
08/07/2025
Archie Bunker's Place was an American television sitcom that continued the narrative of the iconic All in the Family, picking up where the groundbreaking original series left off. It aired for 97 episodes over 4 seasons on CBS, from September 23, 1979, to April 4, 1983.
The show primarily shifted its focus from the Bunker household to Archie's neighborhood bar, which he had purchased in the later seasons of All in the Family. While Carroll O'Connor continued his Emmy-winning role as the famously bigoted but ultimately relatable Archie Bunker, the series saw a significant change with the gradual phasing out and eventual off-screen death of Edith Bunker (played by Jean Stapleton) in its second season, allowing the show to focus more on Archie's life as a widower. Danielle Brisebois reprised her role as Archie and Edith's niece, Stephanie Mills, who continued to live with Archie.
The bar became a new setting for Archie's opinions and interactions, introducing a new ensemble of characters including his Jewish business partner Murray Klein (played by Martin Balsam), the sassy cook Veronica Rooney (Anne Meara), and various regulars like Barney Hefner (Allan Melvin). Archie Bunker's Place continued to explore social issues and Archie's evolving (or sometimes not-so-evolving) views, albeit with a slightly different tone from its predecessor, emphasizing Archie's relationships with his employees and patrons. It maintained a solid audience, serving as a significant continuation of one of television's most influential families.