by Hal Erickson
synopsis
This Emmy-winning episode of All in the Family not only shattered yet another TV taboo, but also showcased an acting tour de force for series star Jean Stapleton. The Bunker family is thrown into an uproar when the normally docile Edith undergoes several sudden and unexpected mood swings, yelling at her family and displaying a foul temper that makes Archie look like a pussycat. Though the men in the family don't quite know what is happening, Gloria does: Edith is going through menopause. Best line: "If you're gonna change, Edith, change! Right now! CHANGE!" Scripted by Burt Styler and Steve Zacharias from a story by Styler, "Edith's Problem" originally aired on January 8, 1972.
