Sanford and Son
Overview
Follow the comedic escapades of Fred Sanford, a grumpy junk dealer with a knack for turning trash into treasure, and his exasperated son, Lamont. Their dynamic is filled with sharp wit and hilarious bickering as they navigate the challenges of running a junkyard while dealing with the antics of their quirky neighbors. Fred’s outrageous schemes often clash with Lamont's desire for a more respectable life, creating a delightful clash of generations. The show blends humor and heartfelt moments, showcasing the complexities of their father-son relationship amid the chaos of their daily lives.
Episodes
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1
Crossed Swords
Title: Battle of Bids Plot: Lamont acquires a delicate porcelain statue for $15 from a former silent film actress. After an appraisal reveals its tru...
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2
Happy Birthday, Pop
Lamont surprises Fred with a new hat for his birthday and plans a night out to celebrate. However, their trip to an upscale bar, a screening of Fiddle...
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3
Here Comes the Bride, There Goes the Bride
Title: Here Comes the Bride, There Goes the Bride Plot: Lamont can hardly contain his excitement as he prepares for his upcoming wedding. However, on...
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4
The Copper Caper
Title: The Copper Caper Plot: Fred and Lamont purchase a stash of copper from a local thief who has been pilfering from the area. However, the seller...
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5
A Matter of Life and Breath
Lamont takes a strong stance against Fred's smoking habit, insisting he visit the doctor for a chest x-ray. When the results arrive in the mail, Fred ...
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6
We Were Robbed
During a cleaning spree, Fred accidentally topples Lamont's prized glass figurine collection. In an attempt to hide his blunder, he concocts a tale ab...
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7
A Pad for Lamont
Title: Lamont's New Digs Plot: Lamont seeks to enjoy a peaceful night with his new girlfriend, Darlene, but their romantic plans are constantly thwar...
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8
The Great Sanford Siege
Fred is unwilling to settle his bills and decides to toss them in the trash, insisting that they never reached him. He tries to prolong the services f...
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9
Coffins for Sale
Lamont buys two coffins at an auction, hoping to make a profit by selling them to a local funeral home. However, Fred grows increasingly anxious about...
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10
The Barracuda
Title: The Barracuda Plot: Fred decides to pop the question to Donna Harris, a widow who has captured his heart. However, Lamont is baffled by the ...
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11
TV or Not TV
Title: The Great Deception Plot: Fred is eager for a new color TV, while Lamont has his sights set on a new car. Unfortunately, their budget won't al...
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12
The Suitcase Case
As Lamont sifts through discarded items, he stumbles upon an antique suitcase and believes it might have some value. When he brings it home, Fred is t...
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13
The Return of the Barracuda
Fred and Donna manage to resolve their issues and rekindle their romance, both contemplating marriage. When Fred shares the news with Lamont, he vehem...
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14
The Piano Movers
Title: The Piano Relocation Plot: An affluent gentleman decides to part ways with his grand piano, and Lamont seizes the opportunity to acquire it at...
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By the Numbers
Fred believes that his dreams hold the key to winning the lottery numbers, and his instinct proves correct, even though Lamont has warned him against ...
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2
Whiplash
Following a truck accident, Fred suspects he may have whiplash, and his friend Bubba persuades him that he could cash in on the incident. Although Lam...
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3
The Dowry
Fred's cousin shows up with his new wife and her less-than-appealing daughter, Betty Jean. Upon learning that Betty Jean stands to inherit $10,000 if ...
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4
Jealousy
Donna, Fred's fiancée, invites a patient named Osgood Wilcox to dinner at the Sanford home, and it quickly becomes clear that Osgood has intentions t...
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5
Tooth or Consequences
Fred's persistent toothache tests Lamont's patience as Fred adamantly avoids a trip to the dentist. Instead, he experiments with Bubba's home remedy a...
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6
Card Sharps
Title: Card Sharps Plot: One evening, Fred is caught off guard when Lamont informs him that he's invited some friends for a poker night. Despite Lamo...
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7
Have Gun, Will Sell
One night, Lamont and Rollo head out for some fun. Upon returning home, they stumble upon a burglar making a hasty getaway. They soon find that the th...
