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S3·E17 Birth of a Keaton (1)

Episode
Season 3, Episode 17
Air Date
January 24, 1985
Runtime
25 minutes
Director
Will Mackenzie
Writer
Lloyd Garver
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired January 24, 1985 25 min
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Synopsis

To help Steven during pledge week at his TV station, the Keatons reluctantly agree to be a part of the entertainment, but the audience gets an unexpected show when Elyse goes into labor right on camera while in the middle of a song.

Elyse realizes that the baby is on the way. she and the kids begin to panic when they realize that Steven had to rush home to fix a plumbing problem and is now trapped there by a snowstorm. His TV set shows him what's happening at the station.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 3 Episode 17 of Family Ties air?

Season 3, Episode 17 ('Birth of a Keaton (1)') originally aired on January 24, 1985.

How long is Season 3 Episode 17 ('Birth of a Keaton (1)')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 25 minutes.

What happens in Family Ties Season 3 Episode 17?

To help Steven during pledge week at his TV station, the Keatons reluctantly agree to be a part of the entertainment, but the audience gets an unexpected show when Elyse goes into labor right on camera while in the middle of a song. Elyse realizes that the baby is on the way. she and the kids begin...

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