The Jeffersons
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.
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Season 1
13 episodes
Premiered Jan 18, 1975
Season 2
24 episodes
Premiered Sep 13, 1975
Season 3
24 episodes
Premiered Sep 25, 1976
Season 4
23 episodes
Premiered Sep 24, 1977
Season 5
24 episodes
Premiered Sep 20, 1978
Season 6
24 episodes
Premiered Sep 23, 1979
Season 7
18 episodes
Premiered Nov 2, 1980
Season 8
25 episodes
Premiered Oct 3, 1981
Season 9
27 episodes
Premiered Sep 26, 1982
Season 10
22 episodes
Premiered Oct 2, 1983
Season 11
24 episodes
Premiered Oct 14, 1984
Ep 1A 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.
Ep 2George'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.
Ep 3Louise 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.
Ep 4Lionel 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.
Ep 5Mr. 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.
Ep 6George'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.
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