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8
The Puerto Ricans Are Coming!
When Fred discovers that his new neighbor is Puerto Rican and intends to start a junk business, he's taken aback. Concerned about the competition, Fre...
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9
The Shootout
Title: The Shootout Plot: Lamont spends $50 on a vintage firearm and excitedly presents it to Fred. As Fred enthusiastically reenacts tales of battle...
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10
Blood is Thicker Than Junk
Frustrated with his partnership with Fred, Lamont decides to leave and takes a job at a competing junk collection business nearby. In the meantime, Fr...
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11
Sanford and Son and Sister Makes Three
Title: Sanford and Son and Sister Makes Three Plot: Fred is surprised when his former flame, Juanita, arrives for a dinner visit, bringing along her ...
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12
A Guest in the Yard
Fred and Lamont discover a homeless man resting in a bathtub in their yard. When they ask him to leave, he feigns an injury on their property and thre...
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13
Fred & Carol & Fred & Donna
Fred and Donna have rekindled their on-again, off-again romance, and he asks her to dinner. However, when a charming saleswoman unexpectedly drops by,...
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14
The Light Housekeeper
Title: The Lighthouse Keeper Plot: Following a small injury Fred sustains in a car crash, both he and Lamont search for a housekeeper to assist them ...
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15
The Big Party
Title: The Grand Celebration Plot: Fred and Lamont are overwhelmed with unpaid bills and contemplate applying for welfare, but Fred is adamant agains...
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16
A Visit From Lena Horne
Fred and Lamont explore the NBC studios, and Fred is thrilled to spot Johnny Carson's designated parking space. But his excitement peaks when he catch...
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17
Lamont Goes African
Lamont fully embraces African culture, donning traditional attire and expressing a strong desire to understand its traditions. Meanwhile, Fred finds t...
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18
Watts Side Story
Fred is furious to find out that his neighbor Julio's family is visiting and considering a move to California. The situation escalates when Fred disco...
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19
The Infernal Triangle
Fred encounters a young woman and excitedly tells Lamont that he has popped the question to her. Lamont is in for a shock when he finally meets Fred's...
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20
Pops 'n' Pals
Lamont has formed a strong friendship with their neighbor, Julio. As they spend more time together, Fred starts to feel sidelined and resolves to join...
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21
Home Sweet Home for the Aged
Lamont reveals to Fred his intention to join the crew of a tramp steamer and travel the globe. Fred is taken aback by this announcement and is further...
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22
Pot Luck
Title: Treasure or Trash Plot: Lamont spends twenty dollars on a toilet, convinced it’s a rare collectible from the past. His excitement about the ...
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23
The Kid
When a 9-year-old boy runs away and appears on the Sanfords' land, Fred is initially opposed to having a child around, fearing the chaos it might brin...
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24
Rated X
Lamont and Rollo respond to an advertisement claiming to offer them fame through inexpensive films. Fred stumbles upon the brochure and decides to joi...
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Lamont as Othello
Title: Lamont Takes the Stage Plot: Fred arrives home to see Lamont rehearsing an intense choking scene with his drama instructor, Marilyn, from "Oth...
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2
Libra Rising All Over Lamont
Lamont seeks the guidance of an astrologist and learns that he is a double Libra, which reveals his life’s aim is to seek harmony. Determined to men...
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3
Fred, the Reluctant Fingerman
Title: Fred, the Unwilling Witness Plot: One night, Lamont and Julio head out for a game of pool, leaving Fred feeling dejected and alone. While broo...
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4
Presenting the Three Degrees
Title: Showcasing the Three Degrees Plot: Rollo and Lamont are overseeing a Philadelphia-based girl group, The Three Degrees. They take up residence ...
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5
This Little TV Went to Market
Title: This Little TV Went to Market Plot: Fred and Lamont’s television is barely functioning, prompting Lamont to think about purchasing a new one...
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6
Lamont is That You?
Title: Is That You, Lamont? Plot: One night, Lamont and Rollo venture out for drinks and unwittingly enter a gay bar. Meanwhile, Bubba spots them ent...
