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The Jeffersons S2E20 — Louise's Cookbook
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The Jeffersons•Season 2•Episode 20

Louise's Cookbook

7.0/10 · 112 votesFeb 7, 197625 min

Ranked #23 of 24 in Season 2•−0.4 vs season avg

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Louise is offered the opportunity to write a cookbook for Tom's publishing company, Pelham Publishing. However, just as she gets started, a green-eyed George tries his best to put an end to her cookbook.

Directed byJack Shea
Written byWhitey Mitchell
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Isabel Sanford

Isabel Sanford

Louise Jefferson

Sherman Hemsley

Sherman Hemsley

George Jefferson

Roxie Roker

Roxie Roker

Helen Woodroow Willis

Franklin Cover

Franklin Cover

Thomas 'Tom' Willis

Zara Cully

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Olivia "Mamma" Jefferson

Berlinda Tolbert

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Jenny Willis Jefferson

Damon Evans

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Lionel Jefferson

Paul Benedict

Paul Benedict

Harry Bentley

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Whitey Mitchell

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Jack Shea

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Episode Summary

"Louise's Cookbook" is episode 20 of The Jeffersons season 2. It scored 7.0/10 from 112 votes, ranking #23 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Jack Shea and written by Whitey Mitchell, it aired on February 7, 1976.

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