All in the Family
Too Good Edith
Season 9, Episode 27 · Aired 1979-04-08
Synopsis
Young Dr. Shapiro diagnoses Edith with phlebitis, and orders her to stay off of her feet for extended periods. However, with the bar being busy due to the St. Patrick's day holiday, Edith feels compelled to ignore the advice despite her rapidly deteriorating condition.
Finale desk note
From the desk: The guide closes on “Too Good Edith” (1979-04-08) — a series bookend worth the package context. Carroll O'Connor vs. character confusion and the constant sponsor panic.
In the series
This episode is part of All in the Family (1971–1979) on CBS.
The living-room argument as national sport — bigotry, love, and loud chairs.
Key cast
- Carroll O'Connor as Archie Bunker
- Jean Stapleton as Edith Bunker
- Rob Reiner as Michael Stivic
- Sally Struthers as Gloria Stivic