Edith, who has been jobless since she got fired from the Sunshine Home, has gotten a job as recreational assistant at the Rego Park Center for the Mentally Ill.
Mike goes to Archie to air his grievances, and in a show of sympathy and support, he decides to loan him some money until he can find another job.
Archie buys a used pickup truck for the restaurant, and José backs it into millionaire Reggie Jackson's Rolls-Royce.
Archie learns Gloria left the Meathead because he joined a commune in California, where he was living with other women.
Archie has mixed emotions when Gloria announces she has found work as a veterinary assistant and will be moving into a place of her own in upstate New York.
Billie is bitter when her estranged father comes for a Christmas visit, until she finds out the real reason her mother left.
Archie reluctantly hires a female bartender to help out Harry, but when he fires her unfairly, she files a discrimination lawsuit.
Archie is shocked and angered when he finds out his close friend, Mr. Van Ranseleer, may have been a member of the communist party.
The boys' night out for Archie, Barney and Harry could turn into one of the wrong kind once they get caught in a gay nightclub.
Note: Final appearance of Martin Balsam as Murray Klein When depressed Gary has a bout with alcoholism, Billie is torn about whether or not to continue her relationship with him.
Gary is jealous when he learns his old school rival (Joe Penny) is dating his ex-girlfriend Billie.