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Sitcom following a successful African-American couple, George and Louise “Weezyö Jefferson as they “move on up” from working-class Queens to a ritzy Manhattan apartment. A spin-off of All in the Family.

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  1. #1 Worst Episode
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    The Jeffersons Season 1 Episode 2 - George's Family Tree
    0.0/10(179 votes)

    #1 - George's Family Tree

    S1:E2

    The Willis' give Louise and George a piece of primitive African art, as a housewarming gift, which leads to the discussion of family roots. This leads George to discover his family roots, from an African tribe believed to be kings.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. The Jeffersons Season 1 Episode 4 - Lionel the Playboy
    0.0/10(161 votes)

    #2 - Lionel the Playboy

    S1:E4

    Lionel's new wealthy lifestyle begins to have an effect on him and a carefree attitude begins to be seen by his family. He stays out all night every night and cuts class. This leads to him debating on whether or not to drop out of college.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:John Baskin

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  3. The Jeffersons Season 1 Episode 5 - Mr. Piano Man
    0.0/10(167 votes)

    #3 - Mr. Piano Man

    S1:E5

    George refuses to participate in a tenants meeting until he learns the Mr. Whittendale will be there. George has hopes of doing business with the man. Meanwhile, George's want for a grand piano becomes a burden during the meeting.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. The Jeffersons Season 1 Episode 6 - George's Skeleton
    0.0/10(160 votes)

    #4 - George's Skeleton

    S1:E6

    An old friend of George's, Monk Davis, drops in after learning of George's new found success. However, Monk has more on his mind than just a friendly visit.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writers:Whitey Mitchell, Erik Tarloff

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  5. The Jeffersons Season 1 Episode 7 - Lionel Cries Uncle
    0.0/10(170 votes)

    #5 - Lionel Cries Uncle

    S1:E7

    Louise is expecting a visit from her Uncle Ward, a man who happens to be a butler. His job is what makes George and Lionel put him down, calling him an "Uncle Tom." Meanwhile, a fight at school prompts Lionel to get kicked out.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Jim Carlson

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  6. The Jeffersons Season 1 Episode 8 - Mother Jefferson's Boyfriend
    0.0/10(153 votes)

    #6 - Mother Jefferson's Boyfriend

    S1:E8

    George learns of Mother Jefferson's intentions of marriage and is totally against the idea, thinking her fiancee is after his money.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. The Jeffersons Season 1 Episode 9 - Meet the Press
    0.0/10(137 votes)

    #7 - Meet the Press

    S1:E9

    Wanting publicity for his stores, George tries to get in on a reporter's series of stories on successful black businessmen. However, once he finally gets the reporter to make an appearance he finds it difficult to hold his attention, with the Willis' and Mr. Bentley hanging around.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. The Jeffersons Season 1 Episode 10 - Rich Man's Disease
    0.0/10(138 votes)

    #8 - Rich Man's Disease

    S1:E10

    With the doctor's diagnosis that George has an ulcer, Louise tries to do everything to not allow George to become upset. This task proves difficult with Harry, Tom and Helen dropping in.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown

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  9. The Jeffersons Season 1 Episode 11 - Former Neighbors
    0.0/10(148 votes)

    #9 - Former Neighbors

    S1:E11

    George comes home one evening with news an important potential client is coming over for dinner. However, Louise has news too. Some old friends of the Jeffersons are coming over, friends whom George is afraid will embarrass him in front of his pompous client.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown

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  10. The Jeffersons Season 1 Episode 12 - Like Father, Like Son?
    0.0/10(125 votes)

    #10 - Like Father, Like Son?

    S1:E12

    Louise becomes concerned when she sees Lionel beginning to act more and more like his father. Things come to a head, when Lionel tries to get Jenny a seat on a campaign committee by using bribery. Meanwhile, Tom and Helen are at odds when they each back opposing candidates.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown

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  11. The Jeffersons Season 1 Episode 13 - Jenny's Low
    0.0/10(156 votes)

    #11 - Jenny's Low

    S1:E13

    Jenny's globe-trotting brother surprises his family with a visit home. While Tom and Helen, debate on the reason for Allan staying away so long, Jenny is anything but happy about his visit and her reason has nothing to do with him staying away for so long.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown

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  12. The Jeffersons Season 2 Episode 1 - A Dinner for Harry
    0.0/10(143 votes)

    #12 - A Dinner for Harry

    S2:E1

    It's Harry Bentley's birthday and the Jeffersons are planning a birthday party at there apartment. However, the joyous occasion is anything but when Tom arrives wearing the same dinner jacket as George. Meanwhile, Helen keeps the fact that she was mugged from Tom due to the fact that Tom is at the end of his rope with New York.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Michael Ross

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  13. The Jeffersons Season 2 Episode 2 - George's First Vacation
    0.0/10(123 votes)

    #13 - George's First Vacation

    S2:E2

    George doesn't know what to do with himself on a Sunday, the only day of the week George doesn't work. Tom quickly points out the obvious that George is a workaholic. Just to spite him, George decides to show him that he can relax and decides to book him and Louise on a cruise. However, Louise and George find themselves with a problem, Mother Jefferson has invited herself along.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown

