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Married... with Children

Married... with Children

Domestic bliss was never like this!

19877.711 Seasons258 EpisodesEnded

Overview

Al Bundy is an unsuccessful middle aged shoe salesman with a miserable life and an equally dysfunctional family. He hates his job, his wife is lazy, his son is dysfunctional (especially with women), and his daughter is dim-witted and promiscuous.

Created by Matthew Berry
Written by Matthew Berry, Eric Abrams
Produced by Kim Weiskopf, Ron Leavitt, Michael G. Moye
NetworksFOX

Top Cast

Ed O'Neill

Ed O'Neill

Al Bundy

Katey Sagal

Katey Sagal

Peggy Bundy

Amanda Bearse

Amanda Bearse

Marcy D'Arcy

Christina Applegate

Christina Applegate

Kelly Bundy

David Faustino

David Faustino

Bud Bundy

Ted McGinley

Ted McGinley

Jefferson D'Arcy

Themes & Keywords

chicago, illinoisslapstick comedydysfunctional familyfamily relationshipssocial satirefamilyshoe salesmansitcomfamily life

About Married... with Children

Married... with Children is a comedy series that first aired in 1987 exploring themes of chicago, illinois, slapstick comedy, dysfunctional family, family relationships, social satire, family. Created by Matthew Berry, it stars Ed O'Neill, Katey Sagal, Amanda Bearse. Al Bundy is an unsuccessful middle aged shoe salesman with a miserable life and an equally dysfunctional family. He hates his job, his wife is lazy, his son is dysfunctional (especially with women), and his daughter is dim-witted and promiscuous.

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