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Married... with Children· Season 1 · Episode 1

Pilot

S01E01·8.0·April 5, 1987·30m·FOX

In the very first episode of this widely successful, ribald sitcom, Al Bundy has a chance of getting front row seats to the basketball game, but Peggy makes him stay home and meet their new yuppie neighbors, Marcy and Steve Rhodes.

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#1In Season 1of 13 rated episodes
#154All-timeof 259 rated episodes
+0.7vs season avgSeason 1 averages 7.3
1987First airedApril 5, 1987

Guest stars

Ritch ShydnerRitch Shydneras Luke Ventura
Sue Ann Gilfillanas Customer #2
Diana BellamyDiana Bellamyas Customer #1
Victor DiMattiaas Arnold
Linda DonaLinda Donaas Tawny

Crew

Linda DayDirector
Michael G. MoyeWriter
Ron LeavittWriter

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