Episode Guide
1- Meet The Bunkers It's Edith and Archie Bunker's wedding anniversary. Edith manages to drag Archie to church. Daughter Gloria and her husband, Mike try to whip up a party atmosphere for the parents. 2- Writing The President Upon learning that his "meathead" son-in-law, Mike, has written a letter of criticism to President Nixon, Archie becomes so upset that he writes a letter of his own in praise of Nixon. 3- Oh, My Aching Back Archie tries to sue for whiplash after a minor auto accident and seeks out a Jewish lawyer to fight the case for him. 4- Archie Gives Blood Mike shames Archie into being a blood donor, but Archie insists on knowing who the blood will be going to, retaining his suspicions that "black blood" is different from "white blood." 5- Judging Books By Covers Archie ridicules one of Mike and Gloria's friends for being gay. Ironically, Archie finds out he isn't, but one of Archie's tough, beer-drinking buddies is. 6- Gloria's Pregnancy Archie goes through the ceiling when he finds out that Gloria is going to have a baby and his son-in-law has no means of supporting the child. Archie's attitude finally goads Mike into getting an apartment, but, before they can move in, complications occur. 7- Mike's Hippie Friends Come To Visit Mike invites a young couple to spend the night at the Bunker house, but runs into objections when Archie finds out the visitors are not married. 8- Lionel Moves Into The Neighborhood Archie tries in vain to prevent a black family from moving into his neighborhood. The family turns out to be the Bunkers' friend Lionel Jefferson and his folks. 9- Edith Has Jury Duty Over Archie's objection, Edith accepts a call to serve on a jury hearing a murder case which may keep her away from home for weeks. Archie's fears are realized as the jury's deliberations begin to run longer than expected when Edith becomes the lone dissenting jurist. 10- Archie Is Worried About His Job Archie spends a sleepless night worrying because he thinks he's about to lose his job. But, when Archie is up worrying, the rest of the family has to be up worrying too. 11- Gloria Discovers Women's Lib Gloria discovers Women's Lib and winds up moving out of the Bunker household after an argument with Mike during which she demands that he treat her as an equal. With too much pride to go after her, Mike remains at the Bunkers, seemingly more concerned about his grades at school than the absence of his wife. 12- Success Story William Windom guest stars as Eddie Frazier, a wealthy friend of Archie's, whose arrival from Beverly Hills prompts Archie to organize a reunion of their old army buddies. But, successful as he is, Frazier reveals himself to be more troubled than he'd like his friends to know. 13- The First And Last Supper At the same time that Archie is circulating a petition to keep more black families from moving into the neighborhood, Edith accepts an invitation to have dinner with the Jeffersons. Archie tries to get out of the engagement by claiming Edith has sprained her ankle, but only compounds his situation when Lionel's folks decide to bring the complete dinner to the Bunker house. 14- The Saga Of Cousin Oscar The Bunker household faces a touchy and tragic situation when an unwelcome visiting relative dies in their home. And, after relatives fail to chip in enough money to cover the funeral costs, Archie has second thoughts about giving his least favorite cousin a proper burial. 15- Gloria Poses In The Nude Mike’s best friend, a highly respected abstract artist specializing in nudes, comes to New York for a showing of his works and asks Gloria to model for him. 16- Archie And The Lock-Up Mike and Lionel participate in a student protest, but it’s Archie who winds up in jail. 17- Edith Writes A Song Cleavon Little guest stars as a crook who, following a robbery, breaks into the Bunker home to avoid capture by the police. The Bunker’s uninvited guests end up involved in a family squabble about how the money from the family "pot" should be spent to set Edith’s poem to music, or for protective measures against future burglaries. 18- Flashback: Mike Meets Archie While celebrating Mike’s and Gloria’s first wedding anniversary, the Stivics and the Bunkers recall the traumatic day when Mike first met his future father-in-law. Archie’s and Mike’s personalities clashed at first meeting, but the real turmoil began when Archie learned he was about to lose his little girl and gain a boarder. 19- The Election Story Mike and Gloria campaign for the liberal candidate in a local election, while Archie places himself in the opposing camp. 20- Edith’s Accident Edith’s honesty infuriates Archie when he learns that she left a note on a car which she dented, but which was unoccupied. 21- The Blockbuster Archie jumps at a $35,000 offer to sell the house to a black buyer, which ultimately causes controversy in the Bunker household. 22- Mike’s Problem Mike’s anxieties over upcoming exams cause marital problems between he and Gloria. Mike fears his impotency may be permanent even though his doctor believes that once his exams are over, he will return to normal. 