Ep 20. Peggy Made a Little Lamb
- TVPG
- April 15, 1990
- 23 min
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7.7 (640)
In this episode of Married...with Children, titled "Peggy Made a Little Lamb," the Bundy family faces a financial crisis when Al Bundy (played by Ed O'Neill) loses his job selling women's shoes. This leaves him struggling to find a way to put food on the table for his family, which includes his wife Peggy (played by Katey Sagal) and their two children, Kelly (played by Christina Applegate) and Bud (played by David Faustino).
Desperate for a way to make ends meet, Peggy decides to try her hand at cooking and opens up a small lamb restaurant called "Peggy's Lamb Palace" in the Bundy's garage. Though she has no experience and little skill in the kitchen, Peggy is determined to make her business a success and provide for her family.
As Peggy faces various challenges in her new venture, including difficulty in attracting customers and trouble with the health inspector, Al continues to search for a new job. However, his pride and stubbornness get in the way, and he refuses to take a job as a shoe salesman for women's shoes. Instead, he tries his hand at selling men's shoes, which proves to be equally unsuccessful.
Meanwhile, Bud and Kelly try to help Peggy out by promoting her restaurant in their own unique ways. Bud produces a commercial for the restaurant, while Kelly pretends to be a lamb in a desperate attempt to attract customers.
As the episode progresses, the viewer sees the Bundy family struggle to get by as Al's unemployment and Peggy's restaurant both fail to bring in enough money. Despite their financial woes, however, the Bundy's remain a tight-knit family, supporting and encouraging one another through their struggles.
Ultimately, "Peggy Made a Little Lamb" is a poignant portrayal of the everyday struggles faced by a working-class family. It highlights the perseverance and resilience of the Bundy's as they navigate financial hardship and the challenges of starting a new business. The episode also provides a glimpse into the dynamics of a family that, despite their flaws and quirks, love and support one another unconditionally.
