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Sanford and Son•Season 1•Episode 4

The Copper Caper

7.8/10 · 251 votesFeb 4, 197230 min

Ranked #9 of 14 in Season 1•matches the season avg

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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 meeting with Lamont at the diner because he is ripping off the Sanford plumbing pipes, which he then sells to

Directed byBud Yorkin

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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 7.8Now viewing

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

Bud Yorkin

Director

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Episode Summary

"The Copper Caper" is episode 4 of Sanford and Son season 1. It scored 7.8/10 from 251 votes, ranking #9 of 14 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Bud Yorkin, it aired on February 4, 1972.

Next: E5 · A Matter of Life and Breath Best of Season 1