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7
Fuentes, Fuentes, Sanford & Chico
Lamont has made up his mind to team up with Julio for a used auto parts business, leaving Fred feeling like Lamont is turning his back on their junk b...
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8
Superflyer
Fred receives the unexpected news that his uncle has passed away and bequeathed him $1500 in his will. To collect the inheritance, he must travel to S...
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9
The Members of the Wedding (a.k.a.) The Engagement
Fred and Donna are having a delightful night out when Donna drops a bombshell: another man has proposed to her. Determined to keep her in his life, Fr...
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10
The Blind Mellow Jelly Collection (a.k.a.) The Chameleon
Title: The Blind Mellow Jelly Collection (a.k.a.) The Chameleon Plot: Lamont suggests to Fred that he should give away his Blind Mellow Jelly recor...
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11
A House is Not a Poolroom
Title: A House is Not a Poolroom Plot: To celebrate Fred's birthday, Lamont gifts him a pool table. However, chaos ensues when Fred invites his frien...
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12
Grady, the Star Boarder
Title: Grady, the Paying Guest Plot: Grady is tired of living with the feuding Ferguson family and shares his grievances with Fred. Spotting a chance...
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13
Wine, Women and Aunt Esther (a.k.a.) Leaving the Nest
Fred and his friends are struggling to cope with the loss of a dear friend, and Aunt Esther’s exaggerated reactions aren’t making things any easie...
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14
Mama's Baby, Papa's Maybe
Title: Mama's Baby, Papa's Maybe Plot: Grady is bursting with a tantalizing secret and can't wait to share it. He reveals that Grip, an old acquainta...
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15
Fred Sanford, Legal Eagle
Lamont is furious after getting a traffic ticket for not yielding during a right turn. Convinced he acted responsibly, he lets Fred persuade him to co...
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16
This Land is Whose Land?
Title: Who Owns This Land? Plot: As Fred tidies up his yard, he stumbles upon a pile of Julio's discarded items encroaching on his space, leading him...
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17
Fred's Cheating Heart
A man arrives at the Sanford home asking for donations for a heart association, and Lamont learns some intriguing details about heart attacks. Seizing...
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18
The Party Crasher
Lamont and Rollo are excited about their upcoming double date and devise a scheme to keep Fred out of the house. However, Fred quickly figures out the...
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19
Lamont Goes Karate
Title: Lamont Takes Up Karate Plot: With Fred away visiting relatives in St. Louis, Grady is tasked with looking after Lamont. When Lamont returns ho...
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20
Will the Real Fred Sanford Please Do Something?
A woman from Fred's past, with whom he shared a wild night while intoxicated, pays a visit and mistakenly believes that Grady is actually Fred. Grady ...
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21
Tyranny, Thy Name is Grady
Grady makes a commitment to Fred to uphold specific rules while he's in St. Louis, vowing to keep Aunt Esther's Bible meetings out of the house and to...
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22
Aunt Esther and Uncle Woodrow Pffttt . . .
Title: Aunt Esther and Uncle Woodrow Pffttt . . . Plot: Lamont and Grady are taken by surprise when Woody, Aunt Esther's husband, appears at their do...
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23
The Way to Lamont's Heart
Title: Winning Over Lamont's Heart Plot: Lamont's girlfriend, Judy, is developing strong feelings for him and contemplates a future together. However...
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24
Hello, Cousin Emma . . . Goodbye, Cousin Emma
Grady's cousin Emma has relocated from Chicago to California and drops by to see Grady and Lamont. What was meant to be a brief visit quickly turns in...
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The Surprise Party
Title: The Welcome Home Bash Plot: Fred comes back from a long journey to St. Louis, only to find that Lamont, Donna, Aunt Esther, Bubba, Rollo, and ...
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2
Matchmaker, Matchmaker
When Uncle George passes away, he leaves Lamont a surprising inheritance of $7,000, but only if he gets married and has a child named after him within...
