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Family Ties S3E11 — Don't Kiss Me, I'm Only the Messenger
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Family Ties•Season 3•Episode 11

Don't Kiss Me, I'm Only the Messenger

7.5/10 · 173 votesNov 29, 198424 min

Ranked #6 of 23 in Season 3•+0.2 vs season avg

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Alex plays Cupid to help his shy pal Skippy get together with Jane, the girl of his dreams, but his good intentions goes awry when the girl falls for him instead. When Skippy and Mallory find Alex locked in a passionate embrace with Jane, Skippy accuses

Directed byWill Mackenzie
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Episode Summary

"Don't Kiss Me, I'm Only the Messenger" is episode 11 of Family Ties season 3. It scored 7.5/10 from 173 votes, ranking #6 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Will Mackenzie, it aired on November 29, 1984.

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