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The Jeffersons: Season 3 > Credits and Details
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George and the President George and the President
In order to drum up business during the American Bicentennial, George claims to be a descendant of Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemmings.
September 25, 1976
Louise Gets Her Way Louise Gets Her Way
After Florence has been evicted from her apartment (which is scheduled to be torn down), Louise allows her to move in. Big problem....George, who is tired of...
October 2, 1976
Louise Suspects Louise Suspects
George is opening a new store. But his strange behavior, coupled with Louise jumping to conclusions about a love letter sent to Harry Bentley, lead her to think that...
October 9, 1976
The Lie Detector The Lie Detector
On his first day at his new job, Lionel is expected to submit to a polygraph test and then quits because he feels the test is a violation of his privacy.
October 16, 1976
George's Diploma George's Diploma
George studies for his high school diploma after discovering that Lionel told his friends that his father graduated college with honors, hopefully to hide his shame.
October 23, 1976
The Retirement Party The Retirement Party
George is excited when a major corporation makes an offer to buy him out and keep him on as management. However, as part of the buyout, he must force a long-time...
October 30, 1976
Lionel's Pad Lionel's Pad
George and Louise are initially upset when Lionel announces he will be moving out. Their anger worsens when he announces that he'll be moving in with Jenny.
November 10, 1976
Tom the Hero Tom the Hero
While having a drink in Charlie's bar, George chokes on some popcorn. Tom leaves a neighboring table to perform the Heimlich maneuver and save George's life. But...
November 17, 1976
Jenny's Discovery Jenny's Discovery
Jenny's premarital jitters about whether or not she loves Lionel enough to marry him are put to the test when he, George, and Tom go to a football game and may have...
November 24, 1976
The Agreement The Agreement
After Bentley explains the concept of prenuptial agreements to George and Louise, George then suggests that Lionel talk Jenny into signing one. This leads to a rift...
December 8, 1976
Florence in Love Florence in Love
An argument over a "no guests" rule prompts Florence to quit her job.
December 15, 1976
The Christmas Wedding The Christmas Wedding
Lionel and Jenny plan to get married on Christmas, even though the minister they choose doesn't meet George's criteria for religious denomination or skin color.
December 22, 1976
Louise Forgets Louise Forgets
Despite trying to improve her memory, Louise forgets to call George's broker about a stock tip that George got from Ralph, and she's scared of how George will react....
January 5, 1977
Bentley's Problem Bentley's Problem
Bentley has issues with a grouchy man at the parking garage, and George advises him to be more aggressive with people during disagreements so he won't be pushed...
January 12, 1977
Jefferson Airplane Jefferson Airplane
Louise is concerned when George takes lessons to become an airplane pilot.
January 17, 1977
George's Guilt George's Guilt
One of the members of George's old street gang called "The Seven Saints" passes on. Upset that he has not kept in touch with his old friends, he invites the remaining...
January 24, 1977
A Case of Black and White A Case of Black and White
George invites Frank Howard, a man he hopes to do business with--and who is in an interracial marriage--to his apartment to meet his "dear friends" Tom and Helen to...
January 31, 1977
Louise vs. Jenny Louise vs. Jenny
When Lionel gets sick, Louise and Jenny fuss over who is responsible to take care of him.
February 7, 1977
The Marriage Counselors The Marriage Counselors
Tom & Helen have brought the romance back into their marriage. Louise now wants to try the same thing with George, who is reluctant to do the necessary work.
February 21, 1977
Louise's Friend Louise's Friend
Louise studies French in night school and befriends a tall, dark, handsome male classmate, leading George to feel jealous and suspect that the man wants more than just...
February 28, 1977
The Old Flame The Old Flame
Mother Jefferson invites George's old girlfriend, Harriet Johnson, over to his apartment for dinner. Sensing the opportunity, Harriet wants George to keep her as her...
March 7, 1977
Jenny's Opportunity Jenny's Opportunity
Jenny wins a summer scholarship to Oxford University and faces a three-month separation from Lionel, whose conflicting feelings about it lead to a disagreement among...
March 21, 1977
George the Philanthropist George the Philanthropist
George's ulterior motive for pledging money to open a Harlem youth center is to qualify for a community service award. But will he still make good on his pledge even...
March 28, 1977
Louise's Physical Louise's Physical
Louise feels oddly down after her 100% perfect physical exam. Meanwhile, her loved ones are planning a surprise birthday party.
