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All in the Family S9E16 — The Appendectomy
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All in the Family•Season 9•Episode 16

The Appendectomy

7.3/10 · 172 votesJan 21, 197925 min

Ranked #19 of 27 in Season 9•−0.2 vs season avg

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Edith and Archie rush Stephanie to the hospital for an emergency appendectomy on the eve of her 10th birthday. Luckily, the surgery goes perfectly, so they celebrate both Stephanie's birthday and the success of her 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

Danielle Brisebois

Danielle Brisebois

Stephanie Mills

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Paul Bogart

Paul Bogart

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Mel Tolkin

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Appendectomy" is episode 16 of All in the Family season 9. It scored 7.3/10 from 172 votes, ranking #19 of 27 episodes this season (season average 7.5). Directed by Paul Bogart and written by Mel Tolkin, it aired on January 21, 1979.

Next: E17 · Stephanie and the Crime WaveBest of Season 9