Married With Children Season 1 Episode 9 Peggy Sue Got Work
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00:00Love and marriage, love and marriage
00:14Go together like a horse and carriage
00:19This I tell you, brother
00:23You can't have one without the other
00:28Love and marriage, love and marriage
00:35It's an institute you can't disparage
00:40Ask the local gentry
00:44And they will say it's elementary
00:49Try, try, try to separate them
00:56It's an illusion
00:59Try, try, try and you will only come
01:07To this conclusion
01:11Love and marriage
01:14Hi, Mars
01:33Thanks
01:34So I'm not crazy
01:36You did just call and say please bring over your garbage
01:40Yeah, this will save me a lot of work
01:42This garbage I'm making doesn't smell
01:45Yours doesn't either
01:49Of course not
01:51We're vegetarian
01:53Well, that's okay
01:55I'll just add a pair of Al's socks
01:58Peggy, what are you doing?
02:02I'm getting myself a VCR
02:04I see
02:07No, you don't
02:09You're not a housewife
02:10You have your own money
02:12I have to use strategy
02:14You see, when you first get married
02:17You can withhold sex
02:18But then they get to like that
02:20So you have to put a little spin on the ball
02:25You see, I have to pretend to clean
02:30To remind Al how hard my work is
02:33He'll come in that door any minute
02:35Sit down in the couch
02:37Put one hand down his pants
02:40And the other hand here
02:41On this VCR ad
02:44Excuse me, Peggy
02:45But why don't you just say
02:47Honey, I want a VCR
02:49Because Al works very hard for his money
02:52And he deserves me to work equally as hard
02:55To get him to spend it on me
02:56To continue
03:00He'll say, why do we need a VCR?
03:03Because you want to watch Phil and tape Oprah?
03:05Huh?
03:09I mean, everyone knows that you watch Oprah and tape Phil
03:14Man, God love them
03:19They're just children with paychecks
03:22So I'll grovel for a while
03:25And I'll get my VCR
03:27But don't you find this demeaning?
03:30Just the part where I have to explain it to you
03:33Oh, there's his car
03:38I better get going
03:40Oh, no, stick around
03:41You might lose your job someday
03:43And have to be a woman
03:44Oh, hi, honey
03:55I didn't hear you pull up
03:57How was your day?
03:59I sell shoes, okay?
04:02Jeez, it stinks in here
04:04Oh, well
04:06What's for dinner?
04:07What's this?
04:15Gee, I don't know
04:17Let's see
04:18Son of a gun
04:20They're having a sale on VCRs
04:23What are those?
04:25Video something recorders
04:26That's a good price, isn't it?
04:29It's not bad
04:30You know, if we had one of these
04:33You could tape the Cubs game while you were at work
04:36Come on
04:37You just want one
04:39Because Phil and Oprah are on at the same time
04:42And it's killing you
04:43Oh, please, Al
04:46Please, can I have one?
04:48Well
04:48Oh, stop, please
04:50I can't stand anymore
04:52But maybe you should go home
04:53Please, Al
04:55No, Al, Al
04:56This is so simple
04:57Peggy wants a VCR
04:59But she's afraid you'll say no
05:01And she's smarter than you
05:03Peggy, you don't have to stand for this
05:08It is the tragedy of our times
05:12That a housewife has to beg for what she's entitled to
05:15Just because Peggy Bundy's contribution is in the home
05:19Doesn't mean it's any less valuable than Al Bundy's in the workplace
05:23You can't have a VCR
05:26What gives you the right to make that decision?
05:32Because the name on this check says Al Bumby
05:35Al Bumby
05:39Well, that's not important
05:41What's important is that I can cash it
05:44Maybe
05:44Because I earned it
05:46And that's the bottom line
05:48Now, I'll get the door
05:50And when I get back
05:51Al will discuss this while I spit shine your shoes
05:55Oh, hi, Steve
05:59Hi, Peggy
05:59Honey, I just wanted to tell you
06:01This old house is coming on
06:03Bob's gonna test for a septic tank
06:04Just a second, Steve
06:07I'm settling an argument here
06:09Al is a cheap, sexist, primitive throwback of a human being
06:15So what's the argument?
