O.J.: Made in America
Overview
O.J. Simpson's journey unfolds from his childhood in Los Angeles to his status as an iconic football player, capturing both fame and infamy. The documentary delves into his meteoric rise in sports, juxtaposed with the media frenzy surrounding his highly publicized murder trial. As the narrative explores racial tensions, celebrity culture, and the complexities of the American justice system, it paints a nuanced portrait of a man who became a symbol of both triumph and tragedy, ultimately reflecting the societal issues that continue to resonate today.
Episodes
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1
Archie's New Partner (1)
Archie makes the bold move to turn his bar, Archie Bunker's Place, into a full-fledged restaurant. Meanwhile, Harry opts to sell his share of the bar ...
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Part One - Obsessed with Fame
This episode delves into the rise of O.J. Simpson as a football icon during the tumultuous 1960s, a period marked by intense racial strife in America....
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Part Two - The Split America
Amid escalating racial unrest in the early 1990s Los Angeles, O.J. Simpson lives a life seemingly untouched in affluent Brentwood, carefully crafting ...
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Archie's New Partner (2)
Harry completes the sale of his share to Murray Klein, leaving Archie feeling frustrated. Despite his initial discontent, Archie is forced to accept t...
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Part Three - The Murder
O.J. Simpson finds himself in handcuffs, facing charges for the killings of his ex-wife and a friend, igniting a tumultuous chapter in American crimin...
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3
Edith Gets Hired
Archie's Place welcomes a new frequent patron, Dottie. But Archie and Murray soon realize that she’s actually a prostitute, using the bar as her wor...
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4
Part Four - Trial of the Century
In 1995, O.J. Simpson's highly publicized trial captivates the nation, taking place in the heart of Los Angeles. This sensational courtroom drama las...
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4
Archie and the Oldest Profession
After losing her job at the Sunshine Home, Edith has found new employment as a recreational assistant at the Rego Park Center for the Mentally Ill. De...
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5
Part Five - The Verdict
After being found not guilty of murder, O.J. Simpson experiences a series of unexpected events in the ensuing years, leading to another encounter wit...
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5
Edith vs. the Energy Crisis
The energy crisis has turned into a serious issue. The bar is icy, and Edith has been doing her best to conserve energy at home too. Before long, Arch...
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Bosom Partners
Archie finds himself in hot water with the State of New York due to accusations of unpaid sales tax and dubious accounting practices. To rescue both A...
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7
Building the Restaurant
The restaurant's construction is in full swing, but the contractor, Archie and Murray's choice, is asking for additional funds. In his quest to ensure...
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8
The Cook
Archie and Murray bring in Veronica Rooney, a short-order cook played by Anne Meara, to help out in the diner. However, Veronica has a condition: her ...
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9
Murray and the Liquor Board
During a protest march opposing Napom, Murray struck a police officer. Even though he has received a pardon, his "criminal record" could jeopardize th...
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10
Thanksgiving Reunion (1)
Mike and Gloria Stivic, along with their young son Joey, return to celebrate Thanksgiving with the Bunker family. This special gathering brings everyo...
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Thanksgiving Reunion (2)
Mike and Gloria Stivic, along with their young son Joey, return to the Bunker household to celebrate Thanksgiving together.
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12
Barney and the Hooker
Dottie, the escort from episode three, gets arrested for prostitution. Murray steps in to post her bail and persuades Archie to give her a job as a wa...
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13
Man of the Year
Archie's former high school friend, a charming conman, arrives in town with surprising news for Archie: he has been named Man of the Year.
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14
The Shabbat Dinner
Edith and Stephanie are getting ready for a Shabbat dinner, a special meal for the Jewish Sabbath. They've invited Archie's partner, Murray, along wit...
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15
Barney's Lawsuit
When Barney's barstool gives way beneath him, Archie becomes anxious about the possibility of a lawsuit.
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16
Blanche and Murray
Barney's former wife, Blanche, returns to town with her usual wild energy, and this time she sets her sights on Murray, much to Barney's annoyance. He...
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17
Murray's Daughter
Murray's long-estranged daughter unexpectedly arrives with her Puerto Rican husband and announces that they are expecting children.
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18
The Ambush
With a spike in burglaries hitting the neighborhood, Archie and Murray are increasingly anxious that their bar could be the next target.
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19
The Return of Sammy
Archie is excited to hear that his "old friend," Sammy Davis Jr., is in town for a talk show. He decides to reach out and invites Sammy to come by the...
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20
Archie Fixes Up Fred
After receiving numerous complaints about Veronica's nephew, Fred, who works as a waiter and is openly gay, Archie takes it upon himself to change Fre...
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21
Father and Daughter Night
When Archie declines to participate in the father-daughter talent show at Stephanie's school, Murray takes it upon himself to step in and support her.
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22
Van Ranseleer's Operation
While hanging out at the bar, Archie and his friends come across an article suggesting a possible cure for Mr. Van Ranseleer's blindness. Motivated by...
