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Family Ties S4E21 — My Buddy
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Family Ties•Season 4•Episode 21

My Buddy

7.6/10 · 135 votesMar 6, 198625 min

Ranked #8 of 23 in Season 4•matches the season avg

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Steven has a very difficult time accepting that his youngest daughter, Jennifer,is growing up and no longer wants to ""pal around"" with him. As Jennifer grows and finds new interests, Steven feels rejected because she no longer spends time with him. The situation comes to a

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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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Episode Summary

"My Buddy" is episode 21 of Family Ties season 4. It scored 7.6/10 from 135 votes, ranking #8 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.6). It aired on March 6, 1986.

Next: E22 · Once in Love with Elyse (a.k.a. Loan Arranger)Best of Season 4