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Family Ties S4E12 — Nothing But a Man
7.5
Family Ties•Season 4•Episode 12

Nothing But a Man

7.5/10 · 138 votesJan 2, 198624 min

Ranked #12 of 23 in Season 4•−0.1 vs season avg

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Steven gets the promotion he has been waiting years for, but as the new regional manager of the station, he is required to put in long hours at the office, and soon realizes he has no time for his family. Although Elyse and the kids

Directed byWill Mackenzie
Written byJurgen Wolff
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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

Justine Bateman

Mallory Keaton

Tina Yothers

Tina Yothers

Jennifer Keaton

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Will Mackenzie

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Jurgen Wolff

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Episode Summary

"Nothing But a Man" is episode 12 of Family Ties season 4. It scored 7.5/10 from 138 votes, ranking #12 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Will Mackenzie and written by Jurgen Wolff, it aired on January 2, 1986.

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