Married with Children is an iconic American sitcom that aired from 1987 to 1997 on Fox, becoming a cultural phenomenon and one of the network’s earliest hits. Created by Michael G. Moye and Ron Leavitt, the show follows the Bundy family, a dysfunctional yet endearing household led by Al Bundy (Ed O’Neill), a disillusioned shoe salesman, and his flamboyant wife, Peggy (Katey Sagal). Their children, the ditzy Kelly (Christina Applegate) and scheming Bud (David Faustino), round out the chaotic family dynamic.
What set Married with Children apart was its bold, irreverent humor and willingness to tackle controversial subjects. A sharp contrast to the idealized families of its era, the Bundys offered a refreshingly unfiltered look at middle-class struggles, peppered with sarcasm and slapstick humor. The show became a pioneer in pushing boundaries for sitcoms, earning both critical acclaim and criticism for its unapologetic content.
Teri Weigel’s Memorable Guest Appearance
Teri Weigel, a former Playboy Playmate and actress, made a notable guest appearance in the fourth-season episode titled “Buck Saves the Day,” which aired in 1989. Weigel played a character named Jade, one of the attractive women Al Bundy and his friends ogle at during a poker game. Her brief but striking performance added to the show’s hallmark of blending humor with its signature cheeky, risqué undertones.