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3
Ol' Brown Eyes is Back
Title: Ol' Brown Eyes is Back Plot: As Sanford & Son Salvage celebrates its 35th anniversary, Lamont prepares two surprises for Fred. The first is a ...
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4
Grady and His Lady
Grady can’t contain his excitement as he shares his engagement news with Fred and Lamont, revealing that he's found love with a woman he met at J.C....
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5
There'll Be Some Changes Made
Fred is increasingly irritated by his friends Julio and Ah Chew, prompting Lamont to step in and try to help Fred overcome his prejudice against minor...
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6
Going Out of Business
As tax season arrives, the accountant reviews the finances and discovers that Fred and Lamont will owe money to the IRS. After explaining the predicam...
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7
Home Sweet Home
Title: Home Sweet Home Plot: A Japanese real estate firm aims to acquire the neighborhood for a brewery project, but Fred refuses to sell. His desire...
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8
My Kingdom For a Horse (a.k.a.) First Night Out
Fred strikes a deal to purchase a horse renowned for its impressive racing background. Eager to profit, he sets out to breed the horse, dreaming of a ...
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9
Sanford and Niece
Fred has arranged a special evening with Donna, but Aunt Esther unexpectedly arrives with surprising news: her niece, Elizabeth, is visiting and she w...
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10
Julio and Sister and Nephew
Title: Julio, His Sister, and Nephew Plot: When Julio's sister Carlotta and her son Roberta plan a visit, he faces a dilemma—his pet goat, Chico, c...
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11
Fred's Treasure Garden
While Fred is away in St. Louis, Grady takes on the responsibility of looking after his garden. He soon spots an unusual plant and believes it to be w...
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12
Tower Power
Title: Tower Power Plot: Following a trip to the art museum with Lamont's friend Sandra, Fred discovers he can transform the discarded items from his...
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13
A Little Extra Security
Grady finds himself overwhelmed with an excess of Social Security checks arriving in his mailbox, leaving him torn over whether to report the mistake....
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14
The Merger
Frustrated with the junk business, Julio considers a new direction when Lamont suggests a merger between Sanford & Son Salvage and Julio's operation. ...
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15
Once a Thief
Title: Once a Thief Plot: After being released from prison, Herman, a close friend of Lamont, finds himself without a home. Lamont offers him a room ...
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16
The Stand-Ins
Title: The Substitutes Plot: One evening, Lamont returns home to find Fred busy crafting an elaborate dinner. Fred reveals that he’s hosting an old...
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17
Strange Bedfellows
Title: Unlikely Alliances Plot: Lamont's girlfriend, deeply engaged in local politics, encourages him to take a stand on community issues. Inspired, ...
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18
The Masquerade Party
The group takes part in an episode of Wheel and Deal, guided by host Harry Monty.
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19
Golden Boy
Title: Golden Boy Plot: Fred's buddy, Yerby, manages the renowned boxer Junior Joe Louis. Eager to invest, Fred purchases a 50% stake in the boxing v...
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20
My Brother-in-Law's Keeper
Title: My Brother-in-Law's Keeper Plot: Fred meticulously tidies up their home, leaving Lamont astonished by the transformation. The surprise is soon...
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21
The Headache
Lamont has been suffering from a persistent headache for three days, unsure of its origin. A doctor recommends he see a psychiatrist, suggesting that ...
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22
The Stung
Title: The Stung Plot: Lamont invites Julio, Rollo, and another friend for a night of poker, but Fred is fed up with their constant gambling. Just ...
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23
The Older Woman
Title: The Older Woman Plot: Lamont has been floating around the house, humming tunes and radiating joy to everyone he encounters. Grady and Fred qui...
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24
The Over-the-Hill Gag
Lamont brings Fred to the doctor for a routine checkup, but Fred is hit with a hefty medical bill. Aware of Fred's financial struggles, the doctor off...
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25
The Family Man
Grady feels it's time for a new chapter in his life and relocates from Watts to the trendy neighborhood of Westwood, where he joins his daughter Ellie...
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Earthquake II
Title: Earthquake II Plot: Fred jolts awake to find his home in disarray, initially believing it to be the aftermath of a burglary, only to realize t...
