Sanford and Son backdrop

Sanford and Son S6E16 — Chinese Torture (a.k.a.) The Defiant One

7.5

Sanford and Son•Season 6•Episode 16

Chinese Torture (a.k.a.) The Defiant One

7.5/10 · 109 votesJan 21, 197730 min

Ranked #6 of 25 in Season 6•+0.3 vs season avg

Esther has stopped by the Sanford residence to talk Fred into singing for a talent show. Grady is all set to be in the show with a magic act and for his most daring trick ever, he handcuffs Fred and Esther together. The only

Directed byRuss Petranto

Previous episodeE15 · Fred Meets Redd Next episodeE17 · A Matter of Silence

Seasons6

All 1 2 3 4 5 6

Cast2

Redd Foxx

Redd Foxx

Fred G. Sanford

Demond Wilson

Demond Wilson

Lamont Sanford

Crew1

R

Russ Petranto

Director

Discussion

0 comments

Join the conversation

Share your take and reply to other fans.

No comments yet

Be the first to share your thoughts on this episode.

Episode Summary

"Chinese Torture (a.k.a.) The Defiant One" is episode 16 of Sanford and Son season 6. It scored 7.5/10 from 109 votes, ranking #6 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Russ Petranto, it aired on January 21, 1977.

Next: E17 · A Matter of Silence Best of Season 6