Ep 6. What I Did for Love

Al Bundy is back at it again. In this episode, titled “What I Did for Love,” Al gets himself into yet another uncomfortable situation that only he could seem to find himself in. Bundy is supposed to meet his family at the movie theater to watch with them one of his favorite action films of all time. However, before he can meet up with his family, Al is approached by a woman who he went to high school with. This woman, named Muffy, is a former high school cheerleader that Al once lusted after. In fact, he even went to great lengths in his past to try and win her affections but was ultimately rejected.

Interestingly, Muffy asks Al out on a lunch date, and he just can't seem to have the sense to say no. Despite his reservations and reluctance, Al agrees to the date, not realizing the series of events that are about to unfold. Meanwhile, his family is anxiously waiting for him at the theater, wondering what could have happened to him, and why he would keep them waiting and miss out on their family activity. Finally, after hours of waiting, his family decides to head back home, leaving Al behind in the theater with Muffy.

After some scattered conversations, Al and Muffy run into one of her ex-boyfriends who, in a fit of rage, challenges Al to a dangerous game of one-on-one basketball in front of a tough crowd in a gritty alley. Al accepts the challenge, but truth be told, he’s no basketball player. In fact, he hasn’t played basketball since high school, and even then, he wasn’t very good. Nonetheless, Al accepts the challenge, believing that this is his chance to finally impress Muffy and win her love, showing the ex-boyfriend that he is the better man.

The game does not go Al's way, and he falls flat on his face, quite literally. As a result, he breaks his nose in front of everyone, including Muffy. This leaves Al in an awkward situation, feeling embarrassed and disheartened. He begins to feel as though he will never be able to impress Muffy or win her love.

As the show progresses, Al is grappling with his broken hopes of winning Muffy's heart, while his family tries everything they can to help him feel better. Peggy, Al's wife, begins cooking him all his favorite foods, and Kelly, his daughter, tries to cheer him up by buying him a nose protector. When his son Bud tries to make him feel better, he gets shot down over fears of being a loser since the game did not go his way.

The episode is full of humor, with Al continuing to make himself the butt of every joke, despite his many challenges. However, despite his many struggles, Al eventually makes a redemption scene that leaves the audience with a sense of hope and satisfaction.

Overall, “What I Did for Love” is an enjoyable episode that showcases the familiar themes that make the show so relatable. The struggles and tribulations that Al faces, in particular, are ones that many viewers can identify with – the sense of wanting to prove oneself to others, and the fear of being a complete failure. Nonetheless, the humor and wit of the show keep the audience engaged throughout the episode, making it a must-watch for fans of the show.