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All in the Family S1E4 — Archie Gives Blood

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All in the Family•Season 1•Episode 4

Archie Gives Blood

8.2/10 · 426 votesFeb 2, 197125 min

Ranked #5 of 13 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

Archie refuses to donate blood because he's afraid that his vital fluids might get mixed in with those of a different race.

Directed byJohn Rich

Written byNorman Lear

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Carroll O'Connor

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Archie Bunker

Jean Stapleton

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Edith Bunker

Sally Struthers

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Gloria Stivic

Rob Reiner

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Michael Stivic

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John Rich

John Rich

Director

Norman Lear

Norman Lear

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Archie Gives Blood" is episode 4 of All in the Family season 1. It scored 8.2/10 from 426 votes, ranking #5 of 13 episodes this season (season average 8.1). Directed by John Rich and written by Norman Lear, it aired on February 2, 1971.

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