When pretty Carrie Newman and her mother Julia come to visit the Keatons, Carrie's forward behavior sends Alex into a panic.
When Mallory's boyfriend Jeff arrives home from college and wants to go steady, she's elated, but it's soon apparent that he's a little awed by school and merely grasping at the familiar.
Alex anxiously awaits a crucial college recommendation from his English teacher.
Mallory secretly submits a picture of Elyse and herself to an ad agency for a mother-daughter-modeling contest.
Steven's assistant at the station is bright, talented, funny, and witty...and in love with him.
When Alex takes diet pills for a lift during midterms, his dependency level increases daily.
While working as a DJ at the school radio station, Alex strikes up a telephone friendship with caller Lorraine Ferrar.
Steven and Elyse worry that the Jennifer's softball team coach is pushing the girls too hard.
A cynical Alex finds the spirit of Christmas in a dream.
Steven and Elyse realize how lucky they are when their friends come over for a visit, but are unaware that it will be for the last time.
On his 18th birthday, Alex defies his mother and goes off with some of his buddies to celebrate at an out-of-town nightclub.
Alex is both amazed and furious when a critical admissions interview at Princeton University is shattered by his hysterical sister Mallory.
Elyse is shocked by her soon-to-be-divorced mother's quick and free-spirited plunge into the singles world.
Alex discovers that his idol, young Uncle Ned, has a serious drinking problem.
Alex pretends to support the Equal Rights Amendment to impress a pretty feminist.
Mallory turns to Alex for some advice when she begins to fear she'll lose her new boyfriend unless she agrees to his pleas for a more "adult" romance.
Alex courts disaster when he invites two dates to the senior prom. He devises an elaborate scheme for escorting each of the unknowing girls on a night to remember.
Elyse is excited at the prospect of reviving her folk-singing career at a local nightclub.
When Alex's pal Skippy discovers he's adopted, Alex helps him cope with the shocking news.
Alex is so sure that he will be named valedictorian of his class that he can't cope with the thought of being defeated by a girl-especially his girl.
In the hospital awaiting a tonsillectomy, Jennifer fears she may never see her family again.
