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After failing to stop insulting the women who stop at the shoe store, Al is threatened with loss of his nice parking spot. Dismayed, Al and the NO MA'AM gang seek guidance from their revered guru, Ironhead Haynes. Al ascends the mountain to find the hermit and bring back his words of wisdom. Meanwhile, the Bundy fridge is full of food, and Peggy, Kelly, and Bud refuse to let Al know.

Guest starring Waylon Jennings as Ironhead Haynes.

If there was ever an episode I wish we had outtakes or behind the scenes footage, this is one of them.

During an environmental campaign, Al is pushed into carpooling where he is exposed to Victoria's Big Secret.

Meanwhile, Peg is confused about the Dean Bud gets on the list of and Our Dear Miss Kelly gets a raise.

Later, Al has to decide whether or not to participate in protest at Kelly's pesticide plant employer.

https://marriedwithchildren.fandom.com/wiki/Ride_Scare

Peggy tries to win a radio contest by calling Al at work and attempting to get him to do random, outrageous things, including coming home for a “nooner.”

Subplot: Kelly and Bud are trapped in a long line for tickets to see a band called Burned Beyond Recognition.

Notable guest stars: This episode is chock full of them!

-Chi McBride, known for many TV series including Boston Public and House M.D. as Al’s temp assistant at the shoe store, Dexter;

-Famous radio host Rick Dees as a…radio host;

-Pop singer Fergie (credited here as Stacy Ferguson) as Ann, a girl who cons Bud out of his place in line.

Fun fact: This is the first episode where they are obviously trying to hide Katey Sagal’s pregnancy; she would give birth during the hiatus between Season 8 and 9.

Funner fact: The famous mother-daughter duo that Al insults at the beginning of the episode will return in the last season for Al’s “trial” in the shoe store.

Random observation that I can’t help pointing out: A few episodes ago, Al claimed he could not handle seeing his wife topless, yet he apparently has a “cute little nickname” for Peg’s breasts when they’re making love. (Assuming it’s different from “the guys”).

Ok, that’s it, on to the discussion!

Will Bud and Kelly start a business?

Will Peggy get her tooth fixed?

Will Jefferson fool anyone with his past?

https://marriedwithchildren.fandom.com/wiki/The_D%27Arcy_Files

When Marcy initiates the building of an auto plant on the Polk High football field, Al chains himself to the goal posts in protest.

Subplot: Bud and Buck exhibit unusual side effects after Kelly sprays them with a new pesticide for a Verminator commercial.

Notable Guest Star: Julie Benz, who later went on to co-star in the television series Dexter.

Fun fact: Al references the attack on figure skater Nancy Kerrigan, instigated by Tonya Harding. Ah, the 90s!

This whole sequence was brilliant. Between Bud and Kelly mocking him, and Jerry getting off one of the best burns ever in response, ever part of this was a joy.

And then there's the unexpected amazement of those prices! $9.98 for lobster tail? In CHICAGO??

Will Al ever sell the Dodge?

Will Our Dear Miss Kelly ever find Waldo?

Will Officer Dan ever get Al?

Will 90's Bikini sensation Cindy Margolis ever get a proper credit?

https://marriedwithchildren.fandom.com/wiki/Get_Outta_Dodge

Was watching Requiem for a Dead Briard and totally forgot it has a beautiful cockatoo in it. You can tell it’s feeling relaxed next to Ed because it’s beak feathers are up. Incidentally, a thousand dollars for a sulphur crested cockatoo in the 90s sounds about right.

Bud learns about a Valentine that Kelly forgot to give him 6 years ago…and the girl who gave it to him is now a pop star.

Subplot: Al battles the men of Chicago to buy a Valentines gift for Peg.

Notable Guest Star: Jane Lynch, widely known for her role as Sue Sylvester on Glee, guest stars as Greta.

Fun fact: Crystal gave Kelly the Valentine card for Bud six years ago…which was the year the show last featured a Valentine’s Day episode. (“Peggy Loves Al, Yeah, Yeah, Yeah” in Season 2) and Bud had a date with April May June in that one.

We also hear the song “My Funny Valentine” in this episode, which Marcy sang in the Season 2 episode as well.

Maybe it's not the one most would probably think of first, but my favorite version of Kelly was season 6 (1991-92)

While she had somewhat of a different look- shorter hair, the outfits weren't as wild as in other seasons- I thought it was her funniest year

Kellyisms were at an all time high ("The mind wobbles"), her character dynamic with Bud peaked (esp. with Grandmaster B), and she had really mastered comedic timing- remember this was on the heels of Christina having filmed the Babysitter movie that summer

When the first apple on his tree disappears Al get transferred to Lt. Granny Smith of the Department of Stolen Produce. He then claims to have voted for Mayor McCheese.

We find out that the Bundy property was originally used by the Native Americans as a landfill for rotting moccasins.

This episode if full of cartoonish stuff like jacking up a house and visits from actors known for roles in former sitcoms including Danny Partridge, Arnold Jackson and Rueben Kincaid.

An innocent fence suffers in the process.

https://marriedwithchildren.fandom.com/wiki/How_Green_Was_My_Apple

Peggy gets Al a sexy boudoir photo of herself for his birthday, and he gets jealous when it is featured on a billboard and attracts the attention of various men.

Subplot: Kelly and Bud keep buying the same thing for Al’s birthday present.

Hill Harper returns as Al’s co-worker Aaron Mitchell.

Fun fact: According to the wiki, Al turns 45 in this episode. Ed O’Neill was almost 48 when it aired.

The episode that taught us that Al Bundy DOES NOT get jealous. 😉

After one of her dates destroys Peg's prized couch, Kelly sets out to see the eccentric creator Mary (that's MaRay!) and makes a deal for the only existing copy.

https://marriedwithchildren.fandom.com/wiki/Sofa_So_Good

What do Peggy and Lisa Douglas have in common?

Where will Al and Peggy sleep?

Why isn't there any smoke damage in the house?

Won't Peggy realize her butt print isn't there?

In this Christmas episode, Al and Peg argue over what to watch on TV, Kelly and Bud try to hide a present from their parents, and Marcy and Jefferson are DEFINITELY NOT having a Christmas party.

Fun fact - This episode takes place during real time and is set entirely within/around the Bundy house.

“The Christmas Song” by Nat King Cole is featured at the end.

Too bad the jukebox didn’t work out. Al could have played Anna (Go To Him) to his heart’s content….

Al hurts his back while playing football with Aaron and his friends. A surgery goof up, partly caused by Peggy choosing the cheapest hospital, leads to him having a circumcision, instead of a circular incision. To make matters worse, Al's month-long recovery results in many issues, from being the butt of many jokes to even noticing his wife's figure and boobies. However, Al comes out on top after spending two weeks of self imposed isolation in the garage. He rocks Peg's world and shakes the house, proving he's still bad to the bone and learning that he can last longer in bed now.

Summary provided by u/motormouth1995