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In the conclusion of a four-part story arc, an increasingly paranoid Archie is still out of work due to a union strike, while Edith has settled into her new job with George Jefferson's dry-cleaning establishment. At long last, the strike is settled, and Archie is able to tell Edith to quit her job. But this is hardly an occasion for celebration; the "generous" terms of the new union contract leave Archie almost as bad off as before. Future Oscar nominee James Cromwell makes his first appearance as Archie's loquacious co-worker, Stretch Cunningham. Written by Don Nicholl, Michael Ross, and Bernie West, "Archie's Raise" first aired on October 5, 1974. Hal Erickson

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The sixth season of All in the Family got under way as Mike and Gloria prepared to move out of the Bunker house and into their new lodgings -- the old Jefferson house, right across the street. Adding to the excitement is Gloria's discovery that she is pregnant. But this may not be altogether good news; Mike has already gone on record insisting that he doesn't want any children. Written by Hal Kanter, "A Very Moving Day" originally aired on September 8, 1975, as All in the Family itself moved from its familiar Saturday-night time slot to a new Monday-evening berth. Hal Erickson

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Poised to move out of the Bunker household and into a place of his own, Mike decides to release five years' worth of pent-up anger by telling Archie exactly where to go. Alas, Mike is forced to eat his words -- due to some unexpected red tape, he will be unable to move into his new home for another week. "Alone at Last" was written by Hal Kanter and was the second series episode to be directed by Carroll O'Connor's longtime friend and professional associate, Paul Bogart. The program first aired on September 15, 1975. Hal Erickson

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Hoping to get in good with his employer, Mr. Sanders (Sorrell Booke), and thereby land a promotion to dispatcher, Archie makes a huge charitable contribution to his boss' favorite charity. Unfortunately, he also unknowingly signs a contract donating his body and vital organs to science -- and everyone knows how Archie feels about "giving" any part of himself to someone he doesn't know. Written by Bill Davenport and Larry Rhine, this was one of four sixth-season All in the Family episodes in which Sally Struthers did not appear due to a salary dispute. The episode first aired on September 22, 1975. Hal Erickson

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Archie basks in the adulation of his friends and family when, while moonlighting as a cabdriver, he uses mouth-to-mouth resuscitation to save the life of an attractive passenger named Beverly LaSalle. But when the grateful passenger shows up at the Bunker doorstep, Archie is appalled to discover that "she" is a "he" -- a professional female impersonator. Lori Shannon makes his first series appearance as the cross-dressing Beverly. Written by Lou Derman, Bill Davenport, and Larry Rhine, "Archie the Hero" originally aired on September 29, 1975. Hal Erickson

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Resigned to the fact that he is going to be a father, Mike is likewise willing to go along with Gloria's "natural childbirth" plans. In theory, it sounds great, but when Mike begins to contemplate the notion of actually being present in the delivery room while Gloria gives birth, the old familiar qualms set in. The supporting cast includes Francine Beers as Sybil Gooley. Written by Lou Derman and Milt Josefsberg, "Mike's Pains" was originally telecast on October 6, 1975. Hal Erickson

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An old sitcom plot line is given a fresh new workout in this episode of All in the Family. Receiving a chain letter from superstitious Edith, Archie and Mike laugh off the "dire predictions" catalogued therein and disdainfully throw the letter away. But then, both men experiencing an uncanny streak of bad luck. Future Benson star Robert Guillaume appears as the doctor. Written by Lou Derman and Milt Josefsberg, "Chain Letter" originally aired on October 20, 1975. Hal Erickson

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While fondly recalling the opening theme music of The Milton Berle Show, Gloria and Mike receive a letter stating that Gloria has been fired from her job. Once Mike has come to grips with the fact that he will be forced to be the family breadwinner, a new plot tangent develops when Gloria's chauvinistic boss (George Furth) admits that he fired her because she is pregnant -- and then virtually dares her to do something about it. Carroll O'Connor does not appear in this episode. Written by Mel Tolkin and Larry Rhine, "Mike Faces Life" first aired on October 27, 1975. Hal Erickson

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Edith is happy with her volunteer job at the Sunshine Nursing Home -- too happy, as far as Archie is concerned. Feeling neglected, Archie pulls out the old "woman's place is in the home" routine and demands that Edith give up her job. This time, however, Edith refuses to say "How high?" when Archie tells her to jump. James Hong appears as the waiter. Written by Lou Derman and Bill Davenport, "Edith Breaks Out" originally aired on November 3, 1975. Hal Erickson

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In order to pass a company physical, Archie must lower his normally high blood pressure. This means that Archie must remain absolutely calm, no matter what the provocation. Unfortunately, the family is in the midst of debate over the naming of Gloria's baby -- and it's still two days before the physical. Often credited to Michael Ross and Bernie West, this episode was actually written by Mel Tolkin and Larry Rhine. "Grandpa Blues" was first telecast on November 10, 1975. Hal Erickson

