Ep 8. The Games Bunkers Play

The episode begins with Archie and Edith playing a game of Scrabble. However, tensions rise as Archie accuses Edith of cheating and demanding that she puts away her Scrabble dictionary. Meanwhile, Mike and Gloria come over to announce their plan to submit an entry to a game show called "Bowl-O-Rama" in hopes of winning the grand prize of $10,000.

Archie, believing that he is an expert in bowling, decides to coach Mike and Gloria for the show. However, tensions rise once again when Archie's coaching methods clash with Mike's own bowling style. To make matters worse, Mike's communication with Gloria consistently results in misunderstandings and arguments.

Later, at the bowling alley, Archie shows off his impressive bowling skills to Mike and Gloria, leaving them both feeling intimidated and doubting their own abilities. Meanwhile, Edith stumbles upon a group of women who are bowling and convinces them to let her join in their game.

As the day of the game show approaches, tensions continue to rise within the Bunker household. Mike and Gloria are still struggling to communicate effectively, while Archie's coaching style becomes even more intense and threatening. Edith, on the other hand, has become a top player among the women bowlers.

On the day of the game show, the Bunkers arrive at the Bowl-O-Rama and make their way to the set. As the competition begins, it becomes clear that everything is not going according to plan. The Bunkers find themselves struggling to keep up with the other teams, leading to even more tension and arguments.

Despite their difficulties, the Bunkers push through and make it to the final round of the game show. However, things take a surprising turn when the host reveals that the final challenge is not a bowling game but a test of teamwork and communication skills. With the grand prize on the line, the Bunkers must put aside their differences and work together to complete the task.

In the end, the Bunkers come out on top and win the grand prize of $10,000. However, the victory is short-lived as the family members continue to argue and bicker even after the game show has ended. In the end, they all decide to go their separate ways and enjoy the prize money in their own way.