All in the Family Season 1 Episode 11

Ep 11. Gloria Discovers Women's Lib

  • March 23, 1971
  • 25 min
  • 7.4  (298)

When Gloria discovers Women's Liberation, she becomes deeply interested in the movement and begins to become more vocal about her beliefs. This becomes problematic for her father, Archie, who is set in his ways and believes that women should have traditional gender roles.

Throughout the episode, Gloria tries to educate her father on the importance of Women's Liberation, but Archie refuses to listen. Meanwhile, Mike, Gloria's husband, is supportive of her and encourages her to speak out.

As Gloria becomes more involved in the movement, she attends a Women's Liberation rally and takes part in a demonstration. This causes even more tension between her and Archie, as he believes that she is "brainwashed" by the movement.

During a heated argument, Archie reveals his own fears and insecurities about women's empowerment, admitting that he is afraid of losing his male dominance in the household.

In the end, Gloria and Archie come to a better understanding of each other's perspectives, though they do not necessarily agree on everything. The episode ends with Gloria continuing to be involved in the Women's Liberation movement, while Archie begins to question his own attitudes towards gender roles.

Overall, this episode of All in the Family explores the tensions and conflicts that can arise between different generations and worldviews. It also highlights the importance of open dialogue and empathy in bridging these gaps and finding common ground.

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  • First Aired
    March 23, 1971
  • Runtime
    25 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.4  (298)