Edith Ends An Argument | All In The Family

Edith (Jean Stapleton) puts her foot down this time... Leaving Archie (Carroll O'Connor) speechless
From Season 8, Episode 6 'Unequal Partners': Archie has to delay his fishing trip when Edith has an anniversary party for a couple from the Sunshine Home.
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One of the most acclaimed comedy series of all time, All in the Family with Archie Bunker as the irascible, highly opinionated, working-class family man who viewed the world on his terms and his terms only. When not arguing with his liberal son-in-law, "Meathead," Archie took refuge in his long-suffering wife, Edith, who tries her best to understand Archie's conservative ways and outdated beliefs.
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[@finster1968]

I love when Edith found her backbone in the later years of the series. She had finally had enough of sacrificing everything for everyone else. It was her turn to be put first for a change. Brilliant writing.

[@jaredjlinden]

Me too. I greatly prefer the second half of AITF to the first half. Archie is softened a bit (he’s really tough to take in the early years) and Edith is just great.

[@RaineStudio]

It is gratifying. The character was originally written to be Archie's equal in cynicism, but there was no chemistry until they turned her into the flighty pushover we came to know.

[@koreypinkerton5031]

Now she'd be called woke

[@finster1968]

@@koreypinkerton5031 - Not exactly: Woke is when men tell you they can be women and vice versa. And men proceed to demand the takeover and domination of women’s sports. Any woman who has trained her whole life and then points out it’s unfair having to compete in such an arena is called a transphobe. She is silenced, threatened, held hostage (as happened recently) and has absolutely no say in shaping the fairness of any new civil rights movement. Edith would’ve been horrified. She’d be back to watching her rights as a woman be erased. That’s woke.

[@0011peace]

she did when archie gambled and few other times.

[@markmayfield2228]

There weren't too many times when Edith got mad, but when she did, sparks flew.

[@isabelbeckerman9226]

Sparks flew like fireflies when Edith smacked the bejesus out of Archie when she discovered he was gambling again. That scene (from the episode Archie the Gambler) was undoubtedly the most gratifying moment in the series' history.

[@dottie3043]

​@@isabelbeckerman9226⁰oo9

[@HeavyJ713]

You knew that you'd messed up when you got Edith mad

[@MrAlienmagnet]

When these two were on the screen together, their scenes were pure magic!

[@SovereignStatesman]

Yep, much better than Fat-ass and Meat-head.

[@williamsannuto8239]

Incredible actors incredible.

[@vickiebohy7609]

They sure did. Their chemistry was great, they were just like a real married couple.

[@Ryan-gw1ob]

This and when she told Archie to Stifle when she was going through menopause was the best !!

[@deeknits]

❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@0011peace]

She slapped him for gambling.

[@michaeltrower741]

Wasn't there a similar moment when she learned about Boom Boom?

[@eileenryan2248]

Stifle, stifle, stifle!

[@jonthomas8569]

Even the audience was a little taken aback at first! They were all as surprised as she was that she had that in her. But boy, when she stuck to her guns they were right there with her! They were such brilliant actors.

[@deeknits]

Even Archie’s knees were on Edith’s side!!! 🤣😂

[@anthonybrunotheodd]

Edith is a saint, she’s put up with so much and she’s always been the one giving in the relationship. So you can’t help but feel for her when she want’s Archie to do something for her and he puts up a fight she has every right to get angry at him.

[@jaymike3302]

Yes Edith is very nice. But Archie is a saint too for staying happily married to such a dingbat grandmotherly figure.

[@hart63]

That's why it was only during television and not in real life that they were married.

[@sarahmcdonnell3389]

Archie Bunker thinks a man should get his own way forever.

[@njpubadjuster3710]

@@jaymike3302 Saint Archie. Now I've heard everything.

[@jaymike3302]

@@njpubadjuster3710 Think about it though. Not to mention he has Mike living with him.

[@HuskyMama1009]

I grew up with this show, loved it! When Edith told Archie to "stifle it" for the first time my parents roared with laughter

[@ianman15]

And this is why those two actors won so many Emmys!

[@shuntaebank5790]

Yessssssssss

[@josephedric4081]

"I'll let you call Gloria, Jeanette." Archie said the most ridiculous and funniest things.

[@johnadams3231]

Two of the best characters. In the history of tv

[@shannon3944]

Edith was my hero...she put up with alot of bs. But when she finally put her foot down, she meant it.💙💯

[@markvickers3488]

Carrol O'Connor was incredible in this role, & the writing is excellent. They are almost like like real people to me.

