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- Season 3 overviewNov 6, 1988-May 21, 198921 episodesSeason 3 episodes1. He Thought He Could Nov 6, 1988
- Al returns a library book 30 years overdue and discovers he owes a fine of over $2,000.
- 2. I'm Going to Sweatland Nov 20, 1988
- Peggy believes Elvis appeared to her in the form of a sweat stain on Al's shirt.
- 3. Poke High Nov 27, 1988
- Kelly becomes a cheerleader to win the attention of a football star (Beau Dremann).
- 4. The Camping Show Dec 11, 1988
- A full moon transforms Peggy and wrecks the men's fishing trip.
- 5. A Dump of My Own Jan 8, 1989
- Frustrated with the upstairs toilet, Al decides to build his own private bathroom.
- 6. Her Cups Runneth Over Jan 15, 1989
- Peggy is disconsolate on her birthday when she discovers that her favorite bra is discontinued.
- 7. The Bald and Beautiful Jan 29, 1989
- Convinced they're going bald, Al and Steve buy phony hair replacement remedies.
- 8. The Gypsy Cried Feb 5, 1989
- Marcy insists Peggy and Al accompany her on a plane trip after a gypsy's dire prediction.
- 9. Requiem for a Dead Barber Feb 12, 1989
- Al is forced to visit a fancy hair salon after his barber dies.
- 11. Eatin' Out Feb 19, 1989
- Al receives a small inheritance and takes the family out to dinner.
- 12. My Mom, the Mom Feb 26, 1989
- Peggy embarrasses Kelly when they attend high-school career day.
- 13. Can't Dance, Don't Ask Me Mar 18, 1989
- Kelly must perform in a tap recital after insulting the school dance club.
- 14. A Three Job, No Income Family Mar 19, 1989
- Al takes a second job as a fast-food cook to compete with Peggy's cosmetics sales.
- 15. The Harder They Fall Mar 25, 1989
- Peggy insults a motorist, who mistakes Steve for her husband comes gunning for him.
- 16. The House That Peg Lost Apr 9, 1989
- The Rhoades return from vacation to discover their entire house stolen.
- 17. Married ... With Prom Queen Apr 23, 1989
- Peggy launches a campaign to be voted queen of her high-school reunion.
- 18. Married ... With Prom Queen: The Sequel Apr 30, 1989
- Peggy and Al encounter former adversaries when they attend their high-school reunion.
- 19. The Dateless Amigo May 7, 1989
- After his two best friends get dates, Bud summons up the courage to find a girl of his own.
- 20. The Computer Show May 14, 1989
- The Bundy family decides to invest in a new home computer with a secret ability.
- 21. Life's a Beach May 21, 1989
- A trip to the beach brings back memories of Al's adolescence.
- 22. Here's Lookin' at You, Kid May 21, 1989
- Peggy is depressed when a neighborhood Peeping Tom peeps at everyone but her.
S3.E1 ∙ He Thought He Could. Sun, Nov 6, 1988. Al discovers a library book that was due in 1957. He must return it to the library and face up to his worst childhood fear: the librarian. 8.3/10 (858) Rate. Watch options. S3.E2 ∙ I'm Going to Sweatland.
Seasons 3 to 8 were taped at Sunset Gower Studios in Hollywood, and the final three seasons were taped at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City. The series was produced by Embassy Communications during its first season, and half of its second season and the remaining seasons by ELP Communications under the studio Columbia Pictures Television.
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Al discovers a library book that was due in 1957. He must return it to the library and face up to his worst childhood fear: the librarian.
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 the dog as Buck Bundy(uncredited)
Guest Stars
1. Lu Leonard as Miss DeGroot 2. Edan Gross as Young Al 3. Brandon Bluhm as Lenny 4. Joseph Dammannas Book Boy
[A young Al Bundy is at the Oakwood Library in 1957 and presents several books to the librarian, Miss DeGroot]Miss DeGroot: Well, young Mr. Bundy. [becomes upset] "The Devil Boy". You'd like to check these out, would you? Well, I'm afraid you can't! Do you know why?Young Al: 'Cause I didn't bring you French fries like the other boys do?Miss DeGroot: You're a bad seed, Bundy. You can't have these books because you are consistently overdue, you never have the money to pay... and looking at you now I doubt you ever will.Title
1. The title of this episode is a play on the line "I think I can" of the children's book, The Little Engine that Couldby Watty Piper, which appears in the episode.
Trivia
1. This is the first episode to show footage of the actors when their name is shown in the opening, instead of a black background that was used during the first two seasons. The footage includes: 1.1. Ed O'Neill - A still frame of Al sitting on the couch with his hand down his pants and a remote control in the other 1.2. Katey Sagal - Tossing a salad in the kitchen while smoking 1.3. David Garrison - Standing at the Bundys' front door holding an ice pack over his head before bringing up a bas...
Cultural References
1. When Al shows his trophies to Bud and Steve, he mentions that one of them was earned in Pop Warner Football, a non profit organization that offers football to kids between 5 and 16 years old. 2. Ms. DeGroot calls Al the "Freddy Krueger" of the library system. 2.1. Freddy Krueger is the fictional killer in the A Nightmare on Elm Streetmovie franchise, where he is able to enter the dreams of teenagers and kill them. 2.2. The film franchise was previously refenced in the Season 1 episode, "Ni...
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During the season, the show became the first on Fox to achieve a quarter share of viewership . The episode "I'll See You in Court" was withdrawn from airing at the time. In the episode, Al and Peggy Bundy unintentionally have a sex tape filmed of themselves at a motel and attempt to sue the motel owner.
Watch Married ... With Children — Season 3, Episode 1 with a subscription on Hulu, or buy it on Fandango at Home, Prime Video. Al returns a library book 30 years overdue and discovers...
With Ed O'Neill, Katey Sagal, Amanda Bearse, Christina Applegate. Al is the quintessential working class dad. Peggy, his wife, always wants more from him. With their children, they go through the highs and lows of ordinary life.
Recap / Married With Children S 3 E 1 He Thought He Could. Create New. He Thought He Could is an episode from Season 3 of Married... with Children. Steve finds a copy of the children's book in Al's attic ( The Little Engine That Could) that Al borrowed from the library back in 1957 and never returned.