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Sanford and Son S2E1 — By the Numbers
7.6
Sanford and Son•Season 2•Episode 1

By the Numbers

7.6/10 · 183 votesSep 15, 197230 min

Ranked #16 of 24 in Season 2•−0.2 vs season avg

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Fred is sure that his dreams will be good luck in picking numbers for a lottery and his hunch turns out to be true, despite the fact that Lamont forbids him to participate. Fred quickly finds himself $500 richer but also finds Aunt Ethel

Directed byPeter Baldwin
Written byTerry Ryan
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Episode Summary

"By the Numbers" is episode 1 of Sanford and Son season 2. It scored 7.6/10 from 183 votes, ranking #16 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Peter Baldwin and written by Terry Ryan, it aired on September 15, 1972.

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