All in the Family S01E03 · Oh, My Aching Back (aka Archie's Aching Back)

Overview

Archie is convinced he'll collect a large settlement from a petty traffic accident if a Jewish lawyer handles the case. The stylistic minimalism of the Bunkers' sparsely furnished set is on full display in this early episode. According to director John Rich, who grew up not far from Archie's neighbood, the Spartan look of the Bunkers' living room deco was achieved as a result of painstaking efforts. The director remembers personally supervising the cracking of windows and repainting of walls to give the place a run-down, lived-in look. "I told the set designers to take all the color out of it," remembers Rich. "Norman and I wanted to do the show in black and white, but CBS nearly went into a coma. So we decided to do the next best thing and shoot the entire show in muted sepia tones."

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1. 1 1. Meet the Bunkers1971-01-12 · 25mIt's Edith and Archie Bunker's wedding anniversary. Edith manages to drag Archie to church. Daughter Gloria and her husband Mike try to whip up a party atmosphere for the parents.
2. 2 2. Writing the President1971-01-19 · 25mMike writes a letter to President Nixon, protesting everything that's wrong with America, including the state of the environment and the nation's involvement in Vietnam. Archie fin
3. 3 3. Oh, My Aching Back (aka Archie's Aching Back)1971-01-26 · 25mArchie is convinced he'll collect a large settlement from a petty traffic accident if a Jewish lawyer handles the case. The stylistic minimalism of the Bunkers' sparsely furnished
4. 4 4. Archie Gives Blood1971-02-02 · 25mArchie refuses to donate blood because he's afraid that his vital fluids might get mixed in with those of a different race.
5. 5 5. Judging Books by Covers1971-02-09 · 25mArchie scorns one of Mike's effeminate friends, unaware that one of his own beer-drinking buddies is a well-adjusted gay man.
6. 6 6. Gloria's Pregnancy (aka Gloria Has a Belly Full)1971-02-16 · 25mArchie's dream of becoming a grandfather is dashed when Gloria suffers a sudden miscarriage.
7. 7 7. Mike's Hippie Friends Come to Visit1971-02-23 · 25mMike invites one of his hippie friends to spend the night in his living room, despite Archie's strenous ojections.
8. 8 8. Lionel Moves Into the Neighborhood1971-03-02 · 25mLouise Jefferson makes her first appearance, through husband George will remain an offscreen character for another two seasons. Their son, Lionel, had been a regular visitor to the
9. 9 9. Edith Has Jury Duty1971-03-09 · 25mEdith abandons the kitchen for the courtroom when she is chosen for jury duty, leaving Archie to fend for himself.
10. 10 10. Archie Is Worried About His Job1971-03-16 · 25mNo one in the family gets any sleep when Archie spends the night worring that he might lose his job.
11. 11 11. Gloria Discovers Women's Lib1971-03-23 · 25mGloria leaves the house in a rage after Mike refuses to recognize her as an equal partner in their marriage.
12. 12 12. Success Story1971-03-30 · 25mArchie reevaluates his definition of success after he meets an old army buddy who's become wealthy in the used-car trade.
13. 13 13. The First and Last Supper1971-04-06 · 25mThe Jeffersons arrive for dinner at the Bunkers'--minus husband George, who refuses to socialize with his white neighbors.