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The Jeffersons S4E5 — Good News, Bad News
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The Jeffersons•Season 4•Episode 5

Good News, Bad News

7.0/10 · 100 votesOct 22, 197726 min

Ranked #20 of 23 in Season 4•−0.4 vs season avg

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Louise is eyeing a job opening down at the Help Center, which would make her editor of the Help Center newsletter. However, when her supervisor discovers how much experience Helen has, she is hired leaving a jealous Louise on the sideline.

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

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Episode Summary

"Good News, Bad News" is episode 5 of The Jeffersons season 4. It scored 7.0/10 from 100 votes, ranking #20 of 23 episodes this season (season average 7.4). Directed by Jack Shea, it aired on October 22, 1977.

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