Family Ties (1982)

Episode Overview

Mallory is overjoyed when she gets the chance to write the personal advice column for the Columbus Shopper's Guide, stepping into the role of "Dear Abby." She enlists her whole family, including Alex, to help read and respond to the increasing pile of letters, all while looking for the ideal message to kick off her journey in psycho-journalism. Eventually, she chooses a heartfelt letter from a lovestruck teenager who signs off as "First Love."