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Sanford and Son S3E11 — A House is Not a Poolroom

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Sanford and Son•Season 3•Episode 11

A House is Not a Poolroom

8.0/10 · 161 votesNov 23, 197330 min

Ranked #8 of 24 in Season 3•+0.1 vs season avg

For a birthday present, Lamont buys Fred a pool table. But things get out of hand when Fred invites his buddies over for some friendly games. They quickly overstay their welcome and eat and drink Fred and Lamont out of house and home.

Directed byJack Shea

Written byWinston Moss

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Lamont as Othello

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Fred, the Reluctant Fingerman

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Cast2

Redd Foxx

Redd Foxx

Fred G. Sanford

Demond Wilson

Demond Wilson

Lamont Sanford

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Jack Shea

Director

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Winston Moss

Writer

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Episode Summary

"A House is Not a Poolroom" is episode 11 of Sanford and Son season 3. It scored 8.0/10 from 161 votes, ranking #8 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Jack Shea and written by Winston Moss, it aired on November 23, 1973.

Next: E12 · Grady, the Star Boarder Best of Season 3