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| Season 2, episode # 22 | ||||
| "All in the Family" episode | ||||
| Series: | All in the Family | |||
| Network/Country: | CBS-TV | |||
| Air date | February 26, 1972 | |||
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| Written by: | Lee Kalcheim | |||
| Directed by: | John Rich | |||
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Edith the Judge | |||
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Edith the Judge is the 22nd episode aired during the second season and the 35th overall episode of All in the Family. The Season 2 episode first aired on CBS-TV on February 26, 1972. Directed by John Rich, the story was written by Lee Kalcheim.
Synopsis
At a coin-operated laundry, Archie breaks one of the machines, and the manager wants to collect damages. Edith reluctantly agrees to arbitrate the grievance lest it wind up in small claims court.
Plot summary
Archie gets into an argument with Syrian laundry owner Girgis (Jack Weston) when each blames the other for breaking a washing machine. When it becomes clear that neither side will back down, Edith finds herself arbitrating between her husband and the owner. Naturally, Archie is convinced that Edith will decide in his favor -- but don't be too sure that she will put loyalty above honesty.