Ep 9. Requiem for a Dead Barber

After a long day of work, Al is in dire need of a haircut and decides to visit his usual barber, who has been cutting his hair for the past 20 years. But when he arrives at the barbershop, he is shocked to find out that his beloved barber has passed away. Al becomes distraught and decides to honor his barber by attending his funeral.

At the funeral, Al is surprised to learn that his barber had no family or friends and that he will be buried in a pauper's grave. Feeling a sense of obligation, Al decides to give his barber a proper burial by buying him a casket and arranging for a funeral service. However, Al quickly realizes that the expenses for the funeral are mounting up and that he cannot afford to pay for everything on his own.

Desperate for help, Al turns to his family and friends for assistance in paying for the funeral. But much to his dismay, no one seems to be interested in helping him out. Peg is more concerned about her upcoming beauty salon appointment, while Bud and Kelly are busy with their own social lives. Even Jefferson, who owes Al a favor, declines to help out.

Frustrated and overwhelmed, Al decides to take matters into his own hands and organize a fundraiser to raise money for the funeral. He sets up a booth outside the barbershop and starts selling homemade hot dogs and lemonade to passersby. To his surprise, the fundraiser is a huge success, and he manages to raise enough money to pay for the funeral.

As Al lays his barber to rest, he realizes that his barber may have been a lonely man, but his impact on the community was significant. He was a trusted confidant to many, and his death brought people together to honor and remember him. Al leaves the funeral with a newfound appreciation for the people in his life and the importance of community.

In the end, Married...with Children's season 3 episode 9, Requiem for a Dead Barber, is a heartwarming tale of community and how people can come together to honor those who have passed away, even if they were not well-known or loved by many. It is a reminder that everyone has value and worth, and that it is important to appreciate and cherish the people in our lives while they are still with us.