Hot Gallery: 30 Years After Their Premiere, See Where the Stars of Family Ties Are Today!

Who can forget Alex’s on-screen girlfriend who became his real-life wife? (Relive their romance "At This Moment.")

Though Tracy was only the first of many women on the show, she and Michael have been married since 1988, proving that some take for better or for worse to heart. These days, Tracy has traded in acting for being a devoted wife, mother, and activist, standing by her man and serving on the board of directors for Fox's foundation for Parkinson's research. (Happy birthday to you too, Tracy! Hers is on June 22!)

Who can forget this know-it-all little sis who grew up in front of America? (This youngster was so determined to keep the part, she shot the pilot while sick, not telling the producers for fear of losing her job.)

From towheaded child star to Joan Jett black-haired rock star, this little lady went on to form the band Jaded with real-life brother Cory and to appear in reality series like Celebrity Fit Club and Celebrity Wife Swap, where she shared her real-life family values with Niecy Nash and clan.

Who can forget Mallory’s hunky Rocky-esque beau? (The role also led to a short-lived spin-off, The Art of Being Nick, which costarred Julia Louis-Dreyfus.)

Though Scott never again achieved the fame he had as Nick, he has appeared in films, series, and TV movies like Perry Mason: The Case of the Fatal Framing, To Sleep with a Vampire, Phantom 2040, Black Scorpion, CSI: NY, and Walker, Texas Ranger. (Not bad for a guy who made it for saying "Eh.")

Who can forget this type-A go-getter? Believe it or not, Michael wasn’t the producer’s first choice. He got the part (which went on to earn him three Emmys and a Golden Globe) because their first choice, Matthew Broderick, fell through. (Good thing Ferris decided to take the day off!) Let him tell you more about it in this Inside the Actor’s Studio interview, where he reveals he needed the job so badly that he was selling off his sectional couch, section by section. (Oops. Spoiler alert.)

As if following in Alex’s footsteps, Mike went on to work at the mayor’s office as Michael Flaherty on Spin City—which makes sense since the role was created for him by Family Ties alum/creator Gary David Goldberg—earning Mike another three Golden Globes and an Emmy. Keeping it in the family even more, Mike married his former Family Ties girlfriend Tracy Pollan, with whom he now has four children. Never one to be kept in a box, Mike has lent his stellar comedic timing and killer dramatic chops to films like the Back to the Future trilogy, Doc Hollywood, For Love or Money, Mars Attacks!, and the voice of Stuart in the Stuart Little trilogy as well as shows like Boston Legal, Scrubs, The Good Wife, and Rescue Me (which earned him yet another Emmy). In addition to his on-screen talents, he is also a best-selling author of A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Future, Always Looking Up: The Adventures of an Incurable Optimist, and Lucky Man and is currently focusing on Parkinson's awareness and research to find a cure. For more information, check out the Michael J. Fox Foundation. We’re pulling for you, Mike!

Who can forget this happy-go-lucky patriarch? (Michael was cast in this breakthrough role by producer Gary David Goldberg’s daughter, who went on to produce Friends, as seen in this 2008 cast reunion interview on the Today show.)

Since moving on from the fam, Michael has appeared in numerous film and TV movies like Right to Die, The F.B.I Murders, and F.D.R., as well as cult classics like Tremors (and its sequels), TV dramas like ER and Law & Order (and its spin-offs), even a stint as Michael J. Fox’s therapist on Spin City (with nods to his F.T. days) as well as theater productions like Bent and No End of Blame. This part owner of the Santa Fe Railway is also an amateur railway historian, photographer, and award-winning railroad modeler. Celebrate his birthday at the B&O Railroad Museum and see if a new hobby awaits you too!

Who can forget the outspoken matriarch of the Keaton clan? Even as her little birthday boy becomes a man (or at least turns 18), she’s determined to have her say. (If you watch until 2:30, you’ll also see Alex and his prospective Back to the Future pops, Crispin Glover, palling around.) Another fun fact: Meredith was cast as Elyse because the show’s producer, Gary David Goldberg, had a crush on her.

Though Meredith left the Keatons (and ex-husband David Birney) behind when the show ended in 1989, she remained a queen of TV movies (counting over 30 titles to her credit), tackling topics like breast cancer, drug addiction, and abuse. Active in her real life as well, this busy mother of five also launched a skin and beauty care line, Meredith Baxter Simple Works, which helps raise funds for her breast cancer research foundation. She's made dozens of TV appearances, including recurring roles on shows like Cold Case and What About Brian as well as a temporary cohosting gig on the Today show with Matt Lauer—to whom she revealed her late-in-life recognition of being a lesbian (she came out in 2009). Make a wish that you’re as accomplished at 65 and enjoy a slice of cake in her honor!

Who can forget Alex’s lovable friend Skippy?

This quintessential nice guy definitely didn’t finish last. In addition to touring as a comedian (opening for the likes of Jay Leno and Jerry Seinfeld), Marc also has an extensive producing resume that includes credits like Green Collar Comedy, a one-hour special on Showtime that explored the environmental movement via humor, 65 episodes of National Lampoon's Funny Money, and Star Dates, a reality dating show that ran for two seasons on E! Look for him in the credits on your TV or check him out on a stage in a city near you!

Who can forget this ditzy foil to Alex’s straight-arrow ways? Cast despite her lack of experience at the time, perhaps her training as sister to real-life brother Jason Bateman helped her win the role. One thing is for sure, there’s no denying the comedic timing of that bloodline! The role earned her two Emmy noms and a Golden Globe nom.

Much smarter than her on-screen persona, Justine graduated on to writing, producing, and directing in addition to acting (with roles on shows like Men Behaving Badly, Men in Trees, Californication, Desperate Housewives, and a stint on Arrested Development with brother Jason. As a producer, her production company Section 5, which focuses mainly on digital content, has produced winners like the Ikea-sponsored web series Easy to Assemble and her Internet talk show Wake Up and Get Real. This wife and mother of two also has a one-of-a-kind knitwear business, Justine Bateman Designs, and is an advocate for net neutrality. For all things Justine, check out her portal.

Who can forget her breakthrough role as Alex’s perky girlfriend? (Okay, maybe that’s not what you think of when you see Courteney Cox. But before she was a Friend or lived in Cougar Town, she was almost Mrs. Alex P. Keaton.)

After Family Ties, Court had another hit in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. Of course, she is best known as Monica Gellar on Friends. Like Family Ties costar Michael J. Fox, she, too met her mate, former husband David Arquette, on set (though in this case, maybe the title of the film being Scream was a bad omen). At least they got daughter Coco out of it, as well as the short-lived series Dirt, which the pair executive-produced, and another installment of the franchise that started it all (the dynamic duo reprised their roles for Scream 4.) The former Mrs. Arquette currently resides in Cougar Town, which moves to a new neighborhood—TBS—for season 4.

Who can forget this cute little Keaton add-on who joined the show in 1986?

Next to playing little Andy, Bonsall's most notable role was as Alexander Rozhenko, the son of Worf, on Star Trek: The Next Generation. This tattooed wonder is now retired from acting but has since played in several bands and accrued charges for DUI and assault. (Now, that is what we expect from a child star.)