06:20Peggy, if Al doesn't appreciate your contributions
06:23Then it's time to take them elsewhere
06:25You want a VCR?
06:28I have the solution
06:29You're going to get a job
06:31She's not getting a job
06:39You know, Al
06:40Probably none of my business
06:43But there are advantages to having a working wife
06:45For one thing, it gave us enough money to buy the house next to yours
06:49No, wait, that's a disadvantage
06:52But there are some advantages
06:55Like what?
06:56You tell them, Al
06:57Well, for one thing, you'll have two paychecks coming in
07:00It sure helps around bill time
07:02I don't care
07:03In the history of the Bundy family
07:06No wife has ever worked outside or inside the home
07:10Not about to change
07:15Think of Peggy
07:16What do you think?
07:18She just wants to sit around all day
07:19Just watching TV?
07:24Women aren't like that anymore
07:26You know, I talked with a customer today
07:31Who had a job that would be perfect for Peggy
07:34Oh, gee, guys
07:36I already have a job
07:38My family needs me
07:40Kelly, honey
07:41You want me to make you some dinner?
07:42Oh, no, Mom
07:43I'm going to eat at Joanie's house
07:45Her mom makes homemade stuff
07:46Oh
07:47Be careful
07:50You never know what they put in that
07:51Fifteen is the most crucial age of all
07:57You really have to keep after them
07:59Oh, and Bud, my baby
08:02Excuse me, but I promised Bud I'd help him with his homework
08:06It's all good, Mom
08:07Oh, and I wrote that letter for you
08:11To get you out of jury duty
08:12Well, you must be tired
08:16You want something to eat?
08:18No, thanks
08:18I don't have time to cook right now, Mom
08:20Peggy
08:24The kids are obviously old enough to take care of themselves
08:29And Al, well, he'll learn
08:32Just put an L and an R on each of his shoes
08:35And he should be fine
08:37Careful, Steve
08:40Someone's going to steal this one away
08:43I think we're overlooking the most important thing here
08:48And that is, what does Peggy want?
08:50Yes
08:51What does Peggy want?
08:54I want a VCR
08:55And the only way to get it
08:58And feel good about yourself
08:59Is to get this job
09:01You do want to work, don't you?
09:08Well, then it's settled
09:09I'm so excited
09:11Can't wait to go home and call about the job
09:14Come on, Steve
09:15Welcome to the workforce, Peg
09:18Now, remember, kids
09:29This is your mother's first day at work
09:31She's probably a little nervous
09:32A little insecure
09:33So, when she comes down those stairs
09:36I want everyone to stand behind her like a family
09:38And try not to laugh
09:40Hi, Al
09:48Came to pick Peggy up for work
09:50Well
09:51Well
09:55How do I look?
10:00You look great
10:02Fabulous
10:03Super
10:04Fabulous
10:06Grooming
10:07Fabulous
10:08That's enough
10:09A few words of advice
10:14As soon as you walk out that door
10:17You'll feel a warm sensation
10:18On your head and shoulders
10:20Don't panic
10:21That's just our friend
10:22The sun
10:23And Al
10:31If you should feel a sudden sharp pain
10:33Where you sit
10:34That's just your friend
10:36My foot
10:37Come on, Peggy
10:41You're gonna love this
10:42You're gonna come home tonight
10:43With a real sense of accomplishment
10:45Yeah, you're right
10:47I've been cooped up in this house much too long
10:50It's time to say goodbye
10:52And move on
10:54Goodbye, bud
10:58Mom, please
11:00You're strong, woman
11:02Goodbye, Kelly
11:06Mom, my hair
11:07Well, Al
11:18I'm off to work
11:20Thank you, Al
11:25You have a good day too
11:26Don't worry, Peggy
11:27It'll be fine
11:28It's gonna be a great job
11:30And you'll be surprised
11:32At just how quickly
11:33The day goes by
11:34Oh, attendком
11:38I'll be fine
11:40Thank you
11:41I'm fine
11:51I hope that you've been
11:52Without a limit
11:52You can't do it
11:53I hope you've been
11:54I hope you've been
11:55I hope you've been
11:55We'll be in more
11:58Do you have any clocks?
