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Episodes
Louise's Painting Louise's Painting
George hits the roof when he sees Louise's sketch of a nude male model she drew at Helen's art class.
September 20, 1978
Homecoming: Part 1 Homecoming: Part 1
Tom's father dies and leaves a warehouse to Allan, with the specific condition that he must not sell it to anyone on his father's side of the family. Meanwhile, the...
September 27, 1978
Homecoming: Part 2 Homecoming: Part 2
George invites Allan to stay in his apartment, not letting him know of his ulterior motive: getting the warehouse.
October 4, 1978
How Slowly They Forget How Slowly They Forget
George asks an old Navy buddy, Cornelius X. Mayflower, to help expedite the approval process for some necessary licenses for the Help Center.
October 11, 1978
George's Dream George's Dream
George dreams it's 1996 - his friends and his wife are commemorating the silver anniversary of his first store (and he now has twenty), but he's dead.
October 18, 1978
George's New Stockbroker George's New Stockbroker
George hires Roy Crandall, a former ventriloquist, as his new stockbroker. When his old stockbroker tells him that Roy spent time in a mental hospital, he regrets this...
November 1, 1978
Me and Billy Dee Me and Billy Dee
George wants a celebrity to talk to the kids at the Harlem Boys Club. George wants Billy Dee Williams, who is in town making a movie. He calls him up, pretending to be...
November 4, 1978
Half a Brother Half a Brother
George is up for a nomination as a member of the Board of Directors of his bank. When the Bank President's daughter takes an interest in Alan, he tries to keep them...
November 8, 1978
What Are Friends For? What Are Friends For?
George's cousin Dusty needs a new kidney, and since his brother Bob has diabetes, George is the closest possible match.
November 22, 1978
George, Who? George, Who?
Louise suffers amnesia following a bump to her head. George, Florence and their friends try to restore Weezie's memory by reenacting favorite and fun moments from her...
November 29, 1978
Harry's House Guest Harry's House Guest
Harry Bentley is stuck with an insufferable lady houseguest and when George Jefferson volunteers to get him unstuck, he winds up sticking Bentley with something worse.
December 13, 1978
George Finds a Father George Finds a Father
George finds out a disturbing secret about his mother from his guardian during the Christmas holiday.
December 20, 1978
Louise's Sister Louise's Sister
George and friends want to surprise Louise after her sister Maxine, whom she hasn't seen in years, visits from Paris. However, when Louise sees her sister, she gets...
January 3, 1979
Louise's Reunion Louise's Reunion
When Louise finds out about a new clause in George's will, she almost gives him cause to use it.
January 10, 1979
A Bedtime Story A Bedtime Story
George's problems in the bedroom send him on a panicked search for solutions, from some of the most unlikely sources.
January 24, 1979
Florence Meets Mr. Right Florence Meets Mr. Right
Florence meets her new boyfriend, Buzz Thatcher at church, and brings him home to meet Louise and George. However, Buzz is a religious fanatic and a control freak, and...
January 31, 1979
Louise's Award Louise's Award
Louise's charity work might win her a special award, if George's "donation" to a politician doesn't ruin her chances.
February 7, 1979
The Other Woman The Other Woman
Tom is taking a business trip and Helen decides not to go, so his boss sends a young blond secretary with him. When Helen changes her mind, Tom winds up at the airport...
February 21, 1979
The Hold Out The Hold Out
George gets caught between his morals and his money when his efforts to increase his take on a business deal turn him into an unlikely neighborhood hero.
February 28, 1979
The Ones You Love The Ones You Love
The first casualty from George and Louise's vicious verbal battle could be the interviewer interested in their "perfect marriage."
March 7, 1979
Every Night Fever Every Night Fever
Louise's plan to spend more time with George backfires when he catches "disco fever" and goes dancing every night.
March 28, 1979
Three Faces of Florence Three Faces of Florence
Has Florence finally flipped?
April 4, 1979
Louise's Convention Louise's Convention
There's foul play afoot when George tries to duck out of celebrating his wedding anniversary with Louise and she tries to duck out of town to attend a convention.
April 11, 1979
The Freeze In The Freeze In
The heat goes out in the Bentley and Willis apartments, so Louise invites them over for a pajama party. Bentley proposes a parlor game wherein everyone shares what...
