"The Jeffersons" Episode Guide v1.0.0
Copyright (c) 1998, Tom Walsh (avs@netport.com)
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The following is an episode guide for the sitcom "The Jeffersons."
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ABOUT THE SHOW:
"The Jeffersons" was one of the spinoffs from the wildly successful
"All in the Family" and, in fact, lasted longer than its parent show
(although shorter if you add AitF to "Archie Bunker's Place," which
really was the same show). In early 1975, the popular George and
Louise Jefferson got their own series; George made a final appearance
on AitF at the end of the 1975 season to sell his old house on Hauser
St. to Mike and Gloria Stivic.
Unlike the social comedies that Norman Lear aired earlier in the '70s
(AitF, "Maude," and "Good Times"), "The Jeffersons" was more of a
straight ahead sitcom. Oh, George was every bit as bigoted as Archie
Bunker -- he never approved of the Willises' mixed marriage -- and
Louise was the moral center of the show, just as Edith Bunker was, but
"The Jeffersons" was simply not AitF set in a black household.
In season 4 (and before?) "The Jeffersons" was produced by T.A.T.
Communications Company in association with NRW Productions. In season
6, this simply became a T.A.T. Communications Company production. In
season 7, this changed to a T.A.T. Communications Company production, in
association with Ragamuffin Productions. In season 9, this changed to an
Embassy Television production, which it remained through the end of the
run, season 11.
The "Jeffersons" theme song, "Movin' on Up," is written and performed by
Jeff Barry and Ja'net DuBois. Ja'net DuBois, of course, is better known
as the neighbor, Willona, on "Good Times."
ABOUT THIS GUIDE:
Episode titles come from the Library of Congress Information Services,
LOCIS (telnet://locis.loc.gov), clicktv (http://www.clicktv.com), and
TMSTV (http://www.tmstv.com/cgi-bin/quest/search). Episode descriptions
also came from clicktv and TMSTV.
VERSION HISTORY:
v1.0.0 13 August 1998 Initial version
CAST:
PERFOMER - CHARACTER
Sherman Hemsley - George Jefferson
Isabel Sanford - Louise Jefferson
Marla Gibbs - Florence Johnston
Roxie Roker - Helen Willis
Franklin Cover - Tom Willis
Mike Evans - Lionel Jefferson (1975,1978-79)
Damon Evans - Lionel Jefferson (1975-78)
Berlinda Tolbert - Jenny Willis Jefferson
Paul Benedict - Harry Bentley
OCCASIONAL CAST:
Zara Cully - Mother Jefferson (1975-78)
Ned Wertimer - Ralph the Doorman
EPISODES:
CBS -- the series aired on CBS from 1974-85 at a large number of times
and days.
Production numbers, where provided, come from LOCIS. The order used
below is that for airing the reruns. When I can determine the original
airing order, I'll use that.
There are guesses as to which episodes belong to seasons 1, 2, 3, and
some of 4.
*** SEASON 1 (1975 only) 10(?) EPISODES ***
"A Friend in Need"
George insists that Louise hire a maid.
"Mr. Piano Man"
George agrees to lead a tenants' protest meeting.
"George Won't Talk"
George is invited to deliver a college lecture.
"Meet the Press"
George tricks a reporter into interviewing him.
"George's Best Friend"
George's old Navy buddy makes a pass at Louise.
"A Dinner for Harry"
The Jeffersons give Harry Bentley a birthday party.
"Movin' On Down"
Business setbacks shatter George's self-confidence.
"Florence's Problem"
Florence embarks on a cleaning frenzy.
"The Break-Up, pt. 1"
The Jeffersons and Willises feud.
"The Break-Up, pt. 2"
George finds Lionel a new girlfriend.
*** SEASON 2 (1975-76) 24 EPISODES ***
"Mother Jefferson's Boyfriend"
Mother Jefferson announces wedding plans.
"Former Neighbors"
Louise invites old friends from Harlem to dinner.
"George and the President"
George claims to be Thomas Jefferson's descendant.
"Jefferson Airplane"
George's new hobby is anything but relaxing.
"The Grand Opening, pt. 1"
George's boasting interests the mob.
"The Grand Opening, pt. 2"
Louise is kidnapped for ransom.
"George's First Vacation"
Mother Jefferson disrupts a quiet Sunday.
"Lunch With Mama"
George's mother and wife fight over him.
"The Wedding"
Louise hesitates renewing her wedding vows.
"The Retirement Party"
George is offered a fortune to sell his business.
"Florence in Love"
Florence resigns over objections to her love life.
"The Old Flame"
Mother Jefferson asks George's old flame to dinner.
"Florence Gets Lucky"
George finds he needs Florence more than he thinks.
"The Good Life Is Bad for Louise"
Louise has trouble adjusting to the good life.
"George's Family Tree"
The Jeffersons and Willises argue over ancestors.
"Lionel the Playboy"
Lionel's playboy behavior upsets his parents.
"George's Skeleton"
An old friend threatens to expose George's past.
"Lionel Cries Uncle"
George and Lionel are hostile to Louise's uncle.
"Rich Man's Disease"
George contracts "rich man's disease."