[@vidrar69]

I was a little kid (8 years old) when I saw this, and it was burned into my brain. I cheered when Edith stuck up for herself. It's funny how small moments stick with you, and to this day, I learned to always stick up for what you believe is right and to not be afraid of the consequences of being a good person. I love that this clip was shared on KZbin.

[@BruceAFairchild]

One thing I learned as a child, watching All in the Family, is if you hurt Edith Bunker, you hurt God.

[@LordTalax]

Well both people are imaginary so, doesn't matter.

[@markpettis2896]

One of my favorite things about all in the family was when Edith was liberated and stood up to Archie

[@CherieulaJ]

Edith was RIGHT! Archie ALWAYS got his way...👴🚫👎🏽🙅🏾‍♀️ Plus, as the only one in the marriage who was working for "pay" he supposed to "PAY FOR EVERYTHING". Period. I was very glad that the writers made the decision to LIBERATE Edith. 👏🏽🤗❤

[@isabelleon3360]

Love how the writers let each character grow, Gloria and her husband would help Edith understand her own power and that she deserved to be treated better and they also helped Archie to understand where he was wrong and to treat his wife with more understanding and care... A lot of marriages had some of the elements that this show depicted back then, and I think this show in part, helped a lot of married change for the better.

[@GameparkGames]

Gloria and the Meathead didn't really do that, They helped Edith sure but they constantly bashed and berated Archie, Archie is no where near a saint but in his own way he does try for her when it really matters but this isn't one of those moments where he doesn't see the necessary need to be there as it has nothing to do with him, selfish sure but it's relatable overall. The best way to show that Archie does care for her is during the episodes where Edith really has it rough (Edith's 50th Birthday and the Episode where Beverly LaSalle dies) it shows that Archie will do anything to keep her happy even if it means making a fool of himself. The unfortunate circumstances Archie and Edith both are stuck in is the stereotype of a Housewife not being equal to a job which is why even she looks shocked as well saying what she said and due to that Archie is unfortunately right in how their relationship is played out because they both agree with the roles they're in. They do care for each other in the end.

[@njpubadjuster3710]

I remember the time she said, when being told Archie never apologizes: "Someone always says they're sorry. And Archie says, that's okay Edith."

[@luisestrada4443]

I literally jumped out of my seat saying "YOU TELL 'EM EDITH"!!!!!!!!!

[@majkus]

When actors know their characters to perfection-and I do not choose that word lightly.

[@bohe5815]

So glad Edith finally stood up to Archie. Archie never seemed to appreciate all Edith did.

[@GameparkGames]

You must not have watched the show, the outer layer you see this but if you watch and peel the layers and see The characters for who they are you do see that Archie is appreciative of his wife, he doesn't openly show it due to what he witnessed from his parents. Similarly Edith had the same thing just not near the level of what Archie been through but enough to know she needs to be a loyal housewife. They don't know how to express their feelings to one another that well but you see it if you watch them.

[@mattslupek7988]

Not very often, but sometimes Edith could be a badass!

[@jeffmorse645]

I was a kid in the 70s and we never missed All in the Family. I felt about those two almost like they were family - kind of like an aunt and uncle. Really sad when they passed.

[@Positivekitten]

Same here!

[@jamesorsby7553]

Lol Edith shocked herself every time she said something back to Archie. It just goes to show what people have down on the inside, if they're willing to use it.

[@TheWedabest]

Back then, women almost never talked back or challenged their husband's. No matter what kind of marriage they had.

[@shonda79able]

Archie was shocked, too. Lol

[@ef7558]

Back then women were third class citizens and children had fewer rights than the African-American community. It was a disgusting time period! This alone was the very least of the sins. The biggest atrocity is forcing Christian prayer in public schools which is wildly unconstitutional

[@beachboys3326]

​@@ef7558 Oh poppycock! Stop exaggerating, drama queen!🙄

[@0011peace]

@@TheWedabest teh time was the 7s aot of women talked back in hte 70s

[@MRMATTX2]

Back then, shows like this were like a one act play, with REAL professionals. Nothing today even comes close.

[@katbow5922]

Love it...and NOW the argument is over..!!!

[@alicekilincci9616]

Edith finally put the hammer down on Archie!! Good for her!!

[@juanitasherrer1580]

Edith cracks me up when she gets mad at Archie

[@lordbeerus5931]

Go Edith go !!!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@edsherrod5216]

Good for Edith! Archie treats everything she says as secondary, but maybe now he'll have second thoughts about the way he treats her.

[@Olivia-no7mi]

GO EDITH!👍🏻😁

[@roselewis7683]

Is one of the most funniest moments of All in the Family. I love that Edith finally got Archie to stifle it.

