S07 Episode 1
It Happened One Night
Alex, Mallory, Nick, and Jennifer are stranded after declining an invitation to join Andy and their parents on a camping trip.
23 mins · Sun, 30 Oct 1988
S07 Episode 2
Designing Woman
When Mallory discovers that her new boss is stealing her fashion ideas, she has a difficult decision to make about her future.
24 mins · Sun, 6 Nov 1988
S07 Episode 3
Truckers
Alex is keen on preventing the growing friendship between Andy and Nick's eight-year-old nephew from escalating further.
24 mins · Sun, 13 Nov 1988
S07 Episode 4
Beyond Therapy
Lauren brings a very reluctant Alex on a trip to a relationship maintenance weekend to work on their connection.
24 mins · Sun, 27 Nov 1988
S07 Episode 5
Heartstrings
Tragedy strikes the family when Steven suffers a major heart attack in his living room. To pass time, the family recall how Steven and Elyse met.
24 mins · Sun, 4 Dec 1988
S07 Episode 5
Heartstrings
The Keatons gets a scary reminder of what might be ahead as Steven's heart bypass operation goes longer than expected.
24 mins · Sun, 11 Dec 1988
S07 Episode 5
Heartstrings
Steven must adjust to life after having a heart attack. Elyse puts her own fears aside to help him get through his psychological issues.
23 mins · Sun, 18 Dec 1988
S07 Episode 6
Basic Training
Skippy enlists with the army after he sees the results of his career aptitude test. Steven is barred from eating fattening foods due to his heart attack.
24 mins · Sun, 1 Jan 1989
S07 Episode 7
Deja Vu
Tensions rise when Jennifer starts dating Mallory's ex-boyfriend's younger brother, Josh. However, when Mallory discovers that Josh wants to follow his brother's footsteps, she gets worried for Jennifer's security.
24 mins · Sun, 8 Jan 1989
S07 Episode 8
Nick's Best Friend
When Nick's 16-year-old dog is gravely injured by a car, Nick is completely devastated and is forced to make a heart-wrenching decision about his canine best friend.
24 mins · Sun, 15 Jan 1989
S07 Episode 9
Get Me to the Living Room on Time
The Keatons hold an elderly couple's wedding in their living room when Steven decides to feature them in his documentary.
24 mins · Sun, 29 Jan 1989
S07 Episode 10
The Job Not Taken
Alex has a promising interview at Paul's firm, but his dream position involves taking the place of his soon-to-be-fired friend.
24 mins · Sun, 5 Feb 1989
S07 Episode 11
The Wrecker's Ball
Elyse reflects on the early days of her career when the first building she designed is set to be demolished; Mallory decides to take a shiatsu massage class.
24 mins · Sun, 12 Feb 1989
S07 Episode 12
My Best Friend's Girl
Steven and Elyse fight over who is a better driving instructor; Skippy falls for the girl who is matchmaking for him.
24 mins · Fri, 17 Feb 1989
S07 Episode 13
'Til Her Daddy Takes the T-Bird Away
Steven won't co-sign the loan for Mallory's new car when he discovers she plans to drive it across the country with Nick.
24 mins · Sun, 26 Feb 1989
S07 Episode 14
Simon Says
Jennifer and Alex fend off aggressive suitors.
23 mins · Sun, 5 Mar 1989
S07 Episode 15
'Til Her Daddy Takes the T-Bird Away
Mallory's plans to buy a car are stalled when Steven refuses to co-sign her loan.
As Jennifer labors over a play she's writing on the final days of the Nixon presidency, Steven anxiously waits for Mallory to return home with his car. When she arrives late and is chided by her impatient dad, Mallory suggests that perhaps it's time she bought a car of her own.
Several days later, Mallory, Nick and Steven pay a visit to a car dealership run by Nick's dad, Joe Moore. When she ends up falling in love with a little convertible that's a bit too pricey for her, Steven graciously volunteers to co-sign her loan. But the deal begins to sour when Joe shows up with the final loan documents and Mallory begins talking about the cross-country trip she is planning with Nick. Steven balks at Mallory's plans and backs out as her co-signer.
Angry and disappointed, Mallory resolves to buy a car she can afford on her own. She and Nick return to Joe's showroom, but not before Steven collars Joe and convinces
Sun, 26 Feb 1989
S07 Episode 16
All in the Neighborhood
Vandals jolt the neighbours into action.
24 mins · Sun, 19 Mar 1989
S07 Episode 17
They Can't Take That Away From Me
Alex considers romance with a girl he is tutoring.
24 mins · Sun, 2 Apr 1989
S07 Episode 18
All in the Neighborhood (2)
The Keatons rally behind their black friends when the issue of racial discrimination hits home.
Surprised and disgusted with their neighbors' racist attitudes, Elyse and Steven apologize to Gus and Maya Thompson for ever having suggested that they buy the house across the street. The Keatons become even more disturbed when they learn that the Thompsons are considering moving out immediately.
As Steven and Elyse continue to question their own naivete in matters of race, they urge Gus and Maya not to make any hasty decisions. Unfortunately, their advice is soon challenged when the couples return home after dining out to find Michael standing in the wreckage of the Thompson living room, which has been vandalized by bigots.
