Episode
All in the Family: The Return of Archie's Brother
Overview
When Archie's brother, Fred, visits Archie to open up a business, he also brings his 18 year old wife, Katherine. Both, Archie and Edith, and even Stephanie, are shocked as they find out. While the new bride and Edith cook supper, Archie and Fred argue about Katherine's age. Before dinner, Fred (and Katherine) leave the Bunker's home, canceling the business. In bed, Edith asks Archie if he were a single 55 year old man, would he go for a young girl. Archie answers no.
Details
- Series
- All in the Family
- Season
- Season 9
- Episode
- Episode 19
- Air date
- 1979-02-11
- Runtime
- 25 min
Episode context
The Return of Archie's Brother is Episode 19 in Season 9 of All in the Family. It aired on 1979-02-11. The runtime is 25 min.
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Episode 20: Stephanie's Conversion
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