Married... with Children

Overview

Al Bundy is an unsuccessful middle aged shoe salesman with a miserable life and an equally dysfunctional family. He hates his job, his wife is lazy, his son is dysfunctional (especially with women), and his daughter is dim-witted and promiscuous.

Episodes

Pilot

S01E01 Pilot

April 5, 1987 7.1 22 min
In this pilot we meet Al and Peg Bundy, a very dysfunctional Chicago family. In the pilot, Al and Peg, who have no friends, meet their new neighbors Steve and Marcy Rhoades. Steve and Marcy...
Thinnergy

S01E02 Thinnergy

April 12, 1987 6.6 22 min
Marcy gives Peggy the book "Thinnergy", which is a book about health. Very inspired by the book, Peggy goes on a diet and tries to convince the family to join in, but they refuse. When...
But I Didn't Shoot the Deputy

S01E03 But I Didn't Shoot the Deputy

April 19, 1987 6.6 22 min
The Bundys and the Rhoades' hear of crime in the neighborhood. Al buys a gun, and the Rhoades' buy a dog. Al hears a noise and accidentally kills the dog, thinking it was a burglar.
Whose Room Is It Anyway

S01E04 Whose Room Is It Anyway

April 26, 1987 6.7 22 min
Steve and Marcy plan on adding another room to their house with their tax refund. Al tries to coax Steve into building a pool room, while Peg and Marcy decide on an exercise room. Who...
Have You Driven a Ford Lately?

S01E05 Have You Driven a Ford Lately?

May 3, 1987 7.0 22 min
Al and Steve draw closer together when they try to restore a 1965 Mustang. Peg and Marcy on the other hand can't stop from despising their husbands.
Sixteen Years and What Do You Get

S01E06 Sixteen Years and What Do You Get

May 10, 1987 6.6 22 min
Al is unable to purchase a gift for Peg on their 16th wedding anniversary as his credit card seemed to be maxed out.
Married... without Children

S01E07 Married... without Children

May 17, 1987 6.9 22 min
In an attempt to spice up their marriage, Al and Peg check in at a hotel, while Steve and Marcy babysit Bud and Kelly. The Rhoades' learn that babysitting the young Bundys is a mistake...
The Poker Game

S01E08 The Poker Game

May 24, 1987 6.9 22 min
Al invites Steve to play poker, but Steve ends up losing his paycheck to Al. Afraid to tell Marcy the truth, Steve tries to convince Peggy to give him the check back.
Peggy Sue Got Work

S01E09 Peggy Sue Got Work

May 31, 1987 6.9 22 min
Peg wants a VCR and Al won't get it for her. She ends up working at a department store for money, which disrupts her and Al's relationship.
Al Loses His Cherry

S01E10 Al Loses His Cherry

June 7, 1987 7.1 22 min
Al spends some time at Luke Ventura's apartment after running out from a fight with Peg.
Nightmare on Al's Street

S01E11 Nightmare on Al's Street

June 14, 1987 7.4 22 min
Steve is away on business and Marcy is having sexual fantasies with Al involuntarily. Marcy becomes so disgusted and she tells Peg, who tries to give her tips on how to avoid them.
Where's the Boss

S01E12 Where's the Boss

June 21, 1987 6.6 22 min
After thinking that his boss is dead, Al tries to find another job unless he gets some appreciation and credit for his work.
Johnny Be Gone

S01E13 Johnny Be Gone

June 28, 1987 7.2 22 min
Al and Peggy delay going to a closing of their favorite hamburger joint when Bud and Kelly run into a problem. Meanwhile, Steve and Marcy prepare a party for some executive big-shots.

Cast

Ed O'Neill
Ed O'Neill
Al Bundy
Katey Sagal
Katey Sagal
Peggy Bundy
Amanda Bearse
Amanda Bearse
Marcy D'Arcy
Christina Applegate
Christina Applegate
Kelly Bundy
David Faustino
David Faustino
Bud Bundy
Ted McGinley
Ted McGinley
Jefferson D'Arcy

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