The WORST episodes of All in the Family
Every episode of All in the Family ever, ranked from worst to best by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The worst episodes of All in the Family!
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's Final Respects
Season 9 - Episode 5 - Aired 10/22/1978
Edith is the sole mourner at her aunt's funeral.
#2 - The Election Story
Season 2 - Episode 6 - Aired 10/30/1971
Mike and Gloria campaign for the liberal candidate in a local election, while Archie places himself in the opposing camp.
#3 - Cousin Maude's Visit
Season 2 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/11/1971
Everyone in the family is sick, so Edith calls Cousin Maude to help out.
#4 - Edith's Christmas Story
Season 4 - Episode 15 - Aired 12/22/1973
During the Christmas holidays, Edith tries to hide the fact that she may have breast cancer.
#5 - Alone at Last
Season 6 - Episode 2 - Aired 9/15/1975
Teary farewells turn into fireworks when Mike hits Archie with five years of repressed rage, only to discover that he and Gloria can't move out for another week after Mike reveals he forgot to turn on the gas and electricity of his new home.
#6 - Archie's Civil Rights
Season 6 - Episode 12 - Aired 12/1/1975
Archie gets a lesson in civil liberties when he's arrested using outlawed tear gas to protect himself against a mugger.
#7 - Mike's Move
Season 6 - Episode 19 - Aired 2/2/1976
Mike's integrity is put to the test when he loses a teaching position to an equally qualified black candidate.
#8 - Joey's Baptism
Season 6 - Episode 22 - Aired 2/23/1976
Archie Baptizes Baby Joey without Mike and Gloria's Permission.
#9 - Mike and Gloria's House Guests
Season 6 - Episode 23 - Aired 3/1/1976
A broken furnace forces Archie and Edith to spend a few nights under the Stivic's roof during a power blackout.
#10 - The Unemployment Story (1)
Season 7 - Episode 4 - Aired 10/6/1976
Archie's loses his job on the loading dock.
#11 - Teresa Moves In
Season 7 - Episode 9 - Aired 11/13/1976
The Bunkers take in a boarder to help revive their battered budget.
#12 - The Boarder Patrol
Season 7 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/8/1977
Returning home unexpectedly, Archie and Edith surprise a scantily clad Teresa and her boyfriend.
#13 - Archie's Grand Opening
Season 8 - Episode 7 - Aired 10/30/1977
The grand opening of Archie's bar is a fiasco.
#14 - Stale Mates
Season 8 - Episode 20 - Aired 2/19/1978
Mike and Gloria try to spark their listless marriage.
#15 - The Brother
Season 8 - Episode 21 - Aired 2/26/1978
Archie's estranged brother appears and wants to reconcile before a major operation.
#16 - End in Sight
Season 9 - Episode 2 - Aired 10/1/1978
Archie frets when a physical exam reveals an ominous spot on his liver.
#17 - The Draft Dodger
Season 7 - Episode 15 - Aired 12/25/1976
Archie spars with Mike's draft-dodger friend at Christmas dinner.
#18 - The Best of All in the Family
Season 5 - Episode 15 - Aired 12/21/1974
A look back at the show's best moments, hosted by Henry Fonda.
#19 - Prisoner in the House
Season 5 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/4/1975
Archie is not happy to find the plumber's assistant is a convicted felon.
#20 - All's Fair
Season 5 - Episode 18 - Aired 1/18/1975
Gloria gives Edith a lesson in marriage assertiveness.
#21 - Edith's Crisis of Faith (1)
Season 8 - Episode 13 - Aired 12/25/1977
Edith's religious faith is shaken after a friend is murdered.
#22 - The Commercial
Season 8 - Episode 15 - Aired 1/8/1978
Edith is chosen to appear in a TV commercial but comes to doubt the quality of the sponsor's product.
#23 - 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.
#24 - 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.
#25 - Super Bowl Sunday
Season 8 - Episode 16 - Aired 1/15/1978
Archie's Place is robbed on Super Bowl Sunday.