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Sanford and Son S6E21 — Fred the Activist
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Sanford and Son•Season 6•Episode 21

Fred the Activist

7.2/10 · 112 votesFeb 25, 197730 min

Ranked #15 of 25 in Season 6•matches the season avg

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Fred wants a new stereo and tries to buy one on credit at a local electronics store. He soon discovers that they don't give credit to people over 60. This prompts him to take some action and befriends a rights group, The Gray

Directed byRuss Petranto
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Episode Summary

"Fred the Activist" is episode 21 of Sanford and Son season 6. It scored 7.2/10 from 112 votes, ranking #15 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Russ Petranto, it aired on February 25, 1977.

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