Archie Bunker's Place Season 1 Episode 11 Thanksgiving Reunion (2)

Archie Bunker's Place is an American sitcom show that aired from 1979 to 1983. The show is a spin-off of another popular 1970s sitcom called All in the Family. Archie Bunker's Place focuses on the life of Archie Bunker, a grumpy but lovable owner of a bar in Queens, New York. The show deals with various social and political issues prevalent in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Season 1 Episode 11 of Archie Bunker's Place is named "Thanksgiving Reunion (2)". The episode is a continuation of the previous episode titled "Thanksgiving Reunion (1)", which was the first part of a two-part episode. In the first part of the episode, Archie's daughter, Stephanie, returned to town to reconcile with her family and celebrate Thanksgiving after a three-year absence. In the second part of the episode, the family drama continues.

The episode starts with Archie's niece, Billie Jean, arriving at his bar with her daughter, Ramona. Billie Jean is having some trouble with her husband, who is a recovering alcoholic. She needs a place to stay and asks Archie if she can stay with him and Gloria for a while. Archie agrees to let them stay, but only on the condition that Billie Jean's husband doesn't come around the bar.

Meanwhile, Archie's daughter, Stephanie, is still in town, and she decides to invite her mother, Edith, to come and spend Thanksgiving with them. However, when Edith arrives, she tells Stephanie that she can't stay long because she has to go home and take care of her mentally ill friend. Stephanie is disappointed but decides to make the best of the time she has with her mother.

The rest of the family arrives, and they start preparing for Thanksgiving dinner. However, tensions rise when Gloria's feminist group arrives to protest against the use of a live turkey for dinner. Gloria intervenes and tries to reason with the protesters, but they refuse to listen to her. Archie, who is always opinionated, enters the fray and angrily confronts the protesters. His outburst causes a commotion, and the police are called to the scene. The situation is eventually diffused, but the tension doesn't dissipate.

Despite the argument, the family sits down to enjoy their Thanksgiving dinner. However, the dinner is interrupted by a phone call from Billie Jean's husband, who has shown up at the bar. Ramona is ecstatic to see her father, but Archie is furious and throws him out of the bar. The incident causes Billie Jean to have a meltdown, and she runs away with her daughter.

The family frantically searches for Billie Jean and Ramona, and they eventually find them at a homeless shelter. Archie is contrite and apologizes to Billie Jean for his behavior. She forgives him, and they all return to the bar to celebrate Thanksgiving.

In the end, everyone gathers at the bar, including Edith, and they all share a moment of gratitude. Despite their differences, they all acknowledge that they are grateful for each other and the love that they share.

"Thanksgiving Reunion (2)" is a heartwarming episode that explores family dynamics and the importance of forgiveness. The show tackles various issues, including alcoholism, mental illness, and feminism, all while maintaining a lighthearted tone. The episode is a reminder that Thanksgiving is not just about the food but also about the people we love and cherish.