Seasons & Episodes
Crossed Swords
Lamont buys a porcelain figure for $15 from a silent movie star and after having it appraised, Lamont and Fred decide to
Happy Birthday, Pop
Lamont buys Fred a new hat for his birthday and then tries to take him out on the town to celebrate. However, a visit t
Here Comes the Bride, There Goes the Bride
Engaged, Lamont is excited about his impending nuptials but on the wedding day he quickly finds himself the only one who
The Copper Caper
Fred and Lamont buy a load of copper from a man that has been stealing copper in the neighborhood. The man is late for a
A Matter of Life and Breath
Lamont comes down hard on Fred to try to get him to quit smoking and has him go to the doctor for a chest x-ray. Later,
We Were Robbed
While cleaning the house, Fred knocks over Lamont's glass figurine collection. Trying to cover up the fact that he broke
A Pad for Lamont
Lamont tries to have a quiet evening with his latest girlfriend, Darlene, but has little privacy thanks to an annoying F
The Great Sanford Siege
Fred does not feel like paying his bills and he throws them in the trash claiming that they never arrived, dragging out
Coffins for Sale
Lamont purchases two coffins from an auction to try and get a profit if he sells them to a funeral parlor. In the proces
The Barracuda
Fred proposes marriage to Donna Harris, a widow whom Fred is in love with. Lamont can't understand why a practical nurse
TV or Not TV
Fred wants a new color television set and Lamont wants a new car. The problem is that they cannot afford both of them, s
The Suitcase Case
While collecting junk, Lamont runs across an old suitcase and decides it could be worth something. However, once he get
The Return of the Barracuda
Fred and Donna reconcile their differences and get back together with marriage being on both of their minds. Fred break
The Piano Movers
A wealthy man wants to get rid of a grand piano and Lamont gets a great deal on it. However, the big problem turns out
By the Numbers
Fred is sure that his dreams will be good luck in picking numbers for a lottery and his hunch turns out to be true, desp
Whiplash
After getting in an accident with the truck, Fred thinks that he might have whiplash and Fred's friend Bubba convinces h
The Dowry
Fred's cousin arrives with his new wife and his not-so-attractive stepdaughter, Betty Jean. When Fred finds out that sh
Jealousy
Donna, Fred's fiancee, brings a patient, Osgood Wilcox over for dinner at the Sanford residence and it becomes apparent
Tooth or Consequences
Fred's toothache becomes an exercise in patience for Lamont when Fred refuses to see a dentist and instead tries Bubba's
Card Sharps
Fred gets a surprise one night when Lamont announces that he's having some friends over to play poker. However, Fred do
Have Gun, Will Sell
One evening, Lamont and his friend Rollo go out. When they return they interrupt a robber trying to flee from the scene
The Puerto Ricans Are Coming!
Fred gets a new next door neighbor and is shocked to learn that he is Puerto Rican and planning on opening a junk busine
The Shootout
Lamont pays $50 for an antique gun and brings it home to show Fred. Fred begins re-enacting war stories and accidentall
Blood is Thicker Than Junk
Lamont is fed up working with Fred and quits the partnership. He soon finds a job down the street at a rival junk colle
Sanford and Son and Sister Makes Three
Fred's old girlfriend Juanita stops by for dinner with her daughter, Alice. Lamont falls for Alice and thinks of asking
A Guest in the Yard
Fred and Lamont find a homeless bum sleeping in a bathtub in their yard. After trying to get him to move on, he pretends
Fred & Carol & Fred & Donna
Fred and Donna's on again off again relationship is back on and he invites her to dinner. Later, Fred gets a visit from
The Light Housekeeper
After Fred gets a minor injury from a car accident, Lamont and Fred seek to find a maid to help out around the house. Af
The Big Party
Fred and Lamont have bills coming out of their ears and consider going on welfare, something Fred refuses to do. Fred c
A Visit From Lena Horne
Fred and Lamont take a tour through the NBC studios and Fred gets a kick out of seeing Johnny Carson's parking spot. Ho
Lamont Goes African
Lamont goes totally African. He starts to wear African clothing, and yearns to learn more about the culture. At the same
Watts Side Story
Fred is up in arms when he discovers his neighbor, Julio's family is visiting and may move out to California. However,
The Infernal Triangle
Fred meets a young woman and he quickly announces to Lamont that he has proposed to her. However, Lamont is in for a big
Pops 'n' Pals
Next door neighbor, Julio, has become a very good friend of Lamont's. With Lamont, spending so much free time with Juli
Home Sweet Home for the Aged
Lamont breaks the news to Fred that he plans to join the crew of a tramp steamer and sail around the world. A shocked F
Pot Luck
Lamont pays twenty bucks for a commode that he thinks is a valuable antique.
