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Sanford and Son S2E3 — The Dowry
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Sanford and Son•Season 2•Episode 3

The Dowry

7.7/10 · 221 votesSep 29, 197230 min

Ranked #13 of 24 in Season 2•−0.1 vs season avg

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Fred's cousin arrives with his new wife and his not-so-attractive stepdaughter, Betty Jean. When Fred finds out that she will inherit $10,000 if she marries, he tries to fix it so that Lamont will marry her. However, Fred's plan backfires when Lamont catches

Directed byJack Shea
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Episode Summary

"The Dowry" is episode 3 of Sanford and Son season 2. It scored 7.7/10 from 221 votes, ranking #13 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Jack Shea, it aired on September 29, 1972.

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