All in the Family

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A working-class man constantly squabbles with his family over the important issues of the day. All in the Family continually leads lists of the greatest television series in history, and it's clear to see why. Norman Lear's groundbreaking sitcom tackled hot topics that other shows were afraid to touch and set a record as the first television series to top the Neilsen ratings for five consecutive years.

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May 10th 8:30p ET

Edith's Final Respects

Edith is the sole mourner at her Aunt Rose's funeral.

May 13th 8:00p ET

Weekend in The Country

Archie and Edith are invited to spend a fishing weekend with Barney and Blanche at their cottage. But after a game of Monopoly, an argument between Barney and Blanche begins. That night, Archie is uncomfortable to sleep with a man (Barney) in bed, while Edith and Blanche rate their husbands as a lovers. By the end, Blanche and Barney makeup and Archie tries to forget everything.

May 13th 8:30p ET

Archie's Other Wife

At an American Legion convention, Archie awakens facing a beautiful black airline stewardess who swears they were married the night before.

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