Alex discreetly arranges for Ellen's father to attend Parent's Day Weekend at Leland College, believing it will delight her. However, he is unaware that Ellen has no intention of reconnecting with her dad. She struggles to forgive him for his absence during her childhood, and despite his desire to make things right, she remains resolute in her refusal to move past their troubled history.
Show
Family Ties
Episode
S04E14
Air Date
Jan 16, 1986
Season 4 Episodes
S04E01
The Real Thing (1)
S04E02
The Real Thing (2)
S04E03
Mr. Wrong
S04E04
Designated Hitter
S04E05
Don't Go Changin'
S04E06
The Old College Try
S04E07
My Tutor
S04E08
Mr. Right
S04E09
Just One Look
S04E10
How Do You Sleep?
S04E11
You've Got a Friend
S04E12
Nothing But a Man
S04E13
The Disciple
S04E14
Where's Poppa?
S04E15
Fool for Love
S04E16
Checkmate
S04E17
Engine Trouble
S04E18
A Word to the Wise
S04E19
Art Lover
S04E20
Teacher's Pet
S04E21
My Buddy
S04E22
Once in Love with Elyse (a.k.a. Loan Arranger)
S04E23
Paper Chase (a.k.a. Mallory's Graduation)