Content of the episodes in Sanford and Son season 5 (continue)
Episode 12
Ebenezer Sanford
Fri, Dec 12, 1975 30 mins
Fred, the Christmas Scrooge, is reproached by ghosts of the past. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Esther: LaWanda Page.
Episode 13
The Oddfather
Fri, Jan 2, 1976 30 mins
Fred lands in the hospital after an accident in which Fred accidentally witnesses a murder attempt. With a guarded hospital room, Fred becomes suspicious of everyone since the real criminal wants him killed. However, Fred is after the reward money he’ll get if he testifies despite putting his life on the line.
Episode 14
Can You Chop This?
Fri, Jan 9, 1976 30 mins
Fred steals money from Lamont for a get-rich-quick venture. Hutton: Arnold Johnson. Lamont: Demond Wilson.
Episode 15
The Greatest Show in Watts
Fri, Jan 16, 1976 30 mins
Fred accepts an elephant as collateral for back rent. Fred: Redd Foxx. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Tenant: Rozelle Gayle.
Episode 16
Fred Sanford Has a Baby
Fri, Jan 23, 1976 30 mins
Fred rents a room to a forlorn expectant mother (Bonnie Banfield). Fred: Redd Foxx. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Donna: Lynn Hamilton.
Episode 17
The TV Addict
Fri, Jan 30, 1976 30 mins
Fred has been watching way too much television and Lamont suggests that he go out and get some exercise. Fred scoffs and refuses which leads to an argument which results in the television breaking. Lamont refuses to get it fixed until Fred agrees to start exercising. Lamont later brings in a doctor to hypnotize Fred to help him get over his television addiction.
Episode 18
LaMont in Love
Fri, Feb 6, 1976 30 mins
Aunt Esther and Fred scheme to uncover the history of Lamont’s girlfriend (Marlene Clark). Fred: Redd Foxx. Esther: LaWanda Page. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Bubba: Don Bexley.
Episode 19
The Escort
Fri, Feb 13, 1976 30 mins
Fred starts his own escort service to prove his “animal magnetism.” Lamont: Demond Wilson. Hutch: Arnold Johnson.
Episode 20
The Engagement Man Always Rings Twice
Fri, Feb 20, 1976 30 mins
Fred has reservations about Lamont’s wedding plans. Fred: Redd Foxx. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Janet: Marlene Clark. Esther: LaWanda Page.
Episode 21
The Director
Fri, Feb 27, 1976 30 mins
Fred gets the acting bug when he learns former boxing champ George Foreman will be in Lamont’s play. Fred: Redd Foxx. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Elroy: George Wiltshire.
Episode 22
A Pain in the Neck
Fri, Mar 5, 1976 30 mins
Ailing Fred insists on attending a banquet in his honor. Fred: Redd Foxx. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Aunt Esther: LaWanda Page. Bubba: Don Bexley.
Episode 23
Sgt. Gork
Fri, Mar 12, 1976 30 mins
Fred inflates his role in World War II to impress his grandson-to-be (Ed Crawford). Fred: Redd Foxx. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Esther/Brunhilda: LaWanda Page. Hayakawa: Pat Morita.
Episode 24
Camping Trip
Fri, Mar 19, 1976 30 mins
Stranded on a back road, Lamont and Fred reminisce about their past. Redd Foxx. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Ms. Barnes: Carol Arther.