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| Season 5, episode # 16 | ||||
| "All in the Family" episode | ||||
| Series: | All in the Family | |||
| Network/Country: | CBS-TV | |||
| Air date | January 4, 1975 | |||
| Production code | 517 (5x17) | |||
| Teleplay by: | Bud Wiser, Lou Derman & Bill Davenport | |||
| Story by: | Bud Wiser | |||
| Directed by: | H. Wesley Kenney | |||
| Guest starring: | Sidney Clute Cliff Osmond | |||
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Prisoner in the House was the 16th episode of the fifth season and the 100th credited overall episode of All in the Family. The Season 5 episode first aired on CBS-TV on January 4, 1975. Written by Bud Wiser, Lou Derman and Bill Davenport from a story by Wiser, it was directed by H. Wesley Kenney.
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Synopsis
Archie is dismayed to learn that the plumber who is doing work in his home has employed a furloughed prisoner from Sing-Sing.
Episode summary
Archie and Edith are having a problem with their plumbing so they call of friend of theirs, Mr. Strinksi, a plumber. who brings and assistant named Nick Howard. While Archie is at work, the assistant tells Edith that he is a convict on a work furlough. Edith is okay with it, but she is afraid of what Archie may think. Eventually, he finds out and spreads the news all over Kelcy's bar. The plumber decides not to finish the job and that he can't use the assistant anymore. Edith encourages him not to give up.
Cast (in credits order)
Main cast
- Carroll O'Connor as Archie Bunker (credited only)
- Jean Stapleton as Edith Bunker
- Rob Reiner as Michael "Meathead" Stivic
- Sally Struthers as Gloria Bunker-Stivic
Guest starring
- Sidney Clute as Mr. Strinski
- [Cliff Osmond]] as Nick Howard
Recurring cast/characters
Mone appear in this episode.