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All in the Family S2E16 — Archie and the FBI
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All in the Family•Season 2•Episode 16

Archie and the FBI

8.0/10 · 319 votesJan 15, 197225 min

Ranked #16 of 24 in Season 2•−0.2 vs season avg

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Archie's paranoia during a mysterious government investigation drives him to betray a long-standing friendship.

Directed byJohn Rich
Written byMichael Ross, Susan Harris
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Carroll O'Connor

Carroll O'Connor

Archie Bunker

Jean Stapleton

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Edith Bunker

Sally Struthers

Sally Struthers

Gloria Stivic

Rob Reiner

Rob Reiner

Michael Stivic

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Michael Ross

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John Rich

John Rich

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Susan Harris

Susan Harris

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Archie and the FBI" is episode 16 of All in the Family season 2. It scored 8.0/10 from 319 votes, ranking #16 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by John Rich and written by Michael Ross, Susan Harris, it aired on January 15, 1972.

Next: E17 · Mike's Mysterious SonBest of Season 2