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Family Ties S4E15 — Fool for Love
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Family Ties•Season 4•Episode 15

Fool for Love

7.2/10 · 136 votesJan 23, 198625 min

Ranked #19 of 23 in Season 4•−0.4 vs season avg

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Skippy's lifetime obsession with Mallory builds to a climax when he refuses to accept that she is in love with Nick, and creates an embarrassing scene at the Homecoming dance. Alex tries to convince Skippy he should forget about Mallory and find someone else, and

Directed byLee Shallat Chemel
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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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Lee Shallat Chemel

Lee Shallat Chemel

Director

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Episode Summary

"Fool for Love" is episode 15 of Family Ties season 4. It scored 7.2/10 from 136 votes, ranking #19 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Lee Shallat Chemel, it aired on January 23, 1986.

Next: E16 · CheckmateBest of Season 4