23- The Insurance Is Canceled Archie’s day turns from bad to worse when, after being told he must lay off one of his men, he also learns the insurance on his home has been canceled. 24- The Man In The Street The nation gets a chance to hear Archie’s views on President Nixon’s economic policy when Archie is interviewed by a new reporter conducting a "man on the street" interview. 25- Cousin Maude’s Visit The Bunker household is stifled when the flu hits them all, and Archie’s illness takes a turn for the worse when Edith’s favorite cousin and Archie’s least favorite person comes to their rescue. 26- Christmas Day At The Bunkers Christmas day turns out to be a very unhappy occasion in the Bunker house because Archie is depressed about not getting his usual Christmas bonus. 27- The Elevator Story Archie tries to act nonchalant while trapped in an elevator with a neurotic secretary, a wealthy black lawyer, and an expectant Hispanic mother and her husband. 28- Edith’s Problem Edith’s erratic behavior puzzles the family and puts a damper on Archie’s and Edith’s planned trip to a new resort. 29- Archie And The FBI Archie doesn’t want to get involved when an investigator with the United States government comes to question him about one of his best friends and co-worker. 30- Mike’s Mysterious Son Mike’s past catches up with him when a young mother leaves her four-year old son with Edith claiming Mike is the child’s father. Needles to say, the new addition to the family shocks everyone and Mike finds himself in hot water. 31- Archie Sees A Mugging Archie is the sole witness to a mugging, but tries to avoid getting involved by fabricating a story about the event. However, he finds himself in trouble with the police, the mugging victim, and the group he said was responsible for the crime, and finally attempts to eliminate his precarious position. 32- Archie And Edith Alone With the kids away on vacation, Archie and Edith are faced with being alone for the first time in many years. The Bunkers’ new freedom and privacy soon turns into friction and unhappiness, when Edith and Archie quarrel and Archie storms out of the house. 33- Edith Gets A Mink The whole family argues with Archie when he demands that Edith not take charity and return a mink cape she received from her wealthy cousin. 34- Sammy’s Visit In a rare moment, Archie seems to have set aside his usual feelings towards blacks when he opens his heart and his house to Sammy Davis, Jr. When Davis comes to the Bunker house to retrieve his briefcase which was left in Archie’s cab, chaos and comedy become the order of the day. 35- Edith, The Judge Jack Weston plays an emotional Laundromat owner who threatens to sue Archie for overloading one of his washing machines. Archie counters by threatening to sue him for ruining his clothes. To avoid going to court, the pair choose Edith to act as judge in settling the dispute. 36- Archie Is Jealous Edith’s virtue is questioned and Archie fumes with jealousy when an old secret about Edith and her old beau is revealed. 37- Maude Archie and Edith’s cousin Maude go at it again when the Bunkers travel to upstate New York to attend Maude’s daughter’s wedding. 38- Archie And The Editorial After arguing about a television editorial favoring gun control, Mike corners Archie into going to the television station to demand equal time for his opposing views. The station manager finds Archie's views and logic so incredulous that he puts him on the air. Immediately following the broadcast, Archie gets a first-hand lesson about the possible need for gun control. 39- Archie's Fraud Archie didn't report his income from driving a cab on Sundays and now he's in trouble with the IRS. Archie has to see a tax examiner to clear up the problem, and when he overhears a sharp operator try to bribe an IRS official, he gets similar ideas. 40- The Threat The wife of Duke Loomis, an old air force buddy who saved Archie's life, comes to spend the night with the Bunkers and everyone is thrilled; but when the lady arrives they are surprised at what they see. It seems that Duke has remarried and Archie is very pleased with the new Mrs. Loomis, but she worries poor Edith. 41- Gloria And The Riddle A girlfriend of Gloria's poses a riddle with women's lib overtones that not only puzzles the family, but also stirs an argument about a women's place in society. Mike believes he has a modern, liberal attitude about women's roles, but when Edith solves the riddle, he realizes how unwittingly he had been conditioned to think that only men can hold certain jobs. 42- Lionel Steps Out Archie's bigotry boils over when he finds out that his 21-year-old niece, who has been visiting from Baltimore, is dating Lionel Jefferson. 43- Edith Flips Her Wig The Bunker household faces a crisis when Edith is arrested for shoplifting. 44- The Bunkers And The Swingers The Bunkers find themselves in an embarrassing situation when Edith answers a friendship ad in the swap section of a magazine and her new friends turn out to be "swingers." 45- Mike Comes Into Money Mike inherits some money and Archie hits the ceiling when he donates $200 to the McGovern campaign rather than giving it to Archie for room and board. 