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  • Sep 25, 1976

Summary The Jeffersons first aired in January of 1975 on CBS as a mid-season replacement. The series was a spinoff of All in the Family in which the Jeffersons were Archie and Edith Bunker's next door neighbors. In 1975, The Jeffersons moved on up when George found success in a dry cleaning business. This allowed him and his wife, Louise a...

Created By: Don Nicholl, Michael Ross, Bernard West

  • CBS
  • Sep 25, 1976
  • CBS
  • Sep 25, 1976
The Jeffersons
Season 3
11 Seasons
Season Premiere: Sep 25, 1976
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Summary The Jeffersons first aired in January of 1975 on CBS as a mid-season replacement. The series was a spinoff of All in the Family in which the Jeffersons were Archie and Edith Bunker's next door neighbors. In 1975, The Jeffersons moved on up when George found success in a dry cleaning business. This allowed him and his wife, Louise a...

Created By: Don Nicholl, Michael Ross, Bernard West

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Episode 1 • Sep 25, 1976 • 25 m
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.
Episode 2 • Oct 2, 1976 • 25 m
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 Florence's sass, has not been consulted on the matter.
Episode 3 • Oct 9, 1976 • 25 m
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 George is actually committing adultery.
Episode 4 • Oct 16, 1976 • 25 m
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.
Episode 5 • Oct 23, 1976 • 25 m
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.
Episode 6 • Oct 30, 1976 • 25 m
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 employee and friend into early retirement.
Episode 7 • Nov 10, 1976 • 25 m
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.
Episode 8 • Nov 17, 1976 • 25 m
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 George isn't as grateful as he should be.
Episode 9 • Nov 24, 1976 • 25 m
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 been seriously injured in a charter bus accident en route.
Episode 10 • Dec 8, 1976 • 25 m
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 between Lionel and Jenny.
Episode 11 • Dec 15, 1976 • 25 m
Florence in Love
An argument over a "no guests" rule prompts Florence to quit her job.
Episode 12 • Dec 22, 1976 • 25 m
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.
Episode 13 • Jan 5, 1977 • 24 m
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. Meanwhile, Florence has an altercation with a fellow elevator passenger.
Episode 14 • Jan 12, 1977 • 24 m
Bentley's Problem
Episode 15 • Jan 17, 1977 • 25 m
Jefferson Airplane
Louise is concerned when George takes lessons to become an airplane pilot.
Episode 16 • Jan 24, 1977 • 24 m
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 members of his group over to his apartment for a reunion.
Episode 17 • Jan 31, 1977 • 30 m
A Case of Black and White
Episode 18 • Feb 7, 1977 • 25 m
Louise vs. Jenny
When Lionel gets sick, Louise and Jenny fuss over who is responsible to take care of him.
Episode 19 • Feb 21, 1977 • 25 m
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.
Episode 20 • Feb 28, 1977 • 25 m
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 friendship from Louise.
Episode 21 • Mar 7, 1977 • 25 m
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 mistress.
Episode 22 • Mar 21, 1977 • 25 m
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 them and all four of their parents.
Episode 23 • Mar 28, 1977 • 24 m
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 if he loses the award to a competitor?
Episode 24 • Apr 11, 1977 • 30 m
Louise's Physical
Louise feels oddly down after her 100% perfect physical exam. Meanwhile, her loved ones are planning a surprise birthday party.
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