Developed by groundbreaking television producer Norman Lear, The Jeffersons began in 1975 as a spin-off of All in the Family. It follows a successful African-American couple, George and Louise "Weezy" Jefferson (Sherman Hemsley and Isabel Sanford) as they "move on up" from working-class Queens to a ritzy Manhattan apartment. The sitcom had a strong fanbase throughout its 11-season run, and it neve
George's boasting of how well he is doing heads him for a disaster when the underworld gets into the act, in Part I of a two-part story.
George's boasting of how well he is doing heads him for a disaster when the underworld gets into the act, in Part I of a two-part story.
TV-PG
24min
Sep 23, 1977
2. The Grand Opening: Part 2
2. The Grand Opening: Part 2
Louise has been kidnapped, but as Florence knows, both George and the kidnappers are in for a big surprise, in the conclusion of a two-part story.
Louise has been kidnapped, but as Florence knows, both George and the kidnappers are in for a big surprise, in the conclusion of a two-part story.
TV-PG
28min
Sep 23, 1977
3. Once A Friend
3. Once A Friend
George is seeing an old navy buddy, but is it a man or a woman? Louise is suspicious and George is confused.
George is seeing an old navy buddy, but is it a man or a woman? Louise is suspicious and George is confused.
TV-PG
25min
Sep 30, 1977
4. George's Help
4. George's Help
George jumps at the chance of getting a street kid to work for him at half price, but finds it's costing him more than he bargained for.
George jumps at the chance of getting a street kid to work for him at half price, but finds it's costing him more than he bargained for.
TV-PG
25min
Oct 7, 1977
5. George's Legacy
5. George's Legacy
If Napoleon and Lincoln could do it, so can George Jefferson -- at least that's what George believes.
If Napoleon and Lincoln could do it, so can George Jefferson -- at least that's what George believes.
TV-PG
25min
Oct 14, 1977
6. Good News, Bad News
6. Good News, Bad News
An introduction to a friend puts Helen and Louise's friendship on the line -- and George couldn't be happier.
An introduction to a friend puts Helen and Louise's friendship on the line -- and George couldn't be happier.
TV-PG
25min
Oct 21, 1977
7. The Visitors
7. The Visitors
George and Louise are caught in the line of fire when Florence's battling parents pay the Jefferson household an unexpected and unnerving visit.
George and Louise are caught in the line of fire when Florence's battling parents pay the Jefferson household an unexpected and unnerving visit.
TV-PG
25min
Oct 28, 1977
8. The Camp Out
8. The Camp Out
George may be over his head when he introduces his young clerk Marcus to "roughing it."
George may be over his head when he introduces his young clerk Marcus to "roughing it."
TV-PG
25min
Nov 4, 1977
9. The Last Leaf
9. The Last Leaf
When a superstitious Louise gets a "sign" that her marriage is doomed, George is forced to make a decision that could change the rest of their lives.
When a superstitious Louise gets a "sign" that her marriage is doomed, George is forced to make a decision that could change the rest of their lives.
TV-PG
25min
Nov 11, 1977
10. Louise's New Interest
10. Louise's New Interest
Is Louise going away on a weekend Indian "dig" because of her interest in archeology or in the handsome archeologist? And that's exactly what George and Helen want to know.
Is Louise going away on a weekend Indian "dig" because of her interest in archeology or in the handsome archeologist? And that's exactly what George and Helen want to know.
TV-PG
25min
Nov 18, 1977
11. The Costume Party
11. The Costume Party
George's cleaning business may be cleaned up for good when he resorts to playing a dirty trick in order to secure the business of a large costume company.
George's cleaning business may be cleaned up for good when he resorts to playing a dirty trick in order to secure the business of a large costume company.
TV-PG
25min
Nov 25, 1977
12. Florence Gets Lucky
12. Florence Gets Lucky
George must make a painful admission when he discovers he needs Florence far more than he could ever expect.
George must make a painful admission when he discovers he needs Florence far more than he could ever expect.
TV-PG
25min
Dec 2, 1977
13. George Needs Help
13. George Needs Help
When George stubbornly refuses to hire some badly needed help for his store, Louise and Florence combine forces to make him change his mind.
When George stubbornly refuses to hire some badly needed help for his store, Louise and Florence combine forces to make him change his mind.
