Episodes and content of the movie Sanford and Son Part 3

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.

Episode 1

LaMont as Othello
Fri, Sep 14, 1973 30 mins

Every time Lamont and his drama coach do the strangling scene from “Othello,” someone thinks Lamont is committing a real murder. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Fred: Redd Foxx. Marilyn: Maureen Arthur. Father: Jack Manning. Mother: Ann Driscoll.

Episode 2

Libra Rising All over LaMont
Fri, Sep 21, 1973 30 mins

Thanks to his astrologer’s advice, Lamont is being nice to Fred—so nice, that the old man is sure he’s dying. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Fred: Redd Foxx. Aunt Esther: LaWanda Page. Grady: Whitman Mayo.

Episode 3

Fred the Reluctant Fingerman
Fri, Sep 28, 1973 30 mins

When the neighbors’ pet goat is stolen, Fred refuses to identify the crooks he saw taking it. Fred: Redd Foxx. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Julio: Gregory Sierra. Smitty: Hal Williams. Hoppy: Howard T. Platt.

Episode 4

Presenting, the Three Degrees
Fri, Oct 5, 1973 30 mins

Lamont and Rollo become managers of an all-girl singing group. Fayette Pinkney, Valerie Holiday and Sheila Ferguson of soul group the Three Degrees appear. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Rollo: Nathaniel Taylor.

Episode 5

This Little TV Went to Market
Fri, Oct 12, 1973 30 mins

Fred’s bargain-priced TV turns out to be Grady’s stolen set—and Grady wants it back. Fred: Redd Foxx. Grady: Whitman Mayo. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Julio: Gregory Sierra.

Episode 6

LaMont, Is That You?
Fri, Oct 19, 1973 30 mins

Fred is horrified when Lamont is seen entering a gay bar. Fred: Redd Foxx. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Rollo: Nathaniel Taylor. Bubba: Don Bexley. Dr. Caldwell: Davis Roberts.

Episode 7

Fuentes, Fuentes, Sanford and Chico
Fri, Oct 26, 1973 30 mins

When Lamont goes into business with Julio, Fred is so upset that he runs away from home. Fred: Redd Foxx. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Julio: Gregory Sierra. Mrs. Fuentes: Alma Beltran. Grady: Whitman Mayo.

Episode 8

Superflier
Fri, Nov 2, 1973 30 mins

A $1500 inheritance waits for Fred in St. Louis, if he can screw up enough courage to take an airplane trip to pick it up. Fred: Redd Foxx. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Barrington: Wally Taylor. Menton: Rudy Challenger.

Episode 9

The Members of the Wedding
Fri, Nov 9, 1973 30 mins

Fred and his fiancée have set a wedding date, to Lamont’s horror. He loathes the woman, and is determined to stop her from joining the family. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Fred: Redd Foxx. Donna: Lynn Hamilton. Aunt Esther: LaWanda Page.

Episode 10

The Blind Mellow Jelly Collection
Fri, Nov 16, 1973 30 mins

Fred donates his old blues records to charity, and then is shocked to learn that they are extremely valuable. Fred: Redd Foxx. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Bubba: Don Bexley.

Episode 11

A House Is Not a Poolroom
Fri, Nov 23, 1973 30 mins

Fred is so thrilled with his new pool table that he is turning the house into a pool hall for himself and his friends. Fred: Redd Foxx. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Donna: Lynn Hamilton. Bubba: Don Bexley. Grady: Whitman Mayo. Leroy: Leroy Daniels.

Episode 12

Grady the Star Boarder
Fri, Nov 30, 1973 30 mins

Grady moves in with the Sanfords, and takes over the house lock, stock and bathroom. Fred: Redd Foxx. Grady: Whitman Mayo. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Donna: Lynn Hamilton.

Episode 13

Wine, Women and Aunt Esther
Fri, Dec 14, 1973 30 mins

Sobered by the death of an old friend, Fred and his cronies plan to defy the Grim Reaper by throwing a party, complete with wild women. Fred: Redd Foxx. Aunt Esther: LaWanda Page. Bubba: Don Bexley. Grady: Whitman Mayo. Leroy: Leroy Daniels.

Episode 14

Mama’s Baby, Papa’s Maybe
Fri, Jan 4, 1974 30 mins

An old acquaintance drops into town and claims to be Lamont’s real father. Fred: Redd Foxx. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Grip: Sonny Gaines. Aunt Esther: LaWanda Page.

Episode 15

Fred Sanford, Legal Eagle
Fri, Jan 11, 1974 30 mins

Fred and his friends go to court to defend Lamont, who has received an unfair traffic ticket. Fred: Redd Foxx. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Grady: Whitman Mayo. Sonny: Antonio Fargas. Bubba: Don Bexley.

Episode 16

This Land is Whose Land?
Fri, Jan 18, 1974 30 mins

Fred is the aggressor in a junkyard-boundary battle with neighbor Julio. Fred: Redd Foxx. Julio: Gregory Sierra. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Surveyor: Rodolfo Hoyos.

Episode 17

Fred’s Cheating Heart
Fri, Feb 1, 1974 30 mins

Lamont drags Fred into the hospital to put an end to his phony heart-attack routine. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Fred: Redd Foxx. Grady: Whitman Mayo. Man: Thalmus Rasulala.

Episode 18

The Party Crasher
Fri, Feb 8, 1974 30 mins

Fred wants to come to the private party Lamont and Rollo are giving for two special women. Fred: Redd Foxx. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Rollo: Nathaniel Taylor. Della: Della Thomas. Angel: Angela Gibbs.

Episode 19

Lamont Goes Karate
Fri, Feb 15, 1974 30 mins

When Lamont loses a fight to a barroom bully, he determines to redeem himself by learning karate. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Grady: Whitman Mayo. Gus: Hugh Van Putten.

Episode 20

Will the Real Fred Sanford Please Do Something?
Fri, Feb 22, 1974 30 mins

Grady is being pursued by an aggressive woman who thinks he is Fred—and claims that he proposed to her. Grady: Whitman Mayo. Rose: Talya Ferro.

Episode 21

Tyranny, Thy Name is Grady
Fri, Mar 1, 1974 30 mins

Bent on taking care of the junkyard while Fred is away, Grady refuses to let Lamont bring girls into the house. Grady: Whitman Mayo. Lamont: Demond Wilson.

Episode 22

Aunt Esther and Uncle Woodrow Pffttt . . .
Fri, Mar 8, 1974 30 mins

Grady creates a disaster when he persuades meek Uncle Woodrow to defy his domineering wife. Grady: Whitman Mayo. Uncle Woodrow: Raymond Allen. Aunt Esther: LaWanda Page. Aunt Minnie: Hilda Haynes. Lamont: Demond Wilson.

Episode 23

The Way to Lamont’s Heart
Fri, Mar 15, 1974 30 mins

Lamont’s girlfriend is running a campaign to convince Lamont and Grady that they need a woman around the house. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Judy: Judy Pace. Grady: Whitman Mayo.

Episode 24

Hello, Cousin Emma . . . Goodbye, Cousin Emma
Fri, Mar 29, 1974 30 mins

While Grady’s cousin Emma is resting in bed, the men are doing the housework she promised to do in exchange for room and board. Grady: Whitman Mayo. Lamont: Demond Wilson. Emma: Clarice Taylor.