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The Jeffersons: Season 1 > Credits and Details
Episodes
A Friend in Need A Friend in Need
George wants to hire a maid for his new luxury apartment, but Louise, having worked as a maid herself for many years, doesn't feel comfortable with the idea.
January 18, 1975
George's Family Tree George's Family Tree
Talk of ancestry doesn't interest George, who believes the past should remain in the past - until he learns that he was descended from African royalty.
January 25, 1975
The Good Life Is Bad for Louise The Good Life Is Bad for Louise
Ever since the Jefferson hired Florence, Louise's life has been the same old routine and she craves a change, so she's interviewed by a businessman who invites her to...
February 1, 1975
Lionel the Playboy Lionel the Playboy
Lionel spends time with high-society people at a party, thinking that he is "making it to the top." Therefore, he threatens to quit school indefinitely, much to the...
February 8, 1975
Mr. Piano Man Mr. Piano Man
George likes the idea of boosting his classy, luxurious image, so he asks Louise to purchase a piano for their home, despite knowing that no one around can play one....
February 15, 1975
George's Skeleton George's Skeleton
George's old friend, Monk Davis, pays him a visit, demanding hush money George has been paying him for years to keep a crime the two committed a secret from Louise and...
February 22, 1975
Lionel Cries Uncle Lionel Cries Uncle
Louise's Uncle Ward visits the Jeffersons, but George derisively refers to him as an "Uncle Tom" for having worked as a butler for many years.
March 1, 1975
Mother Jefferson's Boyfriend Mother Jefferson's Boyfriend
Louise tells George that his mother and her boyfriend of two weeks are thinking about marrying and moving to Florida. George thinks that the man is a fortune-hunter...
March 8, 1975
Meet the Press Meet the Press
Publicity-seeker George learns that a newspaper reporter is planning a series of articles on successful African-American businessmen, but his decision to invite the...
March 15, 1975
Rich Man's Disease Rich Man's Disease
Goerge comes home with an ulcer, and in order for him to feel normal and healthy again, Louise is advised to take every one of his wishes as her command.
March 22, 1975
Former Neighbors Former Neighbors
Two last-minute invitations collide: George invites business magnate Coleman Harris to dinner on the same night that Louise invites their earthy former neighbors Roy &...
March 29, 1975
Like Father, Like Son? Like Father, Like Son?
When Lionel comes on like his father, sparks start flying between him and Jenny. George makes matters worse by touching off fireworks between Jenny's parents, Tom and...
April 5, 1975
Jenny's Low Jenny's Low
Jenny gives her brother an ice-cold reception when he suddenly appears after a two-year absence. George is the only one who understands Jenny's strange behavior and,...
April 12, 1975
Directed by
Jack Shea Jack Shea  
Written by
Don Nicholl Don Nicholl ... created by / teleplay by
Michael Ross Michael Ross ... created by / teleplay by
Bernard West Bernard West ... created by / teleplay by
Norman Lear Norman Lear ... developed by
Lloyd Turner Lloyd Turner ... story editor
Gordon Mitchell Gordon Mitchell ... story editor
Barry Harman Barry Harman ... teleplay by / story by
Harve Brosten Harve Brosten ... teleplay by / story by
Perry Grant Perry Grant ... written by
Dick Bensfield Dick Bensfield ... written by
Roger Shulman Roger Shulman ... written by
John Baskin John Baskin ... written by
Erik Tarloff Erik Tarloff ... teleplay by / story by
Jim Carlson Jim Carlson ... story by
Gordon Farr Gordon Farr ... written by
Arnold Kane Arnold Kane ... written by
Dixie Brown Grossman Dixie Brown Grossman ... written by
Bruce Howard Bruce Howard ... written by
Art Baer Art Baer ... written by
Ben Joelson Ben Joelson ... written by
Frank Tarloff Frank Tarloff ... written by
John Ashby John Ashby ... written by
Cast
Isabel Sanford Isabel Sanford ... Louise Jefferson (13 episodes)
Sherman Hemsley Sherman Hemsley ... George Jefferson (13 episodes)
Mike Evans Mike Evans ... Lionel Jefferson (13 episodes)
Roxie Roker Roxie Roker ... Helen Willis (13 episodes)
Franklin Cover Franklin Cover ... Tom Willis (13 episodes)
Zara Cully Zara Cully ... Mother Olivia Jefferson (13 episodes)
Paul Benedict Paul Benedict ... Harry Bentley (13 episodes)
Berlinda Tolbert Berlinda Tolbert ... Jenny Willis (12 episodes)
Marla Gibbs Marla Gibbs ... Florence Johnston (3 episodes)
Ned Wertimer Ned Wertimer ... Ralph Hart (3 episodes)
Paulene Myers Paulene Myers ... Diane Stockwell
Milton Selzer Milton Selzer ... Mr. Wexler
Ronnell Bright Ronnell Bright ... Piano Player
Ivor Francis Ivor Francis ... Mr. Curtis
Rozelle Gayle Rozelle Gayle ... Bill Simpson
Moses Gunn Moses Gunn ... Monk Davis
Albert Reed Albert Reed ... Uncle Ward
Alvin Childress Alvin Childress ... Herbert Russell
Bo Kaprall Bo Kaprall ... Mike Moreno
Carole Androsky Carole Androsky ... Tanya (as Carol Androsky)
Santiago González Santiago González ... Coleman Harris (as Santiago A. Gonzalez III)
Ernie Lee Banks Ernie Lee Banks ... Roy Simms (as Ernie Banks)
Maye Henderson Maye Henderson ... Natalie Simms
Andrew Rubin Andrew Rubin ... Allan Willis
Danny Wells Danny Wells ... Charlie
Uncredited Cast
Murray Pollack Murray Pollack ... Bar Patron
Steve Carruthers Steve Carruthers ... Party Guest
George DeNormand George DeNormand ... Party Guest
Ken Kane Ken Kane ... Party Guest
Norman Stevans Norman Stevans ... Party Guest
Arthur Tovey Arthur Tovey ... Party Guest
Produced by
Norman Lear Norman Lear ... executive producer
Don Nicholl Don Nicholl ... producer
Michael Ross Michael Ross ... producer
George A. Sunga George A. Sunga ... associate producer
Bernard West Bernard West ... producer
Additional Info
Premiere: January 18, 1975
DVD Release: August 06, 2002
Country: United States
Distributor: Sony Home Entertainment
Websites: IMDb Wikipedia
Ratings
IMDb

7.5 / 10

Production Companies
Embassy Television
Distributors
Amazon Prime Video
  (2021) (United States) (VOD) (video)
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
  (2002) (United States) (complete first season) (DVD)
Columbia TriStar Home Entertainment
  (2003) (United States) (complete second season) (DVD)
Me-TV
  (2018) (United States) (TV)
Mill Creek Entertainment
  (2014) (United States) (complete first & second seasons) (DVD)
Nick at Nite
  (1999) (United States) (TV)
Shout! Factory
  (2014) (United States) (complete series) (DVD)
Shout! Factory
  (2015) (United States) (season seven) (DVD)
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
  (2005) (United States) (complete fourth season) (DVD)
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
  (2005) (United States) (complete third season) (DVD)
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
  (2006) (United States) (complete fifth season) (DVD)
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
  (2007) (United States) (complete sixth season) (DVD)
Filming Locations
CBS Television City - 7800 Beverly Boulevard, Fairfax, Los Angeles, California, USA
  (Studio) (1975)
Metromedia Square - 5746 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA
  (Studio) (1975-1982)
New York City, New York, USA
  (Stock Footage)
Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA
  (Studio) (1982-1985)
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