The Kid
A 9 year old runaway child shows up on the Sanfords' property and Fred is against having any little kids around to cause
Rated X
Lamont and Rollo answer an ad that promises them stardom through low-budget movies. Fred gets a hold of the brochure an
Lamont as Othello
Fred comes home to find Lamont and his drama teacher Marilyn acting out a choking scene from the play "Othello." Fred th
Libra Rising All Over Lamont
Lamont visits an astrologist and discovers he's a double Libra, thus his goal in life is for peace and decides to get al
Fred, the Reluctant Fingerman
Lamont and Julio go out one evening to shoot pool leaving a left-out Fred behind to sulk. Fred soon finds himself a wit
Presenting the Three Degrees
Rollo and Lamont are managing a girl singing group from Philadelphia, The Three Degrees. They stay at the Sanford house
This Little TV Went to Market
Fred and Lamont's TV set is on it's last legs and Lamont considers buying a brand new one, however Fred buys a used colo
Lamont is That You?
Lamont and Rollo are out on the town one evening and decide to stop in at a new bar for a couple drinks. However, they
Fuentes, Fuentes, Sanford & Chico
Lamont has decided to go in on a partnership with Julio in a used auto parts business venture and Fred becomes convinced
Superflyer
Fred gets news that an uncle has died and has left him $1500 in his will. The only thing is, in order to get the money,
The Members of the Wedding (a.k.a.) The Engagement
Fred and Donna enjoy an evening out on the town but then Donna breaks the news that she has had another man propose marr
The Blind Mellow Jelly Collection (a.k.a.) The Chameleon
Lamont advises Fred to donate a collection of Blind Mellow Jelly records to a music library for a tax write-off. After d
A House is Not a Poolroom
For a birthday present, Lamont buys Fred a pool table. But things get out of hand when Fred invites his buddies over fo
Grady, the Star Boarder
Grady is fed up being a boarder for the bickering Ferguson's and vents his frustrations to Fred. Immediately seeing an
Wine, Women and Aunt Esther (a.k.a.) Leaving the Nest
Fred and his buddies are down over the death of a close friend and Aunt Esther's over-reacting does nothing to help. Th
Mama's Baby, Papa's Maybe
Grady has a a piece of juicy gossip and is just dying to tell everyone. It seems Grip, an old friend, dated Fred's late
Fred Sanford, Legal Eagle
Lamont is disgusted when he receives a traffic ticket for failure to yield on a right turn. Lamont is sure he did the m
This Land is Whose Land?
While cleaning out the yard, Fred discovers some of Julio's junk on his property and demands that it be removed promptly
Fred's Cheating Heart
When a man stops by the Sanford residence seeking funds for a heart association, Lamont, finds out some interesting fact
The Party Crasher
Lamont and Rollo are planning a double date and they have a plan to get Fred out of the house so they can have it all to
Lamont Goes Karate
Grady has been left in charge while Fred is visiting family in St. Louis and has promised to look after Lamont who comes
Will the Real Fred Sanford Please Do Something?
A woman, whom Fred once had a drunken fling with, stops by and becomes convinced that Grady is Fred. Grady is in shock
Tyranny, Thy Name is Grady
After promising Fred that he will keep certain rules alive while he's in St. Louis, Grady tries to keep the house free o
Aunt Esther and Uncle Woodrow Pffttt . . .