"Like Father, Like Son?"
Jenny objects when Lionel acts like his father.
"Jenny's Low"
Jenny's brother Allan returns after two years.
"Louise's Daughter"
A young woman claims Louise is her mother.
"Harry and Daphne"
Harry thinks his girlfriend is going to propose.
"Jefferson vs. Jefferson"
The Jeffersons' anniversary almost ends in divorce.
*** SEASON 3 (1976-77) 24 EPISODES ***
"Mother Jefferson's Fall"
Mother Jefferson desperately seeks attention.
"Uncle Bertram"
A stranger tries to pick up Mother Jefferson.
"Jenny's Grandparents"
George is caught between the Willises' families.
"George's Alibi"
Lionel tries to hide denting the van from George.
"George and the Manager"
A store manager's resignation sparks a battle.
"George vs. Wall Street"
George gets a late-night call that wakes everyone.
"Mother Jefferson's Birthday"
George forgets Mother Jefferson's birthday.
"Louise's Cookbook"
A publisher asks Louise to write a cookbook.
"George Meets Whittendale"
George is stuck in his bathroom with the Willises.
"Lionel's Problem"
Lionel celebrates a bit too much after graduation.
"Louise Gets Her Way"
Louise asks Florence to be a live-in maid.
"The Lie Detector"
Lionel's new job mandates a lie-detector test.
"Lionel's Pad"
Lionel decides to move into his own apartment.
"George's Diploma"
Lionel tells colleagues George attended Harvard.
"The Agreement"
George suggests a prenuptial agreement for Lionel.
"Tom the Hero"
Tom saves George's life, and George regrets it.
"The Camp-Out"
George teaches his clerk Marcus how to "rough it."
"Louise vs. Jenny"
Louise and Jenny get into a fight over Lionel.
"The Visitors"
Florence's battling parents pay an unexpected visit to the Jefferson
household.
"Tennis, Anyone?"
George wants to join an exclusive tennis club.
"Louise Suspects"
Louise accuses George of having an affair.
"Louise Forgets"
Louise and Florence try some self-improvement.
"George's Guilt"
George holds a reunion for his old street gang.
*** SEASON 4 (1977-78) 26 EPISODES ***
The following are credited for every episode this season:
P: Don Nicholl, Michael Ross, Bernie West
"Bentley's Problem"
George's advice lands Harry in jail.
"A Case of Black & White"
Florence and Ralph benefit from George's big deal.
"Louise's Friend"
George finds out Louise's new friend is a man.
"Jenny's Opportunity"
Jenny wants to travel to England without Lionel.
"George the Philanthropist"
George's sudden generosity is less than noble.
"Louise's Physical"
Louise's depression threatens to ruin her birthday.
"Once a Friend"
George's Navy buddy arouses Louise's suspicions when she suspects
the buddy is really a woman.
"George's Help"
George hires a street kid to work for half-price.
"Good News, Bad News"
Helen and Louise's friendship is threatened by an introduction.
"George's Legacy"
George becomes inspired by Napoleon and Lincoln and has a bust
made of himself.
"Louise's New Interest"
Louise plans to go on a weekend archaeological dig.
"The Costume Party"
George tries dirty tricks to gain business.
"The Last Leaf"
Superstitious Louise is convinced her marriage is doomed when
she gets a sign.
"George Needs Help"
George refuses to hire more help for one of his stores.
"The Jefferson Curve"
After watching George in action, Marcus bends the truth to win the heart
of a young lady.
0416. "George and Whitty"
D: Jack Shea
W: Howard Albrecht & Sol Weinstein
videotape editor: Jay Scherberth
George and Louise are stunned by their landlord's plans to evict them.
0417. "Lionel Gets the Business"
D: Bob Lally
W: Nancy Vince & Ted Dale
videotape editor: Jay Scherberth
George finally persuades Lionel to join the family business.
0418. "Florence's Union"
D: Jack Shea
W: Patt Shea & Jack Shea (story); Andy Guerdat and Steve Kreinberg (teleplay)
videotape editor: Jay Scherberth
Florence wants to form a maids union.
0419. "The Blackout"
D: Jack Shea
W: Richard B. Eckhaus
videotape editor: Jay Scherberth
A power blackout hits the city and looters hit George's stores.
0420. "George and Jimmy"
D: Jack Shea
W: Richard Freiman
videotape editor: Jay Scherberth
As a publicity stunt, George calls President Carter.
0421. "George and Louise in a Bind, pt. 1"
D: Jack Shea
W: Jim Rogers
videotape editors: Jay Scherberth, Kris Trexler
A burglar ties up the Jeffersons.
0421. "George and Louise in a Bind, pt. 2"
D: Jack Shea
W: Jim Rogers
videotape editors: Jay Scherberth, Kris Trexler
While awaiting rescue, the Jeffersons reminisce.
0421. "George and Louise in a Bind, pt. 3"
D: Jack Shea
W: Jim Rogers
videotape editors: Jay Scherberth, Kris Trexler
While awaiting rescue, the Jeffersons continue to reminisce.
