Archie Bunker's Place S1E18 — The Ambush
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Archie Bunker's Place•Season 1•Episode 18

The Ambush

7.1/10 · 53 votesJan 27, 198030 min

Ranked #23 of 24 in Season 1•−0.6 vs season avg

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The neighborhood has had a sudden rash of burglaries and Archie and Murray are afraid the bar will be the next one.

Directed byPeter Bonerz
Written byBob Schiller, Bob Weiskopf
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Carroll O'Connor

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Episode Summary

"The Ambush" is episode 18 of Archie Bunker's Place season 1. It scored 7.1/10 from 53 votes, ranking #23 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Peter Bonerz and written by Bob Schiller, Bob Weiskopf, it aired on January 27, 1980.

Next: E19 · The Return of SammyBest of Season 1