Family Ties (1982)

Episode Overview

Steven grapples with both the physical and emotional impacts of his heart surgery. While Steven undergoes a lengthy quadruple bypass, the Keaton family finds themselves weary in the hospital waiting area. Their spirits lift momentarily when Skippy bursts in with his usual antics, but the atmosphere shifts as Dr. Harrison arrives. He brings reassuring news that the surgery was successful, yet he emphasizes the need for careful monitoring of Steven in the hours to come.