0422. "Thomas H. Willis & Company"
D: Jack Shea
W: Jay Moriarty & Mike Milligan
videotape editor: Jay Scherberth
Tom makes the opening of his own business more important than
his family and friends.
0423. "Uncle George and Aunt Louise"
D: Jack Shea
W: Roger Shulman & John Baskin
videotape editor: Jay Scherberth
George brings in a child over Louise's objections.
0424. "Jenny's Thesis"
D: Jack Shea
W: Paul M. Belous & Robert Wolterstorff
videotape editor: Jay Scherberth
Jenny's thesis research on street gangs teaches her a lesson in life.
*** SEASON 5 (1978-79) 24 EPISODES ***
The following are credited for every episode this season:
P: Mike Milligan, Jay Moriarty, Jack Shea
D: Jack Shea
videotape editor: Kris Trexler.
0501. "Louise's Painting"
W: Nancy Vince, Ted Dale
Louise's art class is assigned to sketch a nude model.
0502. "George's Dream"
W: Bob Baublitz
George has a nightmare about his future.
0503. "The Homecoming, pt. 1"
W: Jay Moriarty, Mike Milligan
Allan Willis returns to a cool welcome.
0504. "The Homecoming, pt. 2"
W: Jay Moriarty, Mike Milligan (story);
Paul M. Belous, Robert Wolterstorff, Jay Moriarty, Mike Milligan (teleplay)
George wants Allan's warehouse.
0505. "How Slowly They Forget"
W: Erwin Washington (story); Nancy Vince, Ted Dale (teleplay)
George's help is more trouble than it's worth to Louise.
0506. "Louise's Convention"
W: Paul M. Belous, Robert Woltersdorff
Louise and George each try to duck out of celebrating their wedding.
anniversary.
0507. "Harry's House Guest"
W: Fred S. Fox, Seaman Jacobs
Bentley is stuck with an insufferable female house guest.
0508. "Louise's Reunion"
W: Howard Albrecht, Sol Weinstein
Louise finds out about a new clause in George's will.
0509. "George's New Stockbroker"
W: Jim Rogers (story);
Bryan Joseph, Jay Moriarty, Mike Milligan, Jim Rogers (teleplay)
George learns of his stockbroker's medical history.
0510. "Half a Brother"
W: Bob Baublitz
George tries to make points with a local banker while Allan tries to
make points with the banker's daughter.
0511. "Me and Billy Dee"
W: Jay Moriarty, Mike Milligan (story); Bryan Joseph (teleplay)
Florence doubts a man is Billy Dee Williams.
0512. "What Are Friends for?"
W: Skip Usen (story); Jay Moriarty, Mike Milligan (teleplay)
George's favorite cousin Dusty pays a visit and brings with him some
serious news.
0513. "George Who?"
W: Christine Houston
A turn of fate transforms George and Louise's "routine" into the good
old days.
0514. "Louise's Sister"
W: Bob Baublitz
Louise has a strange reaction to a visit from her long-lost sister.
0515. "Louise's Award"
W: M. Martez Thomas
Louise's donation to charity might win her an award if George's
"contribution" to a politician doesn't ruin her chances.
0516. "George Finds a Father"
W: Kurt Taylor, John Donley, Paul M Belous & Robert Wolterstorff (teleplay);
Kurt Taylor & John Donley (story)
Louise helps George find the father he never knew.
0517. "The Ones You Love"
W: Stephen Neigher
George and Louise have a huge fight on the day they are to be
interviewed about their "perfect" marriage.
0518. "The Hold Out"
W: Bryan Joseph (teleplay); Bernard Burnell Mack (story)
George gets caught between his morals and his money.
0519. "Florence Meets Mr. Right"
W: Peter Casey & David Lee
Florence's fiance seems too good to be true.
0520. "A Bedtime Story"
W: Stephen Neigher
George's problems in the bedroom send him on a panicked search for
solutions.
0521. "The Other Woman"
W: Jack Shea (story); Jerry Perzigian & Donald L. Seigel (teleplay)
Tom's latest business trip may be his last if Helen finds out who
he's traveling with.
0522. "Three Faces of Florence"
W: Bernard Burnell Mack (story); Paul M Belous & Robert Wolsterstorff (teleplay)
Florence appears to have flipped after she tries to make herself
more interesting.
0523. "Every Night Fever"
W: Bryan Joseph
George catches disco fever.
0524. "The Freeze-in"
W: Jay Moriarty, Mike Milligan (story);
Jay Moriarty, Mike Milligan, Jerry Perzigian, Donald L. Seigel (teleplay)
A sudden cold spell throws the Jeffersons, the Willises, Florence and
Mr. Bentley into one crowded apartment.
*** SEASON 6 (1979-80) 24 EPISODES ***
The following are credited for every episode this season:
D: Bob Lally
The following are credited with a significant number of episodes
this season:
P: Sy Rosen (through episode 616)
associate producer: Ken Stump (from episode 617)
0601. "The Announcement"
W: Jay Moriarty & Mike Milligan
videotape editor: George Zimmermann
Lionel and Jenny have a secret.
0602. "Louise's Old Boyfriend"
W: Jerry Perzigian & Donald L. Seigel
videotape editor: George Zimmermann
Florence decides to impersonate Louise.
