by Hal Erickson
synopsis
Eagerly awaiting a visit from Mike, Gloria, and Joey during the Christmas holidays, Archie and Edith are surprised to learn that the Stivics have cancelled their trip from California to New York. The reason, according to Gloria, is that Mike is suffering from a bad back. Suspecting that something else is amiss, the Bunkers decide to make the westward journey to Santa Barbara to find out for themselves. Written by Mel Tolkin and Larry Rhine, "The Bunkers Go West" originally aired on December 10, 1978.
