TV Episodes The Best Married...With Children Episodes

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List of the best Married... with Children episodes, as determined by voters like you. With all the amazing episodes of the show that exist, it's hard to trust just one person's opinion of what the top Married... with Children episodes of all time are. Fans of Married... with Children are very passionate about the show, and there are often debates over which episodes are the greatest. That's why this list exists- so you can vote for your favorites and we can find out once and for all what everyone thinks the best episode is.

Episodes include everything from "All in the Family" to "I'll See You in Court." What is the best Married... with Children episode of all time? Look below and find out.

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You Better Watch Out Dec 20 1987 This Christmas episode tells about Santa Claus, who is late showing up at the mall. His parachute doesn't open up and he falls off his sleigh and onto the Bundy property ... dead.

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111 38

976-SHOE Nov 12 1989 Steve risks his job when Al takes a $50,000 loan from Steve's bank to start a shoe hotline.

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90 27

The Camping Show (aka A Period Piece) Dec 11 1988 A nice weekend away for the Rhoades' and the Bundys turns into misery when Peg, Kelly and Marcy all have their period at the same time, torturing the men.

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76 20

Eatin' Out Feb 19 1989 The Bundys inherit some money from a relative and decides to go to a fancy restaurant, but Al accidentally forgets his wallet. It is up to Bud and Kelly to go back and get the wallet, but they ...more

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56 11

The Godfather Feb 03 1991 Al becomes the neighborhood godfather when Kelly starts dating a 41-year-old man with the right connections.

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59 14

Rites of Passage Feb 09 1992 In traditional male Bundy bonding, Al takes Bud to the nudie bar on his 18th birthday.

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63 20

Wabbit Season Nov 11 1990 A rabbit destroys Al's fantasy of having a vegetable garden.

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57 17

He Thought He Could Nov 06 1988 In the third season opener, Al learns that he has had a copy of "The Little Engine That Could" since 1957 and when he goes to return it, he finds the same fat librarian that was there

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49 13

Teacher Pets Apr 05 1992 Bud juggles two women at once, one being Miss McGowen, his English teacher. Meanwhile, the family ignores Peggy when she is sick and Al gets free pizza by attending children's birthday parties ...more

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45 12

Oldies but Young 'Uns Mar 17 1991 Al goes crazy trying to remember the name of a song he heard on the radio.

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52 17

The Gas Station Show Apr 26 1992 Al must work at a gas station after Peggy and the kids buy too much junk food, which Al cannot pay for, so he has to work off his debt.

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39 9

Get Outta Dodge Feb 20 1994 Al will get a new Viper for his Dodge if he lets people film a video of the Dodge crossing the 1 million mile mark. Meanwhile, Kelly tries to find Waldo.

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43 13

The Egg and I Feb 16 1992 Steve Rhoades returns to reclaim his wife, but is shocked to find out that Marcy remarried. The Bundys argue whether friendship is more important than money when they find out that Steve is on ...more

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40 11

Nightmare on Al's Street Jun 14 1987 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.

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39 11

The D'Arcy Files Mar 20 1994 Al is offered $50,000 dollars to reveal the identity of Jefferson, who is revealed to be a spy.

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30 8

Married... without Children May 17 1987 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 ...more

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32 10

Build a Better Mousetrap Jan 24 1988 A mouse finds its way into the Bundy home. Too manly and proud to hire an exterminator, Al sets on killing the mouse, even if it means he has to tear the house down and damage it to shreds.

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38 15

Can't Dance, Don't Ask Me (aka Kelly's Dance) Mar 19 1989 Kelly has to tap dance at a dance recital because of a prank she pulled.

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33 12

The Razor's Edge Nov 15 1987 A fight with Marcy about his newly grown beard makes Steve spend a few nights at the Bundy household, which everyone is happy about, except Peggy and Marcy.

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25 7

Calendar Girl Feb 04 1996 Al convinces Bud to make a calendar with beautiful women in order to win a rivalry.

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32 13

I Can't Believe It's Butter Dec 17 1995 Al's friends get addicted to calling a woman named Butter at a 1-900 phone sex line, but Al finds out that the woman is Peg's mother.

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28 10

For Whom the Bell Tolls Oct 25 1987 The phone company cuts off the phone service to the Bundy household after Al refuses to pay for a phone call he did not make. This annoys Peggy, Kelly, and the rest of the neighborhood.