46- Flashback: Mike And Gloria's Wedding, Part 1 On the Stivic's second wedding anniversary, the family recalls how the wedding almost did not take place because Archie and Mike's uncle, Casmir, constantly disagreed on the wedding arrangements. 47- Flashback: Mike And Gloria's Wedding, Part 2 After many arguments and Mike walking out, it seems the problems have been ironed out to the point where the wedding will take place. However, the question of who will marry the couple comes up and the turmoil starts anew. 48- The Locket Edith's antique locket is missing and Archie sees it as a way to collect from the insurance company to buy a new television set. Confident of getting the insurance money, Archie orders a new color set, only to have an insurance adjuster arrive at the house to question the claim. 49- Mike's Appendix Mike's emergency appendectomy precipitates an argument between Archie and Gloria regarding the proficiency of women doctors. 50- Edith's Winning Ticket When Edith finds some old lottery tickets that she has totally forgotten about, Archie hits the roof, claiming she was wasting money. However, Archie's attitude quickly changes when the family discovers one of the tickets is a winner; but there is a catch; Edith claims the tickets don't belong to her. 51- Archie And The Bowling Team Archie is ecstatic when, after waiting six years, there finally is an opening on the most prestigious bowling team, the Cannonballers, and he is asked to try out. 52- Archie Goes To The Hospital Archie is bedridden with a very painful backache and Mike is sure it is psychosomatic because every time someone at work mentions that things are going fine without him, Archie's pain gets worse. The doctor, however, thinks Archie needs more care and immediately sends him to the hospital for tests and treatment. 53- Oh Say Can You See Archie is concerned about getting old, but an encounter with an old buddy convinces him that looks aren't everything. 54- Archie Goes Too Far Archie's narrow-mindedness gets him in trouble again, but this time even Edith turns against him. A lost magazine and a found poem starts a family feud on the right of privacy, provoking Mike, Gloria, and Edith to move out of the house. 55- Class Reunion When Edith learns that an old beau is going to be at her high school reunion, she decides to attend. Archie's takes Edith to the reunion, and waits nervously to meet her old boyfriend, who all the women are still raving about after 30 years. 56- Hot Watch A watch that Archie buys from a friend may actually be stolen property, making Archie and accessory to a crime. At first Archie refuses to believe that his new friend would sell him a "hot" watch, but Mike's suspicions eventually get to Archie. 57- Archie Is Branded The Bunker household goes into a frenzy when a swastika is found on their front door. At first Archie puts the blame for the painted symbol on the kids, but Mike fears it is much more than just a childish prank. 58- Everybody Tells The Truth The Bunker household unwittingly demonstrates that people see the same situation differently according to their own point of view. 59- Archie Learns His Lesson The lack of a high school diploma stands in the way of Archie getting a new job, so he sneaks off to night school hoping to complete his high school education. Archie is too embarrassed to tell Mike and Gloria the reason he has been going out every night. They finally question Archie's strange behavior when he goes bowling without his ball. 60- Gloria, The Victim An innocent Saturday afternoon walk home past a construction site turns into a nightmarish encounter for Gloria. She's insulted, but struggles with her conscience over whether to report the incident to the police or keep silent, thereby sparing herself further embarrassment. 61- The Battle Of The Month Edith's feelings are deeply hurt when she and Gloria quarrel over Archie's treatment of women in general and Edith in particular. The spat between the ladies is so serious it threatens the future harmony of the household. It also puts a strain on Gloria's marriage when Mike takes exception to Gloria's treatment of her mother. 62- We're Having A Heat Wave The house next door to the Bunkers is for sale, which makes Archie Bunker and Henry Jefferson very nervous, for opposite reasons, about who might move in. 63- We're Still Having A Heat Wave A heat wave that stifles New York is nothing compared to the trouble Archie and Edith are having with "another woman." 64- Edith Finds An Old Man Trouble starts in the Bunker house when the family finds an 82-year-old pajama-clad stranger in their living room. 65- Archie And The Kiss A provocative kiss sparks a feud between puritanical Archie and his liberal daughter Gloria. 66- Archie The Gambler Is there a new Archie Bunker, or is he trying to hide something? That's the question the family asks when Archie comes home from work bearing gifts and good cheer. 67- Henry's Farewell Henry Jefferson's station in life is taking a giant step upward and Archie is filled with mixed emotions about the situation. 68- Archie And The Computer Edith sends in a box-top to get back 25 cents and the quarters start rolling in, but Archie wants to overlook the computer error. 