Eatin' Out is the eleventh episode of Season 3 of the FOX sitcom Married... with Children, as well as the 46th overall episode in the series. Written by Sandy Sprung and Marcy Vosburgh, the episode was directed by Gerry Cohen and premiered on FOX on February 19, 1989.
Synopsis[]
After receiving a moderately large windfall, the Bundys go out to eat at a fancy restaurant — and trouble starts when they forget to bring the money with them.
Plot[]
To be added.
Cast[]
Regular Cast[]
- Ed O'Neill as Al Bundy
- Katey Sagal as Peggy Bundy
- Christina Applegate as Kelly Bundy
- David Faustino as Bud Bundy
- Amanda Bearse as Marcy Rhoades
- David Garrison as Steve Rhoades
- Buck the dog as Buck Bundy (uncredited)
Guest Stars[]
- Michael Tulin as Paul
- Clement von Franckenstein as Maitre' D
- Tom Tully as Harold
- Mary Jo Kirwan as Harold's Wife
- Dona Speir as Photo Girl
- William Rogers as Waiter #1
Quotes[]
- [Al and Peg walk onto the dance floor as "Moon River" plays, while Bud and Kelly watch from their table]
- Bud: [depressingly] Look at 'em, Kel... Old-a-rama!
- Kelly: You are a soul-less troll. I think it's romantic that two dinosaurs like Mom and Dad still care enough about each other to dance. I mean, look at them. You can see how much they really love each other.
- [a close up of Al and Peg slow dancing]
- Peg: Couldn't you even wear deodorant, you pig?!
- Al: Gee, you didn't wear quite enough hairspray tonight, Peg. I can still smell your breath! [dips Peg]
- [The Bundys chant "Chow Time! Chow Time!" as their steaks are being placed on the table]
- Peg: OK... Ok, now everybody, dig in... but watch your fingers!
- Al: Hey, hey, hey! Now, kids, wait a minute! We're not at home. This is a special evening and a special meal and I think we should show our thanks by saying Grace.
- [The Bundys put down their forks and knives, close their eyes, and lower their heads in prayer]
- Bud: [voice over] Look at that steak... I think I'm getting sexually excited! [licks his lips]
- Kelly: [voice over] I knew you were supposed to cook a potato. I knew it, I knew it.
- Peg: [voice over] This food could be trouble. They're all going to like it and then they're going to look at me. [the rest of the family open their eyes and stare at Peg for a moment, before lowering their heads again]
- Al: [voice over] And Lord, I'd just like to say... other people get to eat like this all the time. Animals at the zoo eat better than me. And more often, I might add. Don't I rate as much as a jackal gets? Thanks for listening. [quietly] Your friend, Al.
Notes[]
Title[]
- Eatin' Out refers to the Bundys going out to eat in a restaurant, which they do in this episode.
Trivia[]
- Dona Speir, who plays the photo girl in the restaurant, was Playboy Playmate of the Month March 1984.
- Peggy mentions that one of the things that the Bundys do as a family is "get Grandma Bundy out of the drunk tank". In various episodes after this one, such as "A Three Job, No Income Family" and "Desperately Seeking Miss October", Al stated that his mother was a drunk.
Cultural References[]
- After Peggy and the kids argue about "Tears and Vomit" and "Bikini Wax", Al tells them to not the let their newfound wealth divide them, "like that family on 'Dynasty'!"
- Dynasty was a prime time drama that aired on ABC from 1981 to 1989. The show focused on the wealthy Carrington family of Denver, Colorado and the internal feuds that that went on with the various family members. It was followed up by a tv reunion movie in 1991 and a reboot in 2017.
- Ted McGinley who played Jefferson D'Arcy on MWC had a recurring role on Dynasty as Clay Fallmont during 1986-1987, while Geoffrey Scott, who played Al's friend Nick, played tennis pro, Samuel Mark Jennings between 1982 and 1984.
- The reboot featured Elaine Hendrix who played two different characters on MWC in "User Friendly" and "Lez Be Friends" and was also David Faustino's girlfriend during the mid 1990s.
- Dynasty was a prime time drama that aired on ABC from 1981 to 1989. The show focused on the wealthy Carrington family of Denver, Colorado and the internal feuds that that went on with the various family members. It was followed up by a tv reunion movie in 1991 and a reboot in 2017.
- Al tells the Maitre'D that he has a reservation for "Warren Betty and family".
- Warren Beatty is an American actor. At the time this episode aired, he was known for his role in the films Bonnie and Clyde and Reds.
- After Al, Peg, and Bud order Coke, Kelly requests a "Jack and a beer back" before changing her order to a Coke as well.
- "Jack" refers to the Tennessee whiskey brand, Jack Daniel's, while a "beer back" refers to a chaser, a mild drink that follows the consumption of a hard liquor such as whiskey or tequila. In this case, Kelly is consuming a shot of whiskey followed a glass of beer.
Music[]
- Peggy and the kids sing a variation of "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)", a traditional Jamaican folk song, best known by Harry Belafonte.
- The dance orchestra plays "Moon River" by Henry Mancini & Orchestra, to which Peggy sings along, mimicking Audrey Hepburn in the 1961 movie Breakfast at Tiffany's.
Locations[]
- Bundy Residence
- Restaurant
Sets[]
- Bundy Living Room/Kitchen
- Restaurant
External Links[]
Eatin' Out at the Internet Movie Database- Eatin' Out on Bundyology
- Eatin' Out - Final Draft Script on albundy.net
- Eatin' Out - Transcript on Springfield! Springfield!
- #48 Eatin' Out - MWC Podcast on Horrorphilia