0603. "A Short Story"
W: Neil Lebowitz
videotape editor: George Zimmermann
George's trip to ego-heaven may be short-lived when he is chosen
"Small-Business Man of the Year."
0604. "The Expectant Father"
W: Michael G. Moye
videotape editor: George Zimmermann
Expectant father Lionel's actions shock the Jeffersons and the
Willises when he pursues a boyhood dream.
0605. "Where's Papa?"
W: Peter Casey & David Lee
videotape editor: Rob Bramwell
George tries to fulfill his father's last request.
0606. "Now You See It, Now You Don't, pt. 1"
W: Susan Straughn Harris (story);
Mary-David Sheiner & Sheila Judis Weisberg (teleplay)
videotape editor: Rob Bramwell
While using Mr. Bentley's telescope on Halloween, Louise thinks she
witnesses a murder by someone in a giant rabbit costume.
0607. "Now You See It, Now You Don't, pt. 2"
W: Susan Straughn Harris (story); Peter Casey & David Lee (teleplay)
videotape editor: Rob Bramwell
Pursuing her feeling that she may have witnessed a murder, Louise
lands in deep trouble and is confronted by the giant rabbit.
0608. "Joltin' George"
W: Jerry Perzigian & Donald L. Seigel
videotape editor: Tom Klemesrud
A challenge to a boxing match humbles George's big mouth and matching
ego.
0609. "Me and Mr. G"
W: Michael G. Moye
videotape editor: Tom Klemesrud
Louise plans to take in a troubled orphan for a week.
0610. "Baby Love"
W: Joanne Pagliaro
videotape editor: Tom Klemesrud
All the preparations for Jenny's baby make Florence want a child of her
own, so she goes husband-hunting at a club.
0611. "Louise vs. Florence"
W: Paul M. Belous & Robert Wolterstorff (story);
Jerry Perzigian & Donald L. Seigel (teleplay)
videotape editor: Tom Klemesrud
Louise and Florence have a fight, leaving George in the lurch.
0612. "Louise's Setback"
W: Robert Wolterstorff
videotape editor: Tom Klemesrud
A television documentary on Louise's success with a suicide hotline
could lead to a deadly failure.
0613. "One Flew into the Cuckoo's Nest"
W: Peter Casey & David Lee
videotape editor: Tom Klemesrud
George's attempts to get out of a painting party land him in the
state mental institution.
0614. "Brother Tom"
W: Jerry Perzigian & Donald L. Seigel
videotape editor: Tom Klemesrud
Helen's old friends make Tom feel out of place.
0615. "The Arrival, pt. 1"
W: Neil Lebowitz
videotape editor: Tom Klemesrud
George reluctantly substitutes for Lionel in Jenny's childbirth classes.
0616. "The Arrival, pt. 2"
W: Michael G. Moye
videotape editor: Tom Klemesrud
Lionel and Jenny have a baby girl; she goes into labor without him.
0617. "The Shower"
W: Anthony Bonaduce & Celia Bonaduce
videotape editor: Tom Klemesrud
George's gift to Jessica disappoints Lionel and Jenny.
0618. "The Longest Day"
W: Bob Baublitz
videotape editor: Tom Klemesrud
George, Lionel, and Tom spend a long, hard day watching Jessica.
0619. "George's Birthday"
W: Jerry Perzigian & Donald L. Seigel
videotape editor: Tom Klemesrud
George wants a big party for his 50th birthday, but no one else
seems interested.
0620. "The Loan"
W: Anthony Bonaduce & Celia Bonaduce (story);
Peter Casey & David Lee (teleplay)
videotape editor: Tom Klemesrud
Lionel and Jenny have trouble getting a loan from the bank.
0621. "The First Store"
W: Jay Moriarty & Mike Milligan
videotape editor: Tom Klemesrud
George and Louise look back on their start in the dry-cleaning
business in 1968.
0622. "A Night to Remember"
W: Stephen A. Miller (story); Peter Casey & David Lee (teleplay)
videotape editor: Tom Klemesrud
Louise's jealousy upsets the plans for her and George's 30th
anniversary.
0623. "Louise Takes a Stand"
W: Bryan Joseph, Jerry Perzigian & Donald L. Seigel
videotape editor: Tom Klemesrud
George wants to expand his store right into Charlie's Bar.
0624. "Once upon a Time"
W: Michael G. Moye
videotape editor: Kelly Sandefur
George tells Jessica a bedtime story.
*** SEASON 7 (1980-81) 24 EPISODES ***
The following are credited for every episode this season:
P: David W. Duclon & Ron Leavitt
D: Bob Lally
The following are credited with a significant number of episodes
this season:
videotape editor: Larry Harris (episode 703 onward)
0701. "Marathon Men"
W: Bob Bendetson & Howard Bendetson
videotape editor: Danny White
George and Tom challenge each other to a marathon.
0702. "The Jeffersons Go to Hawaii, pt. 1"
W: Michale G. Moye
videotape editor: Kelly Sandefur
The Hawaiian islands call to George and Louise.