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  14. The Jeffersons Season 2 Episode 3 - Louise's Daughter
    0.0/10(135 votes)

    #14 - Louise's Daughter

    S2:E3

    When a young woman shows up at the Jefferson's door with the news that she thinks that she's Louise's daughter, George has a fit and begins to doubt Louise. Especially since, the young woman was born while George was in the Korean War.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown

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  15. The Jeffersons Season 2 Episode 4 - Harry and Daphne
    0.0/10(130 votes)

    #15 - Harry and Daphne

    S2:E4

    Harry is sure that his latest girlfriend, Daphne is going to pop the question and doesn't have the heart to let her down. So he bolts to the Jefferson's bathroom. Meanwhile, George tries to handle an inspector who's inspecting one of George's stores. However, George's method to avoid paying a fine by blackmailing the inspector, doesn't go over too well.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown

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  16. The Jeffersons Season 2 Episode 5 - Mother Jefferson's Fall
    0.0/10(142 votes)

    #16 - Mother Jefferson's Fall

    S2:E5

    After being ignored, a hurt Mother Jefferson fakes a fall and gets all the attention she wants and proves to be an even bigger burden to Louise than usual.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Erik Tarloff

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  17. The Jeffersons Season 2 Episode 6 - Jefferson vs. Jefferson
    0.0/10(117 votes)

    #17 - Jefferson vs. Jefferson

    S2:E6

    Things aren't going to well for George and Louise on their anniversary. First, Louise must contend with the unwelcome Mother Jefferson and then she must contend with George's odd anniversary gift, bicycles. She quickly learns his motive for buying them, to meet Mr. Whittendale.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown

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  18. The Jeffersons Season 2 Episode 7 - Uncle Bertram
    0.0/10(131 votes)

    #18 - Uncle Bertram

    S2:E7

    Mother Jefferson encounters a masher in the elevator and later discovers he's Jenny's uncle. Things get out of hand when she locks him out on the balcony. Meanwhile, George wants to buy antique furniture, much to Louise's dismay.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Michael Ross

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  19. The Jeffersons Season 2 Episode 8 - Movin' on Down
    0.0/10(112 votes)

    #19 - Movin' on Down

    S2:E8

    George is sure that he's movin' back down the ladder after some financial setbacks. His worries soon turn into nightmares and with both Lionel asking for money and Florence asking for a raise, George's worries don't appear to be ending anytime soon.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writers:Ken Levine, David Isaacs

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  20. The Jeffersons Season 2 Episode 9 - George Won't Talk
    0.0/10(115 votes)

    #20 - George Won't Talk

    S2:E9

    George is all excited about being invited to speak in front of some youths about his success, that is until he discovers the place he is to speak at is in Harlem. Later, George's fears are justified when his delivery van is looted.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown

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  21. The Jeffersons Season 2 Episode 10 - Jenny's Grandparents
    0.0/10(136 votes)

    #21 - Jenny's Grandparents

    S2:E10

    Jenny is tired of the bickering between her two grandfathers who have been against each other ever since Tom and Helen wed. So this leads Jenny, Louise and Mother Jefferson to concoct a scheme to get the two together at the Jeffersons' apartment since neither of the grandfathers will step foot in the Willis' apartment.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown

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  22. The Jeffersons Season 2 Episode 11 - George's Best Friend
    0.0/10(131 votes)

    #22 - George's Best Friend

    S2:E11

    George's old navy buddy, Wendell comes for a visit and immediately begins making passes at Louise. Louise quickly finds herself in a difficult situation, especially since she likes the unexpected attention, since George has recently not been spending any time with her.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Whitey Mitchell

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  23. The Jeffersons Season 2 Episode 12 - George and the Manager
    0.0/10(117 votes)

    #23 - George and the Manager

    S2:E12

    George needs a new manager for his store on the first floor in the apartment building. However, the person who's the most qualified for the job he refuses to hire for two reasons, she's a woman and she's white.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown

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  24. The Jeffersons Season 2 Episode 13 - George's Alibi
    0.0/10(110 votes)

    #24 - George's Alibi

    S2:E13

    Lionel is in a car accident with the van which results in a broken headlight and dented fender. When Lionel doesn't tell George about it, George becomes convinced he was in an accident which could get him in trouble with the mob.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Unknown

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  25. The Jeffersons Season 2 Episode 14 - Lunch With Mama
    0.0/10(120 votes)

    #25 - Lunch With Mama

    S2:E14

    Louise realizes that Mother Jefferson has a strong hold on George when he refuses to cancel a monthly lunch with his mother and go with Louise to a funeral for a family friend.

    Director:Jack Shea
    Writer:Michael Ross

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Worst Episodes Summary

"George's Family Tree" is the worst rated episode of "The Jeffersons". It scored /10 based on 179 votes. Directed by Jack Shea and written by Unknown, it aired on 1/25/1975. This episode scored 0.0 points lower than the second lowest rated, "Lionel the Playboy".