S3·E16 Philadelphia Story
- Episode
- Season 3, Episode 16
- Air Date
- January 17, 1985
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- Director
- Will Mackenzie
- Writer
- Michael J. Weithorn
- Story Type
- Core Character Arc
Synopsis
The Keaton family is transported back in time when Alex dreams he is at the Constitutional Convention at 1776, but history is off track. Steven Keaton is Thomas Jefferson and has just turned down John Adams' request to write the Declaration of Independence, so it's up to Alex to convince him to do it.
Alex falls asleep while working on a college term paper on Thomas Jefferson and dreams that his family and friends are living 200 years ago.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When did Season 3 Episode 16 of Family Ties air?
Season 3, Episode 16 ('Philadelphia Story') originally aired on January 17, 1985.
How long is Season 3 Episode 16 ('Philadelphia Story')?
The runtime for this episode is approximately 25 minutes.
What happens in Family Ties Season 3 Episode 16?
The Keaton family is transported back in time when Alex dreams he is at the Constitutional Convention at 1776, but history is off track. Steven Keaton is Thomas Jefferson and has just turned down John Adams' request to write the Declaration of Independence, so it's up to Alex to convince him to do i...
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