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Married... with Children S3E1 — He Thought He Could
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Married... with Children•Season 3•Episode 1

He Thought He Could

8.3/10 · 918 votesNov 6, 198822 min

Ranked #2 of 21 in Season 3•+0.4 vs season avg

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In the third season opener, Al learns that he has had a copy of "The Little Engine That Could" since 1957 and when he goes to return it, he finds the same fat librarian that was there in 1957.

Directed byGerry Cohen
Written byRon Leavitt
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Cast6

Ed O'Neill

Ed O'Neill

Al Bundy

Katey Sagal

Katey Sagal

Peggy Bundy

David Garrison

David Garrison

Steve Rhoades

Amanda Bearse

Amanda Bearse

Marcy Rhoades

Christina Applegate

Christina Applegate

Kelly Bundy

David Faustino

David Faustino

Bud Bundy

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Gerry Cohen

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Ron Leavitt

Ron Leavitt

Writer

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Episode Summary

"He Thought He Could" is episode 1 of Married... with Children season 3. It scored 8.3/10 from 918 votes, ranking #2 of 21 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Gerry Cohen and written by Ron Leavitt, it aired on November 6, 1988.

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