All in the Family: The Games Bunkers Play

Episode score 9.4 Superb

The Games Bunkers Play

  • 69.
  • Season: 4
  • Episode: 8
  • First Aired: 11/3/1973
  • Prod Code: 408

EPISODE OVERVIEW

2 Reviews | 33 Votes

Mike is all excited when the Lorenzos and Lionel are coming over after dinner for a game of 'Group Therapy.' Archie takes one look at some of the questions that are asked during a game and quickly rushes off for drinks at Kelsey's bar. Later, during the game, Mike childishly refuses to accept criticism from everyone involved. Add a recap »

Writers:
Susan Perkis HavenBernie WestMichael RossMichael RossBernie WestDan Klein
Director:
John Rich (II)Bob LaHendro
Stars:
Sally Struthers (Gloria Stivic (1971-1978))
Jean Stapleton (Edith Bunker)
Carroll O'Connor (Archie Bunker)
Rob Reiner (Michael Stivic (1971-1978))
Recurring Role:
Vincent Gardenia (Frank Lorenzo)
Mike Evans (Lionel Jefferson)
Betty Garrett (Irene Lorenzo)
  • Gloria: (reading off card) 'Tell the person in the room that you are closest to something you think will help them.' Well, Ma, I think..
    Mike: Hey wait a minute! I’m your husband! I’m closest to you! You should be asking me!
    Gloria: Okay, Michael-I think the dresses you wear make you look older. edit »
  • Mike: The game is about expressing how you feel without using words.
    Archie: I can express how I feel without using words! Watch! *blows rasberry* edit »
  • Mike: (to Frank) Say something to your wife about your sex-life.
    Frank: (to Irene) Thanks! edit »
  • Mike: I'm playing with 4 Archies, and each of you is worse than the real one! edit »
  • Lionel: Every time you see me, the first thing you throw at me are racial problems.
    Mike: Well, what am I supposed to talk about, the weather?
    Lionel: Why not? We DO have weather, you know. edit »
  • 9.5
    ravens98fever's avatarmember since: Apr 20, 2006

    The Games Bunkers Play

    The Bottom Line: "Character development"

    This is one of my favorite AITF episodes because they play a game that ends up revealing interesting things about the characters during a brutally honest game of "Group Therapy". ...Continue »

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    8kix's avatarmember since: Aug 1, 2005

    The Games Bunkers Play

    The Bottom Line: "Character development"

    While playing a friendly game with family and friends Mike realizes that he is not so good at handling criticism as he imagines. A revelation from Edith alters the way Mike views Archie. ...Continue »

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