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The Jeffersons S11E16 — Hail to the Chief
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The Jeffersons•Season 11•Episode 16

Hail to the Chief

6.9/10 · 71 votesMar 12, 198525 min

Ranked #16 of 24 in Season 11•matches the season avg

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Tom is up for a promotion to president of Pelham Publishing and he's disappointed when it looks as if he's not going to get it. However, when he does get promoted, he finds the responsibility too overwhelming and considers resigning.

Directed byOz Scott
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Isabel Sanford

Isabel Sanford

Louise Jefferson

Sherman Hemsley

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George Jefferson

Roxie Roker

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Helen Woodroow Willis

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Thomas 'Tom' Willis

Paul Benedict

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Harry Bentley

Marla Gibbs

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Florence Johnston

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Oz Scott

Oz Scott

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Episode Summary

"Hail to the Chief" is episode 16 of The Jeffersons season 11. It scored 6.9/10 from 71 votes, ranking #16 of 24 episodes this season (season average 6.9). Directed by Oz Scott, it aired on March 12, 1985.

Next: E17 · A Secret in the Back RoomBest of Season 11