All in the Family — Season 1, Episode 8: Lionel Moves Into the Neighborhood

Episode synopsis

Louise 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 Bunkers since the pilot episode, when the writers discovered how effective the street-smart black youth was at gently letting the air out of Archie's sails.

About All in the Family

Archie Bunker, a working class bigot, constantly squabbles with his family over the important issues of the day.

More episodes from Season 1

• E1Meet the Bunkers
• E2Writing the President
• E3Oh, My Aching Back (aka Archie's Aching Back)
• E4Archie Gives Blood
• E5Judging Books by Covers
• E6Gloria's Pregnancy (aka Gloria Has a Belly Full)
• E7Mike's Hippie Friends Come to Visit
• E9Edith Has Jury Duty
• E10Archie Is Worried About His Job
• E11Gloria Discovers Women's Lib
• E12Success Story
• E13The First and Last Supper