TV-PG
25min
Dec 9, 1977
14. The Jefferson Curve
14. The Jefferson Curve
After watching George Jefferson in action, his young protege Marcus bends the truth to win the heart of a young lady and throws a curve that lands Lionel in foul territory.
After watching George Jefferson in action, his young protege Marcus bends the truth to win the heart of a young lady and throws a curve that lands Lionel in foul territory.
TV-PG
25min
Dec 16, 1977
15. 984 W. 124th Street, Apt. 5C
15. 984 W. 124th Street, Apt. 5C
When Louise discovers that George has been sending presents and money to a mysterious address, she follows him to find out why and is shocked...and touched by what she sees.
When Louise discovers that George has been sending presents and money to a mysterious address, she follows him to find out why and is shocked...and touched by what she sees.
TV-PG
25min
Dec 23, 1977
16. George and Whitty
16. George and Whitty
George and Louise are stunned by their landlord Whittendale's plans to evict them, but their biggest surprise is yet to come when they invite him down to discuss it.
George and Louise are stunned by their landlord Whittendale's plans to evict them, but their biggest surprise is yet to come when they invite him down to discuss it.
TV-PG
25min
Jan 6, 1978
17. Lionel Gets The Business
17. Lionel Gets The Business
George is on cloud nine when he finally persuades Lionel to join him in the family's cleaning business -- until Lionel starts taking him to the cleaners.
George is on cloud nine when he finally persuades Lionel to join him in the family's cleaning business -- until Lionel starts taking him to the cleaners.
TV-PG
25min
Jan 13, 1978
18. The Blackout
18. The Blackout
George blows a fuse when a power blackout hits the city and looters do the same to his store.
George blows a fuse when a power blackout hits the city and looters do the same to his store.
TV-PG
25min
Jan 20, 1978
19. Florence's Union
19. Florence's Union
Florence wants to form a union for maids and succeeds in breaking up the whole household.
Florence wants to form a union for maids and succeeds in breaking up the whole household.
TV-PG
25min
Jan 27, 1978
20. George And Jimmy
20. George And Jimmy
When George calls President Carter as a publicity stunt, he gets more publicity than he expected and the Jeffersons get a night they'll never forget.
When George calls President Carter as a publicity stunt, he gets more publicity than he expected and the Jeffersons get a night they'll never forget.
TV-PG
25min
Feb 3, 1978
21. Thomas H. Willis & Co.
21. Thomas H. Willis & Co.
When Tom Willis makes opening his own business more important than his family and friends, he may get the business but lose everything else.
When Tom Willis makes opening his own business more important than his family and friends, he may get the business but lose everything else.
TV-PG
25min
Feb 10, 1978
22. Uncle George and Aunt Louise
22. Uncle George and Aunt Louise
Louise makes it very clear to George that she doesn't want another child in the house, but he makes sure she gets one anyway, and he lives to regret it.
Louise makes it very clear to George that she doesn't want another child in the house, but he makes sure she gets one anyway, and he lives to regret it.
TV-PG
25min
Feb 17, 1978
23. George and Louise in a Bind: Part 1
23. George and Louise in a Bind: Part 1
A burglar breaks into the Jeffersons' apartment and ties up George and Louise. As the burglar goes about his work, the couple are left to reminisce about their past. This episode includes clips from both "The Jeffersons" and "All in the Family."
A burglar breaks into the Jeffersons' apartment and ties up George and Louise. As the burglar goes about his work, the couple are left to reminisce about their past. This episode includes clips from both "The Jeffersons" and "All in the Family."
TV-PG
1 h 13 min
Feb 24, 1978
24. George And Louise In A Bind - Part B
24. George And Louise In A Bind - Part B
George and Louise, still tied up in the kitchen, recall and talk about past times while the burglar's still at work robbing their apartment.
George and Louise, still tied up in the kitchen, recall and talk about past times while the burglar's still at work robbing their apartment.
Developed by groundbreaking television producer Norman Lear, The Jeffersons began in 1975 as a spin-off of All in the Family. It follows a successful African-American couple, George and Louise "Weezy" Jefferson (Sherman Hemsley and Isabel Sanford) as they "move on up" from working-class Queens to a ritzy Manhattan apartment. The sitcom had a strong fanbase throughout its 11-season run, and it neve