Lamont and Grady have an unexpected visitor show up at their doorstep and it turns out to be Woody, Aunt Esther's husban
The Way to Lamont's Heart
Lamont's latest girlfriend, Judy is falling in love with him and likes the idea of settling down someday with the right
Hello, Cousin Emma . . . Goodbye, Cousin Emma
Grady's cousin, Emma, has moved from Chicago to California and stops in by Grady and Lamont for a visit. However, the v
The Surprise Party
Fred returns from his extended trip to St. Louis and Lamont, Donna, Aunt Esther, Bubba, Rollo and Grady have planned a s
Matchmaker, Matchmaker
Lamont's Uncle George dies and in his will he gives Lamont $7,000 if he weds and has a child and names it after his uncl
Ol' Brown Eyes is Back
It's the 35th anniversary of Sanford & Son Salvage and Lamont has two gifts planned to give Fred. The first is a new wi
Grady and His Lady
Grady is bursting with news and breaks it to Fred and Lamont that he's engaged to a woman he met at J.C. Penny. However
There'll Be Some Changes Made
Fred's friends Julio and Ah Chew are getting on Fred's nerves and Lamont takes on the challenge of trying to change Fred
Going Out of Business
The tax season has come and after an accountant goes through the books he finds that Fred and Lamont will end up owing t
Home Sweet Home
A Japanese land development company wants to buy out the neighborhood with plans to build a brewery in the area. Fred, h
My Kingdom For a Horse (a.k.a.) First Night Out
Fred makes a deal and buys a horse with a great racing history. Fred tries to get the animal to breed so that he can hav
Sanford and Niece
Fred has a romantic night planned with Donna but Aunt Esther drops in at the last moment with some news, her neice, Eliz
Julio and Sister and Nephew
Julio's sister and nephew, Carlotta and Roberta, are coming for a visit and Julio has a problem, they are allergic to hi
Fred's Treasure Garden
With Fred in St. Louis, Grady has been put in charge of taking care of his garden. Grady quickly notices a strange plan
Tower Power
After Lamont's friend Sandra takes Fred and Lamont to an art museum, Fred finds out that he can make art out of the junk
A Little Extra Security
Grady is getting too many Social Security checks in the mail and he is contemplating on whether or not he should be hone
The Merger
Julio has gotten tired of the junk business and that's when Lamont comes up with an idea, Sanford & Son Salvage should m
Once a Thief
Lamont's friend Herman has just gotten out of prison and doesn't have a place to stay. So Lamont invites him to stay at
The Stand-Ins
Lamont comes home one evening and discovers Fred preparing a gourmet dinner and learns it's to celebrate the arrival of
Strange Bedfellows
Lamont's politically involved girlfriend stresses involvement in the community's problems. This leads Lamont to phone i
The Masquerade Party
The cast appears on Wheel and Deal, hosted by Harry Monty.
Golden Boy
Fred's friend, Yerby is the manager of a champion boxer, Junior Joe Louis. Fred goes in and buys half ownership. Fred
My Brother-in-Law's Keeper
Fred cleans the house from top to bottom and Lamont is stunned. Then he learns the reason: Fred's baby sister, Frances i
The Headache
Lamont has had a chronic headache for three days and isn't sure what's causing it. A doctor suggests that Lamont consul
The Stung
Lamont has Julio, Rollo and another buddy over for a poker game and Fred has had it with their gambling. Meanwhile, an
The Older Woman
Lamont has been in a daze around the house, singing songs and incredibly cheerful to everyone he talks to. Grady and Fr
The Over-the-Hill Gag
Lamont takes Fred down the doctor's office for a checkup and Fred is socked with a large doctor bill. Realizing Fred's
The Family Man
Grady decides it's time for a change and moves out of Watts and into fashionable Westwood to live with his daughter, Ell
Earthquake II
Fred wakes up one morning to discover what looks like a robbery took place but learns that there was a small earthquake
Divorce, Sanford Style (a.k.a.) Divorcee, Sanford Style
Aunt Esther is fed up with her husband, Woodrow and has decided to end her marriage. She has become convinced that he's
Bank on This
Julio has moved out of his house and Fred and Lamont decide to buy it and turn it into a boarding house and call it The
The Sanford Arms
Julio's house has been transformed into Fred and Lamont's boarding house called The Sanford Arms. Now they've come to t
Steinberg and Son
Fred and Lamont are appalled when they see a sitcom, Steinberg and Son which amazing seems to be modeled on the life of
Brother, Can You Spare an Act?
Fred's sister, Frances and her white husband, Rodney have been having some hard times and they stop by to ask Fred if th
Della, Della, Della
The Sanford home has become a campaign headquarters for the candidate Bob Williams and Fred wants nothing to do with it.
Donna Pops the Question
Donna receives a marriage proposal from another man and she decides to base her answer on whether or not Fred is ever go
My Fair Esther
Lamont is a judge for the Miss Watts Business Wife and the winner of the pageant wins $1,000. Fred quickly makes it cle
Sanford and Rising Son
Lamont's friend, Ah Chew cooks dinner for the Sanfords one evening and a wary Fred is quite impressed at how good the fo
The Olympics
Saturday night sees Fred heading over to Donna's for a date that he didn't tell her about before hand. Once he arrives,
Ebenezer Sanford
Fred is a Scrooge-like miser during the Christmas season and his friends try to get him to join into the Christmas spiri
The Oddfather
Fred lands in the hospital after an accident in which Fred accidentally witnesses a murder attempt. With a guarded hosp
Can You Chop This?