April 18, 1979
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
Bryan Joseph Bryan Joseph ... executive story consultant
Jay Moriarty Jay Moriarty ... written by
Mike Milligan Mike Milligan ... written by
Paul M. Belous Paul M. Belous ... teleplay by
Robert Wolterstorff Robert Wolterstorff ... teleplay by
Bob Baublitz Bob Baublitz ... written by
Nancy Vince Nancy Vince ... written by
Ted Dale Ted Dale ... written by
Stephen Neigher Stephen Neigher ... written by
Jerry Perzigian Jerry Perzigian ... teleplay by
Don Seigel Don Seigel ... teleplay by
Bernard Burnell Mack Bernard Burnell Mack ... story by
Erwin Washington Erwin Washington ... story by
Jim Rogers Jim Rogers ... teleplay by / story by
Skip Usen Skip Usen ... story by
Christine Houston Christine Houston ... written by
Fred S. Fox Fred S. Fox ... written by
Seaman Jacobs Seaman Jacobs ... written by
Kurt Taylor Kurt Taylor ... teleplay by / story by
John Donley John Donley ... teleplay by / story by
Howard Albrecht Howard Albrecht ... written by
Sol Weinstein Sol Weinstein ... written by
Peter Casey Peter Casey ... written by
David Lee David Lee ... written by
M. Martez Thomas M. Martez Thomas ... written by
Jack Shea Jack Shea ... story 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)
Marla Gibbs Marla Gibbs ... Florence Johnston (24 episodes)
Berlinda Tolbert Berlinda Tolbert ... Jenny Willis Jefferson (24 episodes)
Jay Hammer Jay Hammer ... Allan Willis (24 episodes)
Paul Benedict Paul Benedict ... Harry Bentley (24 episodes)
Ned Wertimer Ned Wertimer ... Ralph Hart (6 episodes)
Vernon Washington Vernon Washington ... Leroy (3 episodes)
Danny Wells Danny Wells ... Charley (2 episodes)
Sara Seegar Sara Seegar ... Mrs. Pomeroy
Robert Dolittle Robert Dolittle ... Charlie
Ingrid Greer Ingrid Greer ... Nancy
T.K. Carter T.K. Carter ... Richard
Gordon Connell Gordon Connell ... Jenkins
Margaret Wheeler Margaret Wheeler ... Alice
Ted Ross Ted Ross ... Mr. Mayflower
James A. Watson Jr. James A. Watson Jr. ... Byron Jackson
Candida Mobley Candida Mobley ... Doris (as Candy Mobley)
Willie Tyler Willie Tyler ... Roy Crandall
Jack Knight Jack Knight ... Fireman
Billy Dee Williams Billy Dee Williams ... Billy Dee Williams
Edward Grover Edward Grover ... Phil Taylor
Sally Hightower Sally Hightower ... Debbie Taylor
Lloyd Hollar Lloyd Hollar ... Dusty Jefferson
Herb Davis Herb Davis ... Dr. Norris
Karen Anders Karen Anders ... Lady
Joe Petrullo Joe Petrullo ... Customer
Carol Swarbrick Carol Swarbrick ... Felicia
Arnold Johnson Arnold Johnson ... Buddy
Raymond Allen Raymond Allen ... Zeke
Justin Lord Justin Lord ... Jason
Josephine Premice Josephine Premice ... Maxine
Eyde Byrde Eyde Byrde ... Woman
Ernie Wheelwright Ernie Wheelwright ... Bo Morrison
Barrie Youngfellow Barrie Youngfellow ... Dr. Beamish
Tamu Blackwell Tamu Blackwell ... Betty
Larry McCormick Larry McCormick ... Buzz Thatcher
John Bottoms John Bottoms ... Elliot Kane
Tom Brown Tom Brown ... Emcee
Sip Culler Sip Culler ... Bill Davis
Edmund Stoiber Edmund Stoiber ... Councilman Perry
Darlene Conley Darlene Conley ... Mother
Judy Landers Judy Landers ... Judy Smith
Jack Manning Jack Manning ... Mr. Kramer
Alma Beltran Alma Beltran ... Woman Picketer #2
Gerald Castillo Gerald Castillo ... Man Picketer #1
Maxine Elliott Hicks Maxine Elliott Hicks ... Woman Picketer #1
E.M. Margolese E.M. Margolese ... Man Picketer #2
Robert Phalen Robert Phalen ... Jim Baker
James Ray James Ray ... Gerald Woodley
Davis Roberts Davis Roberts ... Man Picketer #3
Peter Turgeon Peter Turgeon ... Bill Walters
Dick Whittington Dick Whittington ... Newscaster (as 'Sweet' Dick Whittington)
David Downing David Downing ... Albert Fox
Ernest Harden Jr. Ernest Harden Jr. ... Marcus Henderson
Emory Bass Emory Bass ... Clifford Wentworth
Stan Rodarte Stan Rodarte ... Dancer
Jane Brody Jane Brody ... Nancy
Adam Wade Adam Wade ... Dr. Greg Martin
Sam McMurray Sam McMurray ... Howard Benson
Sheryl Lee Ralph Sheryl Lee Ralph ... Jeanie
Uncredited Cast
Lester Lester ... J.P.
Produced by
Norman Lear Norman Lear ... executive producer
Mike Milligan Mike Milligan ... producer
Jay Moriarty Jay Moriarty ... producer
Don Nicholl Don Nicholl ... executive producer
Michael Ross Michael Ross ... executive producer
Jack Shea Jack Shea ... producer
George A. Sunga George A. Sunga ... associate producer
Bernard West Bernard West ... executive producer
Additional Info
Premiere: September 20, 1978
DVD Release: August 15, 2006
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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