Sanford and Son S5E3 — Bank on This
7.6
Sanford and Son•Season 5•Episode 3

Bank on This

7.6/10 · 153 votesSep 26, 197530 min

Ranked #4 of 24 in Season 5•+0.3 vs season avg

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Julio has moved out of his house and Fred and Lamont decide to buy it and turn it into a boarding house and call it The Sanford Arms. To get enough money for the project, Fred and Lamont go down to the bank to

Directed byAlan Rafkin
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Episode Summary

"Bank on This" is episode 3 of Sanford and Son season 5. It scored 7.6/10 from 153 votes, ranking #4 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.3). Directed by Alan Rafkin, it aired on September 26, 1975.

Next: E4 · The Sanford ArmsBest of Season 5