Family Ties ( 1982-1989 ) vs Growing Pains ( 1985-1992 ) Sept 18, 2017 20:55:28 GMT Quote Select PostDeselect PostLink to PostMemberGive GiftBack to Top Post by shannondegroot on Sept 18, 2017 20:55:28 GMT Family Ties was classier. The Alex P Keaton character was a great idea to play against the normal tv teenager type. I enjoyed the Growing Pains cast better though.