69- The Games Bunkers Play Mike learns the hard way that games are not always child's play. 70- Edith's Conversion Archie suspects that Edith is turning Catholic when she takes to wearing a religious medal and attending mass. 71- Archie In The Cellar Edith is going to a christening, the kids are off to a seminar in the mountains, and Archie is headed for a weekend of trouble. 72- Black Is The Color Of My True Love's Wig Gloria begins wearing a black wig and Mike becomes unusually amorous. 73- Second Honeymoon Archie and Edith celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary by going on a second honeymoon. 74- The Taxi Caper While driving Mr. Munson's cab, Archie is held up by a very special kind of gunman. 75- Archie Is Cursed Irene Lorenzo challenges Archie to a game of pool at Kelsey's Tavern. 76- Edith's Christmas Story The Bunker's household Christmas mood turns grim when Edith tells Gloria she has a lump in her breast and is going for a surgical examination. 77- Mike And Gloria Mix It Up Home alone for the evening, Mike and Gloria have a heated argument over the fact that Gloria now seems to be the aggressor in their marital relationship. 78- Archie Feels Left Out It's Archie's birthday and he's more surprised by what it says on his birth certificate than by his surprise party. 79- Et Tu, Archie? After a separation of more than 18 years, Archie arrives home from work in his anticipation of seeing his old buddy, Joe Tucker. The reunion is a happy one until Joe tells Archie he's out of a job and that he has told Archie's boss, Mr. Prendergast, that he would take any job offered him. 80- Gloria's Boyfriend Archie inadvertently causes a mentally retarded grocery store box-boy to lose his job. 81- Lionel's Engagement Remember the Alamo? Well, that was nothing compared to the battle taking place at the Jefferson's home when George learns that Archie will be among the guests at Lionel's engagement party. 82- Archie Eats And Runs Archie fears he may have food poisoning from eating canned mushrooms which were recalled by the manufacturer. 83- Gloria Sings The Blues Gloria's feeling of depression affects the entire Bunker household. 84- Pay The Twenty Dollars George Jefferson discovers that Archie has paid him with a phony 20-dollar bill and demands an explanation. 85- Mike's Graduation Mike is preparing for his final exams and the family is at last facing the prospect of his college graduation. It should be a red-letter day for the Bunkers, but something's wrong - only Archie seems happy. 86- The Bunkers And Inflation, Part 1 First of a four part story concerning events in the Bunker household when Archie's union goes on strike. 87- The Bunkers And Inflation, Part 2 Between the high price of meat and the low balance in his savings account, Archie is miserable and the family is worried about their future. 88- The Bunkers And Inflation, Part 3 Three weeks without Archie's paycheck and the ever-rising costs of living are taking their toll on the Bunker budget. 89- The Bunkers And Inflation, Part 4 Archie is plagued by his economic plight - he can't go to work himself and he can't stand the fact that Edith is working - in the conclusion of the four-part presentation. 90- Lionel, The Live-In A midnight argument at the Jefferson's spills over into the Bunker household, robbing Archie of his slumber and thrusting him into the middle of a battle royale. 91- Archie's Helping Hand Archie tries to get Irene Lorenzo a job as a bookkeeper at his plant, then is dismayed when she's hired as a forklift operator, working on the loading platform with him. 92- Gloria's Shock Mike unveils his future plans for the Stivic family, throwing Gloria into a state of complete shock. 93- Where's Archie, Part 1 The usually punctual, predictable Archie is hours overdue at a lodge convention in Buffalo and no one has any idea what's happened to him. 94- Where's Archie, Part 2 Convention-bound Archie has been missing for almost 24 hours and the family desperately grabs at straws in hopes of finding a clue to his whereabouts rather than thinking the worst. 95- The Longest Kiss When Gloria and Mike have a fight, she dares him to try and hold a kiss until Archie arrives from the airport. 96- Archie And The Miracle A brush with death converts the impious Archie into a devoted Christian, much to the amazement of his family. 97- George And Archie Make A Deal Politics make strange bedfellows when George finds himself in the uncomfortable position of having to be nice to Archie. 98- Archie's Contract A shady salesman hustles Archie into signing a costly contract calling for the Bunker house to be sheathed in aluminum siding to prevent heat loss. 99- Mike's Friend Gloria feels she's become the "dumb blonde" in Mike's life when he ignores her in favor of an "intellectual" friend. 100/101- The Best Of All In The Family (1 Hour) This show recaptures many of the memorable moments of the series. Hosted by Henry Fonda. 102- Prisoner In The House Archie fears for his family's safety when he learns that the plumber working in his house is a convict on a work furlough from prison. 103- The Jeffersons Move Up The Jeffersons move to an expensive East Side apartment as George prepares to open his third cleaning store. 