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Bernadette Peters guest stars as Linda Galloway, a sexy college student in need of special tutoring. Since Linda is one of Mike's students, he takes on the task of getting her through the finals. But Mike is not quite prepared for the fact that Linda finds him to be a very attractive man -- nor does this fact escape the notice of a jealous Gloria. The script, by Lou Derman and Milt Josefsberg, is so adroitly constructed that for a few moments, even the audience is convinced that Mike will plunge headlong into infidelity. "Gloria Suspects Mike" originally aired on November 17, 1975. Hal Erickson

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Thanksgiving dinner at the Bunkers' provides Archie with yet another opportunity to hit the ceiling. This time, Archie is outraged when Mike and Gloria announce that their baby will be raised without any sort of religious training. Though certainly no churchgoer himself, Archie is convinced that the couple has already consigned their unborn child to the Pit of Perdition, and he intends to do something about it. Written by Lou Derman, "The Little Atheist" was originally broadcast on November 24, 1975. Hal Erickson

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While moonlighting as a cabbie, Archie is mugged. Reporting the crime to a cop named Garsky (Frank Campanella), Archie lets slip that he fended off the mugger with a concealed tear-gas pen. As a result, it is Archie who ends up being arrested for carrying an illegal weapon. Best line: "You ain't over-bright, are ya?" Paulene Myers appears as Judge Mackenzie, while future Trapper John MD regular Charles Siebert is cast as Mr. Sloan. Written by Larry Rhine and Mel Tokin, "Archie's Civil Rights" first aired on December 1, 1975. Hal Erickson

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Pregnant Gloria's "due date" has come and gone. In fact, nine full days have passed since Gloria was supposed to have given birth. Frustrated beyond belief, Gloria explosively takes out her anger on Mike -- and before long even Edith has fallen victim to her daughter's crabbiness. Others in the cast include Robin Wilson as Sylvia, Garn Stephens as Dotty, and Madeline Fisher as Vicki. Written by Milt Josefsberg and Ben Starr, "Gloria Is Nervous" originally aired on December 8, 1975. Hal Erickson

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In the first episode of a two-part story, Gloria suddenly goes into labor while she's stuck in a restaurant telephone booth. As Mike and Edith try to free Gloria and ship her to the hospital, Archie receives the news while applying blackface for a lodge minstrel show. Perhaps a bit overloaded with complications, the script by Larry Rhine and Mel Tolkin is undeniably one of the series' most memorable. Part one of "Birth of the Baby" first aired on December 15, 1975. Hal Erickson

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In the conclusion of a two-part story, Mike is finally able to pry the in-labor Gloria loose from a restaurant telephone booth and rush her to the hospital. Thanks to innumerable delays, it is grandparents Archie and Edith who arrive at the hospital first -- with Archie still in blackface from his lodge minstrel show, creating quite a spectacle indeed. The only calm member of the family is expectant mother Gloria, who keeps her cool all through the delivery while Mike suffers his own version of labor pains. This program made history as the first sitcom episode to show an actual live birth (courtesy of a pre-taped sequence). Best line: "Not now, Michael, I have a headache." Written by Milt Josefsberg and Ben Starr, Part two of "Birth of the Baby" first aired on December 22, 1975. Hal Erickson

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Now that little Joey Stivic has been born, things return to normal on All in the Family; that is, the various family members start arguing and bickering again. This time around, the problems arise from Mike's habit of making decisions without consulting Gloria. Things reach the crisis stage when Mike allows a couple to stage their New Year's nuptials in the Stivic living room. A pre-stardom Billy Crystal appears as bridegroom Al, while Elaine Princi is cast as Trudy, the bride. Written by Lou Derman, Bill Davenport, Milt Josefsberg, and Ben Starr, "New Year's Wedding" originally aired on January 5, 1976. Hal Erickson

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Overprotective grandpa Archie is convinced that Mike and Gloria's babysitter is not up to the task. Firing the sitter, Archie takes on the job of caring for baby Joey himself -- all the while trying to continue his weekly poker game with the boys. This is the episode with the famous (and once-controversial) "full frontal nudity" scene, as a fumbling Archie tries to change the naked Joey's diapers. Featured in the cast are Leslie Ackerman as Sharyn, Joe Mantell as Sidney Schwartz, Ken Menard as Willie Johnson, and Jack Somack as Tiny. First telecast on January 12, 1976, "Archie the Baby Sitter" was written by Lou Derman and Bill Davenport. Hal Erickson

