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The Jeffersons

The lives of a wealthy African-American family unfold as they navigate relationships with their neighbors in a high-end apartment building, revealing both warmth and tension.

George Jefferson, a successful businessman, moved his family to a luxurious apartment in Manhattan after his dry-cleaning business grew into a small chain. His wife Louise, a level-headed woman, often had to calm him down when his outspoken opinions got him into trouble. Their son Lionel was an engineering major, and George didn't approve of his relationships with Tom and Helen's daughter Jenny, an interracial couple. George's rude behavior often backfired, and he had to deal with competitors trying to put his business out of commission.

Episodes:

Episode 1 A Friend in Need

1. A Friend in Need

Aired: Jan 17, 1975

George wants to hire a maid for his new luxury apartment, but Louise, having ...

Episode 2 George's Family Tree

2. George's Family Tree

Aired: Jan 24, 1975

Talk of ancestry doesn't interest George, who believes the past should remain...

Episode 4 Lionel the Playboy

4. Lionel the Playboy

Aired: Feb 7, 1975

Lionel spends time with high-society people at a party, thinking that he is "...

Episode 5 Mr. Piano Man

5. Mr. Piano Man

Aired: Feb 14, 1975

George likes the idea of boosting his classy, luxurious image, so he asks Lou...

Episode 6 George's Skeleton

6. George's Skeleton

Aired: Feb 21, 1975

George's old friend, Monk Davis, pays him a visit, demanding hush money Georg...

Episode 7 Lionel Cries Uncle

7. Lionel Cries Uncle

Aired: Mar 1, 1975

Louise's Uncle Ward visits the Jeffersons, but George derisively refers to hi...

Episode 9 Meet the Press

9. Meet the Press

Aired: Mar 15, 1975

Publicity-seeker George learns that a newspaper reporter is planning a series...

Episode 10 Rich Man's Disease

10. Rich Man's Disease

Aired: Mar 22, 1975

Goerge comes home with an ulcer, and in order for him to feel normal and heal...

Episode 11 Former Neighbors

11. Former Neighbors

Aired: Mar 29, 1975

Two last-minute invitations collide: George invites business magnate Coleman ...

Episode 13 Jenny's Low

13. Jenny's Low

Aired: Apr 12, 1975

Jenny gives her brother an ice-cold reception when he suddenly appears after ...

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Info about The Jeffersons

Seasons: 11

Current Status: Ended

Network: CBS

Production Country: United States

Genres:Comedy

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