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Married... with Children S11E22 — The Desperate Half-Hour
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Married... with Children•Season 11•Episode 22

The Desperate Half-Hour

7.8/10 · 511 votesMay 5, 199722 min

Ranked #10 of 24 in Season 11•+0.1 vs season avg

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Bud's pen-pal from prison and her boyfriend pay a visit to the Bundy household and takes the family hostage, but Kelly ends up falling in love with the boyfriend.

Directed byGerry Cohen
Written byValerie Ahern, Christian McLaughlin
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Cast6

Ed O'Neill

Ed O'Neill

Al Bundy

Katey Sagal

Katey Sagal

Peggy Bundy

Amanda Bearse

Amanda Bearse

Marcy D'Arcy

Christina Applegate

Christina Applegate

Kelly Bundy

David Faustino

David Faustino

Bud Bundy

Ted McGinley

Ted McGinley

Jefferson D'Arcy

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Gerry Cohen

Director

V

Valerie Ahern

Writer

C

Christian McLaughlin

Writer

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Episode Summary

"The Desperate Half-Hour" is episode 22 of Married... with Children season 11. It scored 7.8/10 from 511 votes, ranking #10 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Gerry Cohen and written by Valerie Ahern, Christian McLaughlin, it aired on May 5, 1997.

Next: E23 · How to Marry a MoronBest of Season 11