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All in the Family S6E8 — Edith Breaks Out
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All in the Family•Season 6•Episode 8

Edith Breaks Out

8.2/10 · 216 votesNov 3, 197525 min

Ranked #3 of 24 in Season 6•+0.6 vs season avg

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Archie feels abandoned after Edith begins to volunteer part-time at the Sunshine Home for the Elderly.

Directed byPaul Bogart
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Carroll O'Connor

Carroll O'Connor

Archie Bunker

Jean Stapleton

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Sally Struthers

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Gloria Stivic

Rob Reiner

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Episode Summary

"Edith Breaks Out" is episode 8 of All in the Family season 6. It scored 8.2/10 from 216 votes, ranking #3 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Paul Bogart, it aired on November 3, 1975.

Next: E9 · Grandpa BluesBest of Season 6