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Archie Bunker's Place is an American sitcom originally broadcast on the CBS network, conceived in 1979 as a spin-off and continuation of All in the Family. While not as popular as its predecessor, the show

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    Archie Bunker's Place Season 4 Episode 9 - Barney Gets Laid Off
    6.5/10(37 votes)

    #1 - Barney Gets Laid Off

    S4:E9

    Billie talks Archie into giving unemployed Barney a job at the bar, which turns into disaster, and leaving Archie with a difficult decision.

    Director:Linda Day
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Archie Bunker's Place Season 2 Episode 5 - The Wildcat Strike
    6.7/10(49 votes)

    #2 - The Wildcat Strike

    S2:E5

    Archies staff strikes over unionization.

    Director:Mel Ferber
    Writer:Mark Fink

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  3. Archie Bunker's Place Season 3 Episode 12 - Stephanie's Tryout
    6.7/10(39 votes)

    #3 - Stephanie's Tryout

    S3:E12

    Stephanie wants to try out for her school's baseball team, but Archie has a big problem with the idea.

    Director:Linda Day
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Archie Bunker's Place Season 4 Episode 14 - The Promotion
    6.7/10(39 votes)

    #4 - The Promotion

    S4:E14

    After using CPR to save his uncle's life, Gary is considered for partnership in the family law firm.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Archie Bunker's Place Season 1 Episode 16 - Blanche and Murray
    6.8/10(47 votes)

    #5 - Blanche and Murray

    S1:E16

    Barney's ex-wife Blanche comes back to town, and is as sex crazy as ever. She now goes after Murray, infuriating Barney.

    Director:Peter Bonerz
    Writers:Bob Schiller, Bob Weiskopf

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  6. Archie Bunker's Place Season 4 Episode 6 - Stay Out of My Briefs
    6.8/10(37 votes)

    #6 - Stay Out of My Briefs

    S4:E6

    Billie gets a job as Gary's new secretary.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Archie Bunker's Place Season 1 Episode 18 - The Ambush
    6.9/10(45 votes)

    #7 - The Ambush

    S1:E18

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

    Director:Peter Bonerz
    Writers:Bob Schiller, Bob Weiskopf

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  8. Archie Bunker's Place Season 3 Episode 3 - The Date
    6.9/10(43 votes)

    #8 - The Date

    S3:E3

    Archie's business manager, Roger, wants to date Archie's niece, Billie.

    Director:Gary Shimokawa
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. Archie Bunker's Place Season 4 Episode 13 - Captain Video
    6.9/10(38 votes)

    #9 - Captain Video

    S4:E13

    Lonely Barney enlists the help of a video dating service.

    Director:Alan Myerson
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. Archie Bunker's Place Season 3 Episode 19 - Gloria Comes Home (2)
    7.0/10(47 votes)

    #10 - Gloria Comes Home (2)

    S3:E19

    Archie has mixed emotions when Gloria announces she has found work as a veterinary assistant and will be moving into a place of her own.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. Archie Bunker's Place Season 4 Episode 4 - Double Date
    7.0/10(41 votes)

    #11 - Double Date

    S4:E4

    Archie won't let Stephanie go on a date, so Billie agrees to go along with Gary and make it a double date.

    Director:Joe Gannon
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. Archie Bunker's Place Season 1 Episode 15 - Barney's Lawsuit
    7.1/10(45 votes)

    #12 - Barney's Lawsuit

    S1:E15

    When Barney's barstool collapses while he is sitting on it, Archie is afraid he will try to sue.

    Director:Lila Garrett
    Writer:Jerry Ross

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  13. Archie Bunker's Place Season 1 Episode 20 - Archie Fixes Up Fred
    7.1/10(56 votes)

    #13 - Archie Fixes Up Fred

    S1:E20

    Customers have been complaining about Veronica's nephew, Fred, the gay waiter. So Archie decides that he can convert him by setting him up on a date with a pretty girl.

