As of July 2026, Archie Bunker's Place Season 1 aired in 1979 with 24 episodes — streaming now on Amazon Prime Video. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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Archie Bunker's Place Season 1

1979 24 Episodes Comedy ⭐ 7/10

Archie Bunker's Place Season 1 is currently streaming on and , and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. A single, tightly-focused season means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Carroll O'Connor sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason Archie Bunker's Place Season 1 keeps coming up in conversation. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Archie Bunker's Place Season 1 from the crowd. Season 1 of Archie Bunker's Place includes 24 episodes. It aired from September 1979 to March 1980. This season stars Carroll O'Connor, Danielle Brisebois and Allan Melvin. Carroll O'Connor and Danielle Brisebois lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 1979. The real test of any comedy is whether it is still funny once you know all the jokes, and Archie Bunker's Place Season 1 holds up on rewatch in a way that separates it from one-off curiosities. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

For viewers who want something light without wanting something stupid, Archie Bunker's Place Season 1 respects your intelligence. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single week. Carroll O'Connor sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

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🎬 Archie Bunker's Place Season 1 — Episode Guide

E1
Archie's New Partner (1)
1979-09-23
Archie decides to expand his bar, Archie Bunker's Place, into a restaurant. In the meantime, Harry has decided to sell his half of the bar to Jewish liberal Murray Klein. Archie, being the bigot he is, tries in vain to get a loan to buy Harry out.
E2
Archie's New Partner (2)
1979-09-23
Harry finalizes the sale of his half to Murray Klein, much to Archie's chagrin. However, Archie must come to grips with the fact that he has a new partner. Murray also discovers that there is more to Archie than his bigoted exterior.
E3
Edith Gets Hired
1979-09-30
Archie's Place has acquired a new regular customer, Dottie. However, Archie and Murray discover that she is a prostitute and is conducting her business at the bar. This is bad for the bar's image. How can they convince her to leave?
E4
Archie and the Oldest Profession
1979-10-07
Edith, who has been jobless since she got fired from the Sunshine Home, has gotten a job as recreational assistant at the Rego Park Center for the Mentally Ill. However, Archie has decided that he thinks that Edith should not be working.
E5
Edith vs. the Energy Crisis
1979-10-14
The energy crisis has become a big problem. The bar is freezing cold and Edith has been preserving as much energy as possible at home as well. Soon, Archie is suffering as well, when the frigid conditions give him a case of strep throat.
E6
Bosom Partners
1979-10-21
Archie is in trouble with the State of New York when he is charged with non-payment of sales tax and questionable record keeping. Now it's up to Murray to save Archie and the bar by trying to romance the tax agent.
E7
Building the Restaurant
1979-10-28
Construction on the restaurant is underway, but the contractor Archie and Murray hired is demanding more money. Archie, who is determined that the restaurant will be a success, goes to a loan shark.
E8
The Cook
1979-11-04
Archie and Murray hire short-order cook Veronica Rooney (Anne Meara), but she insists that her gay nephew be hired as waiter. Archie's strong feelings on homosexuality present a problem.
E9
Murray and the Liquor Board
1979-11-11
In a protest march against Napom, Murray punched a cop. Although it has been pardoned, his ""criminal record"" may cost the bar its liquor license.
E10
Thanksgiving Reunion (1)
1979-11-18
Mike and Gloria Stivic, and little Joey, come home to spend Thanksgiving with the Bunkers. (Originally a 1-hour special)
E11
Thanksgiving Reunion (2)
1979-11-18
Mike and Gloria Stivic, and little Joey, come home to spend Thanksgiving with the Bunkers. (Originally a 1-hour special)
E12
Barney and the Hooker
1979-11-25
Dottie (the hooker from #3) has been arrested for prostitution. Murray bails her out and talks Archie into hiring her as a waitress to try to keep her out of trouble. However, trouble finds her when now divorcee Barney Hefner falls in love and proposes.
E13
Man of the Year
1979-12-02
An old high school buddy of Archie's (who is also a conman) comes to town to inform Archie that he has been elected Man of the Year.
E14
The Shabbat Dinner
1979-12-09
Edith and Stephanie are preparing a Shabbat dinner, a dinner eaten on the Jewish sabbath. They invite Archie's partner, Murray and his non-Jewish girlfriend. Unbeknownst to him, Edith also invites his mother, who feels that Murray should only be dating Jewish women.
E15
Barney's Lawsuit
1979-12-16
When Barney's barstool collapses while he is sitting on it, Archie is afraid he will try to sue.
E16
Blanche and Murray
1979-12-30
Barney's ex-wife Blanche comes back to town, and is as sex crazy as ever. She now goes after Murray, infuriating Barney.
E17
Murray's Daughter
1980-01-06
Murray's estranged daughter suddenly shows up with a Puerto Rican husband and children on the way.
E18
The Ambush
1980-01-27
The neighborhood has had a sudden rash of burglaries and Archie and Murray are afraid the bar will be the next one.
E19
The Return of Sammy
1980-02-03
Archie's ""old friend"" Sammy Davis Jr. is in town appearing on a talk show. Archie calls him up and invites him to the bar.
E20
Archie Fixes Up Fred
1980-02-10
Customers have been complaining about Veronica's nephew, Fred, the gay waiter. So Archie decides that he can convert him by setting him up on a date with a pretty girl.

🎭 Cast of Archie Bunker's Place Season 1

Carroll O'Connor
Carroll O'Connor
Archie Bunker
Danielle Brisebois
Danielle Brisebois
Stephanie Mills
Allan Melvin
Allan Melvin
Barney Hefner
Martin Balsam
Martin Balsam
Murray Klein
Jason Wingreen
Jason Wingreen
Harry Snowden
Bill Quinn
Bill Quinn
Mr. Van Ranseleer

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