S1.E8

The Poker Game

Name: The Poker Game
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1987-05-24
Duration: 23 min
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Ed O'Neill, Katey Sagal, David Garrison

Episode aired May 24, 1987
TV-PG
23m

IMDb RATING

7.8/10

845

YOUR RATING

David Garrison and Ed O'Neill in Married... with Children (1987)

Comedy

One evening, Al takes Steve along to watch a poker game he's playing with his friends. Steve thinks he has the feel of the game and sits in for one of the men, but he ends up losing his payc... Read allOne evening, Al takes Steve along to watch a poker game he's playing with his friends. Steve thinks he has the feel of the game and sits in for one of the men, but he ends up losing his paycheck to Al. Steve tries to avoid telling Marcy the truth about losing their mortgage payme... Read allOne evening, Al takes Steve along to watch a poker game he's playing with his friends. Steve thinks he has the feel of the game and sits in for one of the men, but he ends up losing his paycheck to Al. Steve tries to avoid telling Marcy the truth about losing their mortgage payment money, while Al plans to use his $300 winnings to buy a new fishing rod.

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IMDb RATING

7.8/10

845

YOUR RATING

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Featured review

7/10

Al Leads Steve Astray!

Al invites Steve to a poker game with him and his male buddies. Garrett Morris plays one of them and the same guys usually appear later on in other episodes. In this episode, Steve thinks he's got the game down so he joins when one of the guys has to leave to take his wife to the ballet. Then the armpit noises come and some crude jokes, anyway Steve plays the game and loses his mortgage payment in the process to Al who wants to buy an expensive fishing pole. When Steve has to explain to Marcy, he has to do it all night along. When he finally tells her, it's up to Al to help his friend out in a tight situation. What would Al do if had kept or returned the money? It's the principal of gambling. If you can't afford to lose it, you shouldn't gamble in the first place.

Sylviastel
Apr 26, 2009
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Trivia
During the poker game, Al Bundy and his friends talk about different female celebrities they find attractive. One of the women mentioned is Vanna White. Vanna White would later make a guest appearance during season 7, playing a character named Coco.

Quotes
Lisa: No! Look, you don't seem to understand me. I need something that goes with this dress.
Al: A bubbling cauldron?
Lisa: You've got a lot of nerve!
Al: I need it... to get this close to your feet.