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Where are they now?: ‘Married with Children’

Ed O’Neill as Al Bundy

Ed O’Neill has come a long way since his days as Al Bundy, the disgruntled father in “Married with Children” – he now plays Jay Pritchett, the disgruntled father and grandfather in “Modern Family.” Though most well known for his Pritchett character, O’Neill has also starred in “Lucky Numbers” and voiced roles for “Wreck-It Ralph” and “Finding Dory.” (Fox, Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)

Katey Sagal as Peggy Bundy

Katey Sagal as Peggy Bundy

After playing Peggy Bundy, the Oprah-loving and lazy mother on “Married with Children,” Katey Sagal went on to famously portray the villainous Gemma Teller Morrow in “Sons of Anarchy,” a role that won her a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Television Series Drama. The 63-year-old actress also played Cate S. Hennessy on “8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter” from 2002 to 2005 and voiced the character Leela in the animated series “Futurama.” Her most recent work is for the upcoming television film “Dirty Dancing” as the ever-so-sexual Vivian Pressman. (Fox, Richard Shotwell/Invision/AP)

Christina Applegate as Kelly Bundy

Christina Applegate as Kelly Bundy

Christina Applegate went from the stereotypical dumb blonde as Kelly Bundy to the cunning and powerful Veronica Corningstone in “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.” Most recently she starred in “Bad Moms” as the unlikeable Gwendolyn. Aside from continuing to work in films and on television, Applegate has also worked to help other women with breast cancer after learning of her diagnosis in 2008. The actress launched the Right Action for Women, a charity focused on helping women who have an increased risk for breast cancer and do not have insurance to get breast screenings. (Fox, Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

David Faustino as Bud Bundy

Since playing the intelligent and awkward Bud Bundy, David Faustino has made appearances in numerous TV shows, including “Modern Family,” where his former co-star Ed O’Neill works as a main character. Faustino also famously was busted for possessing marijuana in 2007 and enrolled in a drug rehab center. As of late, he welcomed a daughter with his girlfriend in 2015 and starred in “Sharknado 4: The 4th Awakens” a year later. (Sony Pictures Television, Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Amanda Bearse as Marcy Rhoades D’Arcy

Amanda Bearse has kept a relatively low profile since playing Marcy Rhoades D’Arcy, the Bundy’s next-door neighbor who is Peggy’s best friend and Al’s nemesis. She has worked as a director on multiple shows, including “Dharma & Greg,” “Jessie” and “The Jamie Foxx Show,” and sparsely appeared as a guest star on shows, such as “Drop Dead Diva” and “Anger Management.” (Fox, Imeh Akpanudosen/Getty Images)

David Garrison as Steve Rhoades

David Garrison as Steve Rhoades

After playing Steve Rhoades, Marcy’s first husband, for four seasons, David Garrison left the show to pursue his passion for theater and has continued to work on stage ever since. He played The Wizard in the original touring company of “Wicked” in 2005 and has since starred in the musicals “Silence! The Musical” and “Oliver!” (Columbia Pictures/REX/Shutterstock, Ben Gabbe/Getty Images)

Ted McGinley as Jefferson D'Arcy

Ted McGinley as Jefferson D’Arcy

Ted McGinley, who played the attractive scam artist Jefferson D’Arcy, has continued to work in the film and television industry with mostly smaller roles since his “Married with Children” days. One of his more notable roles after the show was his character in the sitcom “Hope & Faith” as Hope’s husband. Most recently he starred in the teen comedy film “The Outcasts.” (Fox, Angela Weiss/Getty Images)

In honor of the hit show’s 20th anniversary since its final episode, take a look at what the cast members of “Married with Children” are up to now.

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