The next day, when the Keatons help the Thompsons clean up, Michael comes across pictures of Gus and Maya at various civil rights demonstrations in the '60s and is moved to reflect seriously on the struggles his parents must have gone thru. At last he comes to realize t
Sun, 19 Mar 1989
S07 Episode 19
They Can't Take That Away From Me (1)
Alex's relationship with Lauren is tested when he becomes infatuated with a young music student.
While Lauren's out of town attending a psychology conference. Alex begins teaching a freshman seminar in economics at Leland College. As he begins his first lecture, he is interrupted by a late arrival, music major Marty Brodie, a rather scattered young woman.
When she disrupts his class twice more, first with a blast of classical music from her tape player and then with a muffled sob, Alex dismisses the class early and awkwardly attempts to determine what's wrong. Admitting that she's had a terrible week, during which she broke up with her boyfriend. Marty also confesses that she's terrible in economics and convinces Alex to tutor her for $15 an hour.
When Alex arrives at Marty's dorm room for their first lesson. he tries to divert her attention away from her piano. Unable to get excited about the concept of supply and demand. Marty soon teaches an enthusiastic Alex the basic melody line t
Sun, 2 Apr 1989
S07 Episode 20
Wrap Around the Clock
Family reminisces while helping Andrew with project.
24 mins · Sun, 23 Apr 1989
S07 Episode 21
Mr. Keaton Takes a Vacation
When Nick's apartment is being painted, the Keatons reluctantly offer him a place to stay. The two end up bonding after spending so much time together.
24 mins · Sun, 7 May 1989
S07 Episode 22
Alex Doesn't Live Here Anymore
Elyse and departing Alex deal with their feelings.
22 mins · Sun, 14 May 1989
S07 Episode 23
Wrap Around the Clock (2)
As Andy's time capsule fills to overflowing with family mementos, the Keaton clan looks back and laughs at their funniest moments.
Although Andy protests that his time capsule has too many items in it, Alex continues to add things from his personal archives, including his collection of report cards from nursery school to first grade.
Munching on popcorn as they reflect on their lives, the Keatons continue to share memories of Andy's first day at school, Steven's terrible magic tricks, Nick's reunion with his long-lost father and Nick and Mallory's aborted elopement.
Even after Andy falls asleep and goes to bed, the family remembers the time Alex and Lauren met, and also when the girl of Skippy's dreams fell for Alex instead. Filled with warm memories of times past, Elyse persuades the entire gang to join her in a sing along.
Sun, 23 Apr 1989
S07 Episode 24
Mr. Keaton Takes a Vacation
Steven must confront his true feelings about Mallory's boyfriend when Nick moves in with the family for a week.
While Elyse struggles to do the family taxes and Steven buries himself in his Tolstoy documentary, Mallory asks her parents if Nick can stay with the Keatons for a week while his house is being painted. Although Elyse gives in to Mallory's pleas, she warns her that Nick must be made to understand that Steven is very busy and should stay out of his way.
During the first night of Nick's stay, protective papa Steven parks himself in a chair on the stair landing to prevent any hanky-panky between the couple. When Mallory wakes Nick up early the next morning to cook breakfast for the whole family, Steven arises with a start and runs into the kitchen, demanding an explanation for their whispers and giggling. When they explain about breakfast, Steven becomes embarrassed and pretends to be sleepwalking!
Later that morning, when the rest of the family departs for school and work, Stev
Sun, 7 May 1989
S07 Episode 25
Alex Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1)
When Alex lands his dream job in New York, everyone's delighted for him, except Elyse.
As Steven helps Andy rehearse for his school play on dental hygiene, Alex bursts into the Keaton kitchen with a rousing chorus of ""New York, New York"", and the news that he's been hired by one of Wall Street's biggest investment firms. The family is thrilled, but Elyse is somewhat taken aback when she learns that Alex is expected to move immediately.
While everyone pitches in to help Alex get ready, Elyse becomes miffed over a family photo that he packed without her permission and a palpable tension begins to develop between them. In the course of packing, Alex battles wits with Jennifer, accepts fashion tips from Mallory, receives fatherly advice from Steven and shares some final moments with Nick, Skippy and Lauren. All the while, Elyse continues to withdraw from him.
She becomes even more upset when the family plans to go out to dinner together and Alex begs off, claiming he is just too busy to sp
Sun, 14 May 1989
S07 Episode 26
Alex Doesn't Live Here Anymore (2)
While Alex packs for New York, Elyse struggles to deal with her feelings of loss.
After Elyse's blow-up with Alex, Steven is finally able to get her to admit that much of what she's suffering is classic separation anxiety. But she is still unable to put her anger aside, telling Steven that Alex is too self-centered to appreciate all the things they've done for him.
That night at Andy's school play, Steven asks Alex to talk with his mother about what she's feeling. Later, when the family decides to go out for ice cream, Elyse excuses herself and goes home alone.
Standing in Alex's room, a melancholy Elyse is surprised when her son walks in and apologies for fighting. Elyse confesses that his leaving reminds her that a part of her life is ending, while Alex tells her that bravado aside, he's scared about leaving the security of the family. Their love for each other reaffirmed, Alex and Elyse embrace.
Early the next morning, the sleepy family gathers for breakfast before taking Alex to th
Sun, 14 May 1989