104- All's Fair Archie finds he has a tiger on his hands when Mike and Gloria teach Edith a new method by which married people can "fight fairly." 105- Amelia's Divorce A surprise visit from Edith's favorite cousin, Amelia DeKuyper, and her husband, Russell, becomes an eye-opening experience when the Bunkers learn that the DeKuypers' "made in Heaven" marriage is not so divine after all. 106- Everybody Does It Archie steals some nails from the plant and rationalizes the theft by saying that "everybody does it." 107- Archie And The Quiz Archie becomes depressed after he takes a magazine's life expectancy test which indicates that he'll die when he's 57 years old. 108- Edith's Friend Back home in Scranton for a wedding, Edith runs into her childhood sweetheart and soon realizes that he has more on his mind than just reminiscing. 109- No Smoking Abstinence makes strange bedfellows, as Archie and Mike learn, when they make a bet to see who can do without his favorite indulgence for 48 hours. 110 - Mike Makes His Move Mike finally finishes school and lands a permanent job, vowing that he and Gloria will be out of the Bunker household - opinions, appetites and all - by the week's end. 111- The Very Moving Day It's moving day for the Stivics, and Gloria has an announcement that makes the occasion even more joyful than it already is - she's going to have a baby. 112- Alone At Last After five years of suffering Archie's snarling insults, Mike declares he and Gloria's moving day as "Michael Stivic's Independence Day," and the verbal fireworks begin. But Mike's explosive cutting of the umbilical cord turns out to be not only premature but also very uncomfortable for him and Gloria. 113- Archie, The Donor Archie's zealousness to get a promotion is going to cost him a lot more than he bargained for when he's sure he can improve the odds of his getting the dispatcher's job by being the first employee to sign up for the personnel director's latest pet charity. The scheme starts to go awry when Archie realizes exactly what he's pledged. 114- Archie, The Hero Archie's quick thinking saves the life of a woman, but the woman he saved is no lady. Archie's anxious for the world to know of his heroics, but instantly changes his mind when he discovers the truth about the woman he rescued. 115- Mike's Pains Where should a father be during the birth of his baby - in the waiting room or in the delivery room? That's the problem facing Mike. 116- Chain Letter Archie has no idea he's living dangerously when he rips up a chain letter. Considering chain letters to be nothing but superstitious bunk, Archie defies the bad luck promised in the letter by breaking the chain, only to find himself the object of a string of mishaps. 117- Mike Faces Life Already hard-pressed by money problems, Gloria loses her job. It really hurts, but, when Mike and Gloria learn the dismissal was based on her being pregnant, their shock turns to rage and a cry for justice. 118- Edith Breaks Out Archie gets the shock of his life when he orders Edith to stop her volunteer work at a home for the aged and she out-and-out refuses. Archie gets his first glimpse of a side of Edith he's never seen before - independence - and he doesn't like it one bit. 119- Grandpa Blues Irascible Archie must perform a miracle: he has to stay calm for an entire weekend so his blood pressure will be low when he takes a mandatory company physical. 120- Gloria Suspects Mike Is Mike being unfaithful? Gloria suspects the worst after Mike's once-a-week job of tutoring a curvaceous college cutie suddenly becomes a twice-a-week job, at her apartment. 121- The Little Atheist As Thanksgiving dinner gets cold, Archie's and Mike's tempers get really hot. This time they are locking horns over the soon-to-be-born baby Stivic's religion - or possible lack of it. Archie insists that his grandchild be raised as a Christian, while Mike insists that the decision about religion be left up to the child. 122- Archie's Civil Rights Things go from bad to worse for Archie when he is mugged and it is he -- not the mugger - who ends up on trial. Archie becomes the confused and very angry defendant when the police discover he had possession of what they consider to be an illegal weapon during the mugging. 123- Gloria Is Nervous Pregnant, nine days overdue, and feeling unattractive and unloved, Gloria takes out her frustrations on her well-intentioned husband. The crisis becomes more explosive when Mike doesn't want to change his plans to accommodate Gloria's baby shower. 124- Birth Of The Baby, Part 1 While Archie suffers from stage fright, his "little baby" is about to have her first little baby - and it looks like she may have it in an Italian restaurant. All the parental preparation for the long-awaited event goes out the window when Mike panics and insists that they leave the restaurant immediately - which proves easier said than done. 125- Birth Of The Baby, Part 2 The blessed event is imminent. Gloria's labor pains are five minutes apart and now, it's a race with time. As Gloria and Mike arrive at the hospital for the birth, they are met by a nervous Edith and an overanxious Archie, who has been causing havoc at the hospital. 