What does the Sanford and Son TV list include?

L.A. junk dealer Fred Sanford was Norman Lear’s black counterpart to Archie Bunker. The gravel-voiced widower hurled outrageous one-liners at his Bible-toting sister-in-law, Esther; cooked up get-rich-quick schemes with buddies Grady (who got his own spin-off series in 1975) and Bubba; and feigned countless ‘big ones’ (heart attacks) to win the sympathy of long-suffering son Lamont. Based on the British series ‘Steptoe and Son,’ the show consistently ranked in the Top 10.

Crossed Swords

This episode introduces cantankerous junkman Fred Sanford (played by Redd Foxx) and his son, Lamont (Demond Wilson), who’s always fighting with the old man and looking for a better life. Adapted from the British hit “Steptoe and Son.”

Happy Birthday, Pop

Fred ruins Lamont’s plans to give him a happy birthday. Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson.

Here Comes the Bride, There Goes the Bride

A funeral march would be appropriate music to match the mood on Lamont’s wedding day. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Aunt Hazel: Lillian Randolph. Fred: Redd Foxx. Minister: Alvin Childress. Aunt Rosetta: Royce Williams. Crystal: Carol Speed.

The Copper Caper

Lamont’s get-rich-quick scheme has Sanford anticipating disaster. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Otto: Leonard Stone. Kelly: Clancy Cooper.

A Matter of Life and Breath

Fred and Lamont visit a mobile clinic for free chest X-rays.

We Were Robbed

Fred tries to keep Lamont from discovering who broke his valuable porcelain. Off. Smith: Hal Williams.

A Pad for LaMont

Privacy’s the problem for ladies’ man Lamont, who decides to take a pad without an ever-present papa. Fred: Redd Foxx. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Darlene: Judyann Elder. Ernestine: Tangerine Sublett. Landlady: Lynn Hamilton. Dorothy: Dorothy Meyer.

The Great Sanford Siege

Fred takes on a collection agency. Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson. Hamlin: Dick Van Patten.

Coffins for Sale

Fred sleeps outside because of what’s inside—two coffins Lamont picked up at an auction. Lamont: Demond Wilson.

Barracuda

Lamont disagrees with Fred’s choice of a fiancée and is set on breaking the match before it’s too late. Fred: Redd Foxx. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Donna: Lynn Hamilton. Melvin: Slappy White.

TV or Not TV

Fred tries to wangle a color TV set out of Lamont (Demond Wilson). Fred: Redd Foxx. Melvin: Slappy White. Doctor: Peter Bonerz.

The Suitcase Case

The stolen loot of a gunman is now the property of Sanford and son. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Smitty: Hal Williams. Swanhauser: Noam Pitlik.

The Return of the Barracuda

Fred’s girlfriend has marriage ideas that Lamont is determined to squelch. Fred: Redd Foxx. Donna: Lynn Hamilton. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Sheila: Hope Atkinson.

The Piano Movers

Sanford and son get a free piano from a man whose refined tastes put Fred on edge. Fred: Redd Foxx. Policeman: Rich Hurst. Lamont: Demond Wilson.

By the Numbers

Fred’s sure he dreamed up a winner in the numbers game. Fred: Redd Foxx. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Aunt Ethel: Beah Richards. Bubba: Don Bexley. Gunman: David Moses.

Whiplash

Fred plays the whiplash game after a minor traffic accident. Fred: Redd Foxx. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Bubba: Don Bexley. Swanhauser: Noam Pitlik. Smith: Hal Williams. Dr. Caldwell: Davis Roberts.

The Dowry

Fred’s cousin has a new wife with a fat daughter and some heavy marriage plans for Lamont (Demond Wilson). Betty Jean: Gladys Perry. Grady: Whitman Mayo. Fred: Redd Foxx. Margaret: Marguerite Ray.