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The Best Episodes of The Jeffersons Season 2

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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 spin-off of All in the Family.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Jeffersons Season 2 Episode 1 - A Dinner for Harry
    7.6/10(146 votes)

    #1 - A Dinner for Harry

    S2:E1

    It's Harry Bentley's birthday and the Jeffersons are planning a birthday party at there apartment. However, the joyous occasion is anything but when Tom arrives wearing the same dinner jacket as George. Meanwhile, Helen keeps the fact that she was mugged from Tom due to the fact that Tom is at the end of his rope with New York.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Michael Ross

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  2. The Jeffersons Season 2 Episode 2 - George's First Vacation
    7.5/10(125 votes)

    #2 - George's First Vacation

    S2:E2

    George doesn't know what to do with himself on a Sunday, the only day of the week George doesn't work. Tom quickly points out the obvious that George is a workaholic. Just to spite him, George decides to show him that he can relax and decides to book him and Louise on a cruise. However, Louise and George find themselves with a problem, Mother Jefferson has invited herself along.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. The Jeffersons Season 2 Episode 3 - Louise's Daughter
    7.5/10(136 votes)

    #3 - Louise's Daughter

    S2:E3

    When a young woman shows up at the Jefferson's door with the news that she thinks that she's Louise's daughter, George has a fit and begins to doubt Louise. Especially since, the young woman was born while George was in the Korean War.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Jeffersons Season 2 Episode 4 - Harry and Daphne
    7.3/10(134 votes)

    #4 - Harry and Daphne

    S2:E4

    Harry is sure that his latest girlfriend, Daphne is going to pop the question and doesn't have the heart to let her down. So he bolts to the Jefferson's bathroom. Meanwhile, George tries to handle an inspector who's inspecting one of George's stores. However, George's method to avoid paying a fine by blackmailing the inspector, doesn't go over too well.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. The Jeffersons Season 2 Episode 5 - Mother Jefferson's Fall
    7.8/10(144 votes)

    #5 - Mother Jefferson's Fall

    S2:E5

    After being ignored, a hurt Mother Jefferson fakes a fall and gets all the attention she wants and proves to be an even bigger burden to Louise than usual.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Erik Tarloff

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  6. The Jeffersons Season 2 Episode 6 - Jefferson vs. Jefferson
    7.2/10(119 votes)

    #6 - Jefferson vs. Jefferson

    S2:E6

    Things aren't going to well for George and Louise on their anniversary. First, Louise must contend with the unwelcome Mother Jefferson and then she must contend with George's odd anniversary gift, bicycles. She quickly learns his motive for buying them, to meet Mr. Whittendale.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Jeffersons Season 2 Episode 7 - Uncle Bertram
    7.7/10(134 votes)

    #7 - Uncle Bertram

    S2:E7

    Mother Jefferson encounters a masher in the elevator and later discovers he's Jenny's uncle. Things get out of hand when she locks him out on the balcony. Meanwhile, George wants to buy antique furniture, much to Louise's dismay.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Michael Ross

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  8. The Jeffersons Season 2 Episode 8 - Movin' on Down
    7.2/10(115 votes)

    #8 - Movin' on Down

    S2:E8

    George is sure that he's movin' back down the ladder after some financial setbacks. His worries soon turn into nightmares and with both Lionel asking for money and Florence asking for a raise, George's worries don't appear to be ending anytime soon.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writers:Ken Levine, David Isaacs

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  9. The Jeffersons Season 2 Episode 9 - George Won't Talk
    7.3/10(119 votes)

    #9 - George Won't Talk

    S2:E9

    George is all excited about being invited to speak in front of some youths about his success, that is until he discovers the place he is to speak at is in Harlem. Later, George's fears are justified when his delivery van is looted.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Jeffersons Season 2 Episode 10 - Jenny's Grandparents
    7.7/10(139 votes)

    #10 - Jenny's Grandparents

    S2:E10

    Jenny is tired of the bickering between her two grandfathers who have been against each other ever since Tom and Helen wed. So this leads Jenny, Louise and Mother Jefferson to concoct a scheme to get the two together at the Jeffersons' apartment since neither of the grandfathers will step foot in the Willis' apartment.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Jeffersons Season 2 Episode 11 - George's Best Friend
    7.7/10(134 votes)

    #11 - George's Best Friend

    S2:E11

    George's old navy buddy, Wendell comes for a visit and immediately begins making passes at Louise. Louise quickly finds herself in a difficult situation, especially since she likes the unexpected attention, since George has recently not been spending any time with her.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Whitey Mitchell

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  12. The Jeffersons Season 2 Episode 12 - George and the Manager
    7.4/10(120 votes)

