Writers: Michael G. Moye & Ron Leavitt
Aired: 04/05/87
Code: 101
Rating: 2120.91 (based on 473 votes)

After 15 years of marriage and two kids, Chicagoans Al and Peggy have settled into a peaceful coexistence -- disturbed only by the verbal volleys they exchange while awake. The opener introduces the Bundys to newlywed neighbors Steve and Marcy Rhoades. We also meet Luke, Al's swinging single co-worker at the shoe store. Peg wants Marcy and Steve to come over, so she refuses to let Al go to a basketball game with Luke. [Note: the premiere of this pilot was also the premiere of the Fox Network; it was followed by "The Tracey Ullman Show" pilot; both pilots were repeated twice on that night.]