Family Ties Season 2 Episode 3
The Harder They Fall
Alex anxiously awaits a crucial college recommendation from his English teacher and urges Steven and Elyse to butter Mr. Tedesco up on parents' nite at school - but the obnoxious Tedesco is so insulting that Elyse slugs him, and a horrified Alex entreats Steven to make amends. The usually calm and non-violent Elyse is amazed and ashamed at her uncharacteristic behavior, though Tedesco ""asked for it"". Steven visits him and after being subjected to disparaging remarks about his wife, winds up repeating her deed. Finally Tedesco, who does recognize Alex's intellect, accepts an invitation to the Keaton home where he alienates everyone again. Alex must decide whether a glowing recommendation from an influential but disgusting man is worth groveling for.
- 2 - 22Working At ItMay. 10, 1984
- 2 - 21Diary of a Young GirlMay. 03, 1984
- 2 - 20The GraduateMar. 15, 1984
- 2 - 19Baby Boy DoeMar. 08, 1984
- 2 - 18Lady Sings the BluesFeb. 23, 1984
- 2 - 17Double DateFeb. 16, 1984
- 2 - 16Ready or NotFeb. 09, 1984
- 2 - 15Ladies' ManFeb. 02, 1984
- 2 - 14Say UncleJan. 26, 1984
- 2 - 13"M" is for the Many ThingsJan. 19, 1984
- 2 - 12Go TigersJan. 12, 1984
- 2 - 11Birthday BoyJan. 05, 1984
- 2 - 10To Snatch a KeithDec. 21, 1983
- 2 - 9A Keaton Christmas CarolDec. 14, 1983
- 2 - 8Batter UpNov. 30, 1983
- 2 - 7Sweet LorraineNov. 16, 1983
- 2 - 6Speed TrapNov. 09, 1983
- 2 - 5Not An Affair to RememberNov. 02, 1983
- 2 - 4This Year's ModelOct. 26, 1983
- 2 - 3The Harder They FallOct. 19, 1983
- 2 - 2The HomecomingOct. 12, 1983
- 2 - 1Tender is the KnightSep. 28, 1983