Ep 10. Al Loses His Cherry

Al Loses His Cherry is the tenth episode of the first season of the classic comedy series Married...with Children. The show revolves around the Bundy family - Al (Ed O'Neill), his wife Peggy (Katey Sagal), and their two children Kelly (Christina Applegate) and Bud (David Faustino) - who despite their dysfunctional ways always seem to find a way to humorously navigate through their everyday lives.

In this episode, Al is feeling particularly restless and worried about getting older, and so decides to attempt to relive his youth by joining his old high school football team in a "Turkey Bowl" game against their rivals. Despite Peg's protests and urging him to be more cautious, Al insists on playing, even though he hasn't played football since high school.

Meanwhile, Peggy is having her own troubles, as she has become frustrated with her constant domestic duties and feels unappreciated by Al. She decides to take matters into her own hands by getting a job as a cosmetics salesperson, much to Al's dismay.

The episode follows the Bundy family as they prepare for the big game, with Al practicing in secret, Peggy working late, and Kelly and Bud getting ready to cheer their dad on from the sidelines. As the game approaches, tension and anticipation mount, with both Al and Peg facing their own personal conflicts.

Al's football game proves to be a success, with Al scoring the winning touchdown and single-handedly winning the game for his team. However, his victory is short-lived as he suffers a debilitating injury that sends him to the hospital. It is here that Al and Peggy have a heart-to-heart conversation about their marriage, as they reflect on their lives together and what truly makes them happy.

In the end, Al emerges from the hospital a changed man, having realized that his family is the most important thing to him, and that he doesn't need to relive his youth in order to feel alive. Peggy, too, has had a realization, as she decides to quit her job and focus on her family instead.

Overall, Al Loses His Cherry is a classic episode of Married...with Children, full of the show's trademark humor and heart. It showcases the Bundy family at their most dysfunctional and lovable, as they navigate through the ups and downs of their everyday lives. The episode also touches on deeper themes of aging, identity, and family, making it a standout in the show's first season.