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All in the Family S8E4 — Edith's 50th Birthday (1)
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All in the Family•Season 8•Episode 4

Edith's 50th Birthday (1)

8.6/10 · 315 votesOct 16, 197725 min

Ranked #3 of 24 in Season 8•+0.8 vs season avg

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Before Edith arrives home, Gloria and Mike teaches Archie the plan for Edith 50th birthday surprise party which will be taken at 6 o'clock at the Stivics house. Edith comes back home while Archie and the Stivics leave to decorate the house for the party.

Directed byPaul Bogart
Written byBob Weiskopf, Bob Schiller
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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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Bob Weiskopf

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Bob Schiller

Writer

Paul Bogart

Paul Bogart

Director

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Episode Summary

"Edith's 50th Birthday (1)" is episode 4 of All in the Family season 8. It scored 8.6/10 from 315 votes, ranking #3 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Paul Bogart and written by Bob Weiskopf, Bob Schiller, it aired on October 16, 1977.

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