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The Jeffersons S3E21 — The Old Flame
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The Jeffersons•Season 3•Episode 21

The Old Flame

7.2/10 · 103 votesMar 7, 197726 min

Ranked #14 of 24 in Season 3•matches the season avg

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Mother Jefferson invites a secret guest over for dinner and Louise and George are curious. When George learns that the guest is his old girlfriend, Harriet Johnson, he goes all out getting ready. However, George quickly learns Harriet has her own secret agenda.

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

Franklin Cover

Franklin Cover

Thomas 'Tom' Willis

Zara Cully

Zara Cully

Olivia "Mamma" Jefferson

Berlinda Tolbert

Berlinda Tolbert

Jenny Willis Jefferson

Damon Evans

Damon Evans

Lionel Jefferson

Paul Benedict

Paul Benedict

Harry Bentley

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Jack Shea

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Episode Summary

"The Old Flame" is episode 21 of The Jeffersons season 3. It scored 7.2/10 from 103 votes, ranking #14 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.2). Directed by Jack Shea, it aired on March 7, 1977.

Next: E22 · Jenny's OpportunityBest of Season 3