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All in the Family Season 9 Episodes
Season 9 Episode Guide
25 Episodes 1978 - 1979
Episode 1
Little Miss Bunker
Sun, Sep 24, 197830 mins
Archie and Edith are just settling into their blissful life after Mike and Gloria have moved to California when, out of the blue, Edith's step-cousin Floyd drops in for a visit, along with his nine year-old daughter Stephanie. Edith is glad to see them but Archie knows that it is only a matter of time before Floyd will ask for money or some other outrageous favor. He's right, the favor turns out to be that he wants Archie and Edith to look after Stephanie for two weeks (three weeks tops) while he takes care of some business. Archie refuses, against Edith's objections and Floyd and Stephanie appear to drive away, but they are surprised to find that he has left Stephanie behind.
Episode 2
End in Sight
Sun, Oct 1, 1978
Archie slips into a bout of depression when he finds out from his insurance company's physical that a spot appeared on the X-Ray on his liver. Despite the fact that the doctor isn't sure what the spot is, Archie is convinced that the end is near. His first response is to be nice to Edith, and his second is to retire to his bedroom to wait out the inevitable.
Episode 3
Reunion on Hauser Street
Sun, Oct 8, 1978
Barney comes into the bar still broken up over Blanche leaving him for an exterminator. Archie and Harry try and cheer him up by reminiscing, but it only reminds him of the times he had with his wife. Archie gets the idea to take his mind off Blanche by setting him up on a date with Boom Boom. Meanwhile, Blanche comes to the Bunker's house to talk to Edith because the exterminator dumped her in Atlantic City and she misses Barney again. Edith suggests that she go down to Archie's Place and try to make up with Barney. When she arrives, Boom Boom makes a hasty retreat. Despite the fact that Barney let her fish die, he and Blanche admit that they are both lonely and they make up.
Episode 4
What'll We Do with Stephanie?
Sun, Oct 15, 1978
Stephanie is eagerly awaiting the return of her father who has promised to come an pick her up. Instead, he writes a letter to her telling her that he has found a new job and that he will not be able to come and get her. Archie reports Floyd to the FBI, which refers the case to Child Services. A representative comes around and deems Archie's unusual behavior to be unfit in the presence of a child. Archie then has to explain the situation to Stephanie that he and Edith are simply not fit to raise a child, but Stephanie warms his heart and he leaves the decision up to Edith.
Episode 5
Edith's Final Respects
Sun, Oct 22, 197830 mins
Edith's Aunt Rose passes away, and as Edith prepares for the funeral, Archie steadfastly refuses to go. Seems that Edith and Aunt Rose were at odds over her decision to marry Archie, so they hardly spoke. When she gets to the funeral home for the visitation, she is stunned to discover that she is the only one who showed up to pay her last respects. There at the casket she makes one last attempt to make amends with her aunt despite the intrusion of the funeral director who keeps coming by to retrieve chairs for the funeral next door. Two people do eventually show up. One is a young man who has the wrong room, and the other is Archie who has changed his mind and wants to be by Edith's side in her time of need.
Episode 6
Weekend in the Country
Sun, Oct 29, 1978
During a weekend in a fishing cabin, a disagreement over a Monopoly game has the men and women sleeping in separate bedrooms.
Episode 7
Archie's Other Wife
Sun, Nov 5, 1978
At a convention Archie awakens next to a black woman who claims that they were married.
Episode 8
Edith Versus the Bank
Sun, Nov 19, 1978
No one will loan Edith money to buy a new television because she has no job and is just a housewife.
Episode 9
Return of the Waitress
Sun, Nov 26, 1978
Archie is caught between sympathy and self-preservation when the "other woman" from his past really needs his help. Her name is Denise and she's the attractive waitress who was the other half of an evening that Archie - and Edith - will always remember.
Episode 10
Bogus Bills
Sun, Dec 3, 1978
Edith is arrested for passing counterfeit money that she got from Archie at the bar.
