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This 3 part episode would have worked much better as the final episode. Al & Peg call it's quits and go their separate ways. But after all the years of misery their love and devotion for each other is stronger than most and ultimately they can't stay apart from one another.

This would have been the perfect conclusion to the series. Now when I rewatch this series I save these 3 episodes for the end as a 3 part finale.

The concluding part of this three-part story sees Peggy throwing a dinner party for her date, a wealthy man named Bruce; the D'Arcys are also invited. During the meal, Bruce chokes on some food, which leads to the episode's funniest moment, Jefferson doing the Heimlich Maneuver on the man. "Jefferson must really want a job," comments Peggy as he thrusts repeatedly behind Bruce.

Al shows up at the house, having been invited by a mischievous Marcy. When Al sees that Peggy has a date, he hides the flowers he has brought her. Marcy takes a photo of the disappointed man: "Look Jefferson," she says with glee, "we have our Christmas card."

When Bruce tells Peggy that, should they marry, she'll be expected to cook and clean, and informs the kids that they will have to leave home, they're not happy and kick the bloke out. Peggy is really missing Al and goes to see him. After a chat, Al drives Peggy home but stops at Maple Lane where the couple had their first argument, followed by great make-up sex. History repeats itself.

It was obvious that Al and Peggy would get back together, but the break-up wasn't fun - I didn't like seeing them apart, and so much of the humour didn't land for me. Now that they have patched things up, let's hope that they are funnier than ever (for the remaining eight episodes).