Season 1

1979 · 24 episodes

Episodes

1Archie's New Partner (1)Archie decides to expand his bar, Archie Bunker's Place, into a restaurant. In the meantime, Harry has decided to sell his half of the bar to Jewish liberal Murray Klein. Archie, being the bigot he is, tries in vain to get a loan to buy Harry out.
2Archie's New Partner (2)Harry finalizes the sale of his half to Murray Klein, much to Archie's chagrin. However, Archie must come to grips with the fact that he has a new partner. Murray also discovers that there is more to Archie than his bigoted exterior.
3Edith Gets HiredEdith, who has been jobless since she got fired from the Sunshine Home, has gotten a job as recreational assistant at the Rego Park Center for the Mentally Ill. However, Archie has decided that he thinks that Edith should not be working.
4Archie and the Oldest ProfessionArchie's Place has acquired a new regular customer, Dottie. However, Archie and Murray discover that she is a prostitute and is conducting her business at the bar. This is bad for the bar's image. How can they convince her to leave?
5Edith vs. the Energy CrisisThe energy crisis has become a big problem. The bar is freezing cold and Edith has been preserving as much energy as possible at home as well. Soon, Archie is suffering as well, when the frigid conditions give him a case of strep throat.
6Bosom PartnersArchie is in trouble with the State of New York when he is charged with non-payment of sales tax and questionable record keeping. Now it's up to Murray to save Archie and the bar by trying to romance the tax agent.
7Building the RestaurantConstruction on the restaurant is underway, but the contractor Archie and Murray hired is demanding more money. Archie, who is determined that the restaurant will be a success, goes to a loan shark.
8The CookArchie and Murray hire short-order cook Veronica Rooney (Anne Meara), but she insists that her gay nephew be hired as waiter. Archie's strong feelings on homosexuality present a problem.
9Murray and the Liquor BoardIn a protest march against Napom, Murray punched a cop. Although it has been pardoned, his ""criminal record"" may cost the bar its liquor license.
10Thanksgiving Reunion (1)Mike and Gloria Stivic, and little Joey, come home to spend Thanksgiving with the Bunkers. (Originally a 1-hour special)
11Thanksgiving Reunion (2)Mike and Gloria Stivic, and little Joey, come home to spend Thanksgiving with the Bunkers. (Originally a 1-hour special)
12Barney and the HookerDottie (the hooker from #3) has been arrested for prostitution. Murray bails her out and talks Archie into hiring her as a waitress to try to keep her out of trouble. However, trouble finds her when now divorcee Barney Hefner falls in love and proposes.
13Man of the YearAn old high school buddy of Archie's (who is also a conman) comes to town to inform Archie that he has been elected Man of the Year.
14The Shabbat DinnerEdith and Stephanie are preparing a Shabbat dinner, a dinner eaten on the Jewish sabbath. They invite Archie's partner, Murray and his non-Jewish girlfriend. Unbeknownst to him, Edith also invites his mother, who feels that Murray should only be dating Jewish women.
15Barney's LawsuitWhen Barney's barstool collapses while he is sitting on it, Archie is afraid he will try to sue.
16Blanche and MurrayBarney's ex-wife Blanche comes back to town, and is as sex crazy as ever. She now goes after Murray, infuriating Barney.
17Murray's DaughterMurray's estranged daughter suddenly shows up with a Puerto Rican husband and children on the way.
18The AmbushThe neighborhood has had a sudden rash of burglaries and Archie and Murray are afraid the bar will be the next one.
19The Return of SammyArchie's ""old friend"" Sammy Davis Jr. is in town appearing on a talk show. Archie calls him up and invites him to the bar.
20Archie Fixes Up FredCustomers have been complaining about Veronica's nephew, Fred, the gay waiter. So Archie decides that he can convert him by setting him up on a date with a pretty girl.
21Father and Daughter NightMurray steps in when Archie refuses to appear in the father and daughter talent show at Stephanie's school.
22Van Ranseleer's OperationWhen Archie and the guys at the bar read in the paper that there might be a cure for Mr. Van Ranseleer's blindness, they pool their efforts and money so he can have the operation.
23Veronica's ExVeronica's ex-husband (Jerry Stiller) come back to town, and Veronica falls for him all over again.
24A Small Mafia FavorAn old friend of Murray's comes to visit, but he's also a crime kingpin. When Murray unknowingly signals the death of a rival mob boss, Archie fears retalitation.