126- New Year's Wedding The fireworks at the Stivic household on New Year's Eve have nothing to do with "Auld Lang Syne." They're caused by Mike's habit of making decisions without consulting Gloria. The sparks really fly when Mike adds insult to injury by going so far as to change decisions he and Gloria had made together. 127- Archie, The Babysitter After firing little Joey's babysitter, Grandpa Archie brings the three-week-old tyke home to join a poker game with the guys. Watching the infant turns out to be no cut-and-dried assignment, much to Archie's dismay. 128- Archie Finds A Friend It looks like Archie has turned over a new leaf - he's befriended a Jewish man - but appearances can be deceiving. A neighborhood watchmaker has an invention Archie is sure will make them both millionaires. 129- Mike's Move The always liberal Mike must face the true meaning of his ideals when it looks like he may miss an opportunity for a promotion because of his race. 130- Archie's Weighty Problem Archie has been warned by his doctor to lose weight, and the rest of the Bunkers decide it's time for everyone to go on a healthful diet, something which Archie finds no time for - until he realizes how important time really is. 131- Love By Appointment Gloria's 24-hour-a-day job as a new mother doesn't leave much time for Mike, who's feeling the part of the neglected and unloved husband. 132- Joey's Baptism Archie and Mike continue their dispute over little Joey's religious destiny, but this time Archie will stop at nothing in order to have his grandson baptized. 133- Gloria And Mike's Houseguest Friction between Archie and Mike over Joey's baptism continues to create sparks, especially when a busted furnace forces the Bunkers to spend a few days at the Stivic house. But things take an unexpected turn when a sudden black-out short-circuits more than just the lights. 134- Edith's Night Out Not even pressure from Gloria will get Archie to take Edith out for a night on the town, but Edith is tired of taking "no" for an answer. 135- Archie's Brief Encounter, Part 1 Archie finds himself in a compromising situation with an attractive waitress after Edith ignores his amorous advances and dashes off to the Sunshine Home. Janis Paige guest stars as Denise, the attractive waitress whose flirtations with Archie lead him to trouble on the home front. 136- Archie's Brief Encounter, Part 2 Archie finds himself in a compromising situation with an attractive waitress after Edith ignores his amorous advances and dashes off to the Sunshine Home. Janis Paige guest stars as Denise, the attractive waitress whose flirtations with Archie lead him to trouble on the home front. 137- Archie's Brief Encounter, Part 3 And estranged Archie and Edith are determined to prove to each other that they are perfectly content going their separate ways, in the conclusion of a three-part presentation. The going gets tough for a while when the Bunkers continue to resist Mike and Gloria's efforts to reconcile them. 138- The Unemployment Story, Part 1 While celebrating Mike's newfound success, the Stivics are shocked when they are told that Archie has joined the ranks of the nation's unemployed. After 30 years on the job, Archie now faces the frustration and humiliation of coping with the bureaucracy of the unemployment office. 139- The Unemployment Story, Part 2 A trip to the supermarket intensifies Archie's feelings of frustration over his unemployment but, after a job interview later that day, he realizes he is better off than many. 140- Archie's Operation, Part 1 Archie fears for his life before an operation, and things go from bad to worse when he comes face-to-face with his doctor. The experience isn't easy for Edith, either, especially when Archie begins listing his final wishes. 141- Archie's Operation, Part 2 A hospitalized Archie is outraged after receiving what he considers to be questionable medical care, but that's nothing compared to what happens when he sees the bill. 142- Beverly Rides Again At long last, Archie sees a way of getting even with a practical joker pal by arranging a date for him with the "perfect girl," Beverly LaSalle - a professional female impersonator. 143- Teresa Moves In Edith has convinced Archie to rent out Gloria's old room to make some extra money, but the plan seems destined for failure when Archie meets the prospective tenant. 144- Mike And Gloria's Will Archie and Edith are shocked when they learn that Mike and Gloria have decided to leave Baby Joey with friends in the event of their deaths. 145- Mr. Edith Bunker Edith uses quick thinking and CPR training to save a man's life, but has her hands full when Archie tries to adjust to her newfound fame. 146- Archie's Secret Passion Archie panics when Edith invites Delores, an old schoolmate, to dinner, fearing Edith will find out too much about his past. 147- The Baby Contest Over Mike and Gloria's heated objections, Archie enters Joey in a beautiful-baby contest and then takes steps to make sure he will win. 148- Gloria's False Alarm Gloria's surprise announcement that she might be pregnant again leads to drastic action by an uncertain Mike when Gloria charges him with the responsibility of making sure it doesn't happen again. 