Ep 17. All in the Neighborhood (1)

Alex and his friend, Rob, purchase an apartment building and plan to renovate it. They are excited about the investment, but soon realize they are in over their heads. Meanwhile, Steven and Elyse are dealing with a neighborhood issue involving a proposed high-rise development. The proposal has caused tension within the community, and Steven and Elyse find themselves in the middle of the debate. To make matters worse, their new neighbor, Mr. Mellon, is strongly in favor of the development and is pressuring the Keatons to support it. Alex and Rob become aware of the community issue and decide to use their renovation project as a way to bring the neighborhood together and take a stand against the development. As tensions rise and the pressure builds, the Keatons and their neighbors must come to a decision that will have a lasting impact on their neighborhood.

The episode starts with Alex and Rob excitedly showing the Keatons their new project – an apartment building they plan to renovate. While Steven and Elyse are skeptical about the idea, Alex is confident that they can make it work. However, as they begin the renovation process, they quickly realize they are in over their heads. The building is in worse shape than they anticipated, and they are running out of money fast.

As Alex and Rob struggle to keep the project afloat, Steven and Elyse are dealing with a neighborhood issue involving a proposed high-rise development. The developer, Mr. Mellon, is proposing to build a high-rise in the area, but the proposal has caused tension within the community. Many residents are opposed to the development, as it would drastically change the character of their neighborhood. Steven and Elyse are caught in the middle of the debate, as they have been asked to lead a group of residents in opposition to the proposal.

To make matters worse, Mr. Mellon has recently moved into the neighborhood and is pressuring the Keatons to support the development. He invites them over for dinner and tries to win them over, but Steven and Elyse remain steadfast in their opposition to the project.

As tensions rise in the neighborhood, Alex and Rob become aware of the issue and realize that their renovation project could be a way to bring the community together. They propose that they use the building as a community center and invite the neighborhood to participate in the renovation process. This idea is met with some resistance, as many residents are skeptical of Alex and Rob's intentions. However, they eventually win over the community and work together to complete the renovation.

As the renovation project comes to an end, the Keatons and their neighbors must come to a decision about the development proposal. Mr. Mellon continues to pressure them to support it, but the Keatons and their neighbors ultimately decide to oppose the project. In the end, the community comes together to celebrate the completion of the renovation project and their successful stand against the development proposal.

Overall, "All in the Neighborhood (1)" is a heartwarming episode that touches on important themes of community, cooperation, and standing up for what you believe in. It showcases the power of coming together and working towards a common goal, even in the face of adversity. Fans of Family Ties will not want to miss this impactful episode.