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Jack Gilford delivers a poignant performance as Bernard Bernstein, an elderly Jewish watchmaker who has spent a lifetime vainly chasing rainbows. Archie befriends Bernstein in hopes of making vast quantities of money from the little watchmaker's latest "sure-fire" invention. It isn't until Archie has sunk 1,000 dollars of Edith's savings in the project that he realizes what the pathetic Mr. Bernstein has known all along -- there is no such thing as a sure thing. Written by Mel Tolkin and Larry Rhine, "Archie Finds a Friend" first aired on January 26, 1976. Hal Erickson

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Mike's liberalism is once more put to the test when he is faced with the iniquities of Real Life. Up for a prestigious teaching position at a Minnesota College, Mike may lose out to a black candidate thanks to what would later be called "affirmative action." Surprisingly, a gloating Archie agrees with the school's equal-opportunity policy. David Downing plays Mike's competitor, John Kasten, while Lee Bergere is cast as Dean Winslow. Written by Milt Josefsberg and Ben Starr, "Mike's Move" originally aired on February 2, 1976. Hal Erickson

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Mike feels neglected of late, all because Gloria is obliged to devote a generous portion of her time to baby Joey. At first, Mike suffers in quiet desperation. But when Gloria insists that he draw up a timetable for their sex lives, Mike rebels. Is this marriage doomed, or will Edith come to the rescue once again? Written by Lou Derman and Bill Davenport, "Love By Appointment" made its first network appearance on February 16, 1976. Hal Erickson

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It is no surprise that Archie is outraged again. This time, the source of his anger is Mike and Gloria's refusal to baptize baby Joey. Determined that the child will enter Heaven in spite of his parents, Archie "borrows" Joey for a quiet -- and hilariously touching -- baptismal service of his own invention. Clyde Kusatsu appears as Reverend Chong. Written by Milt Josefsberg, Mel Tolkin, and Larry Rhine, "Joey's Baptism" first aired on February 23, 1976. Hal Erickson

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When Archie and Edith's furnace breaks down, they temporarily move in with Gloria and Mike. An already tense situation is made even more so thanks to a power blackout which rapidly spreads throughout the neighborhood. Series stalwarts Larry Rhine, Mel Tolkin, and Milt Josefsberg were responsible for the script. Alternately known as "Mike and Gloria's House Guests, this episode originally aired on March 1, 1976. Hal Erickson

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Given an attractive pantsuit by Gloria, Edith would like to show off her new outfit in public. Alas, Archie is his usual stick-in-the-mud self, and refuses to take Edith out. Undaunted, Edith decides to have a good time on her own, and takes her first step toward that goal by heading down to Kelcey's Bar. Jason Wingreen makes his first appearance as Harry the bartender, a role he'd carry over to the spin-off series Archie Bunker's Place. Written by Lou Derman, Douglas Aragno, and Phil Doran, "Edith's Night Out" originally aired on March 8, 1976, as the final episode of All in the Family's sixth season. Hal Erickson

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The Bunker family's doctor forces Archie to go on a diet. In the spirit of "one for all," Edith convinces the rest of the family to watch their calories. Even so, Archie is constitutionally incapable of sticking to his rigid diet -- until he receives unexpected moral support from octogenarian Justin Quigley (Burt Mustin). Incidentally, series star Carroll O'Connor requested that the producers refilm the opening theme-song sequence of All in the Family during the 1975-1976 season precisely because he'd put on considerable weight since the program debut in 1971. Written by Mel Tolkin and Larry Rhine, "Archie's Weighty Problem" was first broadcast on February 9, 1976. Hal Erickson

Product Details

• UPC: 043396162365
• Source: SONY PICTURES
• Region Code: 1
• Time: 10:12:00

This set contains DVDs which may be available separately:

• All in the Family: A Very Moving Day
• All in the Family: Alone At Last
• All in the Family: Archie the Donor
• All in the Family: Archie the Hero
• All in the Family: Mike's Pains
• All in the Family: Chain Letter
• All in the Family: Edith Breaks Out
• All in the Family: The Little Atheist
• All in the Family: Mike Faces Life
• All in the Family: Grandpa Blues
• All in the Family: Gloria Suspects Mike
• All in the Family: Archie's Civil Rights
• All in the Family: Gloria Is Nervous
• All in the Family: Birth of the Baby, Part One
• All in the Family: Birth of the Baby, Part Two
• All in the Family: Archie the Baby Sitter
• All in the Family: New Year's Wedding
• All in the Family: Archie Finds a Friend
• All in the Family: Mike's Move
• All in the Family: Love By Appointment
• All in the Family: Joey's Baptism
• All in the Family: Gloria and Mike's House Guests
• All in the Family: Edith's Night Out
• All in the Family: Archie's Weighty Problem

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