Ep 11. The Little Atheist

In the All in the Family season 6 episode 11 titled "The Little Atheist", Archie is worried about his granddaughter Stephanie's lack of faith in God. Stephanie, who is only six years old, has been asking a lot of questions about religion and God, which makes Archie uncomfortable. He believes that it is his duty to instruct Stephanie about the importance of religion and God, so he takes her to church with him one Sunday.

Stephanie, however, is not impressed with the church or the concept of God. She doesn't understand why people believe in something that they cannot see or touch. Archie is frustrated by her lack of understanding and worried about what her parents, Mike and Gloria, will think about her lack of faith.

As Archie and Stephanie continue their conversation about religion, the rest of the family gathers at the Bunkers' house to celebrate Christmas. Mike and Gloria are surprised to hear that Archie has taken Stephanie to church and are concerned about his attempts to indoctrinate her into Christianity without their consent. They believe that Stephanie should be allowed to make her own decisions about religion and spirituality.

The tension in the house rises as different family members express their own beliefs about religion and atheism. Edith, who is a devout Catholic, is disappointed that Stephanie doesn't share her faith, while Mike defends his own atheism and argues that Stephanie is too young to be indoctrinated into any religion.

As the family continues to debate, Stephanie becomes increasingly upset and confused. She feels like she is being pulled in different directions and doesn't know what to believe. Finally, Archie realizes that he has been wrong to pressure Stephanie into believing in God and apologizes to her and her parents. He acknowledges that everyone has the right to their own beliefs and that faith is a personal choice.

In the end, the family comes together to celebrate the holiday and enjoy each other's company, regardless of their different beliefs. Stephanie is able to relax and have fun, knowing that she doesn't have to conform to anyone else's expectations. The episode ends on a hopeful note, as the family realizes that love and respect can overcome even the biggest differences.