All in the Family

Weeknights at 8p ET | 5p PT

A working-class man constantly squabbles with his family over the important issues of the day. All in the Family continually leads lists of the greatest television series in history, and it's clear to see why. Norman Lear's groundbreaking sitcom tackled hot topics that other shows were afraid to touch and set a record as the first television series to top the Neilsen ratings for five consecutive years.

Next Airings

Jul 3rd 8:30p ET

Prisoner in the House

A plumber's assistant causes Archie agony when he finds out the worker is a convict on a work-release program from Sing Sing.

Jul 6th 8:00p ET

The Best of All in The Family (Part 1)

A look back at the first five seasons of All in the Family with flashbacks, this episode was hosted by Henry Fonda.

Jul 6th 8:30p ET

The Best of All in The Family (Part 2)

Henry Fonda hosts an hour-long retrospective of high points from the show's first four years.

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