Family Ties - Season 4 Episode 11 You've Got a Friend Laughter. Tears. Politics... MEET THE KEATONS.
Overview: Mallory begins to feel severe guilt after reporting a young girl to the police for shoplifting, especially when he learns that the girl is from a home for abused children. Mallory visits Jessie at the home but is suspicious of the girl's intentions. Nick warns Mallory that she can't change Jessie overnight, but Mallory is sure that she can at least be a good influence.