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All in the Family — Season 8
#Episode nameAir dateRuntimeRating
01
25mArchie Gets the Business (1)When Kelsey at last resolves to part with his bar, Archie will pursue its acquisition relentlessly—even to the point of fraudulently obtaining Edith’s signature.Oct 2, 19777.0Oct 2, 197725m7.002
25mArchie Gets the Business (2)Edith was deeply distressed to find that Archie had fabricated her signature in order to secure a drink at the bar. However, it seemed likely that Mike would intervene and persuade Mrs. Bunker to reconsider her position.Oct 2, 1977Oct 2, 197725m03
25mCousin LizThe death of Cousin Liz brought a flood of revelations for Edith and Archie, revealing facets of her life they’d never known. With Liz gone, her roommate, Veronica, confided in Edith, admitting their relationship had been deeper than simple companionship.Oct 9, 19773.7Oct 9, 197725m3.704
25mEdith's 50th Birthday (1)Before Edith returned home, Gloria and Mike instructed Archie on the plan for Edith’s surprise 50th birthday party, scheduled for six o'clock at the Stivics’ house. As Edith walked back into the house, Archie and the Stivics departed to decorate. A sudden knock echoed at the door, revealing a police officer. Edith invited him inside, where he claimed a rapper was visiting town, though his words betrayed his true identity. Edith found herself held at gunpoint and forced onto the couch. The man beOct 16, 19779.0Oct 16, 197725m9.005
25mEdith's 50th Birthday (2)As Edith recounted the story to her family, tears streaming down her face, Gloria and Mike urged her to go to the police. Archie, however, worried that Edith herself might end up in jail. Two weeks passed, and she continued to iron sheets seemingly at random, perpetually startled by any knock on the door. "Dad, give her some comfort," Gloria pleaded. While he attempted to soothe her, Gloria received a call from the police, requesting she come identify the assailant. A wave of fear washed over EdOct 16, 197710.0Oct 16, 197725m10.006
25mUnequal PartnersArchie had been looking forward to a weekend fishing excursion with Barney, but his plans were disrupted when Edith informed him she’d extended invitations to residents of the Sunshine Home. They would be attending a wedding for an elderly couple at 704 on precisely the day Archie intended to depart.Oct 23, 19777.0Oct 23, 197725m7.007
25mArchie's Grand OpeningThe night before the grand opening arrived, Harry abruptly left Archie’s bar after enduring a harsh dressing-down from his prejudiced employers. Feeling powerless, Edith and the Stivics appeared promptly and readily offered their assistance. With a lively crowd filling the space, Archie found himself battling a fresh wave of difficulties: Mike struggled to perfect the drinks, Edith began to sing, the men were captivated by Gloria – and other women besides – and, to top it all off, Archie’s superOct 30, 19779.0Oct 30, 197725m9.008
25mArchie's Bitter Pill (1)A pall hung over Archie when business at the saloon dwindled. It was then a friend suggested some pills to lift his spirits. Just as Edith and the Stivics arrived for a visit, Archie swallowed two. Suddenly brimming with an almost manic energy, he launched into a fervent description of his ambitions: a sprawling bar empire stretching across state lines, beloved by all who entered. As the effects of the pills began to wane, however, a sobering reality settled upon him; his dream seemed impossiblyNov 6, 19777.0Nov 6, 197725m7.009
25mArchie's Bitter Pill (2) (aka Archie's Road Back)Overcome by despair, Archie sought refuge in his room, until Harry intervened, presenting him with a lifeline: a partnership in the bar.Nov 13, 19778.0Nov 13, 197725m8.010
25mArchie and the KKK (1)Archie received an invitation to gather with some friends. Their conversation centered on a recent article by Mike in the newspaper, which they found deeply offensive. The group’s leader turned to Archie and proposed that he join them in delivering a memorable reprimand – a lesson Mike wouldn't soon forget. Archie readily agreed, unaware that his simple assent had just brought the KKK (Kweens Kouncil of Krusaders) into being.Nov 27, 197710.0Nov 27, 197725m10.011
25mArchie and the KKK (2)Archie devised a scheme to keep the Klan from erecting a cross burning on Mike and Gloria’s front yard.Dec 4, 19779.0Dec 4, 197725m9.012
25mMike and Gloria MeetThe family recounted the story of Mike and Gloria’s disastrous blind date, a tale orchestrated by mutual friends. It began with sharp barbs exchanged between them, escalating quickly until, improbably, it culminated in an encounter within the confines of the kitchen.Dec 11, 19779.0Dec 11, 197725m9.013
25mEdith's Crisis of Faith (1)The brutal murder of Beverly LaSalle, Edith’s friend—a celebrated female impersonator—at the hands of street thugs during the Christmas season left Edith’s deeply held religious beliefs profoundly unsettled.Dec 25, 197710.0Dec 25, 197725m10.014
25mEdith's Crisis of Faith (2)A sudden illness landed Mike in the hospital, while tragedy struck as Beverly LaSalle was fatally attacked by a violent assailant during the Christmas season.Dec 25, 1977Dec 25, 197725m15
25mThe CommercialEdith was selected for a television commercial, yet found herself struggling when doubts about the sponsoring company’s detergent began to surface. She simply couldn’t bring herself to feign enthusiasm.Jan 8, 19788.0Jan 8, 197825m8.016
25mSuper Bowl SundayA robbery occurred at Archie’s Place on Super Bowl Sunday, the restaurant’s busiest day of the year.Jan 15, 19788.5Jan 15, 197825m8.517
25mAunt Iola's VisitDespite the fact that every other family member had already declined, Archie remained steadfast in his refusal to allow Edith’s aging aunt to take up residence in their spare bedroom.Jan 22, 19788.0Jan 22, 197825m8.018
25mLove Comes to the ButcherA pang of jealousy struck Archie as he observed a solitary butcher showering Edith with an unusual degree of kindness.Feb 5, 197810.0Feb 5, 197825m10.019
25mTwo's a CrowdAfter discovering they were locked inside the storeroom of Archie’s Place, Mike and Archie engaged in a lengthy conversation.Feb 12, 1978Feb 12, 197825m20
25mStalematesMike and Gloria were certain the romance had faded from their marriage; even a weekend escape to the Poconos couldn't rekindle what they’d lost.Feb 19, 19789.0Feb 19, 197825m9.021
25mThe BrotherAfter nearly three decades apart, Archie’s long-separated brother reappeared, hoping to mend fences before undergoing a significant and delicate operation.Feb 26, 19788.0Feb 26, 197825m8.022
25mMike's New JobWith Mike having received a teaching post in Santa Barbara, the Stivic family began making preparations for their relocation to California.Mar 5, 19788.0Mar 5, 197825m8.023
25mThe Dinner GuestA wave of disappointment washed over Edith when Mike and Gloria announced alternative arrangements, having already gone to considerable effort preparing a special farewell dinner for them.Mar 12, 1978Mar 12, 197825m24
25mThe Stivics Go WestThe Bunker house became witness to countless farewells as Mike and Gloria prepared to depart for California.Mar 19, 19789.0Mar 19, 197825m9.0
