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The Jeffersons S4E2 — Once a Friend

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The Jeffersons•Season 4•Episode 2

Once a Friend

7.7/10 · 105 votesOct 1, 197726 min

Ranked #3 of 23 in Season 4•+0.3 vs season avg

George is excited when he learns that an old Navy pal is in town and wants him to stop by at his hotel for a visit. However his old pal, Eddie, has a big surprise for George, his name is now Edie and he

Directed byJack Shea

Written byKim Weiskopf

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Cast9

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

Marla Gibbs

Marla Gibbs

Florence Johnston

Crew2

K

Kim Weiskopf

Writer

J

Jack Shea

Director

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Episode Summary

"Once a Friend" is episode 2 of The Jeffersons season 4. It scored 7.7/10 from 105 votes, ranking #3 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Jack Shea and written by Kim Weiskopf, it aired on October 1, 1977.

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