Family Ties
S04E16 Checkmate
At a chess competition featuring Leland College students against a Soviet team, tensions rise as Alex faces off against Ivan Rozmirovich. What begins as a battle of intellect soon escalates into a metaphorical wrestling match for national pride. Alex feels compelled to triumph over the Russian, perceiving it as a patriotic obligation. However, as the match unfolds, he starts to see Ivan in a different light, understanding that he may not be the adversary he initially imagined.
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The Real Thing (1)
The Real Thing (2)
Mr. Wrong
Designated Hitter
Don't Go Changin'
The Old College Try
My Tutor
Mr. Right
Just One Look
How Do You Sleep?
You've Got a Friend
Nothing But a Man
The Disciple
Where's Poppa?
Fool for Love
Checkmate
Engine Trouble
A Word to the Wise
Art Lover
Teacher's Pet
My Buddy
Once in Love with Elyse (a.k.a. Loan Arranger)
Paper Chase (a.k.a. Mallory's Graduation)