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The Jeffersons S4E23 — Jenny's Thesis
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The Jeffersons•Season 4•Episode 23

Jenny's Thesis

6.8/10 · 95 votesMar 4, 197826 min

Ranked #23 of 23 in Season 4•−0.6 vs season avg

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Jenny needs a topic for a thesis that she's writing. However, her idea could lead her into danger when she decides her topic will be street gangs. This leads her to go to Harlem and meet Marcus', unknown to her Tom and George

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

Marla Gibbs

Marla Gibbs

Florence Johnston

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Jack Shea

Director

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Episode Summary

"Jenny's Thesis" is episode 23 of The Jeffersons season 4. It scored 6.8/10 from 95 votes, ranking #23 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Jack Shea, it aired on March 4, 1978.

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