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The Jeffersons: Season 4 > Credits and Details
Episodes
The Grand Opening: Part 1 The Grand Opening: Part 1
George's celebration of opening Jefferson Cleaners' new corporate office is subdued when two crooks call, stating they have kidnapped Louise and demanding a $100,000...
September 24, 1977
The Grand Opening: Part 2 The Grand Opening: Part 2
George frantically raises the ransom money for Louise's kidnappers, unaware who is actually in their clutches.
September 24, 1977
Once a Friend Once a Friend
George is excited to hear that an old Navy shipmate is in town and wants him to come to his hotel for a visit. But his old pal has a big surprise for George: She has...
October 1, 1977
George's Help George's Help
George hires Marcus from Louise's youth center to work in one of the cleaning stores, but Marcus quickly steals an expensive suede jacket that belongs to one of...
October 8, 1977
George's Legacy George's Legacy
To ensure that his legacy will be known for generations to come, George has a bust made out of his likeness.
October 15, 1977
Good News, Bad News Good News, Bad News
Louise is hoping that Fay Blanchard, the director of the Neighborhood Help Center, will appoint her as editor of the center's newsletter. However, when Fay meets Helen...
October 22, 1977
The Visitors The Visitors
Florence receives unexpected visits from her parents, who have come to tell her that they have decided to divorce after decades of marriage.
October 29, 1977
The Camp Out The Camp Out
Marcus never got to go camping as a child. Louise persuades George to take him without realizing that Mother Jefferson is slated to come over. So George dumps his...
November 5, 1977
The Last Leaf The Last Leaf
Louise is convinced that her marital stability rests on the presence of her wedding corsage inside a book. But when the corsage turns up missing, Louise's imagination...
November 12, 1977
Louise's New Interest Louise's New Interest
Louise's new interest involves doing office work at a museum. But when an archaeologist invites her on a weekend dig where they will be the only ones present,...
November 19, 1977
The Costume Party The Costume Party
Before a costume party, George tells Florence to spill grape juice on a prospective client's pirate suit so that George can substitute a duplicate suit and pretend...
November 26, 1977
Florence Gets Lucky Florence Gets Lucky
George feigns interest in horse-racing to impress client Curt Hendricks, who is charmed by Florence's insults to George and invites Florence to join him in Las Vegas...
December 3, 1977
George Needs Help George Needs Help
Workaholic George neglects Louise, so Tom suggests that George hire a general manager to help ease the load. Florence coaches qualified applicant Clarence on how to...
December 10, 1977
The Jefferson Curve The Jefferson Curve
Marcus meets customer Natalie Parker at Jefferson's Cleaners and tells her he is George's son so she would date him. However, when Natalie meets George and tells him...
December 17, 1977
984 W. 124th Street, Apt. 5C 984 W. 124th Street, Apt. 5C
At Christmastime, Louise discovers that George has been sending monthly payments to an address in Harlem.
December 24, 1977
George and Whitty George and Whitty
When the lease on the Jeffersons' apartment is about to expire, H.L. Whittendale is thinking about renting the apartment to close friends of his. Worried about losing...
January 7, 1978
Lionel Gets the Business Lionel Gets the Business
When Lionel gets laid off from his job, George hires him to work in his office. However, Lionel turns out to be trouble when he started spending company money on...
January 14, 1978
The Blackout The Blackout
During a city-wide blackout, George and Marcus make a trip to one of the cleaning stores in a bad part of town in order to prevent possible looting. But the mission...
January 21, 1978
Florence's Union Florence's Union
Florence and the other maids in the building decide to form a union. Louise supports the idea, but George opposes the idea because Mr. Whittendale does, too.
January 28, 1978
George and Jimmy George and Jimmy
As a publicity gimmick for his store, George tries to get President Carter to stay at the Jeffersons', but after a phone call to the White House degenerates into an...
February 4, 1978
Thomas H. Willis & Co. Thomas H. Willis & Co.
Tom wants to start his own publishing firm but doesn't have collateral and asks George to cosign a loan. But after enduring another verbal battle with George, Helen...
February 11, 1978
Uncle George and Aunt Louise Uncle George and Aunt Louise
George and Louise's troublesome nephew, Raymond, comes to visit from Chicago.
February 18, 1978
George and Louise in a Bind: Part 1 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....
February 25, 1978
George and Louise in a Bind: Part 2 George and Louise in a Bind: Part 2
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.
February 25, 1978
George and Louise in a Bind: Part 3 George and Louise in a Bind: Part 3
Along with talking about old times, the Jeffersons reflect on how lucky they are to be alive, have each other, their son Lionel and good friends. ..and wonder if that...
February 25, 1978
Jenny's Thesis Jenny's Thesis
Jenny goes to the ghetto to write a thesis about gang violence. There, she meets a 12 year old boy who is already a veteran gang member.