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36 17

The Dance Show Oct 21 1990 Al doesn't mind Peggy going out with Marcy every night to a ballroom dance hall and dance the night away with a handsome man named Andy, until another man, named Pete, tells Al that Peggy is ...more

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22 6

Richard Helsby added No Pot to Pease In Nov 06 1994 Kelly reveals a bit too much about her family when she auditions for a part in a sitcom, and the producers base the new sitcom on the Bundy household.

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31 14

Kelly Bounces Back Oct 28 1990 Kelly auditions for a job as a spokesperson for the new Allante car.

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18 3

Destro31780 added Weenie Tot Lovers & Other Strangers Mar 24 1991 Al has to choose whether to spend his money on Bud's visit to the White House or letting Kelly enter a Miss Weenie Tot contest.

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27 11

Richard Helsby added Route 666 (1) Apr 28 1991 The Bundy car breaks down in New Mexico and they have to call Marcy and Jefferson for help.

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1519313876225 added Earth Angel Dec 06 1987 Bud meets a 21 year old art student in the park and brings her to the Bundy household. Everybody seems to like her but Marcy, who plans to get rid of her.

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14 2

StephenBeets added Her Cups Runneth Over Jan 15 1989
Peggy is sad: her favorite Bra has been discontinued. Al & Neighbor Steve drive to Minnesota to buy Peggy's favorite bra, & Al is shocked by the gorgeous women! And do they Reveal it! WOW!
Al and Steve head off to a fancy boutique to get Peggy a new bra for her birthday.

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12 4

Destro31780 added Peggy Turns 300 Mar 25 1990 Al plans a special evening for Peggy's birthday by taking her out to the Bowlarama where he hopes to finally beat his arch rival's high game score. Al beats the score, but minutes later, Peggy ...more

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Destro31780 added Turning Japanese Mar 17 1996 Marcy tries to convince Al to sell his Dodge to Marcy's boss, a big collector of classic cars.

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20 12

At the Zoo Nov 26 1989 Steve spends time at the zoo with the Bundys instead of looking for a job, which upsets Marcy.

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10 4

Destro31780 added Dances with Weezy Nov 21 1993 Peggy and Marcy make Al and Jefferson abandon their plans of going to a new sports bar to instead go see The Jeffersons live.

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10 6

Destro31780 added The Dateless Amigo May 07 1989 Bud tries to find a girl who will date him when both of his friends have dates.

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mistersmartypantspoet added The Chicago Wine Party Nov 01 1992 The Bundys vote against a two cent beer tax.

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10 11

Kimi Mustonen added Frat Chance Oct 25 1992 Bud starts his own fraternity to get women.

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12 15

Kimi Mustonen added Bud Hits the Books

1 86 19 You Better Watch Out Dec 20 1987 This Christmas episode tells about Santa Claus, who is late showing up at the mall. His parachute doesn't open up and he falls off his sleigh and onto the Bundy property ... dead.

2 111 38 976-SHOE Nov 12 1989 Steve risks his job when Al takes a $50,000 loan from Steve's bank to start a shoe hotline.

3 90 27 The Camping Show (aka A Period Piece) Dec 11 1988 A nice weekend away for the Rhoades' and the Bundys turns into misery when Peg, Kelly and Marcy all have their period at the same time, torturing the men.

4 76 20 Eatin' Out Feb 19 1989 The Bundys inherit some money from a relative and decides to go to a fancy restaurant, but Al accidentally forgets his wallet. It is up to Bud and Kelly to go back and get the wallet, but they ...more

5 56 11 The Godfather Feb 03 1991 Al becomes the neighborhood godfather when Kelly starts dating a 41-year-old man with the right connections.

6 59 14 Rites of Passage Feb 09 1992 In traditional male Bundy bonding, Al takes Bud to the nudie bar on his 18th birthday.

7 63 20 Wabbit Season Nov 11 1990 A rabbit destroys Al's fantasy of having a vegetable garden.

8 57 17 He Thought He Could Nov 06 1988 In the third season opener, Al learns that he has had a copy of "The Little Engine That Could" since 1957 and when he goes to return it, he finds the same fat librarian that was there

9 49 13 Teacher Pets Apr 05 1992 Bud juggles two women at once, one being Miss McGowen, his English teacher. Meanwhile, the family ignores Peggy when she is sick and Al gets free pizza by attending children's birthday parties ...more

10 45 12 Oldies but Young 'Uns Mar 17 1991 Al goes crazy trying to remember the name of a song he heard on the radio.

