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.
Best Episodes of Archie Bunker's Place
Thanksgiving Reunion (2)
S1 Ep11
8.6
18th Nov 1979
Mike and Gloria Stivic, and little Joey, come home to spend Thanksgiving with the Bunkers. (Originally a 1-hour special)
Hiring the Housekeeper
S2 Ep4
8.4
16th Nov 1980
Archie searches for a housekeeper to look after Stephanie.
Archie Alone (2)
S2 Ep2
8.3
2nd Nov 1980
Archie refuses to deal with Ediths death.
The Incident
S2 Ep9
8.1
21st Dec 1980
Archie punches a lodge member after he makes racial remarks about Mrs. Canby, his black housekeeper during a confrontation at the grocery store. Archie must write him a written apology or face expulsion from the lodge.
The Return of Sammy
S1 Ep19
8.1
3rd Feb 1980
Archie's ""old friend"" Sammy Davis Jr. is in town appearing on a talk show. Archie calls him up and invites him to the bar.
Three's a Crowd
S3 Ep6
8.0
8th Nov 1981
When Archie goes to dinner with Barney and his date, she has eyes for Archie instead. Archie feels the same way, but is hesitant so soon after losing Edith.
Home Again
S2 Ep3
8.0
9th Nov 1980
Due to painful memories of Ediths death,Archie considers selling the home and getting an apartment.
Thanksgiving Reunion (1)
S1 Ep10
8.0
18th Nov 1979
Mike and Gloria Stivic, and little Joey, come home to spend Thanksgiving with the Bunkers. (Originally a 1-hour special)
Archie Alone (1)
S2 Ep1
7.9
2nd Nov 1980
Archie and Stephanie face life after Ediths death.
Murray and the Liquor Board
S1 Ep9
7.9
11th Nov 1979
In a protest march against Napom, Murray punched a cop. Although it has been pardoned, his ""criminal record"" may cost the bar its liquor license.
Growing Up Is Hard to Do (1)
S3 Ep8
7.8
29th Nov 1981
Stephanie's father visits for her bat mitzvah.
Van Ranseleer's Operation
S1 Ep22
7.8
2nd Mar 1980
When 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.
Archie Fixes Up Fred
S1 Ep20
7.8
10th Feb 1980
Customers 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.
Barney the Gambler
S2 Ep12
7.7
1st Feb 1981
Murrays gambling system causes a conflict.
Murray's Daughter
S1 Ep17
7.6
6th Jan 1980
Murray's estranged daughter suddenly shows up with a Puerto Rican husband and children on the way.
Custody (2)
S2 Ep11
7.6
11th Jan 1981
Stephanies grandmother wants custody of her. She and Archie go to court.
Growing Up Is Hard to Do (2)
S3 Ep9
7.6
6th Dec 1981
Stephanie's father's real intentions for visiting become clear to everyone, except Stephanie, who is left with a difficult realization.
A Small Mafia Favor
S1 Ep24
7.6
23rd Mar 1980
An 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.
Blanche and Murray
S1 Ep16
7.5
30th Dec 1979
Barney's ex-wife Blanche comes back to town, and is as sex crazy as ever. She now goes after Murray, infuriating Barney.
The Battle of Bunker III
S3 Ep28
7.5
16th May 1982
Stephanie becomes very jealous as Archie's relationship with Katherine progresses.
The Wildcat Strike
S2 Ep5
7.5
23rd Nov 1980
Archies staff strikes over unionization.
Edith Gets Hired
S1 Ep3
7.5
30th Sep 1979
Archie'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?
The Ambush
S1 Ep18
7.5
27th Jan 1980
The neighborhood has had a sudden rash of burglaries and Archie and Murray are afraid the bar will be the next one.
Of Mice and Bunker
S3 Ep20
7.4
7th Mar 1982
Archie takes on a new partner who has plans to squeeze Archie out of his ownership of the bar.
Stephanie's Science Project
S2 Ep15
7.4
8th Mar 1981
Archie hires help for Stephanies project.
Bosom Partners
S1 Ep6
7.4
21st Oct 1979
Archie 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.
Edith vs. the Energy Crisis
S1 Ep5
7.4
14th Oct 1979
The 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.
The Camping Trip
S2 Ep8
7.4
14th Dec 1980
Stephanies club plans a camping trip.
