Family Ties (1982)

S3E7 Hotline Fever

Alex is paired with his longtime rival, James Jarrett, to complete a course requirement at a crisis hotline. Tensions run high when they receive a call from a student in distress, leading them both to confront their own challenges. Initially, Alex feels belittled by being assigned to a public service role as an economics major, but as he navigates the situation at the center, he gains a fresh perspective on life and the importance of helping others.