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All in the Family S2E8 — The Blockbuster
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All in the Family•Season 2•Episode 8

The Blockbuster

8.0/10 · 318 votesNov 13, 197125 min

Ranked #14 of 24 in Season 2•−0.2 vs season avg

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An unscrupulous black real-estate salesman tempts Archie to sell his house to a black family at an inflated price.

Directed byJohn Rich
Written byMichael Ross
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Carroll O'Connor

Carroll O'Connor

Archie Bunker

Jean Stapleton

Jean Stapleton

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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Episode Summary

"The Blockbuster" is episode 8 of All in the Family season 2. It scored 8.0/10 from 318 votes, ranking #14 of 24 episodes this season (season average 8.2). Directed by John Rich and written by Michael Ross, it aired on November 13, 1971.

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