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Sanford and Son

NBC · 1972–1977 · Ended · Comedy · ★ 7.8/10

Sanford and Son is about the misadventures of a cantankerous old man and his son, partners in the family junk business in Los Angeles' Watts neighborhood. While the role of Fred G. Sanford was known for his bigotry and cantankerousness, the role of Lamont Sanford was that of a conscientious peacemaker. At times, both characters would involve themselves in schemes. Known for its edgy racial humor, running gags and catch phrases, the series was adapted by Norman Lear and considered NBC's answer to CBS's All in the Family. Sanford and Son has been hailed as the precursor to many other African American sitcoms.

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Sanford and Son episode guide

Season 1 · 14 episodes · Jan 14, 1972 – Apr 14, 1972
  1. Crossed Swords
  2. Happy Birthday, Pop
  3. Here Comes the Bride, There Goes the Bride
  4. The Copper Caper
  5. A Matter of Life and Breath
  6. We Were Robbed
  7. A Pad for Lamont
  8. The Great Sanford Siege
  9. Coffins for Sale
  10. The Barracuda
  11. TV or Not TV
  12. The Suitcase Case
  13. The Return of the Barracuda
  14. The Piano Movers
Season 2 · 24 episodes · Sep 15, 1972 – Mar 16, 1973
  1. By the Numbers
  2. Whiplash
  3. The Dowry
  4. Jealousy
  5. Tooth or Consequences
  6. Card Sharps
  7. Have Gun, Will Sell
  8. The Puerto Ricans Are Coming!
  9. The Shootout
  10. Blood Is Thicker Than Junk
  11. Sanford and Son and Sister Makes Three
  12. A Guest in the Yard
  13. Fred & Carol & Fred & Donna
  14. The Light Housekeeper
  15. The Big Party
  16. A Visit from Lena Horne
  17. Lamont Goes African
  18. Watts Side Story
  19. The Infernal Triangle
  20. Pops 'n' Pals
  21. Home Sweet Home for the Aged
  22. Pot Luck
  23. The Kid
  24. Rated X
Season 3 · 24 episodes · Sep 14, 1973 – Mar 29, 1974
  1. Lamont as Othello
  2. Libra Rising All Over Lamont
  3. Fred, the Reluctant Fingerman
  4. Presenting the Three Degrees
  5. This Little TV Went to Market
  6. Lamont, Is That You?
  7. Fuentes, Fuentes, Sanford & Chico
  8. Superflyer
  9. The Members of the Wedding
  10. The Blind Mellow Jelly Collection
  11. A House Is Not a Poolroom
  12. Grady, the Star Boarder
  13. Wine, Women and Aunt Esther
  14. Mama's Baby, Papa's Maybe
  15. Fred Sanford, Legal Eagle
  16. This Land Is Whose Land?
  17. Fred's Cheating Heart
  18. The Party Crasher
  19. Lamont Goes Karate
  20. Will the Real Fred Sanford Please Do Something?
  21. Tyranny, Thy Name Is Grady
  22. Aunt Esther and Uncle Woodrow Pffttt...
  23. The Way to Lamont's Heart
  24. Hello, Cousin Emma...Goodbye, Cousin Emma
Season 4 · 25 episodes · Sep 13, 1974 – Apr 25, 1975
  1. The Surprise Party
  2. Matchmaker, Matchmaker
  3. Ol' Brown Eyes Is Back
  4. Grady and His Lady
  5. There'll Be Some Changes Made
  6. Going Out of Business
  7. Home Sweet Home
  8. My Kingdom for a Horse
  9. Sanford and Niece
  10. Julio and Sister and Nephew
  11. Fred's Treasure Garden
  12. Tower Power
  13. A Little Extra Security
  14. The Merger
  15. Once a Thief
  16. The Stand-Ins
  17. Strange Bedfellows
  18. The Masquerade Party
  19. Golden Boy
  20. My Brother-in-Law's Keeper
  21. The Headache
  22. The Stung
  23. The Older Woman
  24. The Over-the-Hill Gag
  25. The Family Man
Season 5 · 24 episodes · Sep 12, 1975 – Mar 19, 1976
  1. Earthquake II
  2. Divorce, Sanford Style
  3. Bank on This
  4. The Sanford Arms
  5. Steinberg and Son
  6. Brother, Can You Spare an Act?
  7. Della, Della, Della
  8. Donna Pops the Question
  9. My Fair Esther
  10. Sanford and Rising Son
  11. The Olympics
  12. Ebenezer Sanford
  13. The Oddfather
  14. Can You Chop This?
  15. Greatest Show in Watts
  16. Fred Sanford Has a Baby
  17. The TV Addict
  18. Lamont in Love
  19. The Escorts
  20. The Engagement Man Always Rings Twice
  21. The Director
  22. A Pain in the Neck
  23. Sergeant Gork
  24. The Camping Trip
Season 6 · 25 episodes · Sep 24, 1976 – Mar 25, 1977
  1. The Hawaiian Connection (1)
  2. The Hawaiian Connection (2)
  3. The Hawaiian Connection (3)
  4. California Crude
  5. The Stakeout
  6. I Dream of Choo Choo Rabinowitz
  7. The Winning Ticket
  8. Committee Man
  9. Fred's Extra Job
  10. Carol
  11. Aunt Esther Has a Baby
  12. Aunt Esther Meets Her Son
  13. Sanford and Gong
  14. Here Today, Gone Today
  15. Fred Meets Redd
  16. The Defiant One
  17. A Matter of Silence
  18. When John Comes Marching Home
  19. The Reverend Sanford
  20. The Will
  21. Fred the Activist
  22. The Lucky Streak
  23. Funny, You Don't Look It
  24. Fred Sings the Blues
  25. School Daze

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