April 11, 1977
Directed by
Jack Shea Jack Shea  
Written by
Don Nicholl Don Nicholl ... created by
Michael Ross Michael Ross ... created by
Bernard West Bernard West ... created by
Norman Lear Norman Lear ... developed by
Lloyd Turner Lloyd Turner ... written by
Gordon Mitchell Gordon Mitchell ... written by
Jay Moriarty Jay Moriarty ... written by
Mike Milligan Mike Milligan ... written by
Dixie Brown Grossman Dixie Brown Grossman ... written by
Richard Freiman Richard Freiman ... teleplay by
Stephen Young Stephen Young ... teleplay by
Paul M. Belous Paul M. Belous ... story by
Robert Wolterstorff Robert Wolterstorff ... story by
Howard Albrecht Howard Albrecht ... written by
Sol Weinstein Sol Weinstein ... written by
Tedd Anasti Tedd Anasti ... written by
David Talisman David Talisman ... written by
Booker Bradshaw Booker Bradshaw ... written by
Kurt Taylor Kurt Taylor ... written by
Bob Baublitz Bob Baublitz ... written by
Bill Davenport Bill Davenport ... written by
Brian Levant Brian Levant ... story by
Fred S. Fox Fred S. Fox ... written by
Seaman Jacobs Seaman Jacobs ... written by
John Ashby John Ashby ... written by
John V. Hanrahan John V. Hanrahan ... written by
Dennis Koenig Dennis Koenig ... written by
Larry Balmagia Larry Balmagia ... written by
Cast
Isabel Sanford Isabel Sanford ... Louise Jefferson (24 episodes)
Sherman Hemsley Sherman Hemsley ... George Jefferson (24 episodes)
Roxie Roker Roxie Roker ... Helen Willis (24 episodes)
Franklin Cover Franklin Cover ... Tom Willis (24 episodes)
Zara Cully Zara Cully ... Mother Jefferson (24 episodes)
Berlinda Tolbert Berlinda Tolbert ... Jenny Willis (24 episodes)
Damon Evans Damon Evans ... Lionel Jefferson (24 episodes)
Paul Benedict Paul Benedict ... Harry Bentley (24 episodes)
Marla Gibbs Marla Gibbs ... Florence Johnston (18 episodes)
Ned Wertimer Ned Wertimer ... Ralph Hart (7 episodes)
David Dukes David Dukes ... Cal Roberts
Richard McKenzie Richard McKenzie ... Mr. Owens
Tom Lacy Tom Lacy ... Bill Hoffman
Arny Freeman Arny Freeman ... Mr. Prescott
Macon McCalman Macon McCalman ... Roger Tulley
Richard Ward Richard Ward ... Ben Jones
Mickey Deems Mickey Deems ... Mickey
Ed Cambridge Ed Cambridge ... Curt Randall (as Edmund Cambridge)
Ginny Tyler Ginny Tyler ... Police Dispatcher
Bob Duggan Bob Duggan ... Policeman
Robert DoQui Robert DoQui ... T.J. Davis
Robert Sampson Robert Sampson ... The Minister
Alan Manson Alan Manson ... Officer Rossi
Paul Larson Paul Larson ... Bressler
Conrad Janis Conrad Janis ... Stratton
Billy Sands Billy Sands ... Mechanic
Bill Henderson Bill Henderson ... JoJo
Lee Weaver Lee Weaver ... Willie
Henry Harris Henry Harris ... Gabby
J. Jay Saunders J. Jay Saunders ... Frank Howard
Barbara Cason Barbara Cason ... Jean Howard
Hal Williams Hal Williams ... Michael
S. Pearl Sharp S. Pearl Sharp ... Mabel (as Saundra Sharp)
Danny Wells Danny Wells ... Charlie
Lillian Lehman Lillian Lehman ... Harriet Johnson
Henry G. Sanders Henry G. Sanders ... Lester Phillips (as Henry Gayle Sanders)
Ernest Harden Jr. Ernest Harden Jr. ... Jason King (as Ernest Harden)
C. Lindsay Workman C. Lindsay Workman ... Man in Elevator (as Lindsay Workman)
Rhonda Cunningham Rhonda Cunningham ... Woman in Elevator
Uncredited Cast
Monty O'Grady Monty O'Grady ... Waiter
Paul Barselou Paul Barselou ... Man in Elevator
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: September 25, 1976
DVD Release: April 12, 2005
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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