Sanford and Son

In a desperate attempt to persuade Lamont to stay with him in the junk business, Fred secretly borrows money from the bank to show his son that business is booming.

Fred is determined to impress Lamont's future mother-in-law by setting a new world's record and getting his name in the Guinness Book.

Fred can't wait to try out the new promotion idea that he just bought from two "salesmen."

Completely unaware that he is part of a robbery, Fred loses track of his friends' "package" and is chased by the crooks all over the island.

Fred falls for one of his tenants and can't understand her aloofness -- until he discovers the "lady" is really a man on the run from the police.

When Fred and Lamont are told that there might be oil in their own backyard, they trust an Arab oil company representative (guest star Ross Martin) to confirm the findings.

Fred is ecstatic when the Mayor selects him to represent Watts businessmen on a community relations committee.

Esther has been trying to adopt a baby for quite some time and finally gets an appointment with the adoption agency.

Fred and Lamont become peacemakers when Esther finds that her newly adopted son doesn't believe in God and kicks him out of the house.

Fred, Lamont and Bubba perform a song-and-dance routine on Fred's favorite television program, "The Gong Show," with plans of winning the grand prize.

Fred must decide if he should spend time with his accountant (guest star Jack Carter) and complete his tax forms before the deadline.

When a curious visitor arrives at the Sanford home and claims to have known Fred forty years ago, Fred's memory suddenly falters.

Unaware that Lamont and Esther are trying to surprise him by sending out the furniture to be re-upholstered, Fred comes home early and thinks its all been stolen.

Grady tries an ancient Oriental magic trick and shackles Fred to Esther -- without realizing the directions for releasing the locks are written in Chinese!

A sudden loss of hearing sends Fred into shock. But when a doctor easily solves his problem, Fred is reluctant to give up the loving sympathy he's been getting from his girlfriend.

After Fred decorates his living room for his future daughter-in-law Janet's bridal shower.

To avoid taxes, Fred becomes a clergyman of the Divine Profit Church and appoints Bubba and Woody as officers.

Fred is fearful that his days are numbered after Esther delivers a crushing blow to his head with her Bible-laden purse.

An innocent shopping trip turns violent when a shady salesman refuses to grant a time payment plan to anyone over 65.

Fred and Lamont need a quick $4,000 to buy the Sanford Arms. Investing their last $500 in a poker game, Fred wins.

Fred is so certain he is a descendant of a famous person that he pays a company $25 to trace his roots.

Fred invites B.B. King to dinner at the Sanford home and may give the famous singer another reason to sing the blues. B.B. King guest stars.

When Fred is caught spending a lot of time with Doris, a white school-teacher, everyone is sure he's only studying about the birds and bees.