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23
Veronica's Ex
When Veronica's ex-husband, Jerry Stiller, returns to town, old feelings resurface, and she finds herself drawn to him once more. As they reconnect, t...
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24
A Small Mafia Favor
Murray receives a visit from an old friend, who turns out to be a notorious crime lord. Unbeknownst to Murray, his actions inadvertently indicate the ...
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Archie Alone (1)
Archie and Stephanie face life after Ediths death.
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Archie Alone (2)
Archie refuses to deal with Ediths death.
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3
Home Again
Haunted by the painful memories of Edith's passing, Archie contemplates the idea of selling their home and moving into an apartment.
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4
Hiring the Housekeeper
Archie is on the hunt for a housekeeper to help care for Stephanie.
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5
The Wildcat Strike
Archies staff strikes over unionization.
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Veronica and the Health Inspector
A young Health Inspector eyes Veronica.
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7
Murray's Wife
Murrays ex-wife Marcie pays him a visit.
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8
The Camping Trip
Stephanies club plans a camping trip.
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9
The Incident
During a heated exchange at the grocery store, Archie loses his temper and throws a punch at a lodge member who makes offensive comments about Mrs. Ca...
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10
Custody (1)
Stephanie’s affluent grandmother comes to celebrate Christmas with the family.
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11
Custody (2)
Stephanie's grandmother is seeking custody of her, leading Stephanie and Archie to appear in court.
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12
Barney the Gambler
Murrays gambling system causes a conflict.
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13
Murray Klein's Place
Frustrated with Archie, Murray decides it's time to dissolve their partnership.
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14
Weekend Away
Archie and Murray head to a convention together. However, things take a turn when Murray invites a woman to their hotel room, only to find himself bou...
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15
Stephanie's Science Project
Archie hires help for Stephanies project.
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16
Tough Love
Archie and Murray are increasingly concerned about Veronica's drinking issues.
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17
The Trashing of the Temple
Following a series of acts of vandalism, Stephanie's temple becomes the most recent target, prompting a scared Archie to decide to pull her out of the...
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18
La Cage aux Bunker
Archie finds himself agreeing to go on a date with Stephanie's music teacher, hoping to persuade her to join the school chorus. While he’s not entir...
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19
Death of a Saint (1)
While on a date with his fiancée, Murray receives the heartbreaking news that his mother has passed away, plunging him into a deep sense of guilt. As...
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20
Goodbye, Murray (2)
Murray and his fiancée tie the knot and relocate to California.
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Billie
Billie Bunker, the niece of Archie through his brother Fred, comes to visit.
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The Business Manager
Roger Abbott takes on the role of Archie's business manager at the Rabinowitz law firm, but tensions arise as they clash over the bar's operations. As...
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The Date
Roger, Archie's business manager, has set his sights on dating Billie, Archie's niece.
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4
Norma Rae Bunker
To help with finances, Mrs. Canby takes a job folding clothes for a sweatshop from the comfort of her home. However, when she discovers that she has b...
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Harry's Investment
Archie is eager for Harry to repurchase Murray's stake in the bar. However, both Harry's wife and Archie are taken aback when they discover that Harry...
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Three's a Crowd
During a dinner outing with Barney and his date, Archie finds himself the center of attention when she shows a keen interest in him. Although Archie i...
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Happy Birthday, Stephanie
Billie surprises Stephanie with tickets to a rock concert, but Archie puts his foot down and prevents her from going. Believing that Billie and Stepha...
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8
Growing Up Is Hard to Do (1)
Stephanie's father visits for her bat mitzvah.
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Growing Up Is Hard to Do (2)
Everyone begins to understand the true motives behind Stephanie's father's visit, except for Stephanie herself, who is confronted with a challenging t...
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10
Stephanie's Dance
Archie comes to terms with Stephanie maturing when she goes to her very first school dance.
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11
The Photo Contest
Stephanie submits a series of candid shots featuring Archie into a photography competition.
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12
Stephanie's Tryout
Stephanie is eager to audition for her school's baseball team, but Archie strongly disapproves of the notion.
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13
The Night Visitor
Archie's bar has been the target of several break-ins, but the reality might be that the culprit is one of his own staff members.
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14
Reggie-3, Archie-0
Archie decides to purchase a truck for the bar. While José is maneuvering it into a parking spot, he inadvertently collides with a Rolls Royce. The v...
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15
Blind Man's Bluff
Mr. Van Ranseleer, who is blind, is robbed by a patron at the bar after the thief learns he has cash on him. Now, Archie and the team must assist Van ...
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16
A Blast from the Past
Archie suggests that Billie should go out with her former boyfriend. To discourage her ex, Billie concocts a plan to pretend that she’s dating Gary,...
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17
Sex and the Single Parent
Archie, holding on to old-fashioned views, initially denies Stephanie the chance to join her school's sex education class. However, everything changes...
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18
Gloria Comes Home (1)
Gloria and Joey come back home, and Archie discovers that Gloria has separated from Mike, who has moved to a commune in California and is living with ...
