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Al Bundy is an unsuccessful middle aged shoe salesman with a miserable life and an equally dysfunctional family. He hates his job, his wife is lazy, his son is dysfunctional (especially with women), and his

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Married... with Children Season 1 Episode 1 - Pilot
    7.9/10(1333 votes)

    #1 - Pilot

    S1:E1

    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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  2. Married... with Children Season 1 Episode 2 - Thinnergy
    7.4/10(1107 votes)

    #2 - Thinnergy

    S1:E2

    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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  3. Married... with Children Season 1 Episode 3 - But I Didn't Shoot the Deputy
    7.7/10(1058 votes)

    #3 - But I Didn't Shoot the Deputy

    S1:E3

    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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  4. Married... with Children Season 1 Episode 4 - Whose Room Is It Anyway
    7.5/10(980 votes)

    #4 - Whose Room Is It Anyway

    S1:E4

    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:Marcy Vosburgh, Sandy Sprung

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  5. Married... with Children Season 1 Episode 5 - Have You Driven a Ford Lately?
    7.6/10(983 votes)

    #5 - Have You Driven a Ford Lately?

    S1:E5

    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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  6. Married... with Children Season 1 Episode 6 - Sixteen Years and What Do You Get
    7.6/10(952 votes)

    #6 - Sixteen Years and What Do You Get

    S1:E6

    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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  7. Married... with Children Season 1 Episode 7 - Married... Without Children
    7.8/10(942 votes)

    #7 - Married... Without Children

    S1:E7

    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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  8. Married... with Children Season 1 Episode 8 - The Poker Game
    7.8/10(892 votes)

    #8 - The Poker Game

    S1:E8

    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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  9. Married... with Children Season 1 Episode 9 - Peggy Sue Got Work
    7.6/10(889 votes)

    #9 - Peggy Sue Got Work

    S1:E9

    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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  10. Married... with Children Season 1 Episode 10 - Al Loses His Cherry
    7.8/10(904 votes)

    #10 - Al Loses His Cherry

    S1:E10

    Al spends some time at Luke Ventura's apartment after running out from a fight with Peg.

    Director:Arlando Smith
    Writers:Marcy Vosburgh, Sandy Sprung

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  11. Married... with Children Season 1 Episode 11 - Nightmare on Al's Street
    8.0/10(908 votes)

    #11 - Nightmare on Al's Street

    S1:E11

    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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  12. Married... with Children Season 1 Episode 12 - Where's the Boss
    7.5/10(857 votes)

    #12 - Where's the Boss

    S1:E12

    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:Marcy Vosburgh, Sandy Sprung

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  13. Married... with Children Season 1 Episode 13 - Johnny Be Gone
    7.8/10(871 votes)

    #13 - Johnny Be Gone

    S1:E13

    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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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Pilot" is the best rated episode of "Married... with Children" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 1333 votes. Directed by Linda Day and written by Ron Leavitt, Michael G. Moye, it aired on 4/5/1987. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Thinnergy".