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  • FOX
  • 1987
  • FOX
  • 1987
Married with Children

Summary Married... with Children is a show about shoe salesman Al Bundy who raises his dysfunctional family. Peg Bundy is Al's wife, she is addicted to shopping and watching Oprah. Marcy Rhoades/D'Arcy is the Bundys' neighbor who works as a banker. Marcy was married to Steve Rhoades, another banker, for a few years but they ended up getting a di...

Created By: Ron Leavitt, Michael G. Moye

  • FOX
  • 1987
  • FOX
  • 1987
Married with Children
Season 1
11 Seasons
Season Premiere: 1987
Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 5 Critic Reviews
58
User Score Universal Acclaim Based on 39 User Ratings
8.5
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Summary Married... with Children is a show about shoe salesman Al Bundy who raises his dysfunctional family. Peg Bundy is Al's wife, she is addicted to shopping and watching Oprah. Marcy Rhoades/D'Arcy is the Bundys' neighbor who works as a banker. Marcy was married to Steve Rhoades, another banker, for a few years but they ended up getting a di...

Created By: Ron Leavitt, Michael G. Moye

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Season Episodes

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Episode 0 • 1987
Unaired Pilot
A unaired pilot of Married with Children.
Episode 1 • Apr 5, 1987 • 23 m
Pilot
Peggy forces Al to sacrifice a basketball game and spend a torturous evening in conversation with new neighbors, idealistic newlyweds Steve and Marcy Rhoades.
Episode 2 • Apr 12, 1987 • 23 m
Thinnergy
Marcy introduces Peg to a new diet to improve her marriage. Al wants no part of it but learns if he tries the diet, he can persuade Peg to quit. He must then swallow his pride and admit to Peggy he loves her.
Episode 3 • Apr 19, 1987 • 23 m
But I Didn't Shoot the Deputy
There has been a rash of burglaries in the area, and the Rhodes' house is robbed and Al's car stereo is ripped off, both families seek alternatives: Steve and Marcy buy a guard dog that won't stop barking, and Al purchases a fire arm. One fateful night, the two methods of home defense butt heads, and it's not a pretty picture.
Episode 4 • Apr 26, 1987 • 23 m
Whose Room Is It Anyway?
Episode 5 • May 3, 1987 • 23 m
Have You Driven a Ford Lately
Episode 6 • May 10, 1987 • 23 m
Sixteen Years and What Do You Get
It's the Bundys' 16th wedding anniversary. Al plans to buy Peggy a very fancy watch, but unfortunately, his credit card gets declined. Dare he show up at the party without a present?
Episode 7 • May 17, 1987 • 23 m
Married... Without Children
Episode 8 • May 24, 1987 • 23 m
The Poker Game
Episode 9 • May 31, 1987 • 23 m
Peggy Sue Got Work
Episode 10 • Jun 7, 1987 • 23 m
Al Loses His Cherry
Episode 11 • Jun 14, 1987 • 23 m
Nightmare on Al's Street
Episode 12 • Jun 21, 1987 • 23 m
Where's the Boss?
The near death of the playboy owner of Al's shoe store starts Al wondering why he's never visited the store. Feeling unappreciated Al decides to take drastic action.
Episode 13 • Jun 28, 1987 • 23 m
Johnny Be Gone
11 Seasons

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Ed O'Neill

Al Bundy, Al's Father, Captain Courage

Christina Applegate

Kelly Bundy, Self, Ship's Navigator

Katey Sagal

Peggy Bundy, Princess Scarlett, Self

Amanda Bearse

Marcy D'Arcy, Marcy Rhoades, Marcy Rhoades D'Arcy

David Faustino

Bud Bundy, Cool Bud (aka Gilligan), Fluvio the Handsome

Buck

Buck the Dog, Long John Buck

Ted McGinley

Jefferson D'Arcy, Norman Jablonsky, Prince Paco

David Garrison

Steve Rhoades, Rubio the Cruel

Kevin Curran

Buck, Lucky, Buck the Dog

Lucky

Lucky the Dog

Harold Sylvester

Griff

E.E. Bell

Bob Rooney

Dan Tullis Jr.

Officer Dan, Policeman, F.B.I. Man, Sheriff, Sonny

Tom McCleister

Ike

Gita Isak

Al's Mom, Female, Giggler, Gloria, Jeopardy Guest, Lois, Melba, Motorist #2, Mrs. Higgenbottom, Neighbor #1, Patsy, Porn Actress, Radio Psychologist, Screaming, Soap Actress, Stage Manager, Woman

Frank Lloyd

Norris, Al's Feet, Black Bert, Gorgo, Leonard Van Pelt, Motorist #1, Parachuter, Referee, Vendor

Edd Hall

TV Announcer, Al's Conscience, D.J., Tour Guide

Shane Sweet

Seven

Teresa Parente

Miranda Veracruz de la Jolla Cardinal

Bert L. Cook

Cab Driver #2, Criminal, Customer, Delivery Man, Ernie, Executioner, James, Policeman

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Critic Reviews

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 5 Critic Reviews
58
40% Positive
2 Reviews
40% Mixed
2 Reviews
20% Negative
1 Review

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 5 Critic Reviews
58
40% Positive
2 Reviews
40% Mixed
2 Reviews
20% Negative
1 Review

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80
Jun 26, 2013
The scripts are one-line oriented and sometimes an ugly howl, and the central characters are perfectly cast. The growly O'Neill and Sagal -- who has a terrific mincing walk that she may have picked up from her days as one of Bette Midler's Harlettes -- were born to insult and perform bowling-ball humor. [4 Apr 1987, p.C1]
By Howard Rosenberg FULL REVIEW
80
Jun 26, 2013
Fresh, sharp and witty...It certainly offers a brisk antidote to the syrupy sentimentality that has lately taken over "The Cosby Show." It's "The Honeymooners" with an '80s spin, a sardonic look at a couple who love each other -- except for when they don't. [5 Apr 1987, p.TV-6]
By Robert P. Laurence FULL REVIEW

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User Score
Universal Acclaim Based on 39 User Ratings
8.5
87% Positive
34 Ratings
5% Mixed
2 Ratings
8% Negative
3 Ratings

User Reviews

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User Score
Universal Acclaim Based on 39 User Ratings
8.5
87% Positive
34 Ratings
5% Mixed
2 Ratings
8% Negative
3 Ratings

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50
Jun 26, 2013
A lead-footed imitation of that fine old radio show, "The Bickersons," which featured Don Ameche and Frances Langford, Married . . . with Children spotlights still another couple trading verbal tweaks and brusque banter. [3 Apr 1987, p.5]
By Clifford Terry FULL REVIEW
40
Jun 26, 2013
Loud, coarse and life-of-the-party vulgar...Pure blue-collar shtick, dressed up with the usual sexual-potency and bathroom jokes. [3 Apr 1987, p.30]
By John J. O'Connor FULL REVIEW
30
Jun 26, 2013
A nasty-minded, overacted and poorly cast sitcom, Married ... With Children gets the schedule off on a rousing limp. [4 Apr 1987, p.C1]
By Tom Shales FULL REVIEW
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