7.8

Sanford and Son•Season 1•Episode 11

TV or Not TV

7.8/10 · 209 votesMar 24, 197230 min

Ranked #10 of 14 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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Fred wants a new color television set and Lamont wants a new car. The problem is that they cannot afford both of them, so Lamont buys the car. However, after Fred discovers Lamont's purchase, he comes up with a scheme that involves him pretending

Directed byPeter Baldwin

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Seasons6

All 1 2 3 4 5 6

Season 1 Episodes14

E1 7.9

Crossed Swords

E2 8.1

Happy Birthday, Pop

E3 8.0

Here Comes the Bride, There Goes the Bride

E4 7.8

The Copper Caper

E5 7.9

A Matter of Life and Breath

E6 7.9

We Were Robbed

E7 7.6

A Pad for Lamont

E8 7.7

The Great Sanford Siege

Coffins for Sale

The Barracuda

TV or Not TV

The Suitcase Case

The Return of the Barracuda

E14 8.3

The Piano Movers

Cast2

Redd Foxx

Fred G. Sanford

Demond Wilson

Lamont Sanford

Crew1

Peter Baldwin

Director

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Episode Summary

"TV or Not TV" is episode 11 of Sanford and Son season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 209 votes, ranking #10 of 14 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Peter Baldwin, it aired on March 24, 1972.

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