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The Jeffersons

The Jeffersons
★ 7.3/10•1975•30m•TV-PG•Comedy•Family
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Sitcom following a successful African-American couple, George and Louise “Weezyö Jefferson as they “move on up” from working-class Queens to a ritzy Manhattan apartment. A spin-off of All in the Family.

StatusEnded
Runtime30m
LanguageEN
First Air DateJan 18, 1975

Episodes

Episode 1 - A Friend in NeedE127m

A Friend in Need

The Jeffersons have moved on up and are now enjoying living in their new high-rise apartment. Louise has made a new friend in Diane Stockwell, who is having a hard time believing that George made his way up the ladder without doing anything shady. However, bigger problems are brewing when George insists that Louise hire a maid but Louise is totally against the idea.

Jan 18, 1975

Episode 2 - George's Family TreeE227m

George's Family Tree

The Willis' give Louise and George a piece of primitive African art, as a housewarming gift, which leads to the discussion of family roots. This leads George to discover his family roots, from an African tribe believed to be kings.

Jan 25, 1975

Episode 3 - Louise Feels UselessE326m

Louise Feels Useless

Louise is having a hard time getting use to her new wealthy lifestyle and the boredom that comes along with it. She begins trying to talk George into letting her work in the store in the building but he is totally against it. This leads her to inadvertently get a job with another cleaning business and George hits the ceiling when he learns the news. That is until he begins thinking of using her position for sabotage.

Feb 1, 1975

Episode 4 - Lionel the PlayboyE427m

Lionel the Playboy

Lionel's new wealthy lifestyle begins to have an effect on him and a carefree attitude begins to be seen by his family. He stays out all night every night and cuts class. This leads to him debating on whether or not to drop out of college.

Feb 8, 1975

Episode 5 - Mr. Piano ManE527m

Mr. Piano Man

George refuses to participate in a tenants meeting until he learns the Mr. Whittendale will be there. George has hopes of doing business with the man. Meanwhile, George's want for a grand piano becomes a burden during the meeting.

Feb 15, 1975

Episode 6 - George's SkeletonE627m

George's Skeleton

An old friend of George's, Monk Davis, drops in after learning of George's new found success. However, Monk has more on his mind than just a friendly visit.

Feb 22, 1975

Episode 7 - Lionel Cries UncleE726m

Lionel Cries Uncle

Louise is expecting a visit from her Uncle Ward, a man who happens to be a butler. His job is what makes George and Lionel put him down, calling him an "Uncle Tom." Meanwhile, a fight at school prompts Lionel to get kicked out.

Mar 1, 1975

Episode 8 - Mother Jefferson's BoyfriendE827m

Mother Jefferson's Boyfriend

George learns of Mother Jefferson's intentions of marriage and is totally against the idea, thinking her fiancee is after his money.

Mar 8, 1975

Episode 9 - Meet the PressE927m

Meet the Press

Wanting publicity for his stores, George tries to get in on a reporter's series of stories on successful black businessmen. However, once he finally gets the reporter to make an appearance he finds it difficult to hold his attention, with the Willis' and Mr. Bentley hanging around.

Mar 15, 1975

Episode 10 - Rich Man's DiseaseE1027m

Rich Man's Disease

With the doctor's diagnosis that George has an ulcer, Louise tries to do everything to not allow George to become upset. This task proves difficult with Harry, Tom and Helen dropping in.

Mar 22, 1975

Episode 11 - Former NeighborsE1127m

Former Neighbors

George comes home one evening with news an important potential client is coming over for dinner. However, Louise has news too. Some old friends of the Jeffersons are coming over, friends whom George is afraid will embarrass him in front of his pompous client.

Mar 29, 1975

Episode 12 - Like Father, Like Son?E1227m

Like Father, Like Son?

Louise becomes concerned when she sees Lionel beginning to act more and more like his father. Things come to a head, when Lionel tries to get Jenny a seat on a campaign committee by using bribery. Meanwhile, Tom and Helen are at odds when they each back opposing candidates.

Apr 5, 1975

Episode 13 - Jenny's LowE1327m

Jenny's Low

Jenny's globe-trotting brother surprises his family with a visit home. While Tom and Helen, debate on the reason for Allan staying away so long, Jenny is anything but happy about his visit and her reason has nothing to do with him staying away for so long.

Apr 12, 1975

Actors

Isabel Sanford

Isabel Sanford

Louise Jefferson

Sherman Hemsley

Sherman Hemsley

George Jefferson

Roxie Roker

Roxie Roker

Helen Woodroow Willis

Franklin Cover

Franklin Cover

Thomas 'Tom' Willis

Paul Benedict

Paul Benedict

Harry Bentley

Marla Gibbs

Marla Gibbs

Florence Johnston

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