0703-0704. "The Jeffersons Go to Hawaii, pts. 2 & 3"
W: Michale G. Moye, Jay Moriarity & Mike Milligan
George thinks he's found his paradise in Hawaii. He and Tom rent a
sailboat even though neither knows how to sail it, and they get lost
at sea.
0705. "The Jeffersons Go to Hawaii, pt. 4"
W: Michale G. Moye, Jay Moriarity & Mike Milligan
George learns a stormy lesson when he and Tom land on a small island.
0706. "Put It On"
W: Stephanie Haden (story);
Bob Bendetson & Howard Bendetson (teleplay)
The girls have a big night out.
0707. "Florence's Cousin"
W: Marshall Goldberg
Florence's cousin skips town with money she borrowed from George.
0708. "Calendar Girl"
W: David Silverman & Stephen Sustarsic
George and Louise misplace Jessica in a baby contest.
0709. "All I Want for Christmas"
W: Ron Leavitt & David W. Duclon
-- No description available at this time. --
0710. "As Florence Turns"
W: Peter Casey & David Lee
Florence's vivid imagination transforms life at the Jeffersons' into a
soap opera.
0711. "God Bless Americans"
W: Peter Casey & David Lee
George's appearance on a local talk show is jeopardized when the host
learns he's sponsoring a Cuban refugee.
0712. "Alley Oops"
W: Jerry Perzigian & Donald L. Seigel
George recruits Tom to save the day in the bowling semifinals.
0713. "And the Doorknobs Shined Like Diamonds"
W: Michael G. Moye
Emotions run high for Louise when she learns her childhood home in
Harlem is going to be demolished. She decides to pay a visit.
0714. "Sorry, Wrong Meeting"
W: Peter Casey & David Lee
George clashes with the Klan, and his neighbor -- who is a member.
0715. "My Hero"
W: David Silverman & Stephen Sustarsic (story);
Jerry Perzigian, Donald L. Seigel, Peter Casey & David Lee (teleplay)
George basks in the limelight after heroically saving an elderly woman
from a mugger.
0716. "I Buy the Songs"
W: Jerry Perzigian, Donald L Seigel, Peter Casey & David Lee (story);
Lesa Kite & Cindy Begal (teleplay)
George exaggerates his financial standing to gain membership in an
exclusive businessman's club.
0717. "Small Fish, Big Pond"
W: Michael Moye
George overstates his finances to join a club.
0718. "Not So Dearly Beloved"
W: Fred S. Fox & Seaman Jacobs (story);
David Silverman & Stephen Sustarsic (teleplay)
-- No description available at this time. --
0719-0720. "Florence's New Job, pts. 1 and 2"
W: Jay Moriarty & Mike Milligan
George goes to great lengths to get a hotel's cleaning business; Florence
becomes head of housekeeping at the hotel.
0721. "I've Got a Secret"
W: Jerry Perzigian, Donald L. Seigel, Peter Casey, David Lee
George is dying to find out what Louise writes in her diary every night.
0722. "Louise's Father"
W: Jerry Perzigian & Donald L. Seigel
George thinks the heroic man in a newspaper story may be Louise's
supposedly dead father.
0723. "The Separation, pt. 1"
W: Jay Moriarty & Mike Milligan (story);
Bob Bendetson & Howard Bendetson (teleplay)
Lionel and Jenny shock their parents by separating.
0724. "The Separation, pt. 2"
W: Jay Moriarty & Mike Milligan (story); Ted Dale & Nancy Vince (teleplay)
George schemes to get Lionel to a marriage counselor.
*** SEASON 8 (1981-82) 24 EPISODES ***
The following are credited for every episode this season:
P: Michael G. Moye
D: Bob Lally
0801. "I've Still Got It"
W: Fred S. Fox & Seaman Jacobs
videotape editor: Larry Harris
When George is convinced that he's no longer attractive, Louise attempts
to rekindle the flames of romance in his heart.
0802. "My Maid, Your Maid"
W: Jerry Perzigian, Donald L. Seigel, Peter Casey & David Lee
videotape editor: Michael Riolo
George and Louise think they've both found the perfect new maid.
0803. "Florence Did It Better, pt. 1"
W: Michael G. Moye
videotape editor: Larry Harris
The new maid soon discovers that filling Florence's shoes as the
Jeffersons' maid could be impossible.
0804. "Blazing Jeffersons"
W: Jerry Perzigian, Donald L. Seigel, Peter Casey & David Lee (teleplay);
David W. Duclon & Ron Leavitt (story)
videotape editor: Larry Harris
A fire destroys one of George's stores.
0805. "Florence Did It Different, pt. 2"
W: Michael G. Moye
videotape editor: Larry Harris
Florence returns to the Jeffersons expecting her old job back when her
shot at a new career fails.
0806. "The House That George Built"
W: Jerry Perzigian & Donald L. Seigel
videotape editor: Larry Harris
George sets out to create a legacy for himself so he'll be remembered
long after he's dead.
0807. "Dog-gone"
W: Mark Rothman & Jeffrey Duteil
videotape editor: Larry Harris
A dog-sitting weekend for a pampered pooch could be the key to a
profitable business deal for George.
