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S1 E4 Judging Books By Covers

Comedy

TV-PG

25 minutes

Feb 4, 1971

Roger, a friend of Mike and Gloria's, stops by. Archie takes one look and labels him as gay even though Mike insists that he isn't. Mike makes a realization that one of Archie's drinking buddies, Steve is a well-adjusted, straight-acting, gay man.Starring: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers

Season 1, 12 Episodes

Meet The Bunkers,

It's Edith and Archie Bunker's 22nd wedding anniversary and their daughter Gloria and her husband Mike are planning a surprise Sunday brunch. Edith is pleasantly surprised, however, Archie's 'no big deal' attitude leads to a huge argument.

Writing The President,

Mike writes a letter to President Nixon protesting everything that's wrong with America, including the state of the environment and the nation's involvement in Vietnam. Archie finds out, and he decides he also will write a letter to Tricky Dick.

Oh, My Aching Back,

While moonlighting, driving a taxi for Bert Munson, Archie is in a minor fender bender with a Jewish woman.

Judging Books By Covers,

Roger, a friend of Mike and Gloria's, stops by. Archie takes one look and labels him as gay even though Mike insists that he isn't. Mike makes a realization that one of Archie's drinking buddies, Steve is a well-adjusted, straight-acting, gay man.

Archie Gives Blood,

Mike is set to go down to the blood bank to donate some blood and asks Archie if he would like to donate.

Gloria's Pregnancy,

Gloria comes home from the doctor with some news: she's pregnant. This leads to a big argument between Archie and Mike so Mike decides to quit school and move out. Archie doesn't believe him until Mike gets a job in Detroit and plans on moving there.

Mike's Hippie Friends Come To Visit,

Just before leaving on a flight to Europe, Mike's hippie friends need a place to stay for the night. Mike invites them to stay in the Bunker's living room, however, Archie objects citing that no unmarried couple will spend the night under his roof.

Lionel Moves Into The Neighborhood,

Archie discovers that a new family is moving to the neighborhood. He goes over to investigate, only to discover that the new family is black. Archie quickly hopes to round the neighborhood up and try to force the family out of the area.

Edith Has Jury Duty,

Edith is all excited that she has been chosen for jury duty. When Archie realizes that she may be sequestered, he forbids her to be on the jury, wanting to keep her at home to cook and clean for him. When she is sequestered, Archie fends for himself.

Archie Is Worried About His Job,

Archie stays up all night, expecting a phone call from a security guard who has information. It seems his company is laying off and he fears he may lose his job. No one else in the Bunker household can sleep either and it turns into a three ring circus.

Gloria Discovers Women's Lib,

Gloria has been reading books on women's lib and encourages Edith to try a little liberation. However, Mike won't take any of her ideas, which leads to huge fight in which Gloria demands that Mike recognize her as an equal partner in their marriage.

The First And Last Supper,

Archie is all set to go to the Mets game; however, Edith has different plans after she accepted an invitation to dinner with the Jeffersons. Archie discovers this and comes up with the excuse that Edith sprained her ankle, thus turns down the invitation.

Details

All in the Family

Comedy

TV-PG

2 Seasons

26 minutes

A working-class man constantly squabbles with his family over the important issues of the day.

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