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Divorce, Sanford Style (a.k.a.) Divorcee, Sanford Style
Aunt Esther has reached her breaking point with her husband, Woodrow, and has made the decision to end their marriage. Her suspicion that he is cheati...
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Bank on This
After Julio leaves his home, Fred and Lamont take the opportunity to purchase the place and transform it into a boarding house, naming it The Sanford ...
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4
The Sanford Arms
Julio's home has been converted into a boarding house named The Sanford Arms, run by Fred and Lamont. Their first challenge is to attract tenants, but...
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5
Steinberg and Son
Title: Steinberg and Son Plot: Fred and Lamont are taken aback when they discover a sitcom called Steinberg and Son that eerily mirrors their own exp...
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6
Brother, Can You Spare an Act?
Frances, Fred's sister, and her husband Rodney are going through a tough patch, so they reach out to Fred for a place to stay temporarily. At the same...
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7
Della, Della, Della
Title: Della, Della, Della Plot: The Sanford residence has turned into a hub for Bob Williams' political campaign, but Fred is determined to steer cl...
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8
Donna Pops the Question
Donna is presented with a marriage proposal from another man, prompting her to wait for Fred's potential proposal before making her decision. This sit...
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9
My Fair Esther
Lamont serves as a judge for the Miss Watts Business Wife contest, where the winner takes home a $1,000 prize. Fred is eager to claim the cash and is ...
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10
Sanford and Rising Son
Title: Sanford and Rising Son Plot: One evening, Lamont invites his friend Ah Chew to prepare dinner for the Sanfords, and Fred is pleasantly surpris...
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11
The Olympics
On Saturday night, Fred makes his way to Donna's for a surprise date that he hadn’t mentioned to her. However, upon his arrival, he finds that Donna...
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12
Ebenezer Sanford
Title: Ebenezer Sanford Plot: During the festive season, Fred embodies the role of a tight-fisted curmudgeon, resisting the joyful advances of his fr...
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13
The Oddfather
After an accident, Fred finds himself in the hospital, where he inadvertently becomes a witness to an attempted murder. With his hospital room under t...
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14
Can You Chop This?
Lamont has finally saved up enough cash for acting school, but Fred stumbles upon a commercial promoting a quick money-making scheme and becomes intri...
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15
Greatest Show in Watts
One tenant at The Sanford Arms is short on cash for his rent, so he leaves his pet elephant, Fred, as a form of collateral. Before long, Fred faces pr...
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16
Fred Sanford Has a Baby
Lamont heads out of town with Rollo for a fishing trip, but before they leave, he bets Fred that he won’t earn any money while he's away. Determined...
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17
The TV Addict
Fred has been spending an excessive amount of time in front of the TV, prompting Lamont to urge him to get some physical activity. Fred dismisses the ...
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18
Lamont in Love
Title: Lamont's Mystery Romance Plot: Lamont has been dating Janet for some time and believes he has fallen for her. However, he realizes he knows ve...
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19
The Escorts
In a new attempt to strike it rich quickly, Fred heads to an escort agency with a buddy to apply as an escort. However, they face outright rejection. ...
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20
The Engagement Man Always Rings Twice
Lamont has been dating Janet for a while, and he's ready to ask her to marry him. He shares his intentions with Fred, who is thrilled for his son. How...
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21
The Director
Title: The Director Plot: Lamont is thrilled to land a role in a local theater production, especially since George Foreman will also be part of the c...
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22
A Pain in the Neck
Fred is thrilled to be receiving the Watts Businessman-of-the-Year Award, eagerly anticipating the moment he’ll accept it. However, things take a su...
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23
Sergeant Gork
As Fred watches over his future grandson, Roger assists a customer and ends up selling him some odds and ends, including three medals. When Fred hears...
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24
Camping Trip
Fred and Lamont head out for a camping adventure in the wild, but Fred soon grows tired of nature and insists they head back home. To their dismay, th...
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The Hawaiian Connection (1)
A trio of jewel thieves concocts a scheme to transport valuable diamonds from Hawaii to Los Angeles. Fred and Lamont become unwitting players in their...