0808. "A Whole Lot of Trouble"
W: Jerry Perzigian & Donald L. Seigel
videotape editor: Larry Harris
Louise learns that a "cold-hearted monster" (guess who?) is planning to
build a business on the site of the only neighborhood playground.
0809. "Thammy the Thongwriter"
W: Ron Leavitt & David W. Duclon
videotape editor: Larry Harris
George needs a snappy jingle to increase his business, but his
jingle writer is depressed and unable to write a word.
0810. "A Case of Self-defense"
W: Joyce Gittlin & Jeffrey Richman
videotape editor: Larry Harris
Louise fears that George's remedy to protect the family from crime
in the neighborhood could be deadly.
0811. "I Spy"
W: Sara V. Finney
videotape editor: Larry Harris
While out to lunch with Ralph the doorman, George spies Helen Willis
with "another man."
0812. "Men of the Cloth"
W: Michael G. Moye
videotape editor: Larry Harris
George is determined to get famed gospel singer Andrae Crouch to sing
at his granddaughter's baptism.
0813. "A Charmed Life"
W: Peter Casey & David Lee
videotape editor: Larry Harris
George plans a lavish party in order to impress a high society columnist.
0814. "A Small Victory"
W: Ron Leavitt & David W. Duclon
videotape editor: Larry Harris
A prostitute in trouble may prove to Louise and Helen that their efforts
at the community help center are not useless.
0815. "Jeffersons' Greatest Hits"
W: Ralph Phillips
videotape editor: Larry Harris
A smooth-talking record producer offers Florence fame, fortune and a
recording session.
0816. "My Wife, I Think I'll Keep Her"
W: Peter Casey & David Lee
videotape editor: Larry Harris
Louise and Helen teach their husbands a lesson.
0817. "Laundry is a Tough Town, pt. 1"
W: Kurt Taylor & Mark Miller (teleplay); Elliot Stern (story)
videotape editor: Larry Harris
George's latest competitor forces him into a laundry price war.
0818. "Laundry is a Tough Town, pt. 2"
W: David W. Duclon, Ron Leavitt, Michael G. Moye
videotape editor: Larry Harris
George decides to accept his competitor's offer to buy out
Jefferson Cleaners.
0819. "Guess Who's Not Coming to Dinner?"
W: Brian Pollack & Rick Shaw
videotape editor: Larry Harris
Florence gets the wrong idea when the Jeffersons and the Willises try
to keep a secret from her.
0820. "Appointment in 8-B"
W: David W. Duclon & Ron Leavitt
videotape editor: Larry Harris
Ralph the doorman is convinced that George is cheating on Louise.
0821. "The Strays, pt. 1"
W: Michael G. Moye
videotape editor: Larry Harris
George plots revenge against the female gang that mugged him.
0822. "The Strays, pt. 2"
W: Michael G. Moye
videotape editor: Larry Harris
George risks a third encounter with a gang of female muggers in an
effort to get Louise's diamond back.
0823. "Lesson in Love"
W: Jerry Perzigian & Donald L. Siegel
videotape editor: Larry Harris
George gives Florence advice on catching a husband.
0824. "Do Not Forsake Me, Oh My Helen"
W: Peter Casey & David Lee
videotape editor: Larry Harris
Tom daydreams an "Old West" confrontation with one of Helen's old
flames after he invites her to lunch.
*** SEASON 9 (1982-83) 24 EPISODES ***
The following are credited for every episode this season:
P: Jerry Perzigian & Donald L. Seigel
D: Bob Lally
0901. "Anatomy of a Stain"
The Jeffersons and Willises battle in TV court over a mystery stain.
0902. "Heeeere's Johnny"
Louise clashes with George's old buddy Johnny when her sarcasm leads
him to think he has an invitation to move in with them.
0903. "Social Insecurity"
Florence goes on strike over a pension plan.
0904. "Charlie's Angels"
George regrets not investing in Charlie's bar.
0905. "The Defiant Ones"
Louise wants to know what George has in his safe and enlists Helen to
help her break into it.
0906. "A Date with Danger"
Florence's suave date is a convicted murderer.
0907. "Death Smiles on a Dry Cleaner, pt. 1"
A fake crime on a mystery cruise seems real for George, Louise, and
Florence.
0908. "Death Smiles on a Dry Cleaner, pt. 2"
George ignores the obvious solution and plays detective on the mystery
cruise to substantiate his own theories.
0909. "Poetic Justice"
A publisher looks at George's old romantic prose.
0910. "How Now Dow Jones"
George's investment advice appeals to Florence.
0911. "Mr. Wonderful"
George's big mouth strains the Willises' marriage.
0912. "My Maid, My Wife"
Jealous Florence poses as Mrs. George Jefferson.
0913. "My Girl, Louise"
Louise asks an old employer for a charity donation.
0914. "Bodyguards Are People Too"
George's friend shows interest in Jenny's work.
0915. "The Good Life"
Florence takes a beauty treatment at a chic salon.
0916. "True Confessions"
George and Louise meet their foster son.
0917. "Mr. Clean"
George tries to do Florence's work in three hours.
0918. "Father's Day"
George takes a fatherless boy to a father-son game.
