Sanford and Son

Sanford and Son

You big dummy!

TV-PG197230m7.4/10
Comedy

Ratings

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7.4/10(91)

The misadventures of a cantankerous junk dealer and his frustrated son.

Production

Bud Yorkin Productions, Norman Lear/Tandem Productions, NorBud Productions, Tandem Productions

Language

EN

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 14, 1972

Last Aired

March 25, 1977

Networks

NBC

Created By

Norman Lear, Ray Galton, Bud Yorkin

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Crossed Swords
E1
Crossed Swords
Air date: 1972-01-14
Lamont buys a porcelain figure for $15 from a silent movie star and after having it appraised, Lamont and Fred decide to take it to an auction to make even more money on it. Fred and Lamont attend the auction pretending to be buyers so that the price can be jacked up higher. However, things go awry to Lamont's dismay.
Happy Birthday, Pop
E2
Happy Birthday, Pop
Air date: 1972-01-21
Lamont buys Fred a new hat for his birthday and then tries to take him out on the town to celebrate. However, a visit to a fancy bar, a movie theater to see Fiddler on the Roof and dinner at a Chinese restaurant are far from a celebration for Fred.
Here Comes the Bride, There Goes the Bride
E3
Here Comes the Bride, There Goes the Bride
Air date: 1972-01-28
Engaged, Lamont is excited about his impending nuptials but on the wedding day he quickly finds himself the only one who is. The bride dumps him at the altar and he finds his relatives begging to get back their wedding gifts.
The Copper Caper
E4
The Copper Caper
Air date: 1972-02-04
Fred and Lamont buy a load of copper from a man that has been stealing copper in the neighborhood. The man is late for a meeting with Lamont at the diner because he is ripping off the Sanford plumbing pipes, which he then sells to Fred and Lamont.
A Matter of Life and Breath
E5
A Matter of Life and Breath
Air date: 1972-02-11
Lamont comes down hard on Fred to try to get him to quit smoking and has him go to the doctor for a chest x-ray. Later, the results are sent in the mail and Fred becomes convinced he has tuberculosis.
We Were Robbed
E6
We Were Robbed
Air date: 1972-02-18
While cleaning the house, Fred knocks over Lamont's glass figurine collection. Trying to cover up the fact that he broke them, Fred makes up a story about how the house was robbed and how he fought them off. In the process, he is labeled as a hero and Fred takes advantage of it.
A Pad for Lamont
E7
A Pad for Lamont
Air date: 1972-02-25
Lamont tries to have a quiet evening with his latest girlfriend, Darlene, but has little privacy thanks to an annoying Fred who keeps interrupting them. Fed up, Lamont decides to move into his own apartment, which at first worries Fred but then discovers he himself has privacy.
The Great Sanford Siege
E8
The Great Sanford Siege
Air date: 1972-03-03
Fred does not feel like paying his bills and he throws them in the trash claiming that they never arrived, dragging out the services for as long as he can. After doing so, Fred receives threats that say that they will turn off the gas, electricity, and other utilities, and repossess his furniture if he does not pay.
Coffins for Sale
E9
Coffins for Sale
Air date: 1972-03-10
Lamont purchases two coffins from an auction to try and get a profit if he sells them to a funeral parlor. In the process, Fred becomes paranoid by having the coffins in the house and refuses to sleep in the house with the coffins. Lamont doesn't think much of it, until he begins hearing strange noises at night.
The Barracuda
E10
The Barracuda
Air date: 1972-03-17
Fred proposes marriage to Donna Harris, a widow whom Fred is in love with. Lamont can't understand why a practical nurse in her 40's would be interested in a 65-year old junk dealer, and does his best to oppose their impending nuptials.
TV or Not TV
E11
TV or Not TV
Air date: 1972-03-24
Fred wants a new color television set and Lamont wants a new car. The problem is that they cannot afford both of them, so Lamont buys the car. However, after Fred discovers Lamont's purchase, he comes up with a scheme that involves him pretending to have amnesia until Lamont will buy him a color television.
The Suitcase Case
E12
The Suitcase Case
Air date: 1972-03-31
While collecting junk, Lamont runs across an old suitcase and decides it could be worth something. However, once he gets it home, Fred makes a shocking discovery when he opens the case to discover that it is stuffed with money. Lamont wants to turn the money in and Fred wants to keep it and locks in a safe. Just then a gunman shows up wanting the money.
The Return of the Barracuda
E13
The Return of the Barracuda
Air date: 1972-04-07
Fred and Donna reconcile their differences and get back together with marriage being on both of their minds. Fred breaks the news to Lamont, who once again is dead set against the whole idea and decides that two can play that game and cooks up a scheme to stop Fred and Donna's impending nuptials.
The Piano Movers
E14
The Piano Movers
Air date: 1972-04-14
A wealthy man wants to get rid of a grand piano and Lamont gets a great deal on it. However, the big problem turns out to be moving it out of the man's apartment.

Cast

Redd Foxx

Redd Foxx

Fred G. Sanford

Demond Wilson

Demond Wilson

Lamont Sanford

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