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2
The Hawaiian Connection (2)
The diamond thieves are still scheming to have Fred bring the stolen jewels into the United States. Freddy Wells covertly enters Fred's hotel room and...
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3
The Hawaiian Connection (3)
While at the airport, Fred inadvertently swaps the suitcase containing the diamonds, leading to a frantic pursuit by the criminals after him and Lamon...
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4
California Crude
Fred and Lamont are hard at work planting a quaint little garden in their yard when an unexpected professor wanders in, proposing that they might be s...
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5
The Stakeout
Fred finds himself infatuated with Miss Wallace, a woman seeking accommodations at the Sanford Arms. At the same time, a thief has been reported in th...
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6
I Dream of Choo Choo Rabinowitz
Title: I Dream of Choo Choo Rabinowitz Plot: Lamont's future mother-in-law is visiting Watts, and Fred is anxious about her perception of him as a ...
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7
The Winning Ticket
Fred falls prey to a scam when two men persuade him to launch a phony sales promotion for "Sanford & Son," offering a grand prize of $500. Although Fr...
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8
Committee Man
Fred is selected to represent the local business community on a committee focused on community relations, and his initial decision is to extend the pu...
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9
Fred's Extra Job
Lamont is once more considering abandoning the junk business because profits are low. At the same time, he’s eager to find a steady job as he prepar...
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10
Carol
Title: Carol Plot: Fred receives an unexpected letter from a person named Carol, who insists they were acquaintances four decades earlier and plans t...
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11
Aunt Esther Has a Baby
Aunt Esther and Woody have made the decision to start a family and schedule a meeting with an adoption agency to welcome an older child into their liv...
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12
Aunt Esther Meets Her Son
Aunt Esther and Woody finally get to meet their son, but they’re taken aback when he brazenly helps himself to the cash register. The situation esca...
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13
Sanford and Gong
While in a parking lot, Lamont unexpectedly meets Chuck Barris, who kindly hands him four tickets to a taping of The Gong Show, Fred's all-time favori...
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14
Here Today, Gone Today
Lamont and Esther plan to surprise Fred by having the furniture re-upholstered. To pull off their scheme, they need to trick him into believing the fu...
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15
Fred Meets Redd
As tax season approaches, Fred and Lamont are busy sorting through their inventory to get their paperwork in order. Fred's focus shifts, however, when...
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Chinese Torture (a.k.a.) The Defiant One
Title: Chinese Torture (a.k.a.) The Defiant One Plot: Esther visits the Sanford home, hoping to persuade Fred to participate in an upcoming talent sh...
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17
A Matter of Silence
The Sanford household is in disarray following Fred's unexpected hearing loss. Lamont is sure that something is wrong, but Fred insists otherwise. Des...
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18
When John Comes Marching Home
Title: When John Comes Marching Home Plot: Lamont and his fiancée, Janet, are on the brink of tying the knot. However, their plans take an unexpecte...
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19
The Reverend Sanford
In an attempt to dodge property taxes, Fred decides to become a clergyman with the Divine Profit Church. He names Bubba as the secretary and Woody as ...
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20
The Will
Aunt Esther and Woody drop by for a visit, and true to form, Fred insults Esther, who retaliates by whacking him on the head with her purse. The hit i...
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21
Fred the Activist
Fred is eager to get a new stereo and heads to a nearby electronics shop to purchase one on credit. However, he quickly learns that the store has a po...
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22
The Lucky Streak
To save The Sanford Arms, Fred and Lamont need to come up with $4,000 in just one week. As they scramble for cash, Fred resorts to gambling. He starts...
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23
Funny, You Don't Look It
Fred is fed up with people taking advantage of him, especially since he believes he has built his junk empire from the ground up, declaring himself th...
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24
Fred Sings the Blues
Title: Fred Sings the Blues Plot: Lamont surprises Fred with a night out, taking him to a dinner and a concert featuring the legendary B.B. King. Aft...
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School Daze
Donna feels ignored by Fred and starts digging into his recent behavior. To her surprise, she learns that Fred has been hiding a significant part of h...
