The Best Episodes of The Jeffersons Season 1

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1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.8/10(267 votes)

   #1 - A Friend in Need

   S1:E11/18/1975

   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

   Writer:Michael Ross

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   Director:Jack Shea

   Writer:Michael Ross
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   7.3/10(182 votes)

   #2 - George's Family Tree

   S1:E21/25/1975

   The Willis' give Louise and George a piece of primitive African art, as a housewarming gift, which leads to the discussion of family roots. This leads George to discover his family roots, from an African tribe believed to be kings.

   Director:Jack Shea

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Jack Shea

   Writer:Unknown
3. 

   7.3/10(170 votes)

   #3 - Louise Feels Useless

   S1:E32/1/1975

   Louise is having a hard time getting use to her new wealthy lifestyle and the boredom that comes along with it. She begins trying to talk George into letting her work in the store in the building but he is totally against it. This leads her to inadvertently get a job with another cleaning business and George hits the ceiling when he learns the news. That is until he begins thinking of using her position for sabotage.

   Director:Jack Shea

   Writer:Unknown

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   7.0/10(165 votes)

   #4 - Lionel the Playboy

   S1:E42/8/1975

   Lionel's new wealthy lifestyle begins to have an effect on him and a carefree attitude begins to be seen by his family. He stays out all night every night and cuts class. This leads to him debating on whether or not to drop out of college.

   Director:Jack Shea

   Writer:John Baskin

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   Director:Jack Shea

   Writer:John Baskin
5. 

   7.5/10(171 votes)

   #5 - Mr. Piano Man

   S1:E52/15/1975

   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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   Writer:Unknown
6. 

   7.4/10(162 votes)

   #6 - George's Skeleton

   S1:E62/22/1975

   An old friend of George's, Monk Davis, drops in after learning of George's new found success. However, Monk has more on his mind than just a friendly visit.

   Director:Jack Shea

   Writers:Whitey Mitchell, Erik Tarloff

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   Director:Jack Shea

   Writers:Whitey Mitchell, Erik Tarloff
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   7.7/10(174 votes)

   #7 - Lionel Cries Uncle

   S1:E73/1/1975

   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

   Writer:Jim Carlson

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   Director:Jack Shea

   Writer:Jim Carlson
8. 

   7.6/10(157 votes)

   #8 - Mother Jefferson's Boyfriend

   S1:E83/8/1975

   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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9. 

   7.5/10(141 votes)

   #9 - Meet the Press

   S1:E93/15/1975

   Wanting publicity for his stores, George tries to get in on a reporter's series of stories on successful black businessmen. However, once he finally gets the reporter to make an appearance he finds it difficult to hold his attention, with the Willis' and Mr. Bentley hanging around.

   Director:Jack Shea

   Writer:Unknown

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   Director:Jack Shea

   Writer:Unknown
10. 

    7.3/10(144 votes)

    #10 - Rich Man's Disease

    S1:E103/22/1975

    With the doctor's diagnosis that George has an ulcer, Louise tries to do everything to not allow George to become upset. This task proves difficult with Harry, Tom and Helen dropping in.

    Director:Jack Shea

    Writer:Unknown

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11. 

    7.4/10(155 votes)

    #11 - Former Neighbors

    S1:E113/29/1975

    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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12. 

    7.6/10(130 votes)

    #12 - Like Father, Like Son?

    S1:E124/5/1975

    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. 

    7.6/10(164 votes)

    #13 - Jenny's Low

    S1:E134/12/1975

    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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    Writer:Unknown