"To Snatch a Keith" is the tenth episode in the second season of the NBC family sitcom Family Ties. It originally aired on December 21, 1983, and is the thirty-second episode of the series overall.
Synopsis[]
Steven & Elyse play mediator between a friend and his ex-wife. Steven & Elyse argue each others sides and begin their own arguments. The mediation does not work, but Steven & Elyse realize they need to always keep their marriage fresh.
Plot[]
Long-time friend Richard Bailey (played by James Sutorius) and his son Keith (played by David Faustino) are visiting after a bitter divorce from Cynthia (played by Donna McKechnie) and custody battle. Cynthia is taking Keith and moving to San Diego. Steven and Elyse clumsily attempt to mediate some of the problems between Richard and Cynthia. And while outside for a smoke break, Richard leaves with Keith. Steven meets Richard in a seedy restaurant to help him decide how to handle the situation. Not moved by anything Steven has to say, Richard and Keith leave the restaurant.
Cast[]
Starring[]
Guest Starring[]
- James Sutorius as Richard Bailey
- David Faustino as Keith Bailey
- Donna McKechnie as Cynthia Bailey
- Isabell Monk as Mary Jo
Co-Starring[]
Quotes[]
Trivia[]
- The title is probably a play on the thriller "To Catch a Thief".
- Featured in the opening credits: Steven holding the yellow phone about to make up with Elyse.
- A humorous little exchange based on Buster Keaton.
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