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