S06 Episode 1
The Last of the Red Hot Psychologists
A student in psychology selects Alex for a research project that aims to analyse overachievers and becomes romantically involved with him while she works on her paper.
29 mins · Sun, 13 Sep 1987
S06 Episode 2
The Last of the Red Hot Psychologists
Alex and Lauren's attraction to each other continues to grow as they continue with the psychology test. During a session he instinctively kisses her, but then worries if he's crossed the line.
20 mins · Sun, 13 Sep 1987
S06 Episode 3
Dear Mallory
Mallory turns the Keaton household upside down with her new job writing an advice column. She begins receiving constant calls and visits from people who want her help, but later discover her advice wasn't helpful.
24 mins · Sun, 20 Sep 1987
S06 Episode 4
The Other Woman
Alex nurtures his new relationship with Lauren, but spending time with his girlfriend leaves his brother, Andrew, left feeling rejected. He tries to repair things by taking Andy to a carnival.
24 mins · Sun, 27 Sep 1987
S06 Episode 5
Dream Date
A boy becomes infatuated with Jennifer, buying her gifts and carrying her books, but she doesn't like him. She uses the boy to get someone else's attention, gaining admittance to the sophomore dance.
24 mins · Sun, 4 Oct 1987
S06 Episode 6
Super Mom
Elyse starts doing a lot of overtime as she gets caught up with work projects. She's forced to reckon with how best to balance her successful career and looking after her family.
24 mins · Sun, 18 Oct 1987
S06 Episode 7
Walking on Air
Mallory reluctantly takes an intern position at her father's TV station. Meanwhile, the Keatons enter a breakfast cereal contest.
24 mins · Sun, 25 Oct 1987
S06 Episode 8
Invasion of the Psychologist Snatchers
Meeting Lauren's handsome and successful former boyfriend has Alex's confidence shaken up. He sets out to do something about it.
24 mins · Sun, 1 Nov 1987
S06 Episode 9
The Way We Were
Elyse's Aunt Rosemary pays a visit to the Keatons, and they soon realise she is suffering from Alzheimer's disease.
24 mins · Sun, 8 Nov 1987
S06 Episode 10
Mister Sister
Nick becomes popular with the college girls after taking a janitor's position at Mallory's sorority house.
24 mins · Sun, 15 Nov 1987
S06 Episode 11
Citizen Keaton
Alex steps in to manage Mallory's campaign when she decides to run for student body president of Grant College.
24 mins · Sun, 22 Nov 1987
S06 Episode 12
Father Time
Steven's recently divorced brother pays the family a visit; he is desperate for some advice on his rebelling daughter. Meanwhile, Marilyn and Jonathan approach their divorce differently.
24 mins · Sun, 29 Nov 1987
S06 Episode 13
Father Time
The Keatons find themselves in the middle of a family feud between Steven's brother and niece. Following Steven's advice, Rob confronts Marilyn.
24 mins · Sun, 6 Dec 1987
S06 Episode 14
The American Family
Lauren chooses the Keatons as the subject of her assignment about nuclear families, and the family reminisce about the previous five years.
24 mins · Sun, 13 Dec 1987
S06 Episode 14
The American Family
Lauren continues working on her assignment about nuclear families, prompting the Keatons to look back on more memories together.
26 mins · Sun, 13 Dec 1987
S06 Episode 15
The American Family (2)
When Lauren is required to write a paper on the typical American family, she chooses the Keatons. Focusing first on Steven and Elyse, she asks about their history together and the growth of the family, prompting Elyse to reminisce about her pregnancy with Andy. Steven recalls what a thrill Andy's arrival was to everyone, especially Alex, who was delighted to finally have a brother.
As the family discusses the ways in which little Andy changed their lives, they recall just how protective and involved Alex became in the upbringing of the baby. While on the subject, Jennifer remembers the time that Steven decided he wasn't spending enough time with her and tried to become her ""pal"".
Mallory illustrates the depth of the family's closeness when she recalls the day she had to tell her parents that she might not graduate from high school. Skippy chimes in about the time Alex helped him cope with when he first learned he was adopted, and Jennifer recalls turning to Alex for guidance when she
Sun, 13 Dec 1987
S06 Episode 16
Miracle in Columbus
To earn extra money, Alex takes a job as a department store Santa. The only problem is that one child's wish is for her father to come home.
24 mins · Sun, 20 Dec 1987
S06 Episode 17
The Play's the Thing
Steven is excited by the prospect of restaging a semi-autobiographical and highly radical play he wrote in the 1960s, but Elyse is hesitant about playing the main part.
