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 - Mike's Hippie Friends Come to Visit
Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/23/1971
Mike invites an unmarried hippie couple to spend the night in the living room, despite Archie's strenuous objections.
#2 - 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.
#3 - 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.
#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 - Meet the Bunkers
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/12/1971
On the Bunkers' wedding anniversary, Gloria and Mike bicker with Archie.
#6 - Writing the President
Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/19/1971
After Mike writes a protest letter to President Nixon, Archie tries to rebut the letter with one of his own.
#7 - 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.
#8 - 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.
#9 - Success Story
Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/30/1971
Archie's old army buddy has achieved success and wealth but not happiness.
#10 - 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.
#11 - Archie Is Worried About His Job
Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/16/1971
Archie spends a sleepless night worrying that he might lose his job.
#12 - 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.
#13 - Edith Has Jury Duty
Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/9/1971
Edith abandons the kitchen for the courtroom when she is chosen for jury duty.