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Thinnergy. Episode aired Apr 12, 1987. TV-PG. 23m. IMDb RATING. 7.4 /10. 1K. YOUR RATING. Rate. Comedy. Marcy introduces Peg to a new diet to improve her marriage. Al wants no part of it but learns if he tries the diet, he can persuade Peg to quit. He must then swallow his pride and admit to Peggy he loves her. Director. Linda Day. Writers.
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- 1987-04-12
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Inspired by a diet book from Marcy to improve her sex life, Peggy decides the entire family should be eating healthier and starts them on a diet, much to the dismay of the family, especially Al.
Al is on the couch watching TV and eating a bag of chips while in the soon to be trademarked Bundy pose, with one hand down his pants, while Peggy comes downstairs and heads toward the kitchen to prepare some coffee. On the TV is a show that is total smut. It is titled "Patsy: Portrait of a Stewardess in Training" and features women in short skirts...
Regular Cast
1. Ed O'Neill as Al Bundy 2. Katey Sagal as Peggy Bundy 3. Christina Applegate as Kelly Bundy 4. David Faustino as Bud Bundy 5. Amanda Bearse as Marcy Rhoades 6. David Garrison as Steve Rhoades 7. Buck as Buck Bundy
Recurring Cast
1. Ritch Shydner as Luke Ventura
Guest Stars
1. Elizabeth Edwards as Sandy 2. Gita Isakas Patsy (uncredited/voice)
Peggy:You know, if a maniac broke in this house right now and shot me dead, Al wouldn't even know.Al:I'd know.Title
1. Thinnergy is the title of the diet bookMarcy gives to Peggy and a combination of the words "thinness" and "energy".
Trivia
1. Steve mentions to Al that he got him into trouble with Marcy before, referencing the previous episode. 2. Bud mentions that Kellywas held back a grade in school. 3. This is the first time Al's classic alone-on-the-couch posture begins to show itself. 4. This is the first time Peggy makes a vibrator/masturbation joke. 5. This is the first time Al and Peggy's bedroom is shown. 6. Oak Street Beach is an actual beach located on North Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, IL, on the shore of Lake Michig...
Cultural References
1. Al asks Peggy if she wants to watch "Carson", in reference to Johnny Carson, who was a famous American late night show host from 1962 to 1992. 2. Al says that the Johnny Carson episode is a repeat of the "Salute to Charles Nelson Riley" special. 2.1. Charles Nelson Reilly was an American comedic actor, who was a regular panelist on the game show, Match Gamefrom 1973 to 1991.
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May 8, 2020 · From Season 1 Episode 2 'Thinergy' - Inspired by a diet book from Marcy to improve their sex life, Peg decides the entire family should be eating healthier and starts them on a diet, much to the...
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13. Aired April 12, 1987 12:00 AM on FOX. Runtime 22m. Director Linda Day. Writers Ron Leavitt + 1 more. Country United States. Languages English. Genres Comedy. Marcy gives Peggy the book "Thinnergy", which is a book about health. Very inspired by the book, Peggy goes on a diet and tries to convince the family to join in, but they refuse.
Trivia. IMDbPro. All topics. Plot. Thinnergy. Married... with Children. Summaries. Marcy introduces Peg to a new energetic diet to improve her marriage. Al, meanwhile, wants to part of it but learns if he tries the diet, he can persuade Peg to quit. He must then swallow his pride and admit to Peggy he loves her no matter what.
