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Sanford and Son S4E20 — My Brother-in-Law's Keeper
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Sanford and Son•Season 4•Episode 20

My Brother-in-Law's Keeper

7.6/10 · 140 votesFeb 14, 197530 min

Ranked #9 of 25 in Season 4•+0.2 vs season avg

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Fred cleans the house from top to bottom and Lamont is stunned. Then he learns the reason: Fred's baby sister, Frances is visiting to announce her engagement. Fred is excited, but he soon finds her fiance, Rodney is white.

Directed byNorman Abbott
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Episode Summary

"My Brother-in-Law's Keeper" is episode 20 of Sanford and Son season 4. It scored 7.6/10 from 140 votes, ranking #9 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Norman Abbott, it aired on February 14, 1975.

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