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Sanford and Son S6E4 — California Crude
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Sanford and Son•Season 6•Episode 4

California Crude

7.0/10 · 121 votesOct 8, 197630 min

Ranked #18 of 25 in Season 6•−0.2 vs season avg

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Fred and Lamont have been busy planting a small garden in their yard when suddenly a professor stumbles in and suggests that they may be sitting on some oil. Later, Fred plants his scarecrow in the garden and actually strikes some oil. This

Directed byNorman Abbott
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Episode Summary

"California Crude" is episode 4 of Sanford and Son season 6. It scored 7.0/10 from 121 votes, ranking #18 of 25 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Norman Abbott, it aired on October 8, 1976.

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