How many episodes of Sanford and Son are there in Season 1 and what is the content of each episode?

How many episodes of Sanford and Son are there in Season 1 and what is the content of each episode?

Episode 1

Crossed Swords
Fri, Jan 14, 1972 30 mins

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.”

Episode 2

Happy Birthday, Pop
Fri, Jan 21, 1972 30 mins

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

Episode 3

Here Comes the Bride, There Goes the Bride
Fri, Jan 28, 1972 30 mins

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.

Episode 4

The Copper Caper
Fri, Feb 4, 1972 30 mins

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

Episode 5

A Matter of Life and Breath
Fri, Feb 11, 1972 30 mins

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

Episode 6

We Were Robbed
Fri, Feb 18, 1972 30 mins

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

Episode 7

A Pad for LaMont
Fri, Feb 25, 1972 30 mins

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.

Episode 8

The Great Sanford Siege
Fri, Mar 3, 1972 30 mins

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

Episode 9

Coffins for Sale
Fri, Mar 10, 1972 30 mins

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

Episode 10

Barracuda
Fri, Mar 17, 1972 30 mins

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.

Episode 11

TV or Not TV
Fri, Mar 24, 1972 30 mins

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

Episode 12

The Suitcase Case
Fri, Mar 31, 1972 30 mins

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

Episode 13

The Return of the Barracuda
Fri, Apr 7, 1972 30 mins

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

Episode 14

The Piano Movers
Fri, Apr 14, 1972 30 mins

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.

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