Ep 16. The House That Peg Lost

The House That Peg Lost is an episode from season 3 of Married...with Children. The episode revolves around the Bundy family's greedy and manipulative next-door neighbor, Marcy Rhoades, who decides to purchase the house previously occupied by her late aunt. Marcy's husband, Steve, is against the idea as they already have a mortgage on their own home, but Marcy is determined to own the house for its value.

Peggy, Al Bundy's wife, overhears about the house and decides to try to buy it herself. She convinces Al to sell their home without telling him the true reason and instead makes up a fake story about needing to move for Al's health. However, when Al learns the truth about Peggy's plan, he is furious and refuses to move. Peggy, determined to get the house, devises a plan on her own.

Meanwhile, Marcy’s niece Amber comes to visit, and she immediately catches the eye of Bud Bundy, Al and Peggy's son. Bud tries his best to impress Amber, but it quickly becomes apparent he is out of his league. Marcy is not happy about the attention Amber is receiving from Bud and is determined to get her out of the Bundy house, which she describes as being unfit for human habitation.

As Peggy continues to scheme to get the house, she pretends to have second thoughts about the move. She plays up her old neighborhood and convinces Marcy to invite the entire neighborhood over for a housewarming to show off her new purchase. The show takes a comedic turn as Al and Peggy invite all of their friends over to help them make their house look presentable. Chaos ensues as Al tries to make their home look more luxurious and modern, while Peggy, dressed in revealing clothing, sets out to steal Marcy's spotlight at the party.

The House That Peg Lost is a classic episode of Married...with Children, delivering the sarcastic humor and dysfunctional family dynamics that the show was famous for. The episode showcases the lengths that Peggy will go to get what she wants, even if it means deceiving her own family. The episode also provides comedic commentary on the values of real estate and the greed that often comes with it. Overall, The House That Peg Lost is a humorous and entertaining episode that captures the essence of the show.