As Steven undergoes surgery, the family struggles to hold onto hope for his recovery. When the procedure stretches past the anticipated five hours, anxiety fills the waiting area. Alex, feeling particularly anxious, becomes self-absorbed in his worries, convinced he may have inherited a weak heart while futilely trying to find his pulse. Lauren helps him see that heβs using his own health concerns as a distraction from the pain he truly feels for his father. Meanwhile, the Keatons find comfort and support from Mrs. Hobart and Mr. Meyers, who are also waiting for their spouses in surgery.
Show
Family Ties
Episode
S07E06
Air Date
Dec 11, 1988
Season 7 Episodes
S07E01
It Happened One Night
S07E02
Designing Woman
S07E03
Truckers
S07E04
Beyond Therapy
S07E05
Heartstrings (1)
S07E06
Heartstrings (2)
S07E07
Heartstrings (3)
S07E08
Basic Training
S07E09
Deja Vu
S07E10
Nick's Best Friend
S07E11
Get Me to the Living Room on Time
S07E12
The Job Not Taken
S07E13
The Wrecker's Ball
S07E14
My Best Friend's Girl
S07E15
'Til Her Daddy Takes the T-Bird Away
S07E16
Simon Says
S07E17
All in the Neighborhood (1)
S07E18
All in the Neighborhood (2)
S07E19
They Can't Take That Away From Me (1)
S07E20
They Can't Take That Away From Me (2)
S07E21
Rain Forests Keep Falling on My Head
S07E22
Wrap Around the Clock
S07E23
Mr. Keaton Takes a Vacation
S07E24
Alex Doesn't Live Here Anymore