The BEST episodes of All in the Family season 1
Every episode of All in the Family season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of All in the Family season 1!
Legendary and controversial series focused on conservative working stiff Archie Bunker fighting the tide of social change and dealing with flighty wife Edith, daughter Gloria and left-leaning son-in-law Michael Stivic.
#1 - Lionel Moves Into the Neighborhood
Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/2/1971
Archie and several neighbors learn that a black family is moving into the neighborhood, unaware that it is the Jeffersons. Lionel finds out about the effort to purchase the Jeffersons' new house and gets Archie to reveal his plans.
#4 - Judging Books by Covers
Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/9/1971
Archie thinks Mike's friend is gay, but learns his ex-football player buddy is homosexual.
#5 - Archie Gives Blood
Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/2/1971
Archie hesitates to donate blood, fearing it may be mixed with that of a different race.
#6 - Gloria's Pregnancy
Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/16/1971
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.
#7 - The First and Last Supper
Season 1 - Episode 13 - Aired 4/6/1971
The Jeffersons come to dinner at the Bunkers' without racist husband George, who refuses to socialize with his white neighbors.
#9 - Oh, My Aching Back
Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/26/1971
Archie tries to collect a large settlement from a petty traffic accident by hiring a Jewish lawyer.
#11 - Success Story
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/30/1971
Archie's old army buddy has achieved success and wealth but not happiness.
#13 - Gloria Discovers Women's Lib
Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/23/1971
Gloria spars with Mike when she feels she is not recognized as an equal partner in the marriage.