Archie Bunker's Place
Archie Bunker's Place is an American sitcom originally broadcast on the CBS network, conceived in 1979 as a spin-off and continuation of All in the Family. While not as popular as its predecessor, the show maintained a large enough audience to last for four seasons, until its cancellation in 1983. In its first season, the show performed so well that it knocked Mork & Mindy out of its new Sunday night time slot.
Cast: Carroll O'Connor, Danielle Brisebois, Allan Melvin
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24 episodes
1. Archie's New Partner (1)Archie decides to expand his bar, Archie Bunker's Place, into a restaurant. In the meantime, Harry has decided to sell his half of the bar to Jewish liberal Murray Klein. Archie, being the bigot he is, tries in vain to get a loan to buy Harry out.TV-PGCC30minSep 23, 1979
2. Archie's New Partner (2)Harry finalizes the sale of his half to Murray Klein, much to Archie's chagrin. However, Archie must come to grips with the fact that he has a new partner. Murray also discovers that there is more to Archie than his bigoted exterior.TV-PGCC30minSep 23, 1979
3. Edith Gets HiredEdith, who has been jobless since she got fired from the Sunshine Home, has gotten a job as recreational assistant at the Rego Park Center for the Mentally Ill. However, Archie has decided that he thinks that Edith should not be working.TV-PGCC30minSep 30, 1979
4. Archie and the Oldest ProfessionArchie's Place has acquired a new regular customer, Dottie. However, Archie and Murray discover that she is a prostitute and is conducting her business at the bar. This is bad for the bar's image. How can they convince her to leave?TV-PGCC30minOct 7, 1979
5. Edith vs. the Energy CrisisThe energy crisis has become a big problem. The bar is freezing cold and Edith has been preserving as much energy as possible at home as well. Soon, Archie is suffering as well, when the frigid conditions give him a case of strep throat.TV-PGCC30minOct 14, 1979
6. Bosom PartnersArchie is in trouble with the State of New York when he is charged with non-payment of sales tax and questionable record keeping. Now it's up to Murray to save Archie and the bar by trying to romance the tax agent.TV-PGCC30minOct 21, 1979
7. Building the RestaurantConstruction on the restaurant is underway, but the contractor Archie and Murray hired is demanding more money. Archie, who is determined that the restaurant will be a success, goes to a loan shark.TV-PGCC30minOct 28, 1979
8. The CookArchie and Murray hire short-order cook Veronica Rooney (Anne Meara), but she insists that her gay nephew be hired as waiter. Archie's strong feelings on homosexuality present a problem.TV-PGCC30minNov 4, 1979
9. Murray and the Liquor BoardIn a protest march against Napom, Murray punched a cop. Although it has been pardoned, his ""criminal record"" may cost the bar its liquor license.TV-PGCC30minNov 11, 1979
10. Thanksgiving Reunion (1)Mike and Gloria Stivic, and little Joey, come home to spend Thanksgiving with the Bunkers. (Originally a 1-hour special)TV-PGCC30minNov 18, 1979
11. Thanksgiving Reunion (2)Mike and Gloria Stivic, and little Joey, come home to spend Thanksgiving with the Bunkers. (Originally a 1-hour special)TV-PGCC30minNov 18, 1979
12. Barney and the HookerDottie (the hooker from #3) has been arrested for prostitution. Murray bails her out and talks Archie into hiring her as a waitress to try to keep her out of trouble. However, trouble finds her when now divorcee Barney Hefner falls in love and proposes.TV-PGCC30minNov 25, 1979
13. Man of the YearAn old high school buddy of Archie's (who is also a conman) comes to town to inform Archie that he has been elected Man of the Year.TV-PGCC30minDec 2, 1979
14. The Shabbat DinnerEdith and Stephanie are preparing a Shabbat dinner, a dinner eaten on the Jewish sabbath. They invite Archie's partner, Murray and his non-Jewish girlfriend. Unbeknownst to him, Edith also invites his mother, who feels that Murray should only be dating Jewish women.TV-PGCC30minDec 9, 1979
15. Barney's LawsuitWhen Barney's barstool collapses while he is sitting on it, Archie is afraid he will try to sue.TV-PGCC30minDec 16, 1979
16. Blanche and MurrayBarney's ex-wife Blanche comes back to town, and is as sex crazy as ever. She now goes after Murray, infuriating Barney.TV-PGCC30minDec 30, 1979
17. Murray's DaughterMurray's estranged daughter suddenly shows up with a Puerto Rican husband and children on the way.TV-PGCC30minJan 6, 1980
18. The AmbushThe neighborhood has had a sudden rash of burglaries and Archie and Murray are afraid the bar will be the next one.TV-PGCC30minJan 27, 1980
19. The Return of SammyArchie's ""old friend"" Sammy Davis Jr. is in town appearing on a talk show. Archie calls him up and invites him to the bar.TV-PGCC30minFeb 3, 1980
20. Archie Fixes Up FredCustomers have been complaining about Veronica's nephew, Fred, the gay waiter. So Archie decides that he can convert him by setting him up on a date with a pretty girl.TV-PGCC30minFeb 10, 1980
21. Father and Daughter NightMurray steps in when Archie refuses to appear in the father and daughter talent show at Stephanie's school.TV-PGCC30minFeb 17, 1980
22. Van Ranseleer's OperationWhen Archie and the guys at the bar read in the paper that there might be a cure for Mr. Van Ranseleer's blindness, they pool their efforts and money so he can have the operation.TV-PGCC30minMar 2, 1980
23. Veronica's ExVeronica's ex-husband (Jerry Stiller) come back to town, and Veronica falls for him all over again.TV-PGCC30minMar 9, 1980
24. A Small Mafia FavorAn old friend of Murray's comes to visit, but he's also a crime kingpin. When Murray unknowingly signals the death of a rival mob boss, Archie fears retalitation.TV-PGCC30minMar 23, 1980
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Archie Bunker's Place is an American sitcom originally broadcast on the CBS network, conceived in 1979 as a spin-off and continuation of All in the Family. While not as popular as its predecessor, the show maintained a large enough audience to last for four seasons, until its cancellation in 1983. In its first season, the show performed so well that it knocked Mork & Mindy out of its new Sunday night time slot.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Johnny Speight, Norman Lear
- Studio
- UGO Porductions Inc., Embassy Television, Norman Lear/Tandem Productions
Maturity rating
TV-PGCheck the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
English
