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The Jeffersons S1E7 — Lionel Cries Uncle

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The Jeffersons•Season 1•Episode 7

Lionel Cries Uncle

7.7/10 · 173 votesMar 1, 197526 min

Ranked #2 of 13 in Season 1•+0.3 vs season avg

Louise is expecting a visit from her Uncle Ward, a man who happens to be a butler. His job is what makes George and Lionel put him down, calling him an "Uncle Tom." Meanwhile, a fight at school prompts Lionel to get kicked

Directed byJack Shea

Written byJim Carlson

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Isabel Sanford

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Louise Jefferson

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Episode Summary

"Lionel Cries Uncle" is episode 7 of The Jeffersons season 1. It scored 7.7/10 from 173 votes, ranking #2 of 13 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Jack Shea and written by Jim Carlson, it aired on March 1, 1975.

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