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The Jeffersons S6E2 — A Short Story
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The Jeffersons•Season 6•Episode 2

A Short Story

7.4/10 · 96 votesSep 30, 197925 min

Ranked #9 of 24 in Season 6•+0.1 vs season avg

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George is ecstatic when he learns he's been named Small Businessman of the Year. However, Louise quickly learns that the basis of the award is purely physical. The award is to honor short businessmen.

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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

Berlinda Tolbert

Berlinda Tolbert

Jenny Willis Jefferson

Mike Evans

Mike Evans

Lionel Jefferson

Paul Benedict

Paul Benedict

Harry Bentley

Marla Gibbs

Marla Gibbs

Florence Johnston

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Episode Summary

"A Short Story" is episode 2 of The Jeffersons season 6. It scored 7.4/10 from 96 votes, ranking #9 of 24 episodes this season (season average 7.3). It aired on September 30, 1979.

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