Al tries to ditch Peggy on her birthday, but she catches him in the act and tags along when he goes bowling. Al calls her the birthday stalker, and you can see why.

This clip comes from Married with Children Season 4 Episode 19, "Peggy Turns 300." Hoping to dodge Peggy's birthday, Al sneaks off to the lanes. She catches him in the act and tags along when he goes bowling.

Bowling is sacred ground for Al Bundy, which is exactly why anything that disrupts it is comedy gold. This storyline is one of the show's best uses of Al's pride.

Scenes like this are what made the Bundys one of television's most memorable families. Moments like this are why Married with Children is still quoted today. The writing is sharp, the timing is perfect and the Bundys never try to be anything other than themselves.

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