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Sanford and Son S3E12 — Grady, the Star Boarder

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Sanford and Son•Season 3•Episode 12

Grady, the Star Boarder

7.6/10 · 153 votesNov 30, 197330 min

Ranked #18 of 24 in Season 3•−0.3 vs season avg

Grady is fed up being a boarder for the bickering Ferguson's and vents his frustrations to Fred. Immediately seeing an opportunity to make some quick cash, Fred tries to convince Lamont to agree to let Grady be a "paying boarder" at the house.

Directed byJack Shea

Written byGene Farmer

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Redd Foxx

Fred G. Sanford

Demond Wilson

Demond Wilson

Lamont Sanford

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Jack Shea

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Gene Farmer

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Episode Summary

"Grady, the Star Boarder" is episode 12 of Sanford and Son season 3. It scored 7.6/10 from 153 votes, ranking #18 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Jack Shea and written by Gene Farmer, it aired on November 30, 1973.

Next: E13 · Wine, Women and Aunt Esther (a.k.a.) Leaving the Nest Best of Season 3