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Family Ties S4E8 — Mr. Right
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Family Ties•Season 4•Episode 8

Mr. Right

8.1/10 · 156 votesNov 21, 198524 min

Ranked #4 of 23 in Season 4•+0.5 vs season avg

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Mallory's boyfriend, environmental artist Nick Moore, swaps his T-shirt, camouflage pants, combat boots and earrings for a three-piece suit and a haircut to impress Mallory's parents, but while Steven and Elyse love the new Nick, Mallory is ready to leave him.

Directed byJames Burrows
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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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James Burrows

James Burrows

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Episode Summary

"Mr. Right" is episode 8 of Family Ties season 4. It scored 8.1/10 from 156 votes, ranking #4 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by James Burrows, it aired on November 21, 1985.

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