Episodes
1. Pilot
7.3
April 5, 1987
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 are a very happily married couple until they learn from the Bundys.
Guest Stars:
Ritch Shydner, Diana Bellamy, Sue Ann Gilfillan, Linda Dona, Victor DiMattia
2. Thinnergy
6.9
April 12, 1987
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 the diet makes Peggy really annoying, Steve convinces Al to join the diet, and persuades Peggy to quit.
Guest Stars:
Ritch Shydner, Elizabeth Edwards
3. But I Didn't Shoot the Deputy
7.0
April 19, 1987
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.
Guest Stars:
Thomas Hill, J. Jay Saunders, Frank Lloyd
4. Whose Room Is It Anyway
6.9
April 26, 1987
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 will win?
5. Have You Driven a Ford Lately?
7.3
May 3, 1987
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.
6. Sixteen Years and What Do You Get
6.8
May 10, 1987
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.
Guest Stars:
Ritch Shydner, Walter Olkewicz, Elias Zarou, Richard Sanders, Don Draper
7. Married... Without Children
7.2
May 17, 1987
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 when the kids turn their home into a rioting party.
Guest Stars:
Liane Curtis, Noah Blake, Gunther Jenson
8. The Poker Game
7.3
May 24, 1987
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.
Guest Stars:
Sue Ann Gilfillan, James Lashly, Steve Susskind, William Utay, Garrett Morris
9. Peggy Sue Got Work
7.3
May 31, 1987
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.
Guest Stars:
Ernie Sabella, Irwin Keyes, Jeryl Jagoda, Regina Leeds
10. Al Loses His Cherry
7.3
June 7, 1987
22 min
Al spends some time at Luke Ventura's apartment after running out from a fight with Peg.
Guest Stars:
Ritch Shydner, Pamela Bowman, Estelle Harris, Jerry Hall
11. Nightmare on Al's Street
7.7
June 14, 1987
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.
12. Where's the Boss
6.8
June 21, 1987
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.
Guest Stars:
Geoffrey Scott, J.J. Johnston, Rick Waln, Diana Bellamy, Billy Beck
