1971

S2.E1 ∙ The Saga of Cousin Oscar

Fri, Sep 17, 1971

Archie's freeloading cousin, Oscar, dies in the guest bedroom. Archie and Mike host an impromptu wake in their home as they ponder whether to hold a funeral service or simply dispose of Oscar's body as cheaply as possible.

8.4 /10

S2.E2 ∙ Gloria Poses in the Nude

Fri, Sep 24, 1971

An artist friend of the Stivics wants to paint a portrait of Gloria in her birthday suit, prompting a debate over the morality of nude art.

7.7 /10

S2.E3 ∙ Archie in the Lock-Up

Fri, Oct 01, 1971

Archie manages to get himself arrested when he goes to rescue Mike from an out-of-control protest.

8.4 /10

S2.E4 ∙ Edith Writes a Song

Fri, Oct 08, 1971

Edith writes a poem and gets a letter from a company that wants to turn it into a song for only $30. Archie buys a "dog alarm" and a gun to protect the house all for only $60. The family gets into an argument over which is more important and Archie agrees to give the gun back. That night two burglars, who have just robbed a jewelry store, break into the house and hold the Bunkers hostage until the heat is off. At one point, the thief threatens to take off with the $30 but Edith talks him out of it by offering to sing the song. After hearing her sing, they decide that the Bunkers are in such sad shape that it would be cruel to rob them. The next day Archie reads in the newspaper that the crooks were arrested, and Mike reveals that he fixed the dog alarm by replacing it with Edith's singing.

8.5 /10

S2.E5 ∙ Flashback: Mike Meets Archie

Fri, Oct 15, 1971

On their first anniversary, Mike and Gloria reminisce (in flashback) the first time Gloria brought the Meathead home to meet the man that would become his father-in-law.

8.5 /10

S2.E6 ∙ The Election Story

Fri, Oct 29, 1971

Archie and Mike argue over who's the best candidate in a local election.

8.1 /10

S2.E7 ∙ Edith's Accident

Fri, Nov 05, 1971

Edith's shopping cart gets away from her, resulting in a minor paint scratch. Out of the cart pops a can of "mmmm-mmmm" (cling peaches) in heavy syrup, causing a dent in the hood. Edith leaves a note on the car and the owner comes by to collect the damages.

8.6 /10

S2.E8 ∙ The Blockbuster

Fri, Nov 12, 1971

A corrupt real estate agent encourages Archie to sell his home for more than its market value.

8.1 /10

S2.E9 ∙ Mike's Problem

Fri, Nov 19, 1971

Mike's anxiety over his upcoming college exams causes him to temporarily become sexually impotent.

7.7 /10

S2.E10 ∙ The Insurance Is Canceled

Fri, Nov 26, 1971

At the same time Archie is told to lay off part of his crew at work, he gets a notice informing him that his homeowner's insurance has been canceled.

8.1 /10

S2.E11 ∙ The Man in the Street

Fri, Dec 03, 1971

Archie is eager to watch his "man-in-the-street" interview on "The CBS Evening News" with Walter Cronkite, but can't find a working television set.

8.3 /10

S2.E12 ∙ Cousin Maude's Visit

Fri, Dec 10, 1971

Edith's liberal cousin, Maude Findlay, arrives to help in caring for a flu-ridden Archie and Mike.

8.6 /10

S2.E13 ∙ Christmas Day at the Bunkers'

Fri, Dec 17, 1971

Archie is depressed at Christmas because his boss canceled his holiday bonus (purportedly for screwing up a work order) and he doesn't know how to break the news to his family.

8.2 /10

S2.E14 ∙ The Elevator Story

Fri, Dec 31, 1971

Archie is a passenger in an elevator that stalls between floors, and reacts predictably to his fellow passengers: A black businessman, a scatterbrained secretary and a Puerto Rican man and his very pregnant wife, who goes into labor.

8.5 /10

S2.E15 ∙ Edith's Problem

Fri, Jan 07, 1972

Edith's irritability as of late may be a sign of her going through menopause. Archie is frustrated when he finds out she can't possibly have her "change of life" in 30 seconds.

9.1 /10

S2.E16 ∙ Archie and the F.B.I.

Fri, Jan 14, 1972

A visiting FBI agent's investigation puts Archie's longtime friendship with an old war buddy in jeopardy.

8.1 /10

S2.E17 ∙ Mike's Mysterious Son

Fri, Jan 21, 1972

Mike's ex-girlfriend contends that he fathered her 4-year-old son. Mike strongly denies he ever became serious with her, but furious Gloria and irate Archie aren't interested in his side of the story.

7.4 /10

S2.E18 ∙ Archie Sees a Mugging

Fri, Jan 28, 1972

Archie doesn't want to appear in court as a witness when he sees a mugging. When finally approached by a detective, he claims gangsters were responsible.

8 /10

S2.E19 ∙ Archie and Edith Alone

Fri, Feb 04, 1972

When Mike and Gloria are gone, Archie and Edith get a chance to share quality time at home alone.

8.1 /10

S2.E20 ∙ Edith Gets a Mink

Fri, Feb 11, 1972

Edith's wealthy cousin gives her a mink as a present.

7.5 /10

S2.E21 ∙ Sammy's Visit

Fri, Feb 18, 1972

The classic tale about the time Sammy Davis Jr. stopped by to visit the Bunkers. It begins with a briefcase he left in Archie's cab ... and ends with the kiss of infamy.

9.2 /10

S2.E22 ∙ Edith the Judge

Fri, Feb 25, 1972

Edith tries to mediate a grievance after Archie is accused of breaking a coin-operated washing machine at the Laundromat. Will her efforts succeed before the matter proceeds to small-claims court?

7.8 /10