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S7.E21
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Rain Forests Keep Fallin' on My Head

  • Episode aired Apr 16, 1989
  • TV-PG
  • 30m
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5.3/10
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Justine Bateman in Family Ties (1982)
ComedyDramaFamily

Jennifer's science class is studying ecology, and saving the environment becomes an obsession for her. She wants to change everything the family does, but gets depressed about the future. St... Read allJennifer's science class is studying ecology, and saving the environment becomes an obsession for her. She wants to change everything the family does, but gets depressed about the future. Steven and Elyse have her talk to a counselor.Jennifer's science class is studying ecology, and saving the environment becomes an obsession for her. She wants to change everything the family does, but gets depressed about the future. Steven and Elyse have her talk to a counselor.

  • Director
    • Rita Rogers Blye
  • Writers
    • Gary David Goldberg
    • Bruce Helford
  • Stars
    • Meredith Baxter
    • Michael Gross
    • Michael J. Fox
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    5.3/10
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    • Director
      • Rita Rogers Blye
    • Writers
      • Gary David Goldberg
      • Bruce Helford
    • Stars
      • Meredith Baxter
      • Michael Gross
      • Michael J. Fox
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    Meredith Baxter
    Meredith Baxter
    • Elyse Keaton
    • (as Meredith Baxter Birney)
    Michael Gross
    Michael Gross
    • Steven Keaton
    Michael J. Fox
    Michael J. Fox
    • Alex P. Keaton
    Justine Bateman
    Justine Bateman
    • Mallory Keaton
    Tina Yothers
    Tina Yothers
    • Jennifer Keaton
    Brian Bonsall
    Brian Bonsall
    • Andrew 'Andy' Keaton
    Barry Heins
    Barry Heins
    • Mr. Hilgenburg
    • Director
      • Rita Rogers Blye
    • Writers
      • Gary David Goldberg
      • Bruce Helford
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    Lame

    So lame. I'm about turn to it off. Jennifer's character is so lazy and lethargic sounding at all times. I have no idea why they ever cast her, she is so boring. Definitely should never have been the center of any episodes, especially this one with such a stupid plot. Does anyone really get that depressed over the environment?? The only watchable part is Mallory and her hair spray!

    So lame. I'm about turn to it off. Jennifer's character is so lazy and lethargic sounding at all times. I have no idea why they ever cast her, she is so boring. Definitely should never have been the center of any episodes, especially this one with such a stupid plot. Does anyone really get that depressed over the environment?? The only watchable part is Mallory and her hair spray!

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      This episode's musical ending has a slight variation to the usual endings, following on from a short message from the Keatons regarding recycling...
    • Connections
      References Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)
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      Kumbaya
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      Performed by Michael Gross and Meredith Baxter

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    • Release date
      • April 16, 1989 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Ubu Productions
      • Paramount Television
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1
      • 4:3

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