Veronica's Ex
S1 Ep23
7.4
9th Mar 1980
Veronica's ex-husband (Jerry Stiller) come back to town, and Veronica falls for him all over again.
Worst Episodes of Archie Bunker's Place
Death of a Saint (1)
S2 Ep19
4.8
3rd May 1981
Murray's mother dies while he is on a date with his fiance, leaving him with a guilty conscience.
Stephanie's Dance
S3 Ep10
5.5
20th Dec 1981
Archie must accept the fact that Stephanie is growing up when she attends her first school dance.
Gloria: The First Day
S3 Ep29
5.8
1st Jun 1982
Archie appears at the beginning of this episode in which he drives Gloria and Joey to their new place. Gloria finds out she has a lot to learn to be a veterinary assistant, but Dr. Adams is willing to help her along.
Murray's Wife
S2 Ep7
6.0
7th Dec 1980
Murrays ex-wife Marcie pays him a visit.
Gloria Comes Home (2)
S3 Ep19
6.0
28th Feb 1982
Archie has mixed emotions when Gloria announces she has found work as a veterinary assistant and will be moving into a place of her own.
The Promotion
S4 Ep14
6.0
9th Jan 1983
After using CPR to save his uncle's life, Gary is considered for partnership in the family law firm.
A Blast from the Past
S3 Ep16
6.1
7th Feb 1982
Archie wants Billie to date her ex-boyfriend. Billie decides to use Archie's lawyer, Gary, as a way to turn her ex- boyfriend away, telling him they're dating.
Sex and the Single Parent
S3 Ep17
6.1
21st Feb 1982
Old world Archie refuses to let Stephanie participate in her school's sex education program, until he overhears a conversation between Stephanie, Billie and one of Stephanie's friends.
West Side Astoria
S3 Ep24
6.2
4th Apr 1982
Katherine invites Archie to supper with her parents,which turns into a disaster when they meet prejudiced Archie.
Father Christmas
S4 Ep11
6.2
19th Dec 1982
Billie is bitter when her estranged father comes for a Christmas visit, until she finds out the real reason her mother left.
Small Claims Court
S4 Ep23
6.2
28th Mar 1983
Barney and Archie square off in court over a tv set that Archie purchased from Barney at a electronics store in which Barney accidentally broke while installing it at the bar.
Happy Birthday, Stephanie
S3 Ep7
6.3
15th Nov 1981
Billie buys Stephanie rock concert tickets, but Archie forbids her from attending. Archie thinks Stephanie and Billie went anyway, so Archie and Barney go to the concert and wind up being arrested.
Love Is Hell
S3 Ep22
6.3
21st Mar 1982
A boy Stephanie likes has a crush on her cousin, Billie, instead of her.
Gary's Ex
S4 Ep2
6.3
3rd Oct 1982
Gary's ex-girlfriend visits and demands attention from him, upsetting Billie.
Billie talks Archie into giving unemployed Barney a job at the bar, which turns into disaster, and leaving Archie with a difficult decision.
Marriage on the Rocks
S4 Ep10
6.3
12th Dec 1982
When Archie decides to stand up the date Barney "forgot" to tell Archie he set him up with, she winds up taking a liking to Harry.
Captain Video
S4 Ep13
6.3
2nd Jan 1983
Lonely Barney enlists the help of a video dating service.
Relief Bartender
S4 Ep16
6.3
23rd Jan 1983
Archie reluctantly hires a woman bartender to help out Harry.But when he fires her because he is unhappy with having a lady bartender she files a discrimination lawsuit against Archie.Gary advises Archie to give her the job back.
Store Wars
S4 Ep20
6.3
27th Feb 1983
Murray (Martin Balsam) returns to recoup his investment in the bar. Archie gives him a hard luck story and Murray allows Archie Six more months to get his share of the bar sold.
Gloria Comes Home (1)
S3 Ep18
6.3
28th Feb 1982
Gloria and Joey return home. Archie learns Gloria left Mike because he joined a commune in California, where he was living with other women. Gloria is determined to make it on her own.
La Cage aux Bunker
S2 Ep18
6.3
5th Apr 1981
Archie reluctantly takes Stephanie's music teacher on a date in a bid to get her into the school chorus.
