode 21
`A,' My Name Is Alex
Alex reflects on his past following the accidental death of a close friend.
24 mins · Thu, 12 Mar 1987
S05 Episode 22
`D' Is for Date
Jennifer plays dumb to win a boy.
23 mins · Fri, 20 Mar 1987
S05 Episode 23
A, My Name is Alex (1)
When Alex's friend Greg dies in a car accident, Alex is thrown into a state of shock and begins to seriously question the meaning and purpose of his own life. Having been asked to accompany his friend on the fatal trip and refusing because it wasn't convenient, he is overcome by guilt. He tries to fathom why he was spared in the face of such selfishness, and begins to have encounters with Greg's ghost. His family urges him to get help.
Alex seeks the counsel of a monk, Father Timothy, about changing his life, but ultimately decides against joining the order because of the chastity vow, Still hallucinating and tortured, Alex agrees to see a psychiatrist. In trying to come to terms with Greg's death, he talks about his life-long love of money and experiences flashbacks which reveal periods of his ""selfish"" past.
During these flashbacks, Alex asks the various members of his family how they feel about their lives and about death, and comes to a new appreciation of them as individuals. Thou
Thu, 12 Mar 1987
S05 Episode 24
A, My Name is Alex (2)
When Alex's friend Greg dies in a car accident, Alex is thrown into a state of shock and begins to seriously question the meaning and purpose of his own life. Having been asked to accompany his friend on the fatal trip and refusing because it wasn't convenient, he is overcome by guilt. He tries to fathom why he was spared in the face of such selfishness, and begins to have encounters with Greg's ghost. His family urges him to get help.
Alex seeks the counsel of a monk, Father Timothy, about changing his life, but ultimately decides against joining the order because of the chastity vow, Still hallucinating and tortured, Alex agrees to see a psychiatrist. In trying to come to terms with Greg's death, he talks about his life-long love of money and experiences flashbacks which reveal periods of his ""selfish"" past.
During these flashbacks, Alex asks the various members of his family how they feel about their lives and about death, and comes to a new appreciation of them as individuals. Thou
Thu, 12 Mar 1987
S05 Episode 25
"D" is for Date
Jennifer develops her first major crush on science lab partner Tim Higgins, the handsome star pitcher of the school baseball team. When Tim comes over to work on their science project, Jennifer is thrilled, but also embarrassed by his open admiration of her academic talents. Believing the adage that boys never like girls who are smarter than they are, she decided the way to keep Tim interested is to play dumb.
Much to her parents' dismay, Jennifer begins to spend most of her time with Tim, goofing off in Mr. Feinman's class at the expense of both her grades and his. When Steven and Elyse begin to question her actions, Jennifer reacts sharply, protesting that she's happier than she's ever been.
It's only after she and Tim wind up with an ""F"" on their science project and Tim is suspended from the baseball team, that Jennifer is forced to put aside her ""cute and dopey"" act and deal with Tim honestly.
Meanwhile, Nick gets a threatening letter from the IRS, demanding payment for five years
Fri, 20 Mar 1987
S05 Episode 26
Love Me Do
When Skippy falls head-over-heels in love with Mallory's new college friend, Amy Sussman, he's both startled and overjoyed to find himself in his first real romantic relationship.
Just as Steven finishes an informal pep talk with the kids, unraveling his fool-proof plan to throw Elyse a surprise birthday party, Amy arrives to pick Mallory up for a study session. Skippy happens to drop by and is immediately taken with Mallory's shy and pretty friend. He's so smitten, in fact, he's rendered completely helpless, and Mallory ends up arranging their first date.
Amy is delighted and their relationship blossoms, though not without some embarrassing moments. When she finally invites Skippy back to her dorm room to watch TV, however, he panics because of his inexperience with women, and seeks Alex's advice. He tries to follow Alex's instructions but, unfortunately, his attempt to create a romantic atmosphere at Amy's results in a lamp catching fire and the arrival of the fire marshal.
Later at
Thu, 30 Apr 1987
S05 Episode 27
The Visit
When Elyse's sister Michele and her family arrives for their annual visit, Elyse is overjoyed, while the rest of the Keaton clan brace themselves for a long hard week of togetherness.
With the exception of Elyse, who loves spending time with her sister, each of the Keatons is hard pressed to be gracious about the situation. Steven is constantly being needled by Michele's husband Marv; Michele's daughter Monica becomes the resident prophet of doom and gloom; and Monica's brother Marv Jr. begins appropriating Alex's clothes.
Oblivious to the Keatons' hospitality, insomniac Marv serenades the household with bagpipe tunes late at night, accepts collect calls from his business associates on the Keatons' phone, and generally drives everyone crazy. It is only after he demolishes the back end of the Keatons' car, however, that the usually tolerant Steven jumps up to defend hearth and home.
Thu, 7 May 1987
S05 Episode 28
Matchmaker
When Mallory comes home from her sixth disastrous date in a row, Alex tries to comfort and then help. He will find her a new and perfect boyfriend using a computer that the Keaton's have gotten for Jennifer's ""educational"" use.
Yet, when Roger and Mallory don't hit it off, Alex refuses to give up on getting this ""perfect couple"" together.
Thu, 23 Jul 1987
S05 Episode 29
It's My Party (1)
In her quest to become one of the popular kids, Jennifer invites her trendy classmates to her thirteenth birthday party. When they become bored and begin grumbling at her ""lame"" party (which includes a traditional puppet show by her father), Jennifer takes drastic action. With Mallory's guidance, she becomes a ""valley girl"", who then deserts her own party.
Yet, it's only a matter of time before Jennifer realizes she isn't having any fun and she rebels against her new friends.
Thu, 6 Aug 1987
S05 Episode 30
It's My Party (2)
In her quest to become one of the popular kids, Jennifer invites her trendy classmates to her thirteenth birthday party. When they become bored and begin grumbling at her ""lame"" party (which includes a traditional puppet show by her father), Jennifer takes drastic action. With Mallory's guidance, she becomes a ""valley girl"", who then deserts her own party.
Yet, it's only a matter of time before Jennifer realizes she isn't having any fun and she rebels against her new friends.
Thu, 13 Aug 1987
