Season 1

13 EPISODES • 1987

Season 1 of Married... with Children was released on April 5 and consists of 13 episodes.

Episodes

1: Pilot

Apr 5, 1987

In this pilot we meet Al and Peg Bundy, a very dysfunctional Chicago family. In the pilot, Al and Peg, who have no friends, meet their new neighbors Steve and Marcy Rhoades. Steve and Marcy are a very happily married couple until they learn from the Bundys.

2: Thinnergy

Apr 12, 1987

Marcy gives Peggy the book "Thinnergy", which is a book about health. Very inspired by the book, Peggy goes on a diet and tries to convince the family to join in, but they refuse. When the diet makes Peggy really annoying, Steve convinces Al to join the diet, and persuades Peggy to quit.

3: But I Didn't Shoot the Deputy

Apr 19, 1987

The Bundys and the Rhoades' hear of crime in the neighborhood. Al buys a gun, and the Rhoades' buy a dog. Al hears a noise and accidentally kills the dog, thinking it was a burglar.

4: Whose Room Is It Anyway

Apr 26, 1987

Steve and Marcy plan on adding another room to their house with their tax refund. Al tries to coax Steve into building a pool room, while Peg and Marcy decide on an exercise room. Who will win?

5: Have You Driven a Ford Lately?

May 3, 1987

Al and Steve draw closer together when they try to restore a 1965 Mustang. Peg and Marcy on the other hand can't stop from despising their husbands.

6: Sixteen Years and What Do You Get

May 10, 1987

Al is unable to purchase a gift for Peg on their 16th wedding anniversary as his credit card seemed to be maxed out.

7: 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 kids turn their home into a rioting party.

8: The Poker Game

May 24, 1987

Al invites Steve to play poker, but Steve ends up losing his paycheck to Al. Afraid to tell Marcy the truth, Steve tries to convince Peggy to give him the check back.

9: Peggy Sue Got Work

May 31, 1987

Peg wants a VCR and Al won't get it for her. She ends up working at a department store for money, which disrupts her and Al's relationship.

10: Al Loses His Cherry

Jun 7, 1987

Al spends some time at Luke Ventura's apartment after running out from a fight with Peg.

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.

12: Where's the Boss

Jun 21, 1987

After thinking that his boss is dead, Al tries to find another job unless he gets some appreciation and credit for his work.

13: Johnny Be Gone

Jun 28, 1987

Al and Peggy delay going to a closing of their favorite hamburger joint when Bud and Kelly run into a problem. Meanwhile, Steve and Marcy prepare a party for some executive big-shots.

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