    #12 - George and the Manager

    S2:E12

    George needs a new manager for his store on the first floor in the apartment building. However, the person who's the most qualified for the job he refuses to hire for two reasons, she's a woman and she's white.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown

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  13. The Jeffersons Season 2 Episode 13 - George's Alibi
    7.2/10(113 votes)

    #13 - George's Alibi

    S2:E13

    Lionel is in a car accident with the van which results in a broken headlight and dented fender. When Lionel doesn't tell George about it, George becomes convinced he was in an accident which could get him in trouble with the mob.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Jeffersons Season 2 Episode 14 - Lunch With Mama
    7.7/10(124 votes)

    #14 - Lunch With Mama

    S2:E14

    Louise realizes that Mother Jefferson has a strong hold on George when he refuses to cancel a monthly lunch with his mother and go with Louise to a funeral for a family friend.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Michael Ross

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  15. The Jeffersons Season 2 Episode 15 - George vs. Wall Street
    7.1/10(114 votes)

    #15 - George vs. Wall Street

    S2:E15

    A late night phone call makes George wide-awake when he learns that a flood in Illinois will cause his investment in the stock market to go through the roof. However, George himself is the one going through the roof when he learns Lionel turned down an engineering job which quickly leads to a Jefferson/Willis fight at the Willis apartment.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Jeffersons Season 2 Episode 16 - The Breakup (1)
    7.5/10(117 votes)

    #16 - The Breakup (1)

    S2:E16

    Lionel is desperate to pass a course but his odds are slim since his passing hinges on a paper he has to write about homosexuality. This leads George to buy a term paper for him, but this leads to a tremendous blow up ending with Jenny and Lionel breaking up and Louise and Helen ending their friendship.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown

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  17. The Jeffersons Season 2 Episode 17 - The Breakup (2)
    7.6/10(109 votes)

    #17 - The Breakup (2)

    S2:E17

    Tom and Helen debate on whether or not to take the first step and try to patch things up with George and Louise while Louise debates the same thing. Meanwhile, Lionel makes a final decision about whether or not to use the ready made term paper.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Jeffersons Season 2 Episode 18 - Florence's Problem
    7.9/10(122 votes)

    #18 - Florence's Problem

    S2:E18

    Florence goes on a cleaning spree in the Jefferson's apartment as well as behaving extremely strange including, kissing Harry and giving away a swimming award to Louise. This leads Louise to believe Florence is contemplating suicide.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown

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  19. The Jeffersons Season 2 Episode 19 - Mother Jefferson's Birthday
    7.9/10(127 votes)

    #19 - Mother Jefferson's Birthday

    S2:E19

    Mother Jefferson is all excited about it being her 70th birthday and even more excited about what George is giving her for a gift. However, George and Louise have totally forgotten all about it leading them to scramble to come up with something to please the old bitty.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Seaman Jacobs

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  20. The Jeffersons Season 2 Episode 20 - Louise's Cookbook
    7.1/10(114 votes)

    #20 - Louise's Cookbook

    S2:E20

    Louise is offered the opportunity to write a cookbook for Tom's publishing company, Pelham Publishing. However, just as she gets started, a green-eyed George tries his best to put an end to her cookbook.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Whitey Mitchell

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  21. The Jeffersons Season 2 Episode 21 - George Meets Whittendale
    7.6/10(109 votes)

    #21 - George Meets Whittendale

    S2:E21

    George is excited that he's going to finally meet Mr. Whittendale, however a previous engagement with Harry could foil George's plans. Things get even worse for George when he becomes trapped in the bathroom with Tom and Helen.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Jeffersons Season 2 Episode 22 - Lionel's Problem
    7.1/10(110 votes)

    #22 - Lionel's Problem

    S2:E22

    Prior to his graduation from college, Lionel takes to drinking to ease the pressure of his expected success. Things come to a head when, on the day of his graduation, comes home drunk.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown

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  23. The Jeffersons Season 2 Episode 23 - Tennis, Anyone?
    7.5/10(119 votes)

    #23 - Tennis, Anyone?

    S2:E23

    George is all excited to be the newest member of an exclusive tennis club. However, the real reasons for his induction slowly come to the surface after he meets the club's towel ""boy.""

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Sandy Veith

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  24. The Jeffersons Season 2 Episode 24 - The Wedding
    7.3/10(104 votes)

    #24 - The Wedding

    S2:E24

    After reading an article about Harry Belafonte renewing his marriage vows, George decides to do the same thing. However, Louise has second thoughts when she gets into an argument with George over her being an equal partner in Jefferson Cleaners.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 2 Ratings Summary

"A Dinner for Harry" is the best rated episode of "The Jeffersons" season 2. It scored 7.6/10 based on 146 votes. Directed by Jack Shea and written by Michael Ross, it aired on 9/13/1975. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "George's First Vacation".