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The Best Episodes of All in the Family Season 9

Every episode of All in the Family Season 9 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of All in the Family Season 9!

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Archie Bunker, a working class bigot, constantly squabbles with his family over the important issues of the day.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    All in the Family Season 9 Episode 25 - The Family Next Door
    8.6/10(256 votes)

    S9:E25

    Louise Jefferson returns for a visit at the Bunker's place to ask Edith if she can sell her (Louise's) former house. Edith doubts but Archie makes her agree so that they (mostly he) can choose white people to move in. When Edith sells the house to a couple and she invites the lady to her house, Archie realises that the woman is black and so is her husband. But Archie isn't disturbed when he finds out that the man is a cop, which could be good for Archie's safety.

    Director:Paul Bogart
    Writer:Mel Tolkin

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  2. All in the Family Season 9 Episode 26 - The Return of Stephanie's Father
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S9:E26

    Stephanie's father, Floyd, finally arrives with a devastating proposition for the Bunkers: They can keep Stephanie if they agree to pay him $1000 cash!

    Director:Paul Bogart
    Writer:Mel Tolkin

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  3. All in the Family Season 9 Episode 27 - Too Good Edith
    8.5/10(2 votes)

    S9:E27

    On Archie's St. Patrick's Day Party at the tavern, he discovers that Edith is terribly ill after doing a lot of cooking for him. Sidney comes to the rescue and is able to save Edith before it's too late and he also tells Archie that he knew about her illness before and so did Edith. Sidney mentions that he did tell Edith to stay off her feet, but obviously, with the cooking for Archie, she didn't listen to his instruction. Archie visits Edith upstairs and is disappointed that she didn't get rest instead of doing something for his party. Instead of leaving to host it, Archie falls asleep in the arms of his lover, Edith.

    Director:Paul Bogart
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. All in the Family Season 9 Episode 13 - California, Here We Are (2)
    8.1/10(97 votes)

    S9:E13

    separation is Archie's reaction when he discovers that Gloria has been unfaithful to her husband: For the first time in nine years, he turns his back on his daughter and sides with Michael. The script, rife with disturbing details of the petty cruelties that have already poisoned the Stivics' marriage, avoids the easy out of a tidy resolution. Mike and Gloria do effect a spontaneous reconciliation under the tree, but the tentative exchange lacks the conviction of a permanent reunion. They've been through enough to know, as we do, that the optimism of Christmas morning doesn't always stand up to the cold light of the new year. years, he turns his back on his daughter and sides with Michael.

    Director:Unknown
    Writers:Bob Weiskopf, Bob Schiller

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  5. All in the Family Season 9 Episode 12 - California, Here We Are (1)
    7.9/10(210 votes)

    S9:E12

    The Bunkers head out to California for Christmas to find out that Mike and Gloria are having marital problems.

    Director:Paul Bogart
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. All in the Family Season 9 Episode 20 - Stephanie's Conversion
    7.8/10(186 votes)

    S9:E20

    After Stephanie comes back from Sunday School, Rev. Chong visits Edith to tell her that even though she is welcome anytime at Sunday School, Stephanie is Jewish. Edith accepts it, unlike Archie. Selfishly, Archie decides to change Stephanie's religion but Edith interrupts that it's not his decision. So Edith brings Archie and herself to visit a Rabbi to get more information of the religion. Later that night, Stephanie awaits at the porch for the return of Edith and Archie. She and her uncle discuss and he approves that it's her decision and whatever religion she'll be, he'll love her the way he has.

    Director:Paul Bogart
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. All in the Family Season 9 Episode 21 - Edith Gets Fired
    7.8/10(193 votes)

    S9:E21

    When an ill woman tells Edith to let her die with dignity at the SunShine Home, the woman's family are furious after her death. The manager fires Edith for her selfishness, even though Edith honoured the woman's wish. Later that night, the woman's daughter thanks Edith to be with her mother as she passed away since she (the daughter) never got to visit her own mother back then.

    Director:Paul Bogart
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. All in the Family Season 9 Episode 24 - All in the Family Retrospective (3)
    7.8/10(183 votes)

    S9:E24

    Norman Lear hosts an affectionate look at the high points of his ground-breaking TV series.

    Director:Walter C. Miller
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. All in the Family Season 9 Episode 8 - Edith Versus the Bank
    7.6/10(189 votes)

    S9:E8

    With the TV broken, Edith decides to buy a new one for Archie for their 30th wedding anniversary. But when the clerk won't let Edith buy a TV without Archie's signature because she's a woman, she goes to the bank for a loan. There too, she can not borrow money because she is just a housewife with no job, making Edith furious. Helpless, Edith goes home and asks Archie for $500, but she won't tell him why (surprise). During their conversation, Edith discovers that Archie may be sexist also.

    Director:Paul Bogart
    Writer:Mel Tolkin

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  10. All in the Family Season 9 Episode 1 - Little Miss Bunker
    7.4/10(199 votes)

    S9:E1

    Edith's cousin Floyd abandons his nine-year-old daughter, Stephanie, on the Bunkers' doorstep.

