Archie Bunker's Place S1E19 — The Return of Sammy
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Archie Bunker's Place•Season 1•Episode 19

The Return of Sammy

8.5/10 · 75 votesFeb 3, 198030 min

Ranked #1 of 24 in Season 1•+0.8 vs season avg

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Archie's ""old friend"" Sammy Davis Jr. is in town appearing on a talk show. Archie calls him up and invites him to the bar.

Directed byDick Martin
Written byRichard Baer
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Episode Summary

"The Return of Sammy" is episode 19 of Archie Bunker's Place season 1. It scored 8.5/10 from 75 votes, ranking #1 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.7). Directed by Dick Martin and written by Richard Baer, it aired on February 3, 1980.

Next: E20 · Archie Fixes Up FredBest of Season 1