Alex Doesn't Live Here Anymore

what happens

When Alex lands his dream job in New York, everyone's delighted for him, except Elyse. As Steven helps Andy rehearse for his school play on dental hygiene, Alex bursts into the Keaton kitchen with a rousing chorus of ""New York, New York"", and the news that he's been hired by one of Wall Street's biggest investment firms. The family is thrilled, but Elyse is somewhat taken aback when she learns that Alex is expected to move immediately. While everyone pitches in to help Alex get ready, Elyse becomes miffed over a family photo that he packed without her permission and a palpable tension begins to develop between them. In the course of packing, Alex battles wits with Jennifer, accepts fashion tips from Mallory, receives fatherly advice from Steven and shares some final moments with Nick, Skippy and Lauren. All the while, Elyse continues to withdraw from him.

guest cast

Billed for this episode only — the turn people remember an episode for.

• Scott Valentine as Nick Moore
• Courteney Cox as Lauren Miller
• Marc Price as Skippy Handelman
• TTerry Wills as Cabbie
• Nina Mann as Mrs. Williams
• DDan Weisman as Marc
• SSarah McCrary as Violet
• Alex Zuckerman as Davey