12:13No.
12:21Oprah's doing a whole week on transsexuals.
12:24Which bathroom should they use?
12:28Phil's doing a show on male potency,
12:32a thing of the past.
12:34You know, nowadays, you really need a VCR.
12:38Yeah.
12:39Let's buy one.
12:40Let's get two.
12:45Oh, hello.
12:46I'm Mr. Pond, Ernst Pond.
12:48I'm one of your superiors.
12:50You have many.
12:52Now, let's see.
12:53Is it Miss Bundy or Mrs.?
12:56Ms.
12:57Ah, then it's Miss.
12:59It's Mrs.
13:00Hey, look.
13:01Do you have any openings in the TV department?
13:04Oh, you just don't start in TV.
13:08You rise to it.
13:10Besides, we prefer to put men in the TV department.
13:14We find women tend to waste a lot of time watching Oprah.
13:18Where's the film?
13:19I get them confused.
13:21Did you love that training film?
13:26Molden's, the first hundred years.
13:29How in the world did you get William Shatner to narrate?
13:33We gave him a VCR.
13:36You didn't love that aerial shot
13:39of all the employees spelling out the name Molden's.
13:43Molden's.
13:44Yeah.
13:45Wasn't it at the top of your head
13:46I saw Dot in the eye?
13:51It was.
13:53Now, I leave you to your happy task, Mrs. Bundy.
13:56And don't forget,
13:57tomorrow is daylight savings time,
13:59so you have to reset all the clocks.
14:02Have a Molden's day.
14:03And one, and two, and three, and four.
14:17On your back, and two, and three, and four.
14:22Like a dog, and two.
14:25And two.
14:33Hi, bud.
14:36Hi, mom.
14:38So how was your first day at work?
14:40Much like my first day as a mother.
14:44Where's your sister?
14:46Kelly!
14:47Mom's home.
14:51Mom!
14:51Mom!
14:53Oh!
14:54I missed you so much!
14:58Oh!
14:59Oh!
15:03Well, I better go.
15:09I have some waiting for me.
15:10Can I have five dollars?
15:11Oh, yeah.
15:16Thanks, Mom.
15:26Where's your daddy?
15:27He went out in the garage.
15:29What did he make you for dinner?
15:32Marshmallows.
15:33Well, where's the dog?
15:38He's out barfing marshmallows.
15:40Looks like winter out there.
15:44Go clean it up.
15:45Right, Mom.
15:46Oh.
15:52Oh.
15:54You look a beat.
15:57Fix me some dinner, okay?
16:00Forget it, Al.
16:01I'm too tired.
16:02Well, I'm tired, too, but I made dinner for the kids.
16:07Marshmallows, Al.
16:08Hey, we toasted them, Peg.
16:12I am not cooking dinner, Al.
16:14I work now.
16:16And I'm glad that you do.
16:17Because now that you're bringing in some extra money, we can get some stuff that we need.
16:22New bike for Bud, a tutor for Kelly, and maybe some fishing gear for me.
16:27Hey, wait a minute, Al.
16:28Hey, wait a minute, Al.
16:29What about my VCR?
16:31This is my money we're talking about now.
16:34Well, how come when I make it, it's our money, but when you make it, it's your money?
16:39Well, we'll leave that to the historians.
16:41But, uh, in the meantime, anything you make is our money, and we're getting fishing gear.
16:48I don't want fishing gear.
16:50Hey, I didn't want new clothes for the kids, but I gave in.
16:55And what's good for the goose is good for the goose's wife.
16:59Great to be working, isn't it, Peg?
17:03Get the door, Al.
17:04I work now.
17:06You get the door.
17:07I work, too.
