Writer:	Peter Gaffney, Glen Eichler
Director:	Gerry Cohen
Star:	Katey Sagal (Peg Bundy),  Ted McGinley (Jefferson D'Arcy (Episodes 102-262, recurring previously)),  Amanda Bearse (Marcy Rhoades D'Arcy),  Ed O'Neill (Al Bundy),  David Faustino (Bud Bundy),  Christina Applegate (Kelly Bundy),  David Garrison (Steve Rhoades (Episodes 1-74, recurring afterwards))
Recurring Role:	Ted McGinley (Jefferson D'Arcy)
Guest Star:	Dorit Sauer (Trixie),  Bubba Smith (Spare Tire Dixon),  Carol Gustafson (Principal)

Bubba Smith, who played "Spare Tire" in this episode, was an all-pro defensive lineman for the Baltimore Colts in the late 1960's and early 1970's. (edit) This was Ed O'Neill's favorite episode. (edit)

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It is revealed in this episode that during Al Bundy's football career, Polk High won the city championship against Andrew Johnson High. The two schools were named for the 11th and 17th presidents of the United States.
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When Al enters Andrew Johnson High, there is a sign that reveals the mascot of Johnson High as the "Impeachers". Andrew Johnson was the 17th president of the United States (served 1865-1869) and at the time this episode aired, was the only president to have been impeached by the U.S. House of Representatives (Bill Clinton later became the second). Impeachment is the first of two steps necessary to remove a U.S. President from office during his term. The second step is conviction in the Senate. After his impeachment, Andrew Johnson missed conviction by one vote and thus was allowed to remain in office. (edit) Branded


The scene where Al is demoted from his security guard job is a reference to the opening titles sequence of the TV series Branded. Chuck Connors played Jason McCord in that 1965 NBC Western about a Calvary captain dishonorably discharged after unjustly accused of being a coward. Everything from the song that plays down to the drummer and the buttons ripped off of Al's shirt parallels it. Al's baton is snapped in half in lieu of Jason's sword. (edit)