Married... with Children

10 Best Episodes of Married... with Children - Season 1

Al Bundy is an unsuccessful middle aged shoe salesman with a miserable life and an equally dysfunctional family. He hates his job, his wife is lazy, his son is dysfunctional (especially with women), and his daughter is dim-witted and promiscuous.

Written by Sophie and last updated on feb 04, 2023.

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Married... with Children - S1E7

#13 - Married... Without Children (Season 1 - Episode 7)

In an attempt to spice up their marriage, Al and Peg check in at a hotel, while Steve and Marcy babysit Bud and Kelly. The Rhoades' learn that babysitting the young Bundys is a mistake when the kids turn their home into a rioting party.

The episode was rated 7.55 from 342 votes.

Married... with Children - S1E9

#12 - Peggy Sue Got Work (Season 1 - Episode 9)

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Peg wants a VCR and Al won't get it for her. She ends up working at a department store for money, which disrupts her and Al's relationship.

The episode was rated 7.57 from 325 votes.

Married... with Children - S1E3

#11 - But I Didn't Shoot the Deputy (Season 1 - Episode 3)

The Bundys and the Rhoades' hear of crime in the neighborhood. Al buys a gun, and the Rhoades' buy a dog. Al hears a noise and accidentally kills the dog, thinking it was a burglar.

The episode was rated 7.58 from 502 votes.

Married... with Children - S1E12

#10 - Where's the Boss? (Season 1 - Episode 12)

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After thinking that his boss is dead, Al tries to find another job unless he gets some appreciation and credit for his work.

The episode was rated 7.60 from 289 votes.

Married... with Children - S1E6

#9 - Sixteen Years and What Do You Get? (Season 1 - Episode 6)

Al is unable to purchase a gift for Peg on their 16th wedding anniversary as his credit card seemed to be maxed out.

The episode was rated 7.61 from 349 votes.

Married... with Children - S1E8

#8 - The Poker Game (Season 1 - Episode 8)

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Al invites Steve to play poker, but Steve ends up losing his paycheck to Al. Afraid to tell Marcy the truth, Steve tries to convince Peggy to give him the check back.

The episode was rated 7.61 from 340 votes.

Married... with Children - S1E2

#7 - Thinnergy (Season 1 - Episode 2)

Marcy gives Peggy the book "Thinnergy", which is a book about health. Very inspired by the book, Peggy goes on a diet and tries to convince the family to join in, but they refuse. When the diet makes Peggy really annoying, Steve convinces Al to join the diet, and persuades Peggy to quit.

The episode was rated 7.64 from 565 votes.

Married... with Children - S1E4

#6 - Whose Room Is It Anyway? (Season 1 - Episode 4)

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Steve and Marcy plan on adding another room to their house with their tax refund. Al tries to coax Steve into building a pool room, while Peg and Marcy decide on an exercise room. Who will win?

The episode was rated 7.64 from 414 votes.

Married... with Children - S1E13

#5 - Johnny Be Gone (Season 1 - Episode 13)

Al and Peggy delay going to a closing of their favorite hamburger joint when Bud and Kelly run into a problem. Meanwhile, Steve and Marcy prepare a party for some executive big-shots.

The episode was rated 7.66 from 280 votes.

Married... with Children - S1E10

#4 - Al Loses His Cherry (Season 1 - Episode 10)

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Al spends some time at Luke Ventura's apartment after running out from a fight with Peg.

The episode was rated 7.70 from 290 votes.

Married... with Children - S1E5

#3 - Have You Driven a Ford Lately? (Season 1 - Episode 5)

Al and Steve draw closer together when they try to restore a 1965 Mustang. Peg and Marcy on the other hand can't stop from despising their husbands.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 388 votes.

Married... with Children - S1E11

#2 - Nightmare on Al's Street (Season 1 - Episode 11)

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Steve is away on business and Marcy is having sexual fantasies with Al involuntarily. Marcy becomes so disgusted and she tells Peg, who tries to give her tips on how to avoid them.

The episode was rated 7.72 from 301 votes.

Married... with Children - S1E1

#1 - Pilot (Season 1 - Episode 1)

In this pilot we meet Al and Peg Bundy, a very dysfunctional Chicago family. In the pilot, Al and Peg, who have no friends, meet their new neighbors Steve and Marcy Rhoades. Steve and Marcy are a very happily married couple until they learn from the Bundys.

The episode was rated 7.75 from 813 votes.

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