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Sanford and Son S3E5 — This Little TV Went to Market

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Sanford and Son•Season 3•Episode 5

This Little TV Went to Market

7.9/10 · 156 votesOct 12, 197330 min

Ranked #10 of 24 in Season 3•matches the season avg

Fred and Lamont's TV set is on it's last legs and Lamont considers buying a brand new one, however Fred buys a used color TV set for cheap. Things get out of hand when Fred's friend Grady stops by and recognizes Fred's new set

Directed byPeter Baldwin

Written byGene Farmer

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Episode Summary

"This Little TV Went to Market" is episode 5 of Sanford and Son season 3. It scored 7.9/10 from 156 votes, ranking #10 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.9). Directed by Peter Baldwin and written by Gene Farmer, it aired on October 12, 1973.

Next: E6 · Lamont is That You?Best of Season 3