Could 'Married With Children' Make a Comeback? Katey Sagal Weighs In

When it comes to iconic sitcoms, Married With Children definitely ranks near the top of the list. And while the show originally aired its final episode over two decades ago, fans have been clamoring for a revival ever since. Now, Katey Sagal, who played the unforgettable Peggy Bundy, has finally spoken out about the possibility of bringing the show back to life.

In a recent chat with Us Weekly at the Shameless FYC event in Hollywood on March 6, the 65-year-old actress opened up about the idea of revisiting the world of the Bundys. "I would consider it," she said candidly, adding, "We always talk about it. All of us do!" It's clear that the cast still shares a strong bond, but as Katey pointed out, there are some practical challenges that come with reviving a long-running series like this.

Why Bringing Back 'Married With Children' Might Be Tough

For starters, everyone involved has gone on to pursue their own projects over the years, making it difficult to coordinate schedules. "Schedules never work out," Katey explained. And then there's the question of how the show would look now compared to its original run. "Probably not too different than it looked like before," she joked. "Just older. Just older people." It's a funny way of acknowledging that the core essence of the show wouldn't change much, but the characters would naturally reflect the passage of time.

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Addressing Controversial Content in a Modern Revival

One of the things that made Married With Children so memorable—and sometimes controversial—was its edgy humor, particularly the misogynistic jokes that often sparked debate. When asked about how the show might handle such content today, Katey was refreshingly straightforward. "Our whole thing on that show was, I don’t believe in censorship," she stated firmly. "I believe that each individual is responsible for themselves—you can change the channel—if your children are watching something like that."

She elaborated further, explaining, "But I don’t necessarily think that… we would censor art in any way." It's clear that Katey values artistic integrity and believes in giving viewers the freedom to decide what they want to watch. This approach reflects her commitment to staying true to the spirit of the original show while adapting to modern sensibilities.

A Look Back at the Original Cast

Of course, no discussion of Married With Children would be complete without mentioning the rest of the beloved cast. Alongside Katey, the show starred Ed O'Neill as Al Bundy, Christina Applegate as Kelly Bundy, and David Faustino as Bud Bundy. Together, they created a dysfunctional yet endearing family dynamic that resonated with audiences for ten seasons, from 1987 to 1997.

While the original run may have ended, the impact of the show lives on. Fans continue to revisit episodes, finding new layers of humor and nostalgia with each viewing. A revival could offer an exciting opportunity to explore where the characters are now and how their relationships have evolved over the years.

Classic Shows Making a Comeback

It's worth noting that we're currently in the midst of a golden age for classic TV revivals. Shows like Will & Grace and Roseanne (now titled The Conners) have successfully returned to our screens, proving that there's still plenty of appetite for nostalgia-driven programming. And just last month, we learned that Frasier and Beverly Hills, 90210 might also be making their way back to the small screen.

According to Tori Spelling, who starred in the original Beverly Hills, 90210, the new version will feature the original cast playing "heightened versions of ourselves." She added, "The fans will be pleasantly surprised, though, because we will intercut that with scenes from the show. So it’ll be a whole ensemble cast." It's exciting to think about what other classic series might join this wave of revivals in the near future.