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All in the Family S8E18 — Love Comes to the Butcher
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All in the Family•Season 8•Episode 18

Love Comes to the Butcher

7.5/10 · 199 votesFeb 5, 197825 min

Ranked #21 of 24 in Season 8•−0.3 vs season avg

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Archie is jealous when a lonely butcher lavishes attention on Edith.

Directed byPaul Bogart
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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

Director

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Episode Summary

"Love Comes to the Butcher" is episode 18 of All in the Family season 8. It scored 7.5/10 from 199 votes, ranking #21 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Paul Bogart, it aired on February 5, 1978.

Next: E19 · Two's a CrowdBest of Season 8