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The Best Episodes of The Jeffersons

Every episode of The Jeffersons ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Jeffersons!

The Best Episodes of The Jeffersons

Sitcom following a successful African-American couple, George and Louise “Weezyö Jefferson as they “move on up” from working-class Queens to a ritzy Manhattan apartment. A...
  1. Background image for Sorry, Wrong Meeting
    9.0/10(1 votes)

    #1 - Sorry, Wrong Meeting

    S7:E13

    Louise and Florence run into members of the Ku Klux Klan at the CPR class held for the tenants in the building. Meanwhile, a rash of robberies in the building prompts Tom to start a meeting with the tenants. He later gets invited to one already scheduled unknown to him it's a Ku Klux Klan meeting and he invites George to come along with him.

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  2. Background image for Designing Woman
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    #2 - Designing Woman

    S9:E23

    George is trying to drum up some cleaning business from a famous fashion designer, Camille Hendricks. George tricks Jenny into swinging by the apartment to meet her in order to show her some of her designs, however Jenny is unprepared for this unexpected surprise.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  3. Background image for George and Whitty
    8.5/10(184 votes)

    #3 - George and Whitty

    S4:E15

    George and Louise discover that the landlord, Mr. Whittendale, may not be renewing their lease. This prompts George and Louise to invite Whittendale over to discuss this matter. However, just before he comes over, Harry drops his ant farm in the middle of the Jefferson's living room.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown
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  4. Background image for Change of a Dollar
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    #4 - Change of a Dollar

    S9:E22

    On the night of a big banquet for Tom, George runs out at the last minute to do an errand at his store in Queens. Once there, we're taken back to 1968 and witness the grand opening of Jefferson Cleaners and we see how George earned his first dollar.

    Director:Unknown
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  5. Background image for George and Louise in a Bind
    7.8/10(118 votes)

    #5 - George and Louise in a Bind

    S4:E22

    Louise and George have yet another one of their infamous fights which leads to Louise storming off to the Willis'. Soon after she leaves, a burglar holds George hostage and ties him up. Louise also gets tied up when she returns. This leads to George and Louise reminiscing about their lives and the time they've spent together. As the burglar loots the apartment, Louise and George sit in the kitchen tied up. They continue to reminisce about their lives (via flashbacks). Memories include, Louise putting up with Mother Jefferson and their lives when they lived across the street from Archie Bunker. Memories continue as Louise and George are being held hostage. Later, the burglar finally leaves and Florence arrives home to discover what happened. The excursion proves to have bring George and Louise closer together.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown
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  6. Background image for A Friend in Need
    7.7/10(263 votes)

    #6 - A Friend in Need

    S1:E1

    The Jeffersons have moved on up and are now enjoying living in their new high-rise apartment. Louise has made a new friend in Diane Stockwell, who is having a hard time believing that George made his way up the ladder without doing anything shady. However, bigger problems are brewing when George insists that Louise hire a maid but Louise is totally against the idea.

    Director:Jack Shea
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  8. Background image for Lionel Cries Uncle
    7.7/10(169 votes)

    #7 - Lionel Cries Uncle

    S1:E7

    Louise is expecting a visit from her Uncle Ward, a man who happens to be a butler. His job is what makes George and Lionel put him down, calling him an "Uncle Tom." Meanwhile, a fight at school prompts Lionel to get kicked out.

    Director:Jack Shea
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  9. Background image for Once a Friend
    7.7/10(105 votes)

    #8 - Once a Friend

    S4:E2

    George is excited when he learns that an old Navy pal is in town and wants him to stop by at his hotel for a visit. However his old pal, Eddie, has a big surprise for George, his name is now Edie and he has undergone a sex change operation.

    Director:Jack Shea
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  10. Background image for 984 W. 124th Street, Apt. 5C
    7.7/10(116 votes)

    #9 - 984 W. 124th Street, Apt. 5C

    S4:E14

    It's the Christmas season and the 1st wedding anniversary of Lionel and Jenny. However, George is sneaking around sending gifts to a mysterious address in Harlem. This leads Louise to follow him and she is shocked at what she discovers.

    Director:Jack Shea
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  11. Background image for George and Jimmy
    7.7/10(114 votes)

    #10 - George and Jimmy

    S4:E19

    After learning that Jimmy Carter stays at ""ordinary"" peoples homes while on trips, George intends to invite him to stay at the Jefferson's abode. However, Secret Service agents show up at the Jefferson's door after George makes a phone call to the White House which sounds threatening to Jimmy Carter.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown
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  12. Background image for Like Father, Like Son?
    7.6/10(126 votes)

    #11 - Like Father, Like Son?

