7.9

Sanford and Son•Season 1•Episode 1

Crossed Swords

7.9/10 · 340 votesJan 14, 197230 min

Ranked #6 of 14 in Season 1•+0.1 vs season avg

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Lamont buys a porcelain figure for $15 from a silent movie star and after having it appraised, Lamont and Fred decide to take it to an auction to make even more money on it. Fred and Lamont attend the auction pretending to be buyers so

Directed byBud Yorkin

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Seasons6

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Season 1 Episodes14

E1 7.9Now viewing

Crossed Swords

E2 8.1

Happy Birthday, Pop

E3 8.0

Here Comes the Bride, There Goes the Bride

E4 7.8

The Copper Caper

E5 7.9

A Matter of Life and Breath

E6 7.9

We Were Robbed

E7 7.6

A Pad for Lamont

E8 7.7

The Great Sanford Siege

Coffins for Sale

The Barracuda

TV or Not TV

The Suitcase Case

The Return of the Barracuda

E14 8.3

The Piano Movers

Cast2

Redd Foxx

Fred G. Sanford

Demond Wilson

Lamont Sanford

Crew1

Bud Yorkin

Director

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Episode Summary

"Crossed Swords" is episode 1 of Sanford and Son season 1. It scored 7.9/10 from 340 votes, ranking #6 of 14 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Bud Yorkin, it aired on January 14, 1972.

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