
Ralph Kramden is a perpetually flustered but eternally optimistic New York City bus driver living with his wife, Alice, in a small Brooklyn apartment. Ralph's best friend is sanitation worker Ed Norton, who lives in the same building with wife Trixie.

Ralph considers entering politics after he brings a criminal to justice.

Alice suspects the motives of the men encouraging Ralph to run for public office.

Ralph's brother-in-law (Pat Harrington) asks him for money to buy a hotel.

Ralph and Alice appear on "Beat the Clock."