Sanford and Son

The dark humor of Sanford and Son hits its weirdest peak in the episode where Fred thinks he’s discovered a corpse. But instead of turning […]

There’s a strange sadness buried inside one of Sanford and Son’s funniest episodes — the one where Lamont decides he’s had enough. Fred, left alone […]

For decades, Sanford and Son has been remembered as one of television’s funniest and most groundbreaking sitcoms. But behind the laughter and iconic catchphrases, a […]

When Sanford and Son first aired in 1972, it seemed like just another sitcom with a catchy theme song, clever one-liners, and a unique father-son […]

While Redd Foxx often gets the glory for his iconic portrayal of Fred Sanford, Sanford and Son would have collapsed without the quiet strength of […]

For a show that brought so many laughs, Sanford and Son had an unusually bleak setting: a junkyard in South Central Los Angeles. Unlike the […]

Anyone who’s watched even a few episodes of Sanford and Son knows the moment: Fred Sanford clutches his chest, looks up toward the sky, and […]

Behind the comedy gold of Sanford and Son—a show celebrated for its quick-witted banter and unforgettable characters—lurked a simmering feud that nearly tore the production […]

When viewers think of Sanford and Son, they often recall the outrageous wit of Fred Sanford or the iconic catchphrase “You big dummy!” But what […]

When people think of Sanford and Son, they usually remember the rapid-fire insults, Fred’s dramatic fake heart attacks, or Lamont’s exasperated “Pop!” But buried among […]