All in the Family

Season 1

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Archie Bunker was a bigoted working-class family man who held tightly to his views of the world. His viewpoints clash with nearly everyone he comes into contact with especially his son-in-law Mike Stivic (or, as Archie delights in calling him, "Meathead").

Where to Watch All in the Family • Season 1

13 Episodes

Meet the Bunkers
E1
Meet the BunkersIn the series' premiere, Mike and Gloria plan a surprise party to celebrate Archie and Edith's 22nd anniversary. But it quickly turns into a shouting match between conservative Archie and the liberal "Meathead" on virtually every topic.
Writing the President
E2
Writing the PresidentMike 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 to refute his son-in-law's claims he decides he too will write a letter praising the nation's chief and attempting to explain the Meathead as an ignorant. While penning the letter, Archie pictures the family all standing behind him, dressed in his Sunday best, all supporting his positions.
Oh, My Aching Back (aka Archie's Aching Back)
E3
Oh, My Aching Back (aka Archie's Aching Back)Archie is involved in a minor, non-injury car accident, then finds out that Lionel Jefferson's family used an insurance settlement to open a dry-cleaning business. He gets an idea ... and a sudden aching back.
Archie Gives Blood
E4
Archie Gives BloodArchie refuses to donate blood because he's afraid that his vital fluids might get mixed in with those of a different race.
Judging Books by Covers
E5
Judging Books by CoversArchie takes an instant dislike to Roger, a friend of Mike and Gloria, who he thinks is gay due to his effeminate manners and his love of the arts. However, Archie finds out something very interesting about a former pro-football player friend of his that causes him to re-think his ideas of who might be gay and who might be straight.
Gloria's Pregnancy (aka Gloria Has a Belly Full)
E6
Gloria's Pregnancy (aka Gloria Has a Belly Full)Archie hits the roof when he learns Gloria is pregnant and unemployed college student Mike has no means to support his soon-to-be child. But just as he's changing his tune, Archie learns that Gloria became suddenly ill and suffered a miscarriage.
Mike's Hippie Friends Come to Visit
E7
Mike's Hippie Friends Come to VisitMike invites one of his hippie friends to spend the night in his living room, despite Archie's strenous ojections.
Lionel Moves Into the Neighborhood
E8
Lionel Moves Into the NeighborhoodLouise Jefferson makes her first appearance, through husband George will remain an offscreen character for another two seasons. Their son, Lionel, had been a regular visitor to the Bunkers since the pilot episode, when the writers discovered how effective the street-smart black youth was at gently letting the air out of Archie's sails.
Edith Has Jury Duty
E9
Edith Has Jury DutyEdith is the lone holdout in a high-profile murder case, in which the prosecution's case seems clear-cut. Archie whines because Edith has been sequestered for the duration and refuses to help himself around the house.
Archie Is Worried About His Job
E10
Archie Is Worried About His JobNo one in the family gets any sleep when Archie spends the night worring that he might lose his job.
Gloria Discovers Women's Lib
E11
Gloria Discovers Women's LibGloria leaves the house in a rage after Mike refuses to recognize her as an equal partner in their marriage.
Success Story
E12
Success StoryArchie reevaluates his definition of success after he meets an old army buddy who's become wealthy in the used-car trade.
The First and Last Supper
E13
The First and Last SupperThe Jeffersons arrive for dinner at the Bunkers'--minus husband George, who refuses to socialize with his white neighbors.