When did Family Ties jump the shark? 🦈

Season 5, Episode 20

The show 'jumped the shark' during Season 5, Episode 20 when a major plotline involving Alex's girlfriend Ellen leaving for Paris seemed forced and disconnected from the show's previous tone. This marked a shift towards more melodramatic storylines that diverged from the family-centric comedy that initially defined the series.

Confidence: 80%

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