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Family Ties S3E1 — The Gambler
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Family Ties•Season 3•Episode 1

The Gambler

7.0/10 · 174 votesSep 20, 198425 min

Ranked #20 of 23 in Season 3•−0.3 vs season avg

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Elyse is stricken with gambling fever on a business trip to Atlantic City, and while on a roll with Alex's "foolproof" blackjack system, she's oblivious to her family and job. Excited at the prospect of having his system put to the test, Alex urges his

Directed byWill Mackenzie
Written byMichael J. Weithorn
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Meredith Baxter

Meredith Baxter

Elyse Keaton

Michael Gross

Michael Gross

Steven Keaton

Michael J. Fox

Michael J. Fox

Alex P. Keaton

Justine Bateman

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Mallory Keaton

Tina Yothers

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Jennifer Keaton

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Episode Summary

"The Gambler" is episode 1 of Family Ties season 3. It scored 7.0/10 from 174 votes, ranking #20 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Will Mackenzie and written by Michael J. Weithorn, it aired on September 20, 1984.

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