Goodbye, Murray (2)
S2 Ep20
6.3
10th May 1981
Murray and his fiance marry and move to California.
The Date
S3 Ep3
6.3
11th Oct 1981
Archie's business manager, Roger, wants to date Archie's niece, Billie.
Death of a Lodger
S3 Ep27
6.3
9th May 1982
Barney takes in a cranky and overbearing border to help pay some bills.
No One Said It Was Easy
S4 Ep22
6.3
27th Mar 1983
Depressed Gary has a bout with alchoholism.
Billie Moves Out
S3 Ep25
6.4
25th Apr 1982
Billie is tired of Archie over-protecting her so she moves in with a secret roommate — Gary Rabinowitz.
I'm Torn Here
S4 Ep24
6.4
4th Apr 1983
Gary is jealous when he learns his old school rival is dating his ex- girlfriend,Billie. Billie is concerned about Garys feeelings and he tells her he would like to start dating her again but she wants to remain just friends with Gary.
Archie Bunker's Place Episode Guide
Archie's New Partner (1)
S1 Ep1
6.8
23rd Sep 1979
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.
Archie's New Partner (2)
S1 Ep2
6.9
23rd Sep 1979
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.
Edith Gets Hired
S1 Ep3
7.5
30th Sep 1979
Archie'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?
Archie and the Oldest Profession
S1 Ep4
7.3
7th Oct 1979
Edith, 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.
Edith vs. the Energy Crisis
S1 Ep5
7.4
14th Oct 1979
The 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.
Bosom Partners
S1 Ep6
7.4
21st Oct 1979
Archie 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.
Building the Restaurant
S1 Ep7
7.2
28th Oct 1979
Construction 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.
The Cook
S1 Ep8
7.2
4th Nov 1979
Archie 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.
Murray and the Liquor Board
S1 Ep9
7.9
11th Nov 1979
In a protest march against Napom, Murray punched a cop. Although it has been pardoned, his ""criminal record"" may cost the bar its liquor license.
Thanksgiving Reunion (1)
S1 Ep10
8.0
18th Nov 1979
Mike and Gloria Stivic, and little Joey, come home to spend Thanksgiving with the Bunkers. (Originally a 1-hour special)
Thanksgiving Reunion (2)
S1 Ep11
8.6
18th Nov 1979
Mike and Gloria Stivic, and little Joey, come home to spend Thanksgiving with the Bunkers. (Originally a 1-hour special)
Barney and the Hooker
S1 Ep12
6.7
25th Nov 1979
Dottie (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.
Man of the Year
S1 Ep13
7.3
2nd Dec 1979
An 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.
The Shabbat Dinner
S1 Ep14
7.1
9th Dec 1979
Edith 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.
Barney's Lawsuit
S1 Ep15
7.1
16th Dec 1979
When Barney's barstool collapses while he is sitting on it, Archie is afraid he will try to sue.
Blanche and Murray
S1 Ep16
7.5
30th Dec 1979
Barney's ex-wife Blanche comes back to town, and is as sex crazy as ever. She now goes after Murray, infuriating Barney.
Murray's Daughter
S1 Ep17
7.6
6th Jan 1980
Murray's estranged daughter suddenly shows up with a Puerto Rican husband and children on the way.
The Ambush
S1 Ep18
7.5
27th Jan 1980
The neighborhood has had a sudden rash of burglaries and Archie and Murray are afraid the bar will be the next one.
The Return of Sammy
S1 Ep19
8.1
3rd Feb 1980
Archie's ""old friend"" Sammy Davis Jr. is in town appearing on a talk show. Archie calls him up and invites him to the bar.
Archie Fixes Up Fred
S1 Ep20
7.8
10th Feb 1980
Customers 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.
Father and Daughter Night
S1 Ep21
7.0
17th Feb 1980
Murray steps in when Archie refuses to appear in the father and daughter talent show at Stephanie's school.
Van Ranseleer's Operation
S1 Ep22
7.8
2nd Mar 1980
When 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.
Veronica's Ex
S1 Ep23
7.4
9th Mar 1980
Veronica's ex-husband (Jerry Stiller) come back to town, and Veronica falls for him all over again.
A Small Mafia Favor
S1 Ep24
7.6
23rd Mar 1980
An 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.
