Seasons and episodes
1Season 1 Jan. 14, 1972
1 - 1Crossed Swords Jan. 14, 1972
1 - 2Happy Birthday, Pop Jan. 21, 1972
1 - 3Here Comes the Bride, There Goes the Bride Jan. 28, 1972
1 - 4The Copper Caper Feb. 04, 1972
1 - 5A Matter of Life and Breath Feb. 11, 1972
1 - 6We Were Robbed Feb. 18, 1972
1 - 7A Pad for Lamont Feb. 25, 1972
1 - 8The Great Sanford Siege Mar. 03, 1972
1 - 9Coffins for Sale Mar. 10, 1972
1 - 10The Barracuda Mar. 17, 1972
1 - 11TV or Not TV Mar. 24, 1972
1 - 12The Suitcase Case Mar. 31, 1972
1 - 13The Return of the Barracuda Apr. 07, 1972
1 - 14The Piano Movers Apr. 14, 1972
2Season 2 Sep. 15, 1972
2 - 1By the Numbers Sep. 15, 1972
2 - 2Whiplash Sep. 22, 1972
2 - 3The Dowry Sep. 29, 1972
2 - 4Jealousy Oct. 06, 1972
2 - 5Tooth or Consequences Oct. 13, 1972
2 - 6Card Sharps Oct. 27, 1972
2 - 7Have Gun, Will Sell Nov. 03, 1972
2 - 8The Puerto Ricans Are Coming! Nov. 10, 1972
2 - 9The Shootout Nov. 17, 1972
2 - 10Blood is Thicker Than Junk Nov. 24, 1972
2 - 11Sanford and Son and Sister Makes Three Dec. 01, 1972
2 - 12A Guest in the Yard Dec. 08, 1972
2 - 13Fred & Carol & Fred & Donna Dec. 15, 1972
2 - 14The Light Housekeeper Dec. 22, 1972
2 - 15The Big Party Jan. 05, 1973
2 - 16A Visit From Lena Horne Jan. 12, 1973
2 - 17Lamont Goes African Jan. 19, 1973
2 - 18Watts Side Story Jan. 26, 1973
2 - 19The Infernal Triangle Feb. 02, 1973
2 - 20Pops 'n' Pals Feb. 09, 1973
2 - 21Home Sweet Home for the Aged Feb. 16, 1973
2 - 22Pot Luck Feb. 23, 1973
2 - 23The Kid Mar. 09, 1973
2 - 24Rated X Mar. 16, 1973
3Season 3 Sep. 14, 1973
3 - 1Lamont as Othello Sep. 14, 1973
3 - 2Libra Rising All Over Lamont Sep. 21, 1973
3 - 3Fred, the Reluctant Fingerman Sep. 28, 1973
3 - 4Presenting the Three Degrees Oct. 05, 1973
3 - 5This Little TV Went to Market Oct. 12, 1973
3 - 6Lamont is That You? Oct. 19, 1973
3 - 7Fuentes, Fuentes, Sanford & Chico Oct. 26, 1973
3 - 8Superflyer Nov. 02, 1973
3 - 9The Members of the Wedding (a.k.a.) The Engagement Nov. 09, 1973
3 - 10The Blind Mellow Jelly Collection (a.k.a.) The Chameleon Nov. 16, 1973
3 - 11A House is Not a Poolroom Nov. 23, 1973
3 - 12Grady, the Star Boarder Nov. 30, 1973
3 - 13Wine, Women and Aunt Esther (a.k.a.) Leaving the Nest Dec. 14, 1973
3 - 14Mama's Baby, Papa's Maybe Jan. 04, 1974
3 - 15Fred Sanford, Legal Eagle Jan. 11, 1974
3 - 16This Land is Whose Land? Jan. 18, 1974
3 - 17Fred's Cheating Heart Feb. 01, 1974
3 - 18The Party Crasher Feb. 08, 1974
3 - 19Lamont Goes Karate Feb. 15, 1974
3 - 20Will the Real Fred Sanford Please Do Something? Feb. 22, 1974
3 - 21Tyranny, Thy Name is Grady Mar. 01, 1974
3 - 22Aunt Esther and Uncle Woodrow Pffttt . . . Mar. 08, 1974
3 - 23The Way to Lamont's Heart Mar. 15, 1974
3 - 24Hello, Cousin Emma . . . Goodbye, Cousin Emma Mar. 29, 1974
4Season 4 Sep. 13, 1974
4 - 1The Surprise Party Sep. 13, 1974