Lamont has been saving for acting school and has just enough money. Meanwhile, Fred sees a commercial for a get rich qu
Greatest Show in Watts
A tenant at The Sanford Arms doesn't have enough money for the rent so he leaves Fred his pet elephant as collateral. F
Fred Sanford Has a Baby
Lamont leaves town with Rollo to go on a fishing trip but before he goes, he makes a bet with Fred. He is sure Fred won
The TV Addict
Fred has been watching way too much television and Lamont suggests that he go out and get some exercise. Fred scoffs an
Lamont in Love
Lamont has been seeing Janet for quite awhile and Lamont thinks he's in love. But he doesn't know too much about her an
The Escorts
In another get rich quick scheme, Fred decides to go down to an escort service with a friend of his and try to apply as
The Engagement Man Always Rings Twice
Lamont has been seeing Janet for some time now and he has decided to pop the question. Lamont tells Fred of his plans a
The Director
Lamont has gotten a part in a community play and has great news, George Foreman has agreed to appear in it as well. Dyi
A Pain in the Neck
Fred is being honored with the Watts Businessman-of-the-Year Award and he's all hyped up about accepting it. However, a
Sergeant Gork
While Fred is babysitting his soon-to-be grandson, Roger helps a customer and sells him some junk including three medals
Camping Trip
Fred and Lamont go on a camping trip in the wilderness but Fred quickly gets sick of the great outdoors and demands that
The Hawaiian Connection (1)
Three jewel thieves try and find a way to smuggle some expensive diamonds from Hawaii to L.A. That is where Fred and Lam
The Hawaiian Connection (2)
The diamond thieves continue their plot to have Fred smuggle the stolen diamonds into the United States. Freddy Wells s
The Hawaiian Connection (3)
During a mishap at the airport Fred accidentally misplaces the suitcase with the diamonds and the crooks start chasing L
California Crude
Fred and Lamont have been busy planting a small garden in their yard when suddenly a professor stumbles in and suggests
The Stakeout
Fred becomes smitten with a woman, Miss Wallace who comes to the Sanford residence looking for a place to stay at the Sa
I Dream of Choo Choo Rabinowitz
Lamont's mother-in-law to be is coming to Watts for a visit and Fred is a little concerned about what she's going to thi
The Winning Ticket
Fred becomes a victim of a con game when, two men convince him to begin a bogus special "Sanford & Son" sales promotion,
Committee Man
Fred has been chosen to represent the Watt's businessmen on a community relatives committee and his first official decis
Fred's Extra Job
Lamont threatens once again to leave the junk business on account that they aren't making much money. However, he also w
Carol
Fred gets a letter in the mail from someone named Carol who claims that Fred knew her 40 years ago and that she's coming
Aunt Esther Has a Baby
Aunt Esther and Woody have decided to have a baby and set up an appointment with an adoption agency to adopt an older ch
Aunt Esther Meets Her Son
The day has come for Aunt Esther and Woody to meet their son but they are in for a shock when he helps himself to their
Sanford and Gong
Lamont runs into Chuck Barris in a parking lot and he generously gives Lamont four tickets to a taping of The Gong Show,
Here Today, Gone Today
Lamont and Esther decide to get the furniture re-upholstered as a surprise present for Fred. In order to get it done, t
Fred Meets Redd
The tax season has come and Fred and Lamont have been going through their inventory to prepare their tax papers. Howeve
Chinese Torture (a.k.a.) The Defiant One
Esther has stopped by the Sanford residence to talk Fred into singing for a talent show. Grady is all set to be in the
A Matter of Silence
The Sanford residence is in chaos and it is all due to Fred's sudden loss of hearing. Lamont is convinced Fred has a pr
When John Comes Marching Home
Lamont and his fiancee, Janet are just one step away from the alter. However, a kink is put into their plans when after
The Reverend Sanford
Trying to avoid paying property taxes, Fred registers to become a clergyman for the Divine Profit Church. He appoints B
The Will
Aunt Esther and Woody stop by for a visit and as usual, Fred insults Esther and she responds by promptly hitting Fred in
Fred the Activist
Fred wants a new stereo and tries to buy one on credit at a local electronics store. He soon discovers that they don't
The Lucky Streak
In order to keep The Sanford Arms, Fred and Lamont must raise $4,000 in a week. They begin to scramble and Fred turns t
Funny, You Don't Look It
Fred is tired of everyone walking all over him especially since he proclaims that he built his junk empire to what it is
Fred Sings the Blues
Lamont treats Fred to a dinner and a concert given by B.B. King. After the show, Fred wants to try to sell his songs to
School Daze
Fred has been neglecting Donna and she decides to investigate and soon discovers Fred has been leading a secret life, no
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