[@jayinmaine]

I remember a Thanksgiving about 50 years ago when there were about 20 family members at my grandparents house, and nana was upset with something or someone and said loudly “damn it”. There was stunned silence and you could hear the proverbial pin drop. In the 33 years I knew her that was the only time I heard her say anything negative. What an angel she was

[@Blade-420]

Good for Edith! You GO GURL! 😀

[@prissilou]

Wow! Does that take me back! Remembering when comedy like this was cutting edge is really a wake up call! Who knew I would ever get this old? But I do remember watching this show and loving it. This show was truly groundbreaking. A classic.

[@eileenhaughton3558]

And the honeymooners.

[@prissilou]

@@eileenhaughton3558 Yes, but I don't remember the "honeymooners" dealing with some of the issues that 'All in the Family' did...

[@orlandobabe]

I have to admit Edith should’ve talked to Archie about the wedding before offering the place to that couple. I wouldn’t like the person I lived with offering our home to strangers for their wedding without discussing it with me. Maybe then Archie would’ve scheduled the trip on a different day.

[@darkman7010]

Even the sweetest person in the world will act like their spouse once you've been around them every day of your life for as life long as Archie & Edith have been married.

[@damonharris5152]

Now the argument is over

[@kossttamojaan]

Stapleton was an incredible actor

[@arthurkornblum9771]

Well it's about time Edith spoke up for herself! She has put up with Archie's selfish ways long enough! Good for you Edith!

[@Listening4n0w]

I love the rare times she stood up to him.

[@tangoblue]

For the uninitiated, “prestige television” existed before The Sopranos and Breaking Bad - and this is a fine example.

[@hilaryc3203]

Agreed. I cut off my tv cable and got rid of my tv in the mid 2000s because of all the crap on it; sub par series, reality shows. I watch what I like on the internet, but even then we're still inundated by lawyer dramas, crime dramas, drug dramas and zombie dramas and the trashy shows like big brother and those matchmaking shows (which looks like a herd of gigolos and hookers lol). Ugh..Netflix churns out some awful contest shows: fashion, cooking, cake decorating...and while on the face of it, it may sound interesting, they are horrible, horrible contest formats.

[@GavinBorchert]

Ball, Moore, Burnett, Stapleton. The Mount Rushmore of TV comic actresses.

[@khartford62]

Can we add "White" to that list?

[@docadams7099]

How about Vance?

[@RedRiverMan]

get him girl!!! finally she stood up to him!

[@kathconserv]

It’s amazing how much we all loved Edith and Archie. Their chemistry was beautiful.

[@kimleone5496]

I love it when Edith stood up to Archie.

[@NIGHTGUYRYAN]

just fantastic acting. my heart breaks for edith, and archie never fails to crack me up.

[@Laffingrl]

Edith's been listening to that 'Big brained-Gloria Steinway"😅😅😅😅😅😅

[@Tygearianus]

The second give out on the knees was excellent

[@sandrakostic5998]

In the history of television, for me at least, there was never a more beautiful character than Edith Bunker and only Jean Stapleton could ever have done that role justice.

[@georgettedebuhr2660]

I just love the ending. Gave me a nice adrenaline rush

[@edwardtoyebo9690]

There have been other moments where Edith took charge. Edith telling Archie to stifle was ripe. She also grabbed the phone out of Archies hand and slammed it down. Archie was about to unjustly call the cops on a parolee who was just trying to earn a living. Then there was Archies Affair. "Where were you Archie?" My favorite Edith moment: When she presents the Twinkie to Sammy Davis Jr.

[@jerrygenovese8532]

The two together were absolute magic. I used to watch the show with my dad, and would go hysterical whenever Archie would say something about race, because that was a " No No ". The topper was when Sammy Davis kissed, I thought I weas going to piss my pants!

[@Retroearthling]

this still holds up and is still HILARIOUS

[@patiencebradley9773]

TELL HIM EDITH, YOU CAN KEEP ON WALKING !!!

[@Vejur9000]

Edith was a queen here. Give this woman her crown, and her flowers.

[@nybsbfan18]

R.i.p., Jean Stapleton. ❤

[@GloriaViolet]

Whenever Edith got really MAD , Archie was left gobsmacked at her ..... The shoe on the other foot for a change ! I used to love it , whenever Edith found her mouth and her backbone and stood up to Archie 😂😂😂👍❤❤❤

[@ef7558]

4:40 - *Mic drop before walking off like a boss

[@user-sv7fd6es6s]

Ohh tell him Edith. "If you walk out on me you can keep on walking" If it were me I would have told Archie off a long time ago.

[@constancearmstrong8864]

This is what whet happen when Archie got on Edith nerves. 😂😂😂

[@Charlie1964Rapture]

KEEP ON WALKING, ARCHIE ! 😁😁😁

[@yumestationZ]

That was awesome! I love Edith!

