Archie Bunker's Place S1E22 — Van Ranseleer's Operation
7.7
Archie Bunker's Place•Season 1•Episode 22

Van Ranseleer's Operation

7.7/10 · 56 votesMar 2, 198030 min

Ranked #14 of 24 in Season 1•matches the season avg

Discussion

When Archie and the guys at the bar read in the paper that there might be a cure for Mr. Van Ranseleer's blindness, they pool their efforts and money so he can have the operation.

Directed byJoe Gannon
Written byHarriett Weiss
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Carroll O'Connor

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Episode Summary

"Van Ranseleer's Operation" is episode 22 of Archie Bunker's Place season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 56 votes, ranking #14 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Joe Gannon and written by Harriett Weiss, it aired on March 2, 1980.

Next: E23 · Veronica's ExBest of Season 1