17:07Well, I got home last.
17:09Well, I work longer.
17:10Then you should be used to it.
17:11Now, go see who it is.
17:21My son.
17:29Hi, Peggy.
17:32How was your first day at work?
17:33I hate working.
17:35That's why I got married.
17:39And now I'm not even getting a VCR.
17:43Oh, the kids are getting what they want.
17:45Al's getting what he wants.
17:46But me?
17:48Hmm.
17:49I miss Phil.
17:50I miss Oprah.
17:52I miss my empty life.
17:55Congratulations, Peggy.
17:59You've learned what it is to be a woman of today.
18:02The freedom to make your own choices.
18:05You tried work.
18:07You hate it.
18:08Now you can choose to quit.
18:10No, I can't.
18:12You see, Al comes home every day.
18:14And if I ask him to do something for me,
18:17or to me,
18:18he says he's too tired from work.
18:21So if I quit,
18:23then he'll know that I know that work is hard.
18:27And that'll be the end of any fun I'll have in our marriage.
18:32No.
18:33The only way out
18:35is to get Al to make me quit.
18:38Then you're gonna keep the job?
18:40I have to.
18:42Well, I meant what's best for you, Peggy.
18:45I think it'll work out fine.
18:47And don't think I don't appreciate it, Marcy.
18:49Hello, Pizza Shack.
19:04I'd like 15 of your gut-bucket pizzas
19:07delivered to Marcy Rhodes.
19:12Oh, free garlic bread with every order?
19:15No, thanks.
19:16We'll pay for it.
19:17Okay, kids.
19:24Marshmallows are ready.
19:32Marshmallows again?
19:34They're fresh today.
19:35We don't have to toast them.
19:38And they're on a bun.
19:41Dad, it's been a week.
19:47Why don't you just break down
19:48and go to the supermarket
19:49and buy some actual food?
19:51You know, the kind Mom used to defrost.
19:55No.
19:56I hate the supermarket.
19:58I always wind up in the 2,000 items or less aisle
20:01behind some ugly lady
20:03in a moo-moo and curlers.
20:05And when everything is totaled up,
20:09then they go for the checkbook
20:10like it never occurred to them
20:12that they have to pay.
20:13And then they always turn around
20:15and ask me,
20:16what's the date?
20:17Like, it matters to me.
20:20All they gotta do
20:21is look at the date on their milk
20:22and add one.
20:25Now, come on.
20:27Let's have some enthusiasm here.
20:29Campfire burgers for everybody.
20:32Fuck!
20:33Dinner!
20:36Where's that stupid dog?
20:40Come in!
20:42Al, do you know your dog
20:43just jumped the fence into my yard?
20:46He's coughing up little white puffs.
20:51All right, then.
20:52There's more for us.
20:53Hey, kids.
20:58All right, go get him back.
21:00How, Dad?
21:03Well, I was saving this chocolate bar for me,
21:05but he is the family dog,
21:08so don't give it to him.
21:09Just draw him with the scent.
21:12Go on.
21:13It's the only protein in the house.
21:14Oh, it's all right.
21:24I got 15 more pizzas at home.
21:26So, Al,
21:33how's Peggy's new job working out?
21:37Oh, great, Steve.
21:38Yeah, she's pulling in
21:39a clear 90 bucks a week.
21:42Of course, she's spending
21:43400 bucks a week.
21:45Yeah, she needed a new smock
21:47at Maldon's,
21:48and, of course,
21:49she needed some new clothes,
21:50and then, uh,
21:51she wanted some new shoes.
21:53Well, that's no problem.
21:55You sell shoes.
21:56No, she wanted good shoes.
21:59So the way I figured,
22:01if she keeps working any longer,
22:03we'll all be living in the gutter.
22:05But actually,
22:06I won't be living in the gutter.
22:07I'll be in prison
22:08for killing your wife.
22:12Well, before you go down
22:14that long, lonesome road, Al,
22:17why don't you try this?
22:19Ask Peggy to quit.
