Ep 13. Johnny Be Gone

In Married...with Children season 1 episode 13, titled "Johnny Be Gone," viewers are in for an amusing ride as they follow the misadventures of the Bundy family. As usual, the dysfunctional family gets themselves into all manner of antics, with each member grappling with their own issues.

The episode opens with Peggy, who is feeling neglected by her husband, Al. No longer content to sit back and let him do as he pleases, she tries to take matters into her own hands. Meanwhile, Al is being harassed by a youth who sells candy bars and refuses to leave until Al buys one.

As the episode progresses, viewers see Peggy attempting all sorts of measures to make Al give her more attention, including bringing up sex at any and every opportunity. However, Al is preoccupied with Johnny, the annoying childhood friend who keeps showing up uninvited at his doorstep.

Johnny's arrival throws the Bundy household into disarray and makes it difficult for anyone to get anything done. Al is constantly pulled aside by Johnny to reminisce about their old days, and he finds it impossible to shake him off. Johnny in turn is a clueless and oblivious character who cannot take social cues and overstays his welcome.

Peggy's attempts to get Al's attention are mostly futile, and she ends up having a heart to heart talk with Marcy, her neighbour. Marcy empathises with Peggy, but agrees that she should not force Al's attention and that it's best to let things be. Over time, Peggy begins to understand the wisdom in Marcy's advice and comes to see that her husband loves her in his own way.

As the episode comes to an end, the viewers see Al finally getting fed up with Johnny's antics and tricks him into believing he needs to move to Alaska to find work. This finally brings an end to Johnny's visit, much to the relief of everyone in the family.

Overall, "Johnny Be Gone" is a somewhat lighthearted episode of Married...with Children that showcases the humor and dysfunctional personalities that have made the show so beloved. Peggy's antics, Al's grumpiness, and Johnny's cluelessness all combine to create an entertaining episode that shows the Bundy family at their best and worst.