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"Family Ties" Forever Trivia Quiz

As a "Family Ties" fan I have created this quiz to test the memory of others who also enjoy watching the series. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by tippacanoe28. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
tippacanoe28

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
132,489

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
6438

Last 3 plays: Guest 161 (4/10), Guest 67 (8/10), Guest 50 (2/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. How many seasons did the series run?
Hint

Eight

Six

Nine

Seven

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Question 2 of 10

2. Who was the lovable, but childish next door neighbor of the Keaton family?

Hint

Porky

Skippy

Jumpy

Potsie

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which of the following actresses did not play one of Alex's girlfriends in the series? Hint

Daphne Zuniga

Tracy Pollan

Martha Plimpton

Courtney Cox

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which of the following actors played one of Mallory's boyfriends?

Hint

Michael Gross

Scott Valentine

Michael J. Fox

Tom Hanks

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Question 5 of 10

5. While Nick was eating dinner with the Keatons in�the episode "Mr. Wrong," he asked them,�"do you always eat like this?"� What was Alex's clever reply? Hint

You mean with cups and plates?

You mean with napkins?

You mean with food?

You mean with utensils?

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Question 6 of 10

6. In� "4 Rms Ocn Vu"� Alex converts the Keaton household into a hotel.� What team mascot is brought into the house just before Steven Keaton returns home?
Hint

A muskrat

A skunk

A koala bear

A kangaroo

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Question 7 of 10

7. Which actor played Steven Keaton? Hint

Michael Landon

Michael Gross

Michael Douglas

Michael J. Fox

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Question 8 of 10

8. In the episode "Heartstrings" (Part 2),� which baseball team did Alex and Steven pull for in the 1984 World Series? Hint

New York Yankees

San Diego Padres

Detroit Tigers

Cleveland Indians

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Question 9 of 10

9. Which actress played the part of Karen Nicholson, the Keatons' inept housekeeper? Hint

Tammy Lauren

Melinda Culea

Daphene Zuinges

Geena Davis

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Question 10 of 10

10. At the end of the series where did Alex go to start his career?

Hint

Jekyll Island

Detroit

New York City

Chicago

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Most Recent Scores

Apr 24 2024 : Guest 161: 4/10
Apr 24 2024 : Guest 67: 8/10
Apr 24 2024 : Guest 50: 2/10
Apr 24 2024 : Guest 73: 8/10
Apr 16 2024 : Guest 99: 8/10
Apr 12 2024 : Guest 99: 9/10
Apr 12 2024 : stephedm: 10/10
Apr 08 2024 : Guest 173: 10/10
Apr 07 2024 : Guest 73: 8/10

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How many seasons did the series run?

Answer: Seven

The series ran for seven seasons (1982-1989) and 180 episodes were aired during that span. I know that by reading the above dates (1982-1989) it appears that the series ran for eight seasons not seven, but this is how it works:
First Season: 1982-1983; Second Season: 1983-1984; Third Season: 1984-1985; Fourth Season: 1985-1986; Fifth Season: 1986-87; Sixth Season: 1987-1988 and Seventh Season: 1988-1989

2. Who was the lovable, but childish next door neighbor of the Keaton family?

Answer: Skippy

The correct answer is Skippy, who was played by Marc Price.
Porky was a pig and Potsie was a character on the tv series "Happy Days".

Jumpy is an adjective for nervousness.

3. Which of the following actresses did not play one of Alex's girlfriends in the series?

Answer: Martha Plimpton

Martha Plimpton did not play one of Alex's girlfriends. She played a shoplifter in the "You've Got a Friend" episode.
Daphne Zuniga played Rachel one of Alex's earlier girlfriends. Tracy Pollan played Ellen Reed who was also one of Alex's girlfriends, she also married Michael J. Fox after the series ended. Courtney Cox played Lauren, another one of Alex's girlfriends and also later appeared in the series "Friends".

4. Which of the following actors played one of Mallory's boyfriends?

Answer: Scott Valentine

Scott Valentine played Nick who was Mallory's boyfriend. Michael Gross played Steven Keaton, Mallory's father. Michael J. Fox played Alex Keaton, her brother and Tom Hanks played her unpredictable Uncle Ned.

5. While Nick was eating dinner with the Keatons in�the episode "Mr. Wrong," he asked them,�"do you always eat like this?"� What was Alex's clever reply?

Answer: You mean with utensils?

One of the funniest lines in the series. Alex continually looked down on Nick and constantly made snide remarks to him and about him.

6. In� "4 Rms Ocn Vu"� Alex converts the Keaton household into a hotel.� What team mascot is brought into the house just before Steven Keaton returns home?

Answer: A kangaroo

The mascot was the kangaroo, the other animals did not appear in the series.

7. Which actor played Steven Keaton?

Answer: Michael Gross

Michael Gross played Steven Keaton.� Michael Landon played many roles including Charles in� "Little House on the Prairie"� and Little Joe in Bonanza".

Michael Douglas is the son of Kirk Douglas (another famous actor) and has starred in several big screen movies.

Michael J. Fox played Alex P. Keaton.

8. In the episode "Heartstrings" (Part 2),� which baseball team did Alex and Steven pull for in the 1984 World Series?

Answer: Detroit Tigers

The Detroit Tigers actually did defeat the San Diego Padres in the 1984 World Series.

Alex and Steven rejoiced as they watched the Tigers win, but their joy ended abruptly when Steven received a phone call informing him that his father had passed away.

9. Which actress played the part of Karen Nicholson, the Keatons' inept housekeeper?

Answer: Geena Davis

Geena Davis played the Keatons' inept housekeeper. Tammy Lauren played Steven Keaton's niece, Marilyn Keaton. Daphene Zuinges played Rachel, Alex's girlfriend and Melinda Culea played Alex's attractive boss, Rebecca, at the bank.

10. At the end of the series where did Alex go to start his career?

Answer: New York City

After graduating from college and breaking up with his girlfriend, Lauren, Alex lands his dream job and heads for New York City.

Source: Author tippacanoe28

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