Ep 17. Married ... with Prom Queen (1)
- TVPG
- April 23, 1989
- 23 min
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7.6 (655)
Married... with Children is a sitcom that follows the lives of the Bundy family, consisting of father Al, mother Peggy, and their two children, Kelly and Bud. In season 3 episode 17, entitled Married... with Prom Queen (1), the Bundys prepare for a high school prom.
The episode begins with Kelly winning the title of "Prom Queen." Despite her initial excitement, Kelly quickly becomes consumed with the idea of being popular and well-liked by her peers. Meanwhile, Al, who has been eagerly anticipating Kelly's prom, is disappointed to learn that he will not be able to attend the event due to a lack of funds.
As Kelly becomes more obsessed with her newfound popularity, Peggy and Bud try to keep her grounded. However, their efforts are in vain as Kelly becomes increasingly vain and shallow. Peggy realizes that she needs to step in and tries to teach Kelly a lesson about the importance of being humble and kind.
At the same time, Al decides to do whatever it takes to attend Kelly's prom. With the help of his friend Griff, Al becomes a chaperone at the event. Things take an unexpected turn when Kelly's jealous ex-boyfriend shows up and causes a scene.
Throughout the episode, the Bundy family navigates the ups and downs of the prom, teaching valuable lessons about humility and the true meaning of popularity. Married... with Prom Queen (1) is a classic episode of Married... with Children that typifies the show's biting humor and relatable family dynamics.