    Director:Paul Bogart
    Writer:Mel Tolkin

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  11. All in the Family Season 9 Episode 4 - What'll We Do with Stephanie?
    7.4/10(171 votes)

    S9:E4

    The Bunkers decide to keep Stephanie after her father fails to reclaim her as promised.

    Director:Paul Bogart
    Writer:Mel Tolkin

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  12. All in the Family Season 9 Episode 5 - Edith's Final Respects
    7.4/10(188 votes)

    S9:E5

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

    Director:Paul Bogart
    Writers:Bob Weiskopf, Bob Schiller

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  13. All in the Family Season 9 Episode 9 - Return of the Waitress
    7.4/10(179 votes)

    S9:E9

    Edith finally confronts the waitress who tempted Archie's fidelity after Harry unwittingly hires her to work at Archie's Place.

    Director:Paul Bogart
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. All in the Family Season 9 Episode 11 - The Bunkers Go West
    7.4/10(177 votes)

    S9:E11

    After Mike and Gloria cancel their trip home for Christmas, the Bunkers decide to travel west for the holidays.

    Director:Paul Bogart
    Writer:Mel Tolkin

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  15. All in the Family Season 9 Episode 23 - All in the Family Retrospective (2)
    7.4/10(174 votes)

    S9:E23

    Norman Lear hosts an affectionate look at the high points of his ground-breaking TV series.

    Director:Walter C. Miller
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. All in the Family Season 9 Episode 2 - End in Sight
    7.3/10(176 votes)

    S9:E2

    Archie spends a night wallowing in self-pity when an insurance physical reveals an ominous spot on his liver.

    Director:Paul Bogart
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. All in the Family Season 9 Episode 7 - Archie's Other Wife
    7.3/10(180 votes)

    S9:E7

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

    Director:Paul Bogart
    Writers:Bob Weiskopf, Bob Schiller

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  18. All in the Family Season 9 Episode 10 - Bogus Bills
    7.3/10(181 votes)

    S9:E10

    Edith is arrested for passing phony $10 bills she got from Archie's Place.

    Director:Paul Bogart
    Writers:Bob Weiskopf, Bob Schiller

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  19. All in the Family Season 9 Episode 16 - The Appendectomy
    7.3/10(172 votes)

    S9:E16

    Edith and Archie rush Stephanie to the hospital for an emergency appendectomy on the eve of her 10th birthday. Luckily, the surgery goes perfectly, so they celebrate both Stephanie's birthday and the success of her operation.

    Director:Paul Bogart
    Writer:Mel Tolkin

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  20. All in the Family Season 9 Episode 22 - All in the Family Retrospective (1)
    7.3/10(146 votes)

    S9:E22

    Norman Lear hosts an affectionate look at the high points of his ground-breaking TV series.

    Director:Walter C. Miller
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. All in the Family Season 9 Episode 14 - A Night at the PTA
    7.2/10(168 votes)

    S9:E14

    When Edith develops laryngitis on the eve of her singing debut at Stephanie's PTA recital, Archie steps in to understudy the duet.

    Director:Paul Bogart
    Writer:Mel Tolkin

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  22. All in the Family Season 9 Episode 17 - Stephanie and the Crime Wave
    7.2/10(169 votes)

    S9:E17

    Archie and Edith are shocked when they discover that Stephanie has been stealing some of her favorite teacher's belongings, and the Bunkers's also. But Stephanie admits that she stole these things so that when she returns to her dad's, she'll have something to remember them by.

    Director:Paul Bogart
    Writer:Mel Tolkin

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  23. All in the Family Season 9 Episode 18 - Barney, the Gold Digger
    7.2/10(177 votes)

    S9:E18

    Barney Hefner is suicidal when Blanche finally deserts him, until Archie fixes him up with an overweight but wealthy widow.

    Director:Paul Bogart
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. All in the Family Season 9 Episode 19 - The Return of Archie's Brother
    7.2/10(183 votes)

    S9:E19

    When Archie's brother, Fred, visits Archie to open up a business, he also brings his 18 year old wife, Katherine. Both, Archie and Edith, and even Stephanie, are shocked as they find out. While the new bride and Edith cook supper, Archie and Fred argue about Katherine's age. Before dinner, Fred (and Katherine) leave the Bunker's home, canceling the business. In bed, Edith asks Archie if he were a single 55 year old man, would he go for a young girl. Archie answers no.

    Director:Paul Bogart
    Writers:Bob Weiskopf, Bob Schiller

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  25. All in the Family Season 9 Episode 15 - A Girl Like Edith
    7.1/10(209 votes)

    S9:E15

    When Edith invites butcher Klemmer and his new sweetheart, a Russian who is the spitting image of Edith, she notices that Klemmer might have the hots for Edith and not for her.

    Director:Paul Bogart
    Writers:Bob Weiskopf, Bob Schiller

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Season 9 Ratings Summary

"The Family Next Door" is the best rated episode of "All in the Family" season 9. It scored 8.6/10 based on 256 votes. Directed by Paul Bogart and written by Mel Tolkin, it aired on 3/11/1979. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "The Return of Stephanie's Father".