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Family Ties· Season 6 · Episode 20

The Blues Brother

S06E20·8.0·January 24, 1988·30m·NBC

Alex tries to help a struggling musician regain his fame.

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#3In Season 6of 28 rated episodes
#43All-timeof 176 rated episodes
−0.0vs season avgSeason 6 averages 8.0
1988First airedJanuary 24, 1988

Guest stars

Courteney CoxCourteney Coxas Lauren Miller
Richard BrestoffRichard Brestoffas Professor Webster (voice)
Brownie McGheeBrownie McGheeas Eddie Dupre

Crew

Matthew DiamondDirector
Burt PrelutskyWriter

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