0919. "Change of a Dollar"
The first dollar George earned sparks memories.
0920. "Double Trouble"
George devises a clever plan to boost business.
0921. "Designing Woman"
George plans for Jenny to meet a famous designer.
0922. "Silver Lining"
A charity auction gives Florence a tough choice.
0923. "The Wheel of Forever"
A dream causes George to reconsider his life.
0924. "Personal Business"
Louise worries she and George don't share time.
*** SEASON 10 (1983-84) 22 EPISODES ***
The following are credited for every episode this season:
P: Peter Casey & David Lee
co-producer: John Maxwell Anderson
The following are credited with a significant number of episodes
this season:
videotape editor: Larry Harris (episode 1011 onward)
1003. "Mission Incredible, pt. 1" 2 October 1983
D: Oz Scott
George tries to cure Tom of being conned.
1004. "Mission Incredible, pt. 2" 3 October 1983
D: Oz Scott
George's plan turns into a huge swindle.
1005. "Mission Incredible, pt. 3" 9 October 1983
D: Oz Scott
Tom and George try to get their money back.
1001. "I Do, I Don't" 16 October 1983
D: Oz Scott
George takes over a seminar for newlyweds.
1006. "How Not to Marry a Millionaire" 23 October 1983
D: Oz Scott
Florence's new beau wants to raise her self-esteem.
1002. "And the Winner Is" 30 October 1983
D: Oz Scott
A huge donation may cause Louise to lose an award.
1009. "The Return of Bentley" 6 November 1983
D: Oz Scott
Harry Bentley returns and wants his old apartment.
1008. "The List" 20 November 1983
D: Oz Scott
W: Marty Farrell
director of photography: Tony Yarlett
A letter revives a childhood rivalry for George.
1010. "Who's the Fairest?" 4 December 1983
D: Oz Scott
George's beauty-contest promotion is a bust.
1015. "Father Christmas" 11 December 1983
D: Oz Scott
W: Jerry Perzigian & Donald L. Seigel (teleplay); Kevin Kelton (story)
director of photography: Tony Yarlett
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1012. "What Makes Sammy Run?" 1 January 1984
D: Tony Singletary
W: Sara V. Finney
director of photography: Tony Yarlett
Sammy Davis, Jr. tries to find peace away from fans.
1011. "Getting Back to Basics" 8 January 1984
a.k.a., "Getting Back to Basiks"
D: Tony Singletary
W: Sandy Sprung & Marcy Vosburgh (teleplay); Rosalind Stevenson (story)
director of photography: Tony Yarlett
Louise recommends an illiterate artist for a job.
1013. "The Command Post" 15 January 1984
D: Tony Singletary
W: Peter Casey & David Lee
director of photography: Tony Yarlett
A police stakeout endangers Florence.
1016. "Real Men Don't Dry Clean" 29 January 1984
D: Oz Scott
W: Ed Burnham & Elaine Newman
director of photography: Tony Yarlett
Tom and George plan a hunting expedition.
1014. "Trading Places" 12 February 1984
D: Oz Scott
W: Sandy Sprung & Marcy Vosburgh
director of photography: Tony Yarlett
Louise imagines trading personalities with George.
1019. "My Guy, George" 4 March 1984
D: Oz Scott
W: Jerry Perzigian & Donald L. Seigel (teleplay); Ron Leavitt (story)
director of photography: Tony Yarlett
George manages a band's (Sister Sledge) career.
1021. "A New Girl in Town" 11 March 1984
D: Oz Scott
W: Marty Farrell
director of photography: Tom Schamp
Florence's naive cousin wants to live in New York.
1020. "Otis" 18 March 1984
D: Oz Scott
W: Michael G. Moye
director of photography: Tony Yarlett
George learns a humbling lesson in personal worth.
1007. "Hart to Heart" 25 March 1984
D: Oz Scott
W: Jerry Perzigian & Donald L. Seigel
director of photography: Tony Yarlett
An automatic door may eliminate Ralph's job.
1017. "George's Old Girl Friend" 1 April 1984
D: Oz Scott
W: Kurt Taylor
director of photography: Tony Yarlett
Shocked George learns why an old flame is visiting.
1022. "Honeymoon Hotel" 15 April 1984
D: Oz Scott
W: Jerry Perzigian & Donald L. Seigel
director of photography: Tom Schamp
Tom and Helen return to their honeymoon hotel.
1018. "In the Chips" 6 May 1984
D: Arlando Smith
W: Peter Casey & David Lee
director of photography: Tony Yarlett
Jimmy brings trouble along with $50,000 in chips.
*** SEASON 11 (1984-85) 24 EPISODES ***
The following are credited for every episode this season:
P: Peter Casey & David Lee
co-producer: John Maxwell Anderson
1101. "Blood and Money" 7 October 1984
D: Oz Scott
W: Jeffrey Richman & Joyce Gitlin (teleplay); James Kutras (story)
videotape editor: Larry Harris
director of photography: Tony Yarlett
George bribes Ralph into giving blood in his name.
1104. "The Gift" 14 October 1984
D: Oz Scott
W: Bobby Herbeck
videotape editor: Larry Harris
director of photography: Tony Yarlett
George forgets Louise's birthday.
