All in the Family season 4 episode 14 Recap and FAQ

Episode Summary

Archie Bunker and Edith discuss "Dear Abby's" advice column. A visit from Irene Lorenzo leads to a heated debate about women in sports, resulting in a $10 pool game challenge between Archie and Irene. Archie makes sexist remarks, angering Irene's husband Frank, who jokingly curses Archie with the Sicilian "Malocchio." Archie's back pain conveniently flares up, postponing the pool match. At Kelsey's bar, George Jefferson mocks Archie's belief in the curse. Irene, realizing Archie's faking his pain, postpones the match, leaving Archie exposed but unrepentant.

Full Episode S04E14 Recap

### Opening Scene: Bunker Living Room - Archie and Edith discuss the cleverness of advice columnist "Dear Abby." - Edith admires Abby's intelligence, but Archie dismisses her, claiming she only answers easy questions. ### Edith and Archie Discuss "Dear Abby" - Edith finds a question in Abby's column challenging but Archie offers a simplistic answer. - Archie questions Abby's problem-solving skills, suggesting she avoids tough questions. ### Irene Visits the Bunkers - Irene Lorenzo visits the Bunkers, discussing plans to go to the Museum of Natural History with Edith. - Archie, wanting a quiet day off, is unenthusiastic about Irene's visit. ### Pool Challenge - Archie and Irene banter about sports, leading to a pool game challenge. - Irene bets $10 against Archie's skepticism about her pool skills. ### Preparing for the Pool Game - Archie calls to reserve a pool table, excited about the bet. - Irene postpones the museum visit for the pool game. ### Archie's Misogynistic Remarks - Archie makes derogatory remarks about women in sports, prompting a heated argument with Irene and Frank. - The argument escalates, with Frank defending Irene and challenging Archie's masculinity. ### The Evil Eye Curse - Frank, angered by Archie's comments, places a Sicilian curse (Malocchio) on him. - Archie's back pain flares up, and he attributes it to the curse, much to the family's skepticism. ### Preparing for the Pool Match - Despite his back pain, Archie decides to go through with the pool match to prove his point. - The family and Irene head to the bar for the match, with Archie still in pain. ### At Kelsey's Bar - At the bar, Archie's friends learn about the match and the supposed curse. - George Jefferson offers Archie a voodoo charm for good luck, playing into the superstition. ### The Pool Match Begins - Irene is ready to play, but Archie struggles with his back pain. - After some hesitation, Irene decides not to take advantage of Archie's condition and offers to postpone the match. ### The Match Postponed - The match is postponed, and everyone leaves the bar. - Frank informs Archie that Irene believes he's faking his pain. ### Archie's "Miraculous" Recovery - Back at home, Archie claims his back pain persists, but inadvertently reveals he's faking when he quickly bends over to pick up a dollar. - The episode concludes with Archie exposed, but still denying he faked his injury.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is "Dear Abby" and why is she discussed?

"Dear Abby" is an advice columnist mentioned by Edith and Archie. Edith admires her, while Archie criticizes her for only answering easy questions.

What triggers the pool game challenge between Archie and Irene?

A discussion about women in sports leads to a bet where Irene challenges Archie to a pool game for $10.

What is Archie's attitude towards women in sports?

Archie expresses derogatory and sexist views, claiming women are not important in sports and look like "lumpy men."

What is the Sicilian curse (Malocchio) and who uses it?

The Malocchio is a Sicilian curse for the evil eye. Frank places it on Archie during a heated argument about women.

How does Archie react to the curse?

Archie believes his back pain is caused by the curse and is skeptical about its removal.

What role does George Jefferson play at the bar?

George Jefferson teases Archie about the curse and offers a voodoo charm as a solution.

Does the pool match between Archie and Irene take place?

The pool match is initially set to happen, but Irene decides not to take advantage of Archie's fake back pain and postpones it.

How is Archie's faking of the back pain revealed?

Archie inadvertently bends over to pick up a dollar, revealing he was faking his back pain.

What is the outcome of the pool match?

The pool match is postponed due to Archie's feigned injury and his subsequent exposure as a faker.

Who is present during the pool game at Kelsey's bar?

Archie, Irene, Frank Lorenzo, George Jefferson, and other patrons are present at Kelsey's bar for the pool game.

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