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All in the Family S7E1 — Archie's Brief Encounter (1)
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All in the Family•Season 7•Episode 1

Archie's Brief Encounter (1)

7.2/10 · 225 votesSep 22, 197625 min

Ranked #20 of 25 in Season 7•−0.4 vs season avg

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Edith leaves Archie when she finds out he dated flirtatious waitress while she was volunteering at the Sunshine Home.

Directed byPaul Bogart
Written byMel Tolkin
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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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Paul Bogart

Paul Bogart

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Mel Tolkin

Writer

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Episode Summary

"Archie's Brief Encounter (1)" is episode 1 of All in the Family season 7. It scored 7.2/10 from 225 votes, ranking #20 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Paul Bogart and written by Mel Tolkin, it aired on September 22, 1976.

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