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The Jeffersons S1E12 — Like Father, Like Son?

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The Jeffersons•Season 1•Episode 12

Like Father, Like Son?

7.6/10 · 125 votesApr 5, 197527 min

Ranked #4 of 13 in Season 1•+0.2 vs season avg

Louise becomes concerned when she sees Lionel beginning to act more and more like his father. Things come to a head, when Lionel tries to get Jenny a seat on a campaign committee by using bribery. Meanwhile, Tom and Helen are at odds

Directed byJack Shea

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Isabel Sanford

Isabel Sanford

Louise Jefferson

Sherman Hemsley

Sherman Hemsley

George Jefferson

Roxie Roker

Roxie Roker

Helen Woodroow Willis

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Thomas 'Tom' Willis

Zara Cully

Zara Cully

Olivia "Mamma" Jefferson

Berlinda Tolbert

Berlinda Tolbert

Jenny Willis Jefferson

Mike Evans

Mike Evans

Lionel Jefferson

Paul Benedict

Paul Benedict

Harry Bentley

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Jack Shea

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Episode Summary

"Like Father, Like Son?" is episode 12 of The Jeffersons season 1. It scored 7.6/10 from 125 votes, ranking #4 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Jack Shea, it aired on April 5, 1975.

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