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All in the Family S6E7 — Mike Faces Life
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All in the Family•Season 6•Episode 7

Mike Faces Life

7.3/10 · 200 votesOct 27, 197525 min

Ranked #19 of 24 in Season 6•−0.3 vs season avg

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Mike becomes the sole support of a growing family when Gloria loses her job because of her pregnancy.

Directed byPaul Bogart
Written byMel Tolkin
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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

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Michael Stivic

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Episode Summary

"Mike Faces Life" is episode 7 of All in the Family season 6. It scored 7.3/10 from 200 votes, ranking #19 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Paul Bogart and written by Mel Tolkin, it aired on October 27, 1975.

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