Ep 10. Rock of Ages

Married...with Children season 7 episode 10, titled "Rock of Ages," follows the Bundy family as they attend a high school reunion. Al's excitement at revisiting the glory days of his football team quickly fades when he discovers that his teammates no longer remember their victories as fondly as he does. Meanwhile, Peggy encounters her old rival Ramona and they immediately reignite their long-standing feud. Meanwhile, Kelly and Bud attempt to impress their former classmates by pretending to be successful, but their lies quickly catch up with them.

As Al navigates the disillusionment of not being remembered as a football hero, he also grapples with the realization that high school was the peak of his life and he hasn't accomplished much since. This existential crisis leads him to lash out at his family and reflect on the choices he's made. He ultimately comes to the realization that his family is the most important thing in his life and he doesn't need the validation of former classmates to be happy.

Meanwhile, Peggy and Ramona's feud escalates as they engage in a series of passive-aggressive jabs at each other. Peggy's attempts to one-up Ramona are ultimately foiled by Al, who encourages her to take the high road and be the bigger person. Peggy learns that the best revenge is living well and reconciles with Ramona, burying their longstanding animosity.

Kelly and Bud's attempts to impress their former classmates result in an increasingly convoluted web of lies. Kelly says she's a successful business owner and Bud claims to be a stockbroker. Their fabrications are quickly unraveled when one of their classmates exposes their lies. Embarrassed and ashamed, Kelly and Bud learn the lesson that honesty is the best policy.

Throughout the episode, the Bundy family's journey through their high school reunion is marked by the nostalgic rock music of their youth. This soundtrack serves to highlight the theme of the episode - that the past is always present in our lives, but the way we deal with it can define our future.

"Rock of Ages" is a comedic, character-driven episode that highlights the strength of the Bundy family's bond. Despite their flaws and follies, they come together to support each other through the challenges of the reunion. The episode's message of learning to embrace the present and let go of the past is one that resonates with audiences today.