    S1:E12

    Louise becomes concerned when she sees Lionel beginning to act more and more like his father. Things come to a head, when Lionel tries to get Jenny a seat on a campaign committee by using bribery. Meanwhile, Tom and Helen are at odds when they each back opposing candidates.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Jenny's Low
    7.6/10(159 votes)

    #12 - Jenny's Low

    S1:E13

    Jenny's globe-trotting brother surprises his family with a visit home. While Tom and Helen, debate on the reason for Allan staying away so long, Jenny is anything but happy about his visit and her reason has nothing to do with him staying away for so long.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown
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  14. Background image for The Grand Opening
    7.6/10(105 votes)

    #13 - The Grand Opening

    S4:E1

    George is getting ready for a party to celebrate the opening of his new office. However, while George is in Charlie's bar, two men overhear George brag about his wealth and decide to make a move on his apartment. Later, a phone call puts a damper on the office party with news that Louise has been kidnapped for ransom. George hurries to scoff up the ransom money for Louise's safe return. However, both George and the kidnappers quickly learn that they have the wrong person, when Louise returns to the apartment.

    Director:Jack Shea
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  15. Background image for George Needs Help
    7.6/10(110 votes)

    #14 - George Needs Help

    S4:E12

    Louise is fed up with George's constant working which leaves little time to spend with her. This leads her to try to get George to hire a general manager, something he's set against.

    Director:Jack Shea
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  16. Background image for Lionel Gets the Business
    7.6/10(99 votes)

    #15 - Lionel Gets the Business

    S4:E16

    George is ecstatic when Lionel joins the family business, however ecstatic is not the word to describe George when Lionel begins making major changes and even puts into effect a half price sale, a change that could put George out of business.

    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
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  17. Background image for Thomas H. Willis & Co.
    7.6/10(109 votes)

    #16 - Thomas H. Willis & Co.

    S4:E20

    Helen is all excited for Tom when he plans on starting his own publishing firm. However, her happiness turns to anger when she gets into a fight with George and then later finds out Tom is going to get George to co-sign a loan.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown
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  18. Background image for They Don't Make Preachers Like Him Anymore
    7.6/10(98 votes)

    #17 - They Don't Make Preachers Like Him Anymore

    S11:E7

    Florence is all excited since her and her church choir are going to Ohio for a competition. However, Florence loses her faith in God when the Reverend steals the money they needed to enter the competition.

    Director:Oz Scott
    Writer:Unknown
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  19. Background image for Mr. Piano Man
    7.5/10(167 votes)

    #18 - Mr. Piano Man

    S1:E5

    George refuses to participate in a tenants meeting until he learns the Mr. Whittendale will be there. George has hopes of doing business with the man. Meanwhile, George's want for a grand piano becomes a burden during the meeting.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown
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  20. Background image for Mother Jefferson's Boyfriend
    7.5/10(153 votes)

    #19 - Mother Jefferson's Boyfriend

    S1:E8

    George learns of Mother Jefferson's intentions of marriage and is totally against the idea, thinking her fiancee is after his money.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown
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  21. Background image for Florence Gets Lucky
    7.5/10(107 votes)

    #20 - Florence Gets Lucky

    S4:E11

    George is once again after a big business deal. However, when negotiations don't seem to be going his way, he gets Florence to constantly insult him because the only thing the man he's doing business with enjoys is Florence's sharp tongue.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown
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  22. Background image for Florence's Union
    7.5/10(104 votes)

    #21 - Florence's Union

    S4:E18

    Florence is named the head of the maids union in the building and wants to hold a meeting in the Jefferson's apartment. George is all for it until he discovers, H.L. Whittendale is set against it. So this prompts Louise and Florence to get George out of the apartment for the evening so the meeting can be held.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown
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  23. Background image for Bobbles, Bangles and Booboos
    7.5/10(79 votes)

    #22 - Bobbles, Bangles and Booboos

    S11:E3

    Louise and Florence have the perfect plan to get the best of George. They've got the hidden video show, Boobles, Bangles and Booboos coming over on the pretense of an interview for George. However, Louise and George begin to doubt the validity of them when the apartment is robbed.

    Director:Oz Scott
    Writer:Unknown
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  24. Background image for Former Neighbors
    7.4/10(151 votes)

    #23 - Former Neighbors

    S1:E11

    George comes home one evening with news an important potential client is coming over for dinner. However, Louise has news too. Some old friends of the Jeffersons are coming over, friends whom George is afraid will embarrass him in front of his pompous client.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown
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  25. Background image for George's Help
    7.4/10(136 votes)

    #24 - George's Help

    S4:E3

    Helping out at the Help Center, puts Louise in the middle of new program which gives street kids jobs with businesses. This leads to a street kid getting a job at one of George's stores and soon George discovers an expensive suede jacket is missing.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Patt Shea
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  26. Background image for George's Legacy
    7.4/10(100 votes)

    #25 - George's Legacy

    S4:E4

    George insists on being immortalized and comes up with ways on how to go about doing it. He finally decides on having a bust made of himself. However, his family and friends find the bust to be a hilarious joke.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown
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Best Episodes Summary

"Sorry, Wrong Meeting" is the best rated episode of "The Jeffersons". It scored 9/10 based on 1 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Peter Casey, David Clark Lee, it aired on 2/15/1981. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Designing Woman".