22:21No, I can't do that.
22:23No, see, the truth is,
22:25I like having her at home.
22:28Well, she'd love to hear that.
22:30Yeah, I'm sure she would,
22:31but I'm not gonna tell her.
22:35No, because then I'd have
22:36nothing to complain about,
22:37and I love complaining.
22:40No, if I got her to quit,
22:42she'd lord it over me
22:43for the rest of my life.
22:44Yeah, she'd say,
22:45I wanted to work,
22:46but you want me home,
22:47so now I'm home,
22:48so shut up.
22:49And that would be
22:52the end of all my fun
22:53in the marriage.
22:56No, I gotta think
22:57of another way.
22:59Ah, gee, Al,
23:00I don't like to
23:01butt into your business.
23:02No, go ahead.
23:03Pretend you're your wife.
23:10Okay.
23:12I think you have to
23:13take into consideration
23:14what's best for Peggy.
23:15Why would I do that?
23:35Oh, hi, hon.
23:36I didn't hear you come in.
23:38Gee, you made it
23:39all the way
23:40to the couch this time.
23:41How's work?
23:44Are you still enjoying it?
23:46What's that noise?
23:48What noise?
23:49I hear ticking.
23:58It's you.
23:59Me?
23:59I'll tell you
24:06an interesting thing
24:07about this watch, Peg.
24:09You put it in water,
24:10you ruin it.
24:14Is there anything
24:15you want to tell me, Peg?
24:17No.
24:18Anything you want
24:19to tell me?
24:19No.
24:22Oh, the dog
24:23has the runs.
24:24Are you going to do
24:28any housework
24:29tonight, Peg?
24:30I have a job, Al.
24:33Unless you want me
24:34to quit.
24:35No.
24:36Unless you want
24:37to quit.
24:39Well, then,
24:39I guess we're both
24:41kind of happy, huh?
24:43Yep.
24:46Mom, Dad,
24:47there's something
24:48we have to talk
24:49to you about.
24:50We really miss you
24:54around the house, Mom.
24:55Yeah.
24:56No offense to you, Dad,
24:58but we're starving
24:59and we're dirty.
25:03I think we need you
25:04to take care of us, Mom.
25:07I know we're at an age
25:08where we ought to be
25:09able to take care
25:10of ourselves,
25:11but we can't.
25:13We want you
25:14to quit your job.
25:16What do you say, Peg?
25:18Well,
25:18the kids
25:20have to come first.
25:23Okay.
25:24I'll quit.
25:26But only because
25:27I love you.
25:28Hey!
25:30You hear that, kids?
25:32Your mother's
25:33quite a lady.
25:35Now, Peg,
25:35are you going to go
25:36shopping tomorrow
25:37and get some groceries?
25:38If I have time.
25:40What do you mean
25:40if you have time?
25:41You don't do anything else.
25:43Okay, Al,
25:44I'll go shopping.
25:45But if I do,
25:47I'll miss Phil
25:48and I'll miss Oprah
25:50and the Cubs game.
25:53But that's all right, Al.
25:55You'll get me a VCR
25:57when you're ready.
25:59Are you ready, Al?
26:01Please, please, please,
26:02please?
26:04Well, since you put it
26:06like that,
26:07sure, why not?
26:10Hey,
26:11we can go to Malden's.
26:13We can still use
26:14your employee discount.
26:15Oh, uh,
26:16I don't think so, Al.
26:17I think they're
26:18kind of mad at me.
26:20I kind of damaged
26:21some merchandise.
26:24Well, that'll be
26:25a nice gift
26:26for Stephen Marcy.
26:27Oh, jeez.
26:37Well, we did it.
26:38Yep.
26:40Does Mom know
26:41Dad paid us?
26:44No.
26:45Dad know Mom paid us?
26:48No.
26:48No.
26:51Does Mom know
26:52about your phony ID?
26:54Nope.
27:22gargoyle
27:22about your phony ID?
27:31No.
27:32No.
27:33No.
27:36No.
27:38No.
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