4 - 2Matchmaker, Matchmaker Sep. 20, 1974
4 - 3Ol' Brown Eyes Sep. 27, 1974
4 - 4Grady and His Lady Oct. 04, 1974
4 - 5There'll Be Some Changes Made Oct. 11, 1974
4 - 6Going Out of Business Oct. 18, 1974
4 - 7Home Sweet Home Oct. 25, 1974
4 - 8My Kingdom For a Horse (a.k.a.) First Night Out Nov. 01, 1974
4 - 9Sanford and Niece Nov. 08, 1974
4 - 10Julio and Sister and Nephew Nov. 15, 1974
4 - 11Fred's Treasure Garden Nov. 29, 1974
4 - 12Tower Power Dec. 06, 1974
4 - 13A Little Extra Security Dec. 13, 1974
4 - 14The Merger Dec. 20, 1974
4 - 15Once a Thief Dec. 27, 1974
4 - 16The Stand-Ins Jan. 17, 1975
4 - 17Strange Bedfellows Jan. 24, 1975
4 - 18The Masquerade Party Jan. 31, 1975
4 - 19Golden Boy Feb. 07, 1975
4 - 20My Brother-in-Law's Keeper Feb. 14, 1975
4 - 21The Headache Feb. 21, 1975
4 - 22The Stung Feb. 28, 1975
4 - 23The Older Woman Mar. 07, 1975
4 - 24The Over-the-Hill Gag Mar. 14, 1975
5Season 5 Sep. 12, 1975
5 - 1Earthquake II Sep. 12, 1975
5 - 2Divorce, Sanford Style (a.k.a.) Divorcee, Sanford Style Sep. 19, 1975
5 - 3Bank on This Sep. 26, 1975
5 - 4The Sanford Arms Oct. 03, 1975
5 - 5Steinberg and Son Oct. 10, 1975
5 - 6Brother, Can You Spare an Act? Oct. 17, 1975
5 - 7Della, Della, Della Oct. 31, 1975
5 - 8Donna Pops the Question Nov. 07, 1975
5 - 9My Fair Esther Nov. 14, 1975
5 - 10Sanford and Rising Son Nov. 21, 1975
5 - 11The Olympics Dec. 05, 1975
5 - 12Ebenezer Sanford Dec. 12, 1975
5 - 13The Oddfather Jan. 02, 1976
5 - 14Can You Chop This? Jan. 09, 1976
5 - 15Greatest Show in Watts Jan. 16, 1976
5 - 16Fred Sanford Has a Baby Jan. 23, 1976
5 - 17The TV Addict Jan. 30, 1976
5 - 18Lamont in Love Feb. 06, 1976
5 - 19The Escorts Feb. 13, 1976
6Season 6 Sep. 24, 1976
- There are still no episodes this season
Synopsis
Sanford and Son is an American sitcom, based on the BBC’s Steptoe and Son, that ran on the NBC television network from January 14, 1972, to March 25, 1977.
Known for its edgy racial humor, running gags and catch phrases, the series was adapted by Norman Lear and considered NBC’s answer to Archie Bunker. Sanford and Son has long been hailed as the precursor to many other African American sitcoms. It was a ratings hit throughout its six season run.
While the role of Fred G. Sanford was known for his bigotry and being cantankerous, the role of Lamont Sanford was usually a peacemaker and more conscientious. At times, both would involve themselves in schemes. Other colorful/unconventional characters were Aunt Esther, Grady Wilson, Bubba Bexley and Rollo Lawson.
In 2007, Time magazine included the show on their list of the “100 Best TV Shows of All Time”.
Original title Sanford and Son
TMDb Rating 7.4 53 votes
First air date Jan. 14, 1972
Last air date Mar. 25, 1977
Seasons 6
Episodes 136
Average Duration 30 minutes
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