149- The Draft Dodger Christmas dinner at the Bunkers finds Archie playing host to a draft dodger and a father whose son was killed in the war. Archie's convictions put a strain on the holiday spirit until an exchange between the Gold Star father and the draft dodger leaves him stunned and speechless. 150- The Boarder Patrol The Bunker's unexpected return from a weekend trip puts Edith in a precarious situation when she discovers that Teresa has her boyfriend in her bedroom. Edith and the embarrassed Teresa agree that the only course of action is to try to sneak out the visitor before Archie finds out. 151- Archie's Chair Archie suffers through a trauma and outrage at the disappearance of a very close friend - his chair 152- Mike Goes Skiing Mike craftily gets out of taking Gloria to a party so he can go skiing with the boys, and then is disappointed to find she does very well without him. 153- Stretch Cunningham, Good-Bye Archie is touched twice by tragedy - - the first is the news of Stretch Cunningham's death, and the second is that he has been chosen to deliver Stretch's eulogy. Archie's fear of speaking in front of a group turns to panic when he finds out just what sort of group it is. 154- The Joys Of Sex Gloria's discovery about Edith lead her to convince Mike to give Archie a lecture on the facts of life. 155- Mike, The Pacifist When an already crowded subway is invaded by an obnoxious drunk, Mike takes leave of his senses and violates on of his strongest principles, much to the delight of Archie. 156- Fire The Bunker home is ravaged by fire - then by Archie - in an effort to collect more insurance money. 157- Mike And Gloria Split A late-night argument between Mike and Gloria results in a couple of strange bedfellows. 158- Archie, The Liberal Archie's "token" efforts to liberalize his lodge backfire. 159- Archie's Dog Day Afternoon Archie starts another battle when he goes one-on-one with a neighborhood dog. 160- Archie Gets The Business, Part 1 Archie's got more to lose than his collateral when he secretly puts everything on the line and chases a dream - buying Kelcy's bar. 161- Archie Gets The Business, Part 2 Archie's got more to lose than his collateral when he secretly puts everything on the line and chases a dream - buying Kelcy's bar. 162- Cousin Liz Archie is shocked and outraged when Edith gives away a valuable inheritance left by her dear cousin, Liz, but the biggest shock is yet to come when he finds out why. 163- Edith's Fiftieth Birthday, Part 1 On the eve of a surprise party to celebrate her 50th birthday, Edith is confronted by a rapist and a life-threatening trauma that neither she nor her family will ever forget. 164- Edith's Fiftieth Birthday, Part 2 Edith is afraid to identify her rapist, which causes him to go free. 165- Unequal Partners Edith baits the hook and reels in Archie when she adds a senior-citizen wedding and a pair of honeymooners to his precious fishing trip plans. 166- Archie's Grand Opening The opening of "Archie's Place" is anything but grand when Archie is taught a painful lesson in employer-employee relations. 167- Archie's Bitter Pill, Part 1 The realization that he is losing his dream is a bitter pill for Archie to swallow, but what he swallows to make it sweeter may lead to losing his life. 168- Archie's Bitter Pill, Part 2 A fallen Archie refuses to take the first step out of his troubles until Edith comes up with a life-saving push and a partner, in the second of a two-part episode. 169- Archie and the KKK, Part 1 Archie is tempted to don the famous hooded robe of punishment in a secret vigilante society without knowing the "catch" - his liberal son-in-law Mike is the group's next target. 170- Archie and the KKK, Part 2 A guilt-ridden and tormented Archie risks his life for Mike and Gloria when he learns that their house is the KKK's (Kweens Kouncil of Krusaders) next target for a cross-burning. 171- Mike And Gloria Meet Another baby announcement from their old high school friend and matchmaker sends Mike and Gloria's memories back nine years to their very first, and almost last, date. 172- Edith's Crisis of Faith, Part 1 Edith questions her deepest beliefs when tragedy strikes the Bunker household. 173- Edith's Crisis of Faith, Part 2 It's "Move over Kissinger, Bunker is here" when Archie tries to patch things up between Edith and her faith. 174- The Commercial Edith gets her big chance for fame and fortune when she's asked to do a television commercial, but the newborn star could come crashing down when morals get in the way. 175- Archie And The Super Bowl Brimming with customers, Archie's Place cleans up during the Super Bowl until two robbers decide to share the wealth. 176- Aunt Lola's Visit Archie is forced to take a long and painful look at his future when Edith's feisty but lovable elderly aunt comes for a visit, but then has no place to go. 177- Love Comes To The Butcher An unsuspecting Edith is stunned when she discovers the real reason behind the bargains she's been getting at the butcher shop. 178- Two's A Crowd When Archie and Mike are accidentally locked in the storeroom of Archie's Place, they share a bottle of brandy and then their deepest secrets. 