Balancing his obsession with Wall Street, Young Republicans meetings, and endless Reagan-era wisdom, Family Ties‘ Alex P. Keaton (played with legendary prep energy by Michael J. Fox) stood as the ultimate 1980’s teen conservative in a household full of ex-hippies. Between school debates, part-time jobs, and his all-consuming obsession with the almighty dollar, you’d think he wouldn’t have time for romance — but you’d be wrong.
Despite his laser-focused ambitions, Alex’s love life offered some of Family Ties‘ most heartwarming — and occasionally heartbreaking — storylines. From short-term flings to full-blown soulmates, his romantic pursuits made us laugh, cry, and reach for a sweater vest of our own.