March 4, 1978
Directed by
Jack Shea Jack Shea  
Bob Lally Bob Lally  
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
Roger Shulman Roger Shulman ... written by
John Baskin John Baskin ... written by
Jay Moriarty Jay Moriarty ... written by
Mike Milligan Mike Milligan ... written by
Jim Rogers Jim Rogers ... written by
Jack Shea Jack Shea ... written by
Patt Shea Patt Shea ... written by
Paul M. Belous Paul M. Belous ... written by
Robert Wolterstorff Robert Wolterstorff ... written by
Michael S. Baser Michael S. Baser ... written by
Kim Weiskopf Kim Weiskopf ... written by
Don Segall Don Segall ... written by
Laura Levine Laura Levine ... written by
Olga Vallance Olga Vallance ... written by
Martin Donovan Martin Donovan ... written by
Bob DeVinney Bob DeVinney ... written by
Howard Albrecht Howard Albrecht ... written by
Sol Weinstein Sol Weinstein ... written by
Nancy Vince Nancy Vince ... written by
Ted Dale Ted Dale ... written by
Richard B. Eckhaus Richard B. Eckhaus ... written by
Andrew Guerdat Andrew Guerdat ... teleplay by
Steve Kreinberg Steve Kreinberg ... teleplay by
Richard Freiman Richard Freiman ... written by
Cast
Isabel Sanford Isabel Sanford ... Louise Jefferson (26 episodes)
Sherman Hemsley Sherman Hemsley ... George Jefferson (26 episodes)
Roxie Roker Roxie Roker ... Helen Willis (26 episodes)
Franklin Cover Franklin Cover ... Tom Willis (26 episodes)
Marla Gibbs Marla Gibbs ... Florence Johnston (26 episodes)
Zara Cully Zara Cully ... Mother Jefferson (26 episodes)
Berlinda Tolbert Berlinda Tolbert ... Jenny Willis Jefferson (26 episodes)
Damon Evans Damon Evans ... Lionel Jefferson (26 episodes)
Paul Benedict Paul Benedict ... Harry Bentley (26 episodes)
Ned Wertimer Ned Wertimer ... Ralph Hart (8 episodes)
Ernest Harden Jr. Ernest Harden Jr. ... Marcus Henderson (5 episodes)
Vernon Washington Vernon Washington ... Leroy (3 episodes)
Philip Charles MacKenzie Philip Charles MacKenzie ... Burglar (3 episodes)
Michael Alldredge Michael Alldredge ... Man #1 (2 episodes)
James Staley James Staley ... Man #2 (2 episodes)
Bhetty Waldron Bhetty Waldron ... Clara (2 episodes)
Ron Trice Ron Trice ... Man #3 (2 episodes)
Bobby Ellerbee Bobby Ellerbee ... Announcer (2 episodes)
Louis Gossett Jr. Louis Gossett Jr. ... Wendell Brown (2 episodes)
Carroll O'Connor Carroll O'Connor ... Archie Bunker (2 episodes)
Bill McIntyre Bill McIntyre ... Chauffeur
Danny Wells Danny Wells ... Charlie
Rod Colbin Rod Colbin ... Mr. Billings
David Pendleton David Pendleton ... Detective
Veronica Redd Veronica Redd ... Edie Stokes
F. William Parker F. William Parker ... Mr. Stockwell
Vernon Weddle Vernon Weddle ... Vincent Carter
Fay DeWitt Fay DeWitt ... Fay Blanchard
Jinaki Jinaki ... Dora Johnston
Hank Rolike Hank Rolike ... Don Johnston
Fred Stuthman Fred Stuthman ... Barney Hunter
Percy Rodrigues Percy Rodrigues ... Dr. Bob Jessup
Paul Barselou Paul Barselou ... Businessman
Priscilla Morrill Priscilla Morrill ... Mrs. Fletcher
Herb Voland Herb Voland ... Mr. Fletcher
Thalmus Rasulala Thalmus Rasulala ... Kurt Hendricks
Teddy Wilson Teddy Wilson ... Clarence Martin (as Theodore Wilson)
Jack Somack Jack Somack ... Papa Panelli
Ronalda Douglas Ronalda Douglas ... Natalie
Al White Al White ... William Barnes
Hope Clarke Hope Clarke ... Sherry Barnes
Alvin Childress Alvin Childress ... Wino
De'voreaux White De'voreaux White ... Warren Barnes (as D. White)
Peter Leeds Peter Leeds ... R.S. Whittendale
Matthew Tobin Matthew Tobin ... Mr. Curtis
John O'Leary John O'Leary ... Mr. Fox
Ruth Manning Ruth Manning ... Mrs. Fox
Dwan Smith Dwan Smith ... Doris
Le Tari Le Tari ... Jackson
Wendell Wright Wendell Wright ... Walker
Bill Woodard Bill Woodard ... Looter #1
Jack Baker Jack Baker ... Looter #2 (as John-Anthony Bailey)
Randy Williams Randy Williams ... Cop #1
Tony Major Tony Major ... Cop #2
Gerald Castillo Gerald Castillo ... Policeman
Cal Gibson Cal Gibson ... Man #1
Tobar Mayo Tobar Mayo ... Man #2
Jack Fletcher Jack Fletcher ... Mr. Whittendale
Dorothy Meyer Dorothy Meyer ... Cassie Kincaid
Barbara Mealy Barbara Mealy ... Milly
William Bogert William Bogert ... Frank Miller
Adrian Ricard Adrian Ricard ... Maid #1
Frances E. Nealy Frances E. Nealy ... Maid #4 (as Frances Nealy)
Georgie Paul Georgie Paul ... Maid #3
Fumilayo Fumilayo ... Maid #2
Alma Beltran Alma Beltran ... Puerto Rican Maid
Antony Ponzini Antony Ponzini ... Neil
Rod Browning Rod Browning ... Allen
Dave Shelley Dave Shelley ... Valery Kamikov
Alfie Wise Alfie Wise ... Dean
Gary Coleman Gary Coleman ... Raymond Jefferson
Moses Gunn Moses Gunn ... Monk Davis (archive footage)
Jean Stapleton Jean Stapleton ... Edith Bunker (archive footage)
Joseph Burns Joseph Burns ... L.C.
Bob Harcum Bob Harcum ... Domino
Anthony Thompkins Anthony Thompkins ... Huey
Margaret Wheeler Margaret Wheeler ... Lady Customer
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 24, 1977
DVD Release: October 11, 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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