    Director:Dick Martin
    Writer:Harriett Weiss

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  14. Archie Bunker's Place Season 2 Episode 8 - The Camping Trip
    7.1/10(43 votes)

    #14 - The Camping Trip

    S2:E8

    Stephanies club plans a camping trip.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. Archie Bunker's Place Season 2 Episode 12 - Barney the Gambler
    7.1/10(39 votes)

    #15 - Barney the Gambler

    S2:E12

    Murrays gambling system causes a conflict.

    Director:Gary Shimokawa
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. Archie Bunker's Place Season 2 Episode 15 - Stephanie's Science Project
    7.1/10(43 votes)

    #16 - Stephanie's Science Project

    S2:E15

    Archie hires help for Stephanies project.

    Director:Joe Gannon
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. Archie Bunker's Place Season 2 Episode 14 - Weekend Away
    7.2/10(44 votes)

    #17 - Weekend Away

    S2:E14

    Archie and Murray go off to a convention. Murray soon finds himself tied up and robbed by a woman he invites over to the room.

    Director:Gary Shimokawa
    Writer:Mark Fink

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  18. Archie Bunker's Place Season 3 Episode 5 - Harry's Investment
    7.2/10(39 votes)

    #18 - Harry's Investment

    S3:E5

    Archie wants Harry to buy back Murray's share of the bar. Both Harry's wife and Archie are upset to learn Harry invested in McFeeney's, a competitor (and topless) bar and grill.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. Archie Bunker's Place Season 3 Episode 26 - Rabinowitz's Brother
    7.2/10(35 votes)

    #19 - Rabinowitz's Brother

    S3:E26

    Archie fires Gary as his business manager, but soon learns to regret it when Gary is replaced by his brother Barry.

    Director:Linda Day
    Writer:Unknown

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  20. Archie Bunker's Place Season 3 Episode 29 - Gloria: The First Day
    7.2/10(45 votes)

    #20 - Gloria: The First Day

    S3:E29

    Archie appears at the beginning of this episode in which he drives Gloria and Joey to their new place. Gloria finds out she has a lot to learn to be a veterinary assistant, but Dr. Adams is willing to help her along.

    Director:Paul Bogart
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. Archie Bunker's Place Season 4 Episode 2 - Gary's Ex
    7.2/10(40 votes)

    #21 - Gary's Ex

    S4:E2

    Gary's ex-girlfriend visits and demands attention from him, upsetting Billie.

    Director:Will Mackenzie
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. Archie Bunker's Place Season 4 Episode 7 - Break a Leg, Stephanie
    7.2/10(43 votes)

    #22 - Break a Leg, Stephanie

    S4:E7

    Stephanie hopes to attend an exclusive music school, but Archie is reluctant to let her do so.

    Director:Linda Day
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. Archie Bunker's Place Season 4 Episode 10 - Marriage on the Rocks
    7.2/10(42 votes)

    #23 - Marriage on the Rocks

    S4:E10

    When Archie decides to stand up the date Barney "forgot" to tell Archie he set him up with, she winds up taking a liking to Harry.

    Director:Alan Myerson
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. Archie Bunker's Place Season 1 Episode 6 - Bosom Partners
    7.3/10(61 votes)

    #24 - Bosom Partners

    S1:E6

    Archie is in trouble with the State of New York when he is charged with non-payment of sales tax and questionable record keeping. Now it's up to Murray to save Archie and the bar by trying to romance the tax agent.

    Director:Carroll O'Connor
    Writers:Bob Schiller, Bob Weiskopf

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  25. Archie Bunker's Place Season 3 Episode 20 - Of Mice and Bunker
    7.3/10(42 votes)

    #25 - Of Mice and Bunker

    S3:E20

    Archie takes on a new partner who has plans to squeeze Archie out of his ownership of the bar.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown

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Worst Episodes Summary

"Barney Gets Laid Off" is the worst rated episode of "Archie Bunker's Place". It scored 6.5/10 based on 37 votes. Directed by Linda Day and written by Unknown, it aired on 11/28/1982. This episode scored 0.2 points lower than the second lowest rated, "The Wildcat Strike".