The Best Episodes of Married... with Children Season 1

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#1 - Nightmare on Al's Street
S1:E116/14/1987
Steve is away on business and Marcy is having sexual fantasies with Al involuntarily. Marcy becomes so disgusted and she tells Peg, who tries to give her tips on how to avoid them.
Director:Linda Day
Writer:Michael G. Moye
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Director:Linda Day
Writer:Michael G. Moye
7.8/10(1369 votes)
#2 - Pilot
S1:E14/5/1987
In this pilot we meet Al and Peg Bundy, a very dysfunctional Chicago family. In the pilot, Al and Peg, who have no friends, meet their new neighbors Steve and Marcy Rhoades. Steve and Marcy are a very happily married couple until they learn from the Bundys.
Director:Linda Day
Writers:Ron Leavitt, Michael G. Moye
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Director:Linda Day
Writers:Ron Leavitt, Michael G. Moye
7.8/10(939 votes)
#3 - Married... Without Children
S1:E75/17/1987
In an attempt to spice up their marriage, Al and Peg check in at a hotel, while Steve and Marcy babysit Bud and Kelly. The Rhoades' learn that babysitting the young Bundys is a mistake when the kids turn their home into a rioting party.
Director:Linda Day
Writer:Matt Geller
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Director:Linda Day
Writer:Matt Geller
7.8/10(883 votes)
#4 - The Poker Game
S1:E85/24/1987
Al invites Steve to play poker, but Steve ends up losing his paycheck to Al. Afraid to tell Marcy the truth, Steve tries to convince Peggy to give him the check back.
Director:Brian Levant
Writers:Ron Leavitt, Michael G. Moye
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Director:Brian Levant
Writers:Ron Leavitt, Michael G. Moye
7.8/10(904 votes)
#5 - Al Loses His Cherry
S1:E106/7/1987
Al spends some time at Luke Ventura's apartment after running out from a fight with Peg.
Director:Arlando Smith
Writers:Sandy Sprung, Marcy Vosburgh
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Director:Arlando Smith
Writers:Sandy Sprung, Marcy Vosburgh
7.8/10(865 votes)
#6 - Johnny Be Gone
S1:E136/28/1987
Al and Peggy delay going to a closing of their favorite hamburger joint when Bud and Kelly run into a problem. Meanwhile, Steve and Marcy prepare a party for some executive big-shots.
Director:Linda Day
Writers:Katherine Green, Richard Gurman
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Director:Linda Day
Writers:Katherine Green, Richard Gurman

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#7 - But I Didn't Shoot the Deputy
S1:E34/19/1987
The Bundys and the Rhoades' hear of crime in the neighborhood. Al buys a gun, and the Rhoades' buy a dog. Al hears a noise and accidentally kills the dog, thinking it was a burglar.
Director:Linda Day
Writer:Ron Burla
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Director:Linda Day
Writer:Ron Burla
7.6/10(985 votes)
#8 - Have You Driven a Ford Lately?
S1:E55/3/1987
Al and Steve draw closer together when they try to restore a 1965 Mustang. Peg and Marcy on the other hand can't stop from despising their husbands.
Director:Linda Day
Writers:Katherine Green, Richard Gurman
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Director:Linda Day
Writers:Katherine Green, Richard Gurman
7.6/10(954 votes)
#9 - Sixteen Years and What Do You Get?
S1:E65/10/1987
Al is unable to purchase a gift for Peg on their 16th wedding anniversary as his credit card seemed to be maxed out.
Director:Linda Day
Writers:Katherine Green, Richard Gurman
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Director:Linda Day
Writers:Katherine Green, Richard Gurman
7.6/10(883 votes)
#10 - Peggy Sue Got Work
S1:E95/31/1987
Peg wants a VCR and Al won't get it for her. She ends up working at a department store for money, which disrupts her and Al's relationship.
Director:Linda Day
Writer:Ellen L. Fogle
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Director:Linda Day
Writer:Ellen L. Fogle
7.5/10(978 votes)
#11 - Whose Room Is It Anyway
S1:E44/26/1987
Steve and Marcy plan on adding another room to their house with their tax refund. Al tries to coax Steve into building a pool room, while Peg and Marcy decide on an exercise room. Who will win?
Director:Zane Buzby
Writers:Sandy Sprung, Marcy Vosburgh
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Director:Zane Buzby
Writers:Sandy Sprung, Marcy Vosburgh
7.5/10(848 votes)
#12 - Where's the Boss?
S1:E126/21/1987
After thinking that his boss is dead, Al tries to find another job unless he gets some appreciation and credit for his work.
Director:Linda Day
Writers:Sandy Sprung, Marcy Vosburgh
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Director:Linda Day
Writers:Sandy Sprung, Marcy Vosburgh
7.4/10(1121 votes)
#13 - Thinnergy
S1:E24/12/1987
Marcy gives Peggy the book "Thinnergy", which is a book about health. Very inspired by the book, Peggy goes on a diet and tries to convince the family to join in, but they refuse. When the diet makes Peggy really annoying, Steve convinces Al to join the diet, and persuades Peggy to quit.
Director:Linda Day
Writers:Ron Leavitt, Michael G. Moye
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Director:Linda Day
Writers:Ron Leavitt, Michael G. Moye