179- Stale Mates Mike and Gloria try an old recipe for a stale marriage - a second honeymoon - but they run into trouble getting all the ingredients together. 180- The Brother Archie and his brother, Fred, don't hold anything back when they finally come face-to-face after 29 years of hostile silence. 181- Mike's New Job Mike and Gloria happily prepare for Mike's new job and their move to California until their landlord, George Jefferson, pays them a surprising visit. 182- The Dinner Guest Edith and Archie get quite a jolt when they prepare a farewell dinner for Mike and Gloria, only to learn the couple has made other plans. 183- The Stivics Go West Saying goodbye to Mike and Gloria proves traumatic for the Bunkers. Before they leave for their new life in California, Mike and Gloria share some long-hidden feelings, confused tears, and much, much more with Archie and Edith 184- Little Miss Bunker Archie and Edith Bunker face an "empty nest," but if Edith's cousin has his way, it won't be for long. Edith's cousin Floyd drops in for dinner with hopes of leaving his daughter, putting a severe strain on the family ties and Archie's digestion. 185- End In Sight It's a new Archie - loving and kind, and when a puzzled Edith finds out why, it's her turn. 186- Reunion On Hauser Street Barney Hefner's wayward wife wants to kiss and make up, but Archie's got a better idea and her name is "Boom Boom." 187- What'll We Do With Stephanie? Archie insists that a new home - not his - be found for little Stephanie, but kind-hearted Edith has other ideas. 188- Edith's Final Respects When an elderly aunt dies, alone and unloved, Edith is the only one who comes to pay final respects. 189- Weekend In The Country It's battle stations for all when Archie and Edith spend a country weekend in the middle of the stormy marriage of their neighbors, Barney and Blanche. 190- Archie's Other Wife Practical joker Pinky's best or worst gag ever leaves Archie with some very strange bedfellows 191- Edith Vs. The Bank Edith stages her own private revolt after she applies for a bank loan and discovers there are very different rules for men and women. 192- The Return Of The Waitress Archie is caught between sympathy and self-preservation when the "other woman" from his past really needs his help. Janis Paige guest stars as Denise, the attractive waitress who was the other half of an evening that Archie - and Edith - will always remember. 193- Bogus Bills Christmas 'tis not the season to be jolly for Archie when someone passes counterfeit money at the bar and Edith is arrested as a suspect. 194- The Bunkers Go West The holidays take on a special meaning with the Bunkers when it looks like Mike, Gloria and grandson Joey will be coming home for Christmas. 195- California, Here We Are, Part 1 This episode marks the first visit between the Stivics and the Bunkers since Mike and Gloria began their new life in Santa Barbara, California. 196- California, Here We Are, Part 2 Conclusion of the two-part presentation. 197- A Night At The PTA Edith's eagerness to perform with Stephanie at a school concert leaves her without a voice and Stephanie alone in the spotlight. 198- A Girl Like Edith An innocent Edith is both the cause and the victim of a furious lover's quarrel when her long-time admirer visits with his intended bride and shows just how much Edith has affected him. Theodore Bikel guest stars as Klemmer, the butcher, who succeeds in destroying Archie's one night off when he admires Edith just a little too much. 199- The Appendectomy Stephanie needs emergency surgery, but balks when the doctor turns out to be one of Gloria's former playmates. 200- Stephanie And The Crime Wave A small crime wave in the Bunker household is only half as unsettling to Archie and Edith as the reasons why. 201- Barney, The Gold Digger Archie and Edith introduce a rich widow to Barney Hefner after his wife runs away again, and discovers that what he won't do for love, he might do for money. 202- Stephanie's Conversion Stephanie's past religious training deeply concerns Edith when she discovers that the child has been purposely hiding it from Archie. 203- Edith Gets Fired After she honors an invalid's final wish to be allowed to die with dignity, Edith loses her job at the Sunshine Home. 204- The Return Of Archie's Brother Archie's recent good feelings for his estranged brother prove short-lived when brother Fred shows up with a new wife who is younger than daughter Gloria. 205- The Family Next Door Edith's efforts to rent out the Jefferson's old house result in new neighbors that she adores, but Archie abhors. 206- The Return Of Stephanie's Father Archie's fighting instincts are aroused when Stephanie's derelict father returns and uses blackmail to try an get his daughter back. Edith panics at the thought of losing Stephanie, and does her best to help Archie with a plan. 207- Too Good Edith Archie keeps a sick Edith so busy cooking for his big St. Patrick's Day party, that she doesn't get the chance to tell him that "hard work is hazardous to her health." When Archie finds out the truth about Edith's illness, he takes steps to make sure she will never "forget" to tell him again.