"Beauty and the Bank" is the fifth episode in the fifth season of the NBC family sitcom Family Ties. It originally aired on October 30, 1986, and is the ninety-seventh episode of the series overall.
Synopsis[]
Alex lands an internship with the bank and becomes obsessively attracted to his female boss, Ms. Ryan.
Plot[]
Alex takes a job as a bank intern and unknowingly has a patronizing attitude toward his female boss Rebecca Ryan (played by Melinda Culea). Alex tells his family that having a female boss is not a problem, but ... she definitely takes him to task. When he finally gets in line with Rebecca's wishes, she compliments him and Alex begins to think there is a romantic attraction between them. They set some ground rules for the future and continue to share their love of money.
Cast[]
Starring[]
- Meredith Baxter as Elyse Keaton
- Michael Gross as Steven Keaton
- Michael J. Fox as Alex P. Keaton
- Justine Bateman as Mallory Keaton
- Tina Yothers as Jennifer Keaton
- Brian Bonsall as Andrew Keaton
Guest Starring[]
- John Petlock as Mr. Heaney
- Melinda Culea as Rebecca Ryan
Co-Starring[]
Quotes[]
Trivia[]
- The title is a reference to the fairy tale "Beauty and the Beast".
- Rebecca says that she could play chess better than Alex.
- Alan Blumenfeld appears in one of seven episodes of the show.
- Melinda Culea also appears in the two-part "A Tale of Two Cities".