"Have Gun, Will Unravel" is the tenth episode in the first season of the NBC family sitcom Family Ties. It originally aired on December 8, 1982, and is the tenth episode of the series overall.
Synopsis[]
Steven and Elyse wonder if they should buy a gun for protection after their home is burglarized.
Plot[]
The family returns from a movie to find their house has been broken into. Many things were stolen, and the Keatons are left insecure in their own home. They hood decide to hold a Neighbor Watch meeting. Ed Quigley, an insurance salesman, suggests that everyone buy a gun (though this is against Steven and Elyse's principles). They purchase a gun, but feel more afraid with it in the house, especially when Alex comes home unexpectedly late at night.
Cast[]
Starring[]
Guest Starring[]
- Jack Riley as Earl Quigley
- Pat McNamara as Officer Becker
- Enid Kent as Phyllis Evans
- Mary Jackson as Edna
Co-Starring[]
Quotes[]
Trivia[]
- The movie the family has just seen before realizing the burglary is "A Hard Day's Night" starring the Beatles.
- One of the neighbors, Earl Quigley is played by a very famous character actor, Jack Riley.
- This was the final episode where "Without Us" is performed by Dennis Tufano and Mindy Sterling.
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