11 52 17 The Gas Station Show Apr 26 1992 Al must work at a gas station after Peggy and the kids buy too much junk food, which Al cannot pay for, so he has to work off his debt.

12 39 9 Get Outta Dodge Feb 20 1994 Al will get a new Viper for his Dodge if he lets people film a video of the Dodge crossing the 1 million mile mark. Meanwhile, Kelly tries to find Waldo.

13 43 13 The Egg and I Feb 16 1992 Steve Rhoades returns to reclaim his wife, but is shocked to find out that Marcy remarried. The Bundys argue whether friendship is more important than money when they find out that Steve is on ...more

14 40 11 Nightmare on Al's Street Jun 14 1987 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.

15 39 11 The D'Arcy Files Mar 20 1994 Al is offered $50,000 dollars to reveal the identity of Jefferson, who is revealed to be a spy.

16 30 8 Married... without Children May 17 1987 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 ...more

17 32 10 Build a Better Mousetrap Jan 24 1988 A mouse finds its way into the Bundy home. Too manly and proud to hire an exterminator, Al sets on killing the mouse, even if it means he has to tear the house down and damage it to shreds.

18 38 15 Can't Dance, Don't Ask Me (aka Kelly's Dance) Mar 19 1989 Kelly has to tap dance at a dance recital because of a prank she pulled.

19 33 12 The Razor's Edge Nov 15 1987 A fight with Marcy about his newly grown beard makes Steve spend a few nights at the Bundy household, which everyone is happy about, except Peggy and Marcy.

20 25 7 Calendar Girl Feb 04 1996 Al convinces Bud to make a calendar with beautiful women in order to win a rivalry.

21 32 13 I Can't Believe It's Butter Dec 17 1995 Al's friends get addicted to calling a woman named Butter at a 1-900 phone sex line, but Al finds out that the woman is Peg's mother.

22 28 10 For Whom the Bell Tolls Oct 25 1987 The phone company cuts off the phone service to the Bundy household after Al refuses to pay for a phone call he did not make. This annoys Peggy, Kelly, and the rest of the neighborhood.

23 36 17 The Dance Show Oct 21 1990 Al doesn't mind Peggy going out with Marcy every night to a ballroom dance hall and dance the night away with a handsome man named Andy, until another man, named Pete, tells Al that Peggy is ...more

24 22 6 Richard Helsby added No Pot to Pease In Nov 06 1994 Kelly reveals a bit too much about her family when she auditions for a part in a sitcom, and the producers base the new sitcom on the Bundy household.

25 31 14 Kelly Bounces Back Oct 28 1990 Kelly auditions for a job as a spokesperson for the new Allante car.

26 18 3 Destro31780 added Weenie Tot Lovers & Other Strangers Mar 24 1991 Al has to choose whether to spend his money on Bud's visit to the White House or letting Kelly enter a Miss Weenie Tot contest.

27 27 11 Richard Helsby added Route 666 (1) Apr 28 1991 The Bundy car breaks down in New Mexico and they have to call Marcy and Jefferson for help.

28 11 1 1519313876225 added Earth Angel Dec 06 1987 Bud meets a 21 year old art student in the park and brings her to the Bundy household. Everybody seems to like her but Marcy, who plans to get rid of her.

30 12 4 Destro31780 added Peggy Turns 300 Mar 25 1990 Al plans a special evening for Peggy's birthday by taking her out to the Bowlarama where he hopes to finally beat his arch rival's high game score. Al beats the score, but minutes later, Peggy ...more

31 13 5 Destro31780 added Turning Japanese Mar 17 1996 Marcy tries to convince Al to sell his Dodge to Marcy's boss, a big collector of classic cars.

32 20 12 At the Zoo Nov 26 1989 Steve spends time at the zoo with the Bundys instead of looking for a job, which upsets Marcy.

33 10 4 Destro31780 added Dances with Weezy Nov 21 1993 Peggy and Marcy make Al and Jefferson abandon their plans of going to a new sports bar to instead go see The Jeffersons live.

34 10 6 Destro31780 added The Dateless Amigo May 07 1989 Bud tries to find a girl who will date him when both of his friends have dates.

35 1 0 mistersmartypantspoet added The Chicago Wine Party Nov 01 1992 The Bundys vote against a two cent beer tax.

36 10 11 Kimi Mustonen added Frat Chance Oct 25 1992 Bud starts his own fraternity to get women.

37 12 15 Kimi Mustonen added Bud Hits the Books

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