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19
Gloria Comes Home (2)
Archie feels conflicted when Gloria shares the news that she has secured a job as a veterinary assistant and plans to move into her own apartment.
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20
Of Mice and Bunker
Archie partners with someone new, unaware that this individual has ulterior motives to push him out of his stake in the bar.
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21
Relapse
Veronica's former husband makes a reappearance in her life and tries to persuade her to drink again, despite her having been sober for a year.
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22
Love Is Hell
Stephanie has a crush on a boy, but her hopes are dashed when she discovers that he is actually infatuated with her cousin, Billie, instead of her.
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23
The Second Time Around
During a dinner outing with Barney and his new girlfriend, Archie finds himself unexpectedly attracting her attention, leading to an unexpected twist ...
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24
West Side Astoria
Katherine asks Archie to join her for dinner with her parents, but the evening quickly spirals into chaos when her family encounters Archie’s prejud...
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25
Billie Moves Out
Feeling suffocated by Archie’s constant hovering, Billie decides to take a stand and moves in with a hidden roommate, Gary Rabinowitz.
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26
Rabinowitz's Brother
Archie decides to let Gary go from his role as his business manager, but he quickly finds himself regretting that choice when Gary's brother, Barry, t...
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27
Death of a Lodger
Barney decides to welcome a demanding and irritable tenant into his home to help cover some expenses.
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The Battle of Bunker III
As Archie's relationship with Katherine deepens, Stephanie finds herself consumed by jealousy.
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Gloria: The First Day
In this episode, Archie kicks things off by driving Gloria and Joey to their new home. Once they arrive, Gloria realizes she has a steep learning curv...
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Archie's Night Out
Archie hesitantly accompanies Barney and Mr. Van Ranseleer to a singles bar, where Mr. Van Ranseleer successfully charms a woman.
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Gary's Ex
When Gary's former girlfriend comes to town, she seeks his attention, causing tension with Billie. As Gary tries to handle the situation, Billie feels...
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The Eyewitnesses
José and Raoul see a mugging take place in the alley behind the restaurant, but they hesitate to report it due to their status as undocumented immigr...
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4
Double Date
Archie refuses to allow Stephanie to go on a date, prompting Billie to step in and join Gary, turning it into a double date.
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From the Waldorf to Astoria
As José's creative abilities shine through, the bar hosts an art exhibition showcasing his work.
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6
Stay Out of My Briefs
Billie gets a job as Gary's new secretary.
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7
Break a Leg, Stephanie
Stephanie is eager to enroll in a prestigious music school, but Archie is hesitant about her decision.
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8
Archie Gets a Head
Archie dreams of having a private bathroom in the basement, but the contractors' fees are too steep for his budget. Instead, he enlists the help of Jo...
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Barney Gets Laid Off
Billie persuades Archie to hire Barney, who is currently out of work, at the bar. However, things quickly spiral out of control, leading to chaos and ...
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10
Marriage on the Rocks
After Archie learns that Barney "forgot" to inform him about the date he arranged, he decides to take a stand. However, things take an unexpected turn...
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11
Father Christmas
Billie is filled with resentment when her distant father arrives for a holiday visit, but her feelings take a turn when she uncovers the truth behind ...
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12
Teacher's Pet
Billie's Philosophy teacher makes passes at her.
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13
Captain Video
Feeling isolated, Barney turns to a video dating service to find companionship.
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14
The Promotion
After performing CPR to rescue his uncle, Gary finds himself in the running for a partnership at the family law firm.
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15
Three Women
Archie brings Stephanie to see her affluent grandmother, but when the truck won't start, he ends up as an uninvited dinner guest at her lavish home. M...
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16
Relief Bartender
Archie hesitantly brings on a female bartender to assist Harry. However, after deciding to let her go due to his discomfort with having a woman in tha...
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The Red Herring
Archie is taken aback and infuriated when he learns that his dear friend, Mr. Van Ranseleer, might have been involved with the communist party.
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18
The Boys' Night Out
Archie, Barney, and Harry's boys' night out takes an unexpected turn when they find themselves in a gay nightclub, leading to a series of comical and ...
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19
I Can Manage
At a restaurant convention, Archie finds himself captivated by a woman he encounters, completely oblivious to the fact that she is already married.
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20
Store Wars
Murray (Martin Balsam) comes back to reclaim his investment in the bar. Archie spins him a sob story about his struggles, and in response, Murray gran...
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Bunker Madness
Stephanie turns to marijuana as a way to connect with her friends. When Archie discovers the drug hidden in his basement, he loses his temper, prompti...
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No One Said It Was Easy
Depressed Gary has a bout with alchoholism.
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Small Claims Court
In a courtroom showdown, Barney and Archie face off over a television set that Archie bought from Barney at an electronics store. Things took a turn w...
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I'm Torn Here
Gary feels envious upon discovering that his former school rival is now in a relationship with his ex-girlfriend, Billie. Sensing Gary's discomfort, B...
