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All in the Family S7E16 — The Boarder Patrol
7.5
All in the Family•Season 7•Episode 16

The Boarder Patrol

7.5/10 · 192 votesJan 8, 197725 min

Ranked #13 of 25 in Season 7•−0.1 vs season avg

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Returning home unexpectedly, Archie and Edith surprise a scantily clad Teresa and her boyfriend.

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

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Episode Summary

"The Boarder Patrol" is episode 16 of All in the Family season 7. It scored 7.5/10 from 192 votes, ranking #13 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.6). Directed by Paul Bogart and written by Mel Tolkin, it aired on January 8, 1977.

Next: E17 · Archie's ChairBest of Season 7