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The Best Episodes Written By Jerry Ross

Every TV Episode Written by Jerry Ross Ranked from Best to Worst by Thousands of Voters

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    undefined Season 4 Episode 2 - Matchmaker, Matchmaker
    9.0/10(2 votes)

    S4:E2

    Lamont's Uncle George dies and in his will he gives Lamont $7,000 if he weds and has a child and names it after his uncle and he has a year to do all this. Lamont has decided not to get married any time soon but blinded by dollar signs, Fred sneaks down to a dating service to match Lamont up with an available woman. Lamont catches on to Fred's plan and makes up a plan of his own to intervene.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jerry Ross

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  2. undefined Season 1 Episode 8 - Play It Again, Vanessa
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E8

    Vanessa plays clarinet in the school's orchestra. Though she tries her best and practices daily, she simply cannot play the instrument. She plays an embarrassing solo at the school concert, but her parents support her anyway. Guest Dizzy Gillespie as Mr. Hampton, Vanessa's music teacher.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jerry Ross

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  3. undefined Season 5 Episode 1 - Earthquake II
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S5:E1

    Fred wakes up one morning to discover what looks like a robbery took place but learns that there was a small earthquake overnight. Grady breaks the news that a big one is scheduled to hit on the 6th and a fed up Fred decides to sell the house and move. Meanwhile, Fred heads to Las Vegas to avoid the earthquake on the 6th and has a run in with Merv Griffin and Steve and Eydie.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jerry Ross

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  4. undefined Season 5 Episode 9 - My Fair Esther
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S5:E9

    Lamont is a judge for the Miss Watts Business Wife and the winner of the pageant wins $1,000. Fred quickly makes it clear that he will do anything to get his hands on the money. He even agrees to transform Aunt Esther into an elegant beauty as part of a bet he has with her husband, Woody.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jerry Ross

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  5. undefined Season 5 Episode 17 - The TV Addict
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S5:E17

    Fred has been watching way too much television and Lamont suggests that he go out and get some exercise. Fred scoffs and refuses which leads to an argument which results in the television breaking. Lamont refuses to get it fixed until Fred agrees to start exercising. Lamont later brings in a doctor to hypnotize Fred to help him get over his television addiction.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jerry Ross

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  6. undefined Season 2 Episode 22 - The Aunt Who Came to Dinner
    7.3/10(14 votes)

    S2:E22

    Aunt Helen arrives unexpectedly, and upsets Will and Carlton's plans for a rendezvous with two French women.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jerry Ross

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  7. undefined Season 5 Episode 15 - Greatest Show in Watts
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S5:E15

    A tenant at The Sanford Arms doesn't have enough money for the rent so he leaves Fred his pet elephant as collateral. Fred quickly finds a city official on his back for keeping an elephant in the neighborhood and he quickly comes up with an idea to make some money: put on a mini-circus. Bubba plays a clown, Esther a fire-eater, and Lamont a weight lifter.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jerry Ross

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  8. undefined Season 2 Episode 12 - Murder by Appointment Only
    5.6/10(7 votes)

    S2:E12

    One of Jessica's former students is murdered and she takes a personal interest in the investigation.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jerry Ross

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  9. undefined Season 4 Episode 14 - The Merger
    4.5/10(3 votes)

    S4:E14

    Julio has gotten tired of the junk business and that's when Lamont comes up with an idea, Sanford & Son Salvage should merge with Julio's business. Julio goes for the idea but Fred is against it, but they merge anyway to form Sanford & Fuentes Salvage. However, everyone soon realizes the consequences attached to such a decision.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jerry Ross

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  10. undefined Season 5 Episode 19 - The Escorts
    3.8/10(2 votes)

    S5:E19

    In another get rich quick scheme, Fred decides to go down to an escort service with a friend of his and try to apply as escorts. Flatly rejected, Fred decides to open his own escort service complete with false advertising which results in Fred having to escort three ladies in one night.

    Director:N/A
    Writer:Jerry Ross

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Jerry Ross Ratings Summary

"Matchmaker, Matchmaker" is the best rated episode written by Jerry Ross. It scored 9.0/10 from 2 votes. It was directed by N/A. It aired on September 20, 1974. It is rated 1.0 points higher than their second-best episode, "Play It Again, Vanessa".