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"Edith's Problem"
Season 2, episode # 15
# 28 overall in series (205 episodes)
AITF 2x15 - Edith's Problem
Archie's having a really hard time dealing with the sudden mood changes that the usually cheerful Edith is having while going through the early stages of menopause in "Edith's Problem" in Season 2 (ep.#15).
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Series: All in the Family
Network/Country: CBS-TV
Air date January 8, 1972
Production code 214 (2x15)
Teleplay by: Burt Styler
Story by: Burt Styler and Steve Zacharia
Directed by: John Rich
Guest starring: Jeannie Linero
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Edith's Problem is the 15th episode aired during the second season and the 28th overall episode All in the Family. The Season 2 episode first aired on CBS-TV on January 8, 1972. Directed by John Rich, the original teleplay was scripted by Burt Styler; the story was co-written by Styler and Steve Zacharia. This Emmy-winning episode of All in the Family not only shattered yet another TV taboo, but also showcased an acting tour de force for series star Jean Stapleton.


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Synopsis[]

Edith tells Archie to "stifle, stifle, stifle!" when she goes through the early stages of menopause. Archie tries to be understanding, but just wants his wife to have her change of life so they can get on with their lives as usual.

Summary[]

The Bunker family is thrown into an uproar when the normally docile Edith undergoes several sudden and unexpected mood swings, yelling at her family and displaying a foul temper that makes Archie look like a pussycat! Though the men in the family don't quite know what is happening, Gloria does: Edith is going through menopause. Perhaps the best and funniest line of the episode is when an upset Archie, who's frustrated at his wife's sudden and constantly unpredictable mood changes, yells at Edith: "If you're gonna change, Edith, change! Right now! CHANGE!"


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Recurring characters/cast[]

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Guest stars[]

  • Jeannie Linero as The Waitress (as Jeanie Linero)

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