Ep 4. Buck Can Do It

Al Bundy is a hard-working shoe salesman who feels unappreciated and undervalued by his family. His wife Peggy is a lazy housewife who spends her days watching TV and eating junk food while their children, Kelly and Bud, are often involved in mischief and mayhem. In season 2, episode 4, titled "Buck Can Do It," the family gets a new addition to their household, Buck the dog.

Al is hesitant about getting a dog, but Peggy convinces him that it will be good for the family. The Bundys quickly realize that Buck is more than just a pet; he is also a skilled athlete. Buck can catch a football, run faster than any human, and even jump over the fence in their backyard.

The episode centers around the family's fascination with Buck's talents. Al is particularly impressed and starts to see Buck as his ticket to success and fame. He starts training Buck to become a football star, hoping to win a bet with his arch-nemesis, Gary, that Buck can catch a touchdown pass.

Meanwhile, Peggy becomes jealous of all the attention and praise that Buck is receiving. She starts to feel neglected and unappreciated, much like Al has been feeling for years. Peggy's insecurities come to a head when Buck wins first prize at a local pet show and she is left in the background.

As Buck's training intensifies, Al becomes more and more obsessed with his plan to win the bet with Gary. He neglects his job and his family, putting all his energy into training Buck. The pressure builds until the big game arrives and Al is faced with a tough decision - to use Buck to win the bet or put his family first.

Overall, "Buck Can Do It" is a hilarious and entertaining episode that showcases the dysfunction and absurdity of the Bundy family. It highlights the classic theme of wanting to be appreciated and respected, and the lengths one will go to achieve that. The addition of Buck adds a fun and unique element to the show, and viewers will enjoy seeing the family navigate their newfound fame.