1102. "The Odd Couple" 21 October 1984
D: Oz Scott
W: Peter Casey & David Lee (teleplay)
videotape editor: Larry Harris
director of photography: Tony Yarlett
Florence takes out a personal ad.
1110. "Bobbles, Bungles, and Boo Boos" 28 October 1984
a.k.a., "Bobbles, Bangles, and Boo Boos"
D: Oz Scott
W: Winston Moss
videotape editor: Larry Harris
director of photography: Tony Yarlett
The Jeffersons go under cover to catch swindlers.
1105. "They Don't Make Preachers Like Him Anymore" 4 November 1984
D: Oz Scott
W: Michael G. Moye (teleplay); Ron Leavitt & Michael G. Moye (story)
videotape editor: Larry Harris
director of photography: Tony Yarlett
Florence's minister embezzles the church's money.
1109. "A House Divided" 4 November 1984
D: Oz Scott
W: Ann L. Gibbs & Joel Kimmel
videotape editor: Larry Harris
director of photography: Tony Yarlett
George and Louise compete in a tenants' election.
1108. "Some Enchanted Evening" 18 November 1984
D: Arlando Smith
W: Marcy Vosburgh & Sandy Sprung (teleplay);
Marla Gibbs & Billy Dee Williams (story)
videotape editor: Larry Harris
director of photography: Tony Yarlett
Florence misses a chance to meet a soap-opera star.
1103. "Hail to the Chief" 9 December 1984
D: Oz Scott
W: Hans Kracauer
videotape editor: Larry Harris
director of photography: Tony Yarlett
Tom is in line for a huge promotion.
1106. "Ebony and Ivory" 23 December 1984
D: Oz Scott
W: Cheri Eichen & Bill Steinkellner
videotape editor: Larry Harris
director of photography: Tony Yarlett
Jessica competes with a prodigy in a piano contest.
1114. "Try a Little Tenderness" 23 December 1984
D: Oz Scott
W: George Scott & Joe Rosario
director of photography: Tony Yarlett
videotape editor: Larry Harris
The Jeffersons nab thieves trying to rob the store.
1119. "You'll Never Get Rich" 8 January 1985
D: Oz Scott
W: Lewis Goldstein & Richard Kraut
director of photography: Tony Yarlett
videotape editor: Larry Harris
George, Louise and Florence go to Atlantic City.
1118. "The Unnatural" 15 January 1985
D: Oz Scott
W: Andy Horowitz (story);
Jerry Perzigian & Donald L Seigel (teleplay)
director of photography: Tony Yarlett
videotape editor: Larry Harris
Louise enlists Reggie Jackson to cheer up George.
1117. "Chairman of the Bored" 22 January 1985
D: Oz Scott
W: Stu Goldman & Vito J. Giambalvo
director of photography: Tony Yarlett
videotape editor: Larry Harris
Tom desires female attention.
1120. "Sayonara, pt. 1" 29 January 1985
D: Oz Scott
W: Peter Casey & David Lee
director of photography: Tony Yarlett
videotape editor: Larry Harris
Lionel and Jenny say they have big news.
1121. "Sayonara, pt. 2" 5 February 1985
D: Oz Scott
W: Cheri Eichen, Bill Steinkellner
director of photography: Tony Yarlett
videotape editor: Larry Harris
Lionel and Jenny announce divorce plans.
1111. "Last Dance" 19 February 1985
D: Oz Scott
W: Cheri Eicken & Bill Steinkellner
director of photography: Tony Yarlett
videotape editor: Larry Harris
George's assistant cannot find a senior-prom date.
1107. "A Secret in the Back Room" 26 February 1985
D: Oz Scott
W: Jerry Perzigian, Donald L Seigel
director of photography: Tony Yarlett
The Jeffersons help Charlie face his alcoholism.
1115. "The Gang's All Here" 5 March 1985
D: Oz Scott
W: Al Aidekman
Louise tries to prove she can succeed in business.
1112. "That Blasted Cunningham" 2 April 1985
D: Oz Scott
W: Peter Casey & Davis Lee (teleplay); Mark Zakarin (story)
George and his arch rival have a promotion battle.
1113. "State of Mind" 23 April 1985
co-producer, John Maxwell Anderson
D: Oz Scott
W: Cheri Eichen & Bill Steinkellner
The arrival of a pretty woman tenant annoys Louise.
1116. "And Up We Go" 30 April 1985
D: Oz Scott
W: Cheri Eichen & Bill Steinkellner (teleplay); Warren Murray (story)
George and Tom fight boredom on a weekend alone.
1122. "The Truth Hurts" 4 June 1985
D: Paul Benedict
W: Sara Finney & Vida Spears (teleplay); Stephen Neigher (story)
George considers being honest about Louise's art.
1124. "Off-off-off-off Broadway" 25 June 1985
D: Oz Scott
W: Matt Robinson
George refuses to perform in Louise's talent show.
1123. "Red Robins" 2 July 1985
D: Oz Scott
W: Peter Casey, David Lee, Cheri Eichen & Bill Steinkellner
George takes over Jessica's Red Robin group.
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