Episode 11
The Bunkers Go West
Sun, Dec 10, 197830 mins
When the Stivics cancel their Christmas trip to New York, the Bunkers decide to go to California to visit.
Episode 12
California, Here We Are: Part 1
Sun, Dec 17, 197860 mins
With the entire family enjoying each other's company for Christmas in California, Gloria secretly confesses to Edith the real reason why they canceled their trip to New York. She and Mike have separated and are moving forward with a divorce.
Episode 13
California, Here We Are: Part 2
Sun, Dec 17, 197830 mins
Archie's tamper goes through the roof when he learns the truth about Mike and Gloria. At first, he blames Mike for everything, until Gloria reveals that the cause of their separation was the fact that she found herself in the arms of another man, because she felt so neglected by Mike after he got wrapped up in his teaching career.
Episode 14
A Night at the PTA
Sun, Jan 7, 1979
Edith can't sing at the PTA meeting because she has laryngitis.
Episode 15
A Girl Like Edith
Sun, Jan 14, 1979
When Edith runs into her former butcher, Mr. Klemmer, at the laundromat, she invites him and his fiancée to dinner. When they arrive, she appears to be the spitting image of Edith, both looks-wise and personality-wise. As the evening progresses, it appears that Mr. Klemmer still has an obvious crush on Edith. This causes an argument between Klemmer and his fiancée, which the Bunkers are forced to mediate.
Episode 16
The Appendectomy
Sun, Jan 21, 1979
On her tenth birthday Stephanie is rushed to the hospital with appendicitis.
Episode 17
Stephanie and the Crime Wave
Sun, Jan 28, 1979
Edith and Archie discover the Stephanie has been stealing insignificant items around the house. When they confront Stephanie about it, she confesses that she was taking these items to keep as keepsakes because she's afraid that she'll be leaving the Bunker house soon.
Episode 18
Barney the Gold Digger
Mon, Feb 5, 1979
When Barney's wife finally desserts him for good, Archie decides to fix him up with Edith's friend, who happens to be a very wealthy widow. When they seem to click and enter into a steady relationship, Edith has concerns that Barney is only after the woman's money.
Episode 19
The Return of Archie's Brother
Sun, Feb 11, 1979
When Archie and his brother decide to partner up together in a business venture, his brother comes to the Bunker home to discuss the plans. Archie is both surprised and outraged when his brother arrives with his new wife, a child bride of 18.
Episode 20
Stephanie's Conversion
Sun, Feb 18, 1979
The Reverand Chong visits Edith to tell her that Stephanie is Jewish. Archie wants her to convert, but Edith backs Stephanie's decision.
Episode 21
Edith Gets Fired
Sun, Feb 25, 1979
Edith is dismissed when she honors a patient's wishes and lets her die in peace.
Episode 22
The 200th Episode Celebration of "All in the Family"
Sun, Mar 4, 197990 mins
Series creator Norman Lear appears before a live audience to discuss the impact of and present highlights from past "All in the Family" shows as part of a 200th episode celebration. At the end he is joined on stage by the four main cast members.
Episode 23
The Family Next Door
Sun, Mar 18, 1979
Louise Jefferson shows up and asks Edith to help her find a buyer for their house next door. At first Archie is excited... until he sees Edith's choice for new neighbors.
Episode 24
The Return of Stephanie's Father
Sun, Mar 25, 1979
Archie's fighting instincts are aroused when Stephanie's derelict father returns and uses blackmail to try an get his daughter back. Edith panics at the thought of losing Stephanie, and does her best to help Archie with a plan.
Episode 25
Too Good Edith
Sun, Apr 8, 1979
In the series last episode before the name change, Archie has given Edith the task of cooking all the food for his big Saint Patrick's Day bash at Archie's Place. In the process, Edith has been keeping a secret from Archie out of fear that it will ruin his big celebration. Edith has developed phlebitis and is barely able to stand or walk.
