Ep 21. Father Lode

Buckle up, fans of Married...with Children! Season 2 Episode 21 is a wild ride you won't want to miss. In "Father Lode," the Bundy family's patriarch, Al, is desperately trying to max out his credit card to buy a brand new top-of-the-line TV for himself. However, when his card is declined, Al enlists the help of his wife, Peggy, and the couple's teenage daughter, Kelly, to come up with some creative ways to get the money he needs.

Meanwhile, the family's son, Bud, is dealing with his own set of problems. He's got a crush on a girl at school but can't seem to work up the courage to ask her out. That is, until he receives some unexpected help from his father's latest scheme.

As usual, antics and hijinks abound throughout the episode, with plenty of classic Married...with Children humor and biting sarcasm on full display. But amidst all the laughs, the show also tackles some more serious themes, from the struggles of living paycheck to paycheck to the anxiety and uncertainty of young love.

Throughout it all, the Bundy family proves once again that they may not be the most conventional or politically correct characters on TV, but they always stick together and never back down from a challenge. "Father Lode" is a must-see episode that is sure to leave you laughing, cringing, and maybe even feeling a little sentimental by the end.