[@mslinda8456]

Edith's vein in her neck was about to pop. She mad as hell 🤣Great acting!!!

[@ForeignerFan74]

I’m Happy Edith Didn’t Called!

[@kathyjacques2688]

Ah, the good old days when writers could come up with ways to entertain us with wit

[@iamme453]

I think I've said this before, one of my favorite scenes is when Edith told Archie to stifle.

[@vintagetvandexciting]

I'm surprised she didn't say "Case Closed".

[@JamesJones-zq7pc]

Instead she said "Now the argument is over"

[@bartsanders1553]

There is a bus up there, but watch out for the guy with the fish in the jar.

[@destineetyson7756]

I love All in the family my favorite TV show of all time ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤📺📺📺📺📡📡📡📡📡📡📡

[@tallglasscocoa6105]

Edith was a Jersey Girl she had that spark in her. She "Let" Achrie think he was the boss of the house. When she put her foot down everybody was Right On Edith

[@linguaphile42]

To me, they represented a whole generation of people who had this relationship. My dad could be a real bully, too, and my mom would only stand up to him when it was really important. No wonder I never got married. Hopefully the next generations have evolved and things are more equitable, but it probably depends on the people.

[@rocistone6570]

Norman Lear is 102 years old. I bet you an honest bellylaugh that he can still create more and better TV than most of the people doing it now who are half his age and think of themselves that they are gawd's gift to "entertainment."

[@calisongbird]

He’s not 102, he’s 100. He was born on July 27, 1922.

[@rocistone6570]

@@calisongbird 2023-1922=101 when last I looked. So technically he's 101, with a birthday in July. May he have many more!

[@truffles2721]

He is alive?

[@user-dn7pc4ew8y]

God rest him, he passed away this past December 5th.

[@user-dn7pc4ew8y]

​@@truffles2721he passed away this past December 5th.

[@billdoty6438]

Greatest show. Of all time

[@Mouserjan0222]

I always wondered why Mike and Gloria never stood up for Edith when Archie called her names

[@calisongbird]

Good “pernt”!

[@Deined]

If you remember the show, Mike and Gloria encouraged Edith to stand up for herself more than once.

[@evernechatman1590]

Great acting

[@user-tj4ks3uh6f]

Damn, I 💕 when EDITH TELLS archie OFF.

[@ImogenC-rt3fm]

Masters masters masters masters of this craft. Jean Stapleton is in my opinion the most undersung actress in 3 or 4 generations. Watching her work makes me weep. But in a good way.

[@curtpiazza1688]

Love it! 😂

[@eldonhoward7925]

This show was so darn funny!

[@lydiacartagena643]

Way to go edith

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

My generation of television Ivan watch alllllllll day 😃

[@EsterKunin-zs2dw]

I was always so happy when Edith stuck up for herself against Archie😅!!!

[@DoubleS63]

archie was so mad but that what makes carrol O'Connor a great actor

[@rozchristopherson648]

Edith let a lot of things go by. But she showed her tolerance level only went so far on occasions like this when she let Archie know "enough is enough." Everybody comes to a point like that when dealing with certain people or certain circumstances. BRAVA, Edith!!!! 🧡🧡🧡

[@AlyKatKitty]

❤ Love it!

[@stephaniehowell1109]

The best episodes were when Edith stood up to Archie. Me, I'dve kicked his butt to the curb first time he called me 'dingbat.'

[@Creed1287]

1:51 lol

[@ronaldbrown8792]

You go girl.

[@michaeljones3509]

Maude would be proud of Edith for putting Archie in his place just like she did with him by herself all of time 👏🏾😀

[@janiceosborne4618]

Love it!

[@dannysands9341]

You go girl

[@truffles2721]

He should just leave without her. She did not tell him about this wedding. He didnot know about it.

[@richs4878]

There were legend.

[@jwbuckmiller82jb]

Maude would have been proud.

[@docadams7099]

Same goes for Louise Jefferson.

[@0011peace]

@@docadams7099 All of these are related both Maude and the Jeffersons were spin offs of All in the familiy. And, Also Good Times ws spin off of Maude se was Maude's house keeper

[@kevinmonroe]

Edith almost kicked Archie on his Stupidick!!!!

[@Caleb17-ym6pq]

Being married to Archie is a job in of itself. Most of it was just putting up with Archie.

[@isabelbeckerman9226]

4:38 "Now the argument is over," so says Edith. In other words, without being repugnant, "SCREW YOU!!!!!!!!!!!"

[@rhondaelam254]

Love her!! 👍😉