Sanford and Son S1E2 — Happy Birthday, Pop

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Sanford and Son•Season 1•Episode 2

Happy Birthday, Pop

8.1/10 · 283 votesJan 21, 197230 min

Ranked #2 of 14 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

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Lamont buys Fred a new hat for his birthday and then tries to take him out on the town to celebrate. However, a visit to a fancy bar, a movie theater to see Fiddler on the Roof and dinner at a Chinese restaurant are

Directed byBud Yorkin

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Seasons6

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Season 1 Episodes14

E1 7.9

Crossed Swords

E2 8.1Now viewing

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

"Happy Birthday, Pop" is episode 2 of Sanford and Son season 1. It scored 8.1/10 from 283 votes, ranking #2 of 14 episodes this season (season average 7.8). Directed by Bud Yorkin, it aired on January 21, 1972.

Next: E3 · Here Comes the Bride, There Goes the Bride Best of Season 1