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All in the Family S8E21 — The Brother
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All in the Family•Season 8•Episode 21

The Brother

7.7/10 · 188 votesFeb 26, 197825 min

Ranked #12 of 24 in Season 8•−0.1 vs season avg

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Archie's estranged brother returns, after twenty-nine years, to smooth things over before he enters the hospital for a serious operation.

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

"The Brother" is episode 21 of All in the Family season 8. It scored 7.7/10 from 188 votes, ranking #12 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Paul Bogart and written by Mel Tolkin, it aired on February 26, 1978.

Next: E22 · Mike's New JobBest of Season 8