Episode list

When Archie decides to buy the business next to his and turn Archie's Place into a bar and grille, Harry gets cold feet and decides to sell his share of the business.

When Archie is financially unable to buy out Harry's share of the business, Harry sells to Jewish businessman Murray Klein.

When Edith begins looking for another job, she must overcome both Archie's objections and her own insecurities about possibly being rejected (due to her having been fired from the Sunshine Home).

Archie and Murray discover that a local hooker has been soliciting customers at the bar.

Archie can only complain when the height of the 1979 energy crisis prompts Murray to take severe conservation measures. Surely, Archie would find some peace and warmth at home, right? Not with Edith minding the thermostat!

Archie tries to find a way to buy Murray out because of their ongoing creative differences.

Archie's buddies step in when the opening of the new restaurant is threatened by a shady contractor.

Archie hires Veronica Rooney, an outspoken Irish cook and her gay nephew as the waiter and Archie Bunker's Place has it's grand opening.

A felony conviction in Murray's past hinders their chances to secure a liquor license.

Mike and Gloria (don't forget little Joey) come back to New York to celebrate Thanksgiving with the Bunkers. But Mike's got some devastating secrets to hide: He's been fired from his professor's job in Santa Barbara for participating in a nude protest of a nuclear power plant. This has put a further strain on the Stivics' already faltering marriage.

The Stivics wonder how they will cope with Mike being jobless. Mike goes to Archie to air his grievances, and in a show of sympathy and support, he decides to loan him some money until he can find another job.

Newly divorced Barney Hefner asks out Dottie, the new waitress. This raises concerns for Murray, since Barney is not aware of Dottie's past.

Archie and Murray are the victims of an elaborate extortion plot by one of Archie's high school classmates.

Edith cooks an authentic Jewish meal for Stephanie and unknowingly causes some tension between Murray and his mother.

Barney sees an opportunity to make some quick cash when he falls off a barstool.

Barney is consumed with jealousy when Murray goes on a date with his ex-wife, Blanche.

When Murray's daughter comes to town to take possession of a family inheritance, Archie gets the two to make peace after years of estrangement. Murray's daughter in this episode is played by Martin Balsam's real-life daughter, Talia.

Archie and Murray are held captive in their own storeroom by two female robbers.

Sammy Davis Jr. accepts Archie's invitation to visit the restaurant after Archie sees him on a local talk show.

One of Archie's lodge brothers pays a visit to the restaurant and berates Fred the waiter. Archie then tries to "convert" Fred by fixing him up with Linda from the local laundry service. His plan backfires, but they are even more shocked when Fred confesses to them exactly what the lodge brother had against him.

Stephanie wants Archie to sing with her in a school father/daughter competition. Archie refuses but then sees Murray volunteer to play piano for her. Seeing this, Archie gets jealous so Stephanie persuades him to join them.

The guys read an article in the paper about an experimental operation that restores sight to blind people and think it may help Mr. VanRenseeler.

Veronica Rooney's ex-husband returns to town trying to win her back.

Murray's childhood friend, Vinnie Mulvaney, drops by the bar for a visit. The two share old times, but Murray is unaware that Vinnie (now a mob boss) is setting him up to initiate a gangland-style murder of a rival mobster.