The BEST episodes of All in the Family season 9
Every episode of All in the Family season 9, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of All in the Family season 9!
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 - Edith vs. the Bank
Season 9 - Episode 8 - Aired 11/19/1978
Edith finds her gender is a barrier to borrowing money.
#2 - California, Here We Are (2)
Season 9 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/17/1978
The Bunkers have arrived in California and learn that the Stivics are hiding the fact that they've separated.
#3 - Archie's Other Wife
Season 9 - Episode 7 - Aired 11/5/1978
At a convention, Archie awakens to find a black stewardess who swears they were married the night before.
#4 - Edith's Final Respects
Season 9 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/22/1978
Edith is the sole mourner at her aunt's funeral.
#5 - Too Good Edith
Season 9 - Episode 25 - Aired 4/8/1979
Edith's sudden illness prompts Archie to express how much she means to him.
#6 - Return of the Waitress
Season 9 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/26/1978
Harry unwittingly hires the woman who had nearly led Archie astray.
#7 - Edith Gets Fired
Season 9 - Episode 21 - Aired 2/25/1979
Edith is fired from the nursing home after assenting to an elderly woman's dying wish.
#8 - End in Sight
Season 9 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/1/1978
Archie frets when a physical exam reveals an ominous spot on his liver.
#9 - Little Miss Bunker
Season 9 - Episode 1 - Aired 9/24/1978
Edith's cousin abandons his nine-year-old daughter, Stephanie, on the Bunkers' doorstep.
#10 - A Girl Like Edith
Season 9 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/14/1979
A butcher seems to favor Edith over his girlfriend, Edith's exact likeness.
#11 - What'll We Do with Stephanie?
Season 9 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/15/1978
The Bunkers decide to keep Stephanie after her father fails to reclaim her as promised.
#12 - The 200th Episode Celebration of All in the Family
Season 9 - Episode 22 - Aired 3/4/1979
To celebrate the 200th episode, Norman Lear hosts an affectionate look back at the groundbreaking series.
#13 - Bogus Bills
Season 9 - Episode 10 - Aired 12/3/1978
Edith is arrested for passing phony $10 bills she got from Archie's Place.
#14 - The Appendectomy
Season 9 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/21/1979
Stephanie has an emergency appendectomy on the eve of her tenth birthday.
#15 - Stephanie and the Crime Wave
Season 9 - Episode 17 - Aired 1/28/1979
Stephanie admits to stealing personal items as a way to remember the people she loves.
#16 - The Family Next Door
Season 9 - Episode 23 - Aired 3/11/1979
Edith helps Louise Jefferson sell her old house to a black cop and his wife.
#17 - California, Here We Are (1)
Season 9 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/17/1978
While visiting California, the Bunkers learn that the Stivics are having marital problems.
#18 - The Return of Stephanie's Father
Season 9 - Episode 24 - Aired 3/25/1979
Stephanie's deadbeat father threatens to reclaim her unless the Bunkers pay him $1,000.
#19 - Weekend in the Country
Season 9 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/29/1978
Archie and Edith spend a disastrous weekend with the Hefners.
#20 - A Night at the PTA
Season 9 - Episode 14 - Aired 1/7/1979
When Edith develops laryngitis, Archie steps in to sing at Stephanie's recital.
#21 - Stephanie's Conversion
Season 9 - Episode 20 - Aired 2/18/1979
Archie comes to terms with the fact that Stephanie is Jewish.
#22 - Reunion on Hauser Street
Season 9 - Episode 3 - Aired 10/8/1978
The Bunkers attempt to reunite Barney Hefner and his wife.
#23 - Barney the Gold Digger
Season 9 - Episode 18 - Aired 2/4/1979
Archie fixes up a despondent Barney Hefner with an overweight but wealthy widow.
#24 - The Return of Archie's Brother
Season 9 - Episode 19 - Aired 2/11/1979
Archie's brother returns with a teenage bride.
#25 - The Bunkers Go West
Season 9 - Episode 11 - Aired 12/10/1978
The Bunkers visit Mike and Gloria for the holidays.