Ellen L. Fogle Movies

Lust! Greed! Passion! Shoes! In the first episode of a three-part "saga", the Bundys travel to England, having been invited to the country by the citizens of Lower Uncton. Little do they realizes that Lower Uncton has been under a curse of perpetual darkness since 1653--a curse that will be ended only when the last two surviving Bundy males are killed. Scheming historian Winston (Bill Oddie) and his henchman Igor (Steve Hartley) plan to bump off Al (Ed O'Neill) and Bud (David Faustino) the moment they set foot in Lower Uncton. . .while the populace of neighboring Upper Uncton plan to prevent this from happening so they can continue using Lower Uncton as a tourist attraction. Largely filmed on location in London, this episode features cameo appearances by series story editors Larry Jacobson and Stacie Lipp). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

After taking a temporary Holiday job as a mall Santa, Al (Ed O'Neill) commiserates with several fellow Ho-Ho-Ho-ers in a bar. As the liquor flows, Al conjures up memories of Christmases past--as well as all the clever methods he has used to avoid buying his family presents. His favorite tactic was to turn all the Bundys against each other just before December 24th--but this year Peg (Katey Sagal) and the kids have forged a united front against this insidious scheme (which has worked like a charm since 1974 at least!) Highlights include two musical numbers: a Bundy-ized variation of "12 Days of Christmas" and the spirited spoof "Bundy the No-Man". ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

It's "night out" time for the Bundys as Al (Ed O'Neill) and Peg (Katey Sagal) descend upon Marcy's house to watch a cable-TV movie, Kelly (Christina Applegate) babysits for the horrible Hubbard kids, and Bud (David Faustino) finally "gets lucky" thanks to an obliging young lady named Crystal (Helena Apothaker). As things turn out, Bud is the only one who can look back upon the evening with anything resembling fondness. Appearing as the Hubbard youngsters are several real-life children of the Married. . .With Children production staff. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Stressed out over the impending addition to the Bundy family, Buck the dog stops eating. The family immediately shifts its attention from pregnant Peg (Katey Sagal) to the morose mutt. Upset over being ignored, Peg packs up and pays a visit to her relatives in Wanker County, where a serious culture clash quickly develops between Mrs. Bundy and Cousins Eb and Effie (William Sanderson, Joey Lauren Adams). ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

When Al tells the kids that they're going to have to earn their own keep, Kelly becomes a singer with a group called The Gutter Cats (playing themselves). Enterprising Bud likewise finds work--as Kelly's agent, with most of her earnings coming his way. Listen for a brief but pointed reference to the home town of Married. . .With Children's "bete noire", housewife-activist Terry Rakolta. This is the final episode to feature David Garrison as a regular. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Because she flunked home economics, Peg (Katey Sagal) never officially graduated from high school. Hoping to belatedly earn her diploma, Peg enrolls in the same home-ec class attended by her daughter Kelly (Christina Applegate), where the two Bundy ladies have a high old time preparing for their finals. And back at home, family dog Buck speaks out loud for the first time--and not surprisingly, it's a withering put-down of Al (Ed O'Neill) ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Riding in Steve's car, Peg (Katey Sagal) gives a careless motorist the finger. Now Steve (David Garrison) is terrified that he'll be beaten up, especially when the other driver follows him home. Al (Ed O'Neill) advises Steve that the best way to win a fight is to get the drop on his opponent -- and without going into further detail, suffice it to say that the episode's supporting cast includes dwarf actor Dan Frishman, best remembered as John Larroquette's mean-spirited boss on Night Court. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

In the first episode of a two-part story, Al (Ed O'Neill) and Peg (Katey Sagal) attend their high school reunion, where Peg hopes to be crowned prom queen. Unfortunately, her competition is her old archrival Connie (Lisa Raggio), who seems to have the inside track to the crown. What results is a duel between the former Peg Wanker ("Don't Bother to the Thank Her") and Connie Bender ("Bring a Friend It Won't Offend Her"), with Peg spending nearly 3,000 dollars to fix the voters. The musical group the Why makes an appearance. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

While their house is being fumigated for termites, the Bundys move into the shoe store where dad Al (Ed O'Neill) works. This relocation may prove to be a boon to daughter Kelly (Christina Applegate), who is planning to escape her family and attend a rock concert despite being grounded. Though series regulars David Garrison and Amanda Bearse (Steve and Marcy Rhodes) do not appear, we are given ample glimpses at the guest stars, former Playboy centerfolds Teri Weigel and Hope-Marie Carlton. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi

Returning from a river-rafting trip, ultraconservative Steve (David Garrison) now sports a beard which he loves, but his wife Marcy (Amanda Bearse). When she demands he shave off the bear, he refuses, and a battle royal ensues. Retreating from the fracas, Steve moves in with the Bundys, who are delighted by his new hirsute "look"--but things soon go sour, as they always do. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi