Ep 10. Lost Weekend

In Family Ties season 3 episode 10, titled "Lost Weekend," the Keaton family finds themselves in a predicament when their home is burglarized and they are left without any money for the weekend. With no funds to spare, the family is forced to get creative in order to make ends meet and have a little fun at the same time.

Steven, the father, suggests they have a game night, but his wife Elyse wants to do something different. Eventually, they decide to take up a challenge issued by their youngest son, Andy, and live off the grid for the weekend. No electricity, no phone, no TV, no appliances - just the family and the great outdoors.

As they embark on this adventure, the Keatons encounter several obstacles. They struggle to light a fire without matches, cook food without a stove, and find clean water to drink. They also learn a few important lessons along the way, such as the value of cooperation and the importance of family.

Meanwhile, their teenage son Alex is left at home to babysit his siblings - Mallory, Jennifer, and Andy. Alex uses this opportunity to show off his newfound independence, but things quickly spiral out of control when his friends show up and throw a party in his parents' absence.

As the weekend progresses, the Keatons face more hardships in the form of bad weather and unexpected visitors. But despite the challenges, they manage to pull through and come out stronger as a family.

In the end, the Keatons realize that the experience brought them closer together and taught them to appreciate the little things in life. They also learn that there's more to life than material possessions and that the most important things in life are free.

Overall, "Lost Weekend" is a heartwarming and entertaining episode of Family Ties that explores the importance of family, cooperation, and resilience. It's a must-watch for fans of the show and anyone who enjoys a good family comedy.