24 mins · Sun, 10 Jan 1988
S06 Episode 18
The Spirit of Columbus
Alex discovers that Nick's artistic talents have the potential to be profitable for the both of them, and sets out to manage Nick's career.
24 mins · Sun, 17 Jan 1988
S06 Episode 19
The Blues, Brother
When he discovers the singer of a blues track that he played on a radio show is still alive, Alex tries to convince him to make a comeback.
24 mins · Sun, 24 Jan 1988
S06 Episode 20
Read It and Weep
Jennifer decides to do an oral book report on a book that she knows is banned, risking a possible suspension in the process.
24 mins · Sun, 7 Feb 1988
S06 Episode 21
Read It and Weep
Jennifer's report on a banned book leads her to a meeting with the school board, where she is forced to defend her actions.
24 mins · Sun, 14 Feb 1988
S06 Episode 22
Quitting Time
When Lauren decides to stop working on her psychology thesis to spend more time with Alex, he soon finds she has transformed into a less interesting person.
24 mins · Sun, 21 Feb 1988
S06 Episode 23
Quitting Time
While Andy is inspired by his parents' old love letters to try his hand at writing one to a kindergarten sweetheart, Lauren finds herself less and less able to spend time with Alex. She is struggling with her psychology thesis and is becoming increasingly depressed by her lack of significant progress. She confesses to the Keatons that she sometimes has the urge to quit, but Steven and Elyse encourage her to hang in there and keep working on it, much to Alex's chagrin.
The day after she has broken yet another date with Alex to work on her thesis, Lauren complains to him that the project which once thrilled her has become incredibly boring. Having received a lukewarm response from her professor on what she has accomplished so far, Lauren finds the temptation to quit and spend more time with Alex too strong to resist. Alex happily assures her that she is making the right decision.
At first, Alex revels in being waited on hand and foot by Lauren. But his enthusiasm for her total devotion q
Sun, 21 Feb 1988
S06 Episode 24
The Boys Next Door
Elyse's nerdy high school friend who is now a millionaire visits and tries to convince her to be his date to their school reunion.
24 mins · Sun, 6 Mar 1988
S06 Episode 25
Sign of the Times
When a new student arrives at school, Andy makes an effort to become friends. After learning that his new companion is deaf, he decides to stop speaking.
24 mins · Sun, 13 Mar 1988
S06 Episode 26
Sign of the Times
While Alex prepares little Andrew's resume for future kindergarten elections, Elyse proudly tells the family that Andy has been chosen as ""Buddy for the Day"" at school, which means he will be responsible for showing a new classmate around.
The new student, Josh Richards, turns out to be deaf. Accompanied by his mother, Josh is introduced to Andy by Andy's teacher, who explains that although Josh can't hear, he can speak by signing with his hands. Tentative at first, Andy leads Josh off to ""show him the ropes"", telling his curious classmates about Josh's deafness and his ability to sign.
When several of Josh's schoolmates begin to tease him, Andy becomes very upset and rushes to defend him. He becomes even more disturbed at the end of the day when Josh confesses that the other children's cruelty does indeed hurt him. Experiencing the beginnings of a solid friendship, Andy begins to brood about Josh's handicap and stops talking altogether in sympathy for his friend.
Troubled by the situ
Sun, 13 Mar 1988
S06 Episode 27
Father, Can You Spare a Dime?
Nick faces money struggles, but refuses to accept financial assistance from his estranged father. Meanwhile, Alex is on the look out for a used car bargain.
24 mins · Sun, 1 May 1988
S06 Episode 28
Father, Can You Spare a Dime?
Nick again demonstrates his flair for teaching art by conducting a class at the ""Y"" for children, including Andrew. So popular is the class, in fact, that when the ""Y"" needs the classroom space back for another program, the kids and their enthusiastic parents are very disappointed. Mallory tells the family that Nick would really like to open up his own art school, and Alex escorts Nick to the bank to help him get a loan.
When the bank loan doesn't work out, Mallory encourages Nick to ask his father for the money. Nick explains that because his father left home when he was only eleven, their relationship leaves a lot to be desired, and he feels uncomfortable approaching him. But when Mallory finds out that Nick's dad is Joe Moore, the well-known owner of a very successful car dealership in town, she feels sure that Joe will want to reconcile with his son and lend him the money.
The fast-talking Joe shows up at the Keatons for a pre-arranged meeting with Nick and acts as if he can instan
Sun, 1 May 1988
