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151- I
Buy The Songs
Not only does
George fail in comparison to Tom in romantic gifts to his wife, he also forgets
Valentine’s Day. George makes it up to Louise in a song. Frank DeVol, who wrote
the lyrics to The Brady Bunch theme song, makes his first of three
appearances.
152- Small
Fish, Big Pond
George
exaggerates his financial standing to gain membership in one of New York’s most
exclusive businessman’s clubs and soon finds himself in over his head.
153- Not
So Dearly Beloved
George
searches for the right words to express his feelings in a eulogy for an
employee who dies while George fires him.
154-
Florence’s New Job (Part One)
George is
after the St. Frederick Hotel’s cleaning business and he'll do anything to get
it, even if it is pushing Florence for the position as the hotel’s executive
housekeeper. This episode kicked off a spin-off series for Florence called Checking
In, and also starred M*A*S*H’s Larry Linville and Liz Torres from
Gilmore Girls.
155-
Florence’s New Job (Part Two)
Florence is
thrilled with her new job and new office, but she soon starts to agree with the
hotel’s insufferable manager that she doesn't have what it takes to be an
executive.
156- The
Separation (Part One)
The
Jeffersons and the Willises are shocked to learn their children’s marriage is
in such a desperate state that Lionel is looking to sleep under a separate
roof.
157- The
Separation (Part Two)
George
schemes to get Lionel to see a marriage counselor, hoping to end his son’s
separation from Jenny, but hardly expects the advice the counselor has to
offer.
158-
Louise’s Father
George thinks
the heroic man described in a newspaper story may be Louise’s supposedly
long-ago deceased father. He sets out to verify his suspicions, against Louise’s
wishes.
159- My
Maid, Your Maid
George and
Louise each hire a maid to replace Florence. Their bickering will soon be put
to rest when CBS cancels Florence’s spin-off show.
160- I've
Still Got It
A receding
hairline and midriff bulge have George convinced that he’s no longer
attractive. When Louise sends flowers and a nice note to his office, he
mistakenly assumes they are from his secretary. Welcome Back, Kotter’s
Vernee Watson-Johnson appears.
161-
Florence Did It Different (Part One)
Just like the
Bradys had to deal with Emma, the Jeffersons contend with their new maid.
162-
Florence Did It Different (Part Two)
With her shot
at a new career in cinders, Florence enthusiastically returns to the Jeffersons
household expecting her old job back, only to find her shoes have been filled.
163- The
House That George Built
Afraid of
being forgotten, George is determined to die a legend and sets out to create
The George Jefferson Museum. Listen for Peter Lawford as the museum guide.
164- A
Whole Lot of Trouble
On her
birthday, Louise is distraught over news that some cold-hearted monster plans
to build a business on the site of the only neighborhood playground, but her
distress turns to fury when she learns that this monster is George. Mork’s
buddy Jeffrey Jacquet guest stars.
165- I've
Got A Secret
Television
characters should know not to look in their wives’ diaries. George, however,
gets the urge to read Louise’s writings. Meanwhile, say goodbye to Mr. Bentley
for a few seasons.
166- A
Charmed Life
When George
learns Whittendale despises him for his crass behavior, he enrolls himself in
charm school.
167-
Thammy the Thongwriter
Real-life
songwriter Frank DeVol appears again as a jingle writer who stays in Bentley’s
apartment. George wants him to write a jingle, but the poor sap is having
marital problems. Look for a young Victoria Jackson (Saturday Night Live).
168- I Spy
*
When Helen
feels neglected, her behavior leads George to think she is having an affair.
169-
Dog-Gone *
George has
another opportunity to make good with Mr. Whittendale by taking care of his
dog. The dog is an unruly houseguest and, worse, gets into an accident.
170-
Blazing Jeffersons *
Bad news: an
electrical fire devastates one of George’s stores. Good news: he can collect
insurance money by taking to court the person responsible for the wiring. Bad
news: The person is Lionel.
171- Men
of the Cloth
George is
dead set against plans for Florence and her gospel group to sing at his
granddaughter Jessica’s baptism. When he learns that famed gospel singer Andrea
Crouch is in town, he’s determined to do anything to get her to sing in their
place -- even if it means impersonating a reverend. Incidentally, Sherman
Hemsley went on to portray a deacon in Amen.
172- A
Case of Self-Defense
When Lionel
and Jenny’s apartment gets broken into, George buys a gun. Incidentally, guest
star Frank DeVol sang a song from Annie Get Your Gun on a Broadway
compilation album.
173- My
Wife, I Think I'll Keep Her
George’s and
Tom’s sexist attitudes set them up for a lesson in equality from the indignant
Louise and Helen: the women move in together and kick out the guys.
174- Guess
Who’s Not Coming to Dinner *
The
Jeffersons and the Willises plan a surprise party for Florence, but a
misunderstanding causes her to think she is not invited and, worse, that they
expect her to serve the meal. There’s a $500 bottle of wine involved and Marla
Gibbs plays drunk.
175- The
Strays (Part One) *
George is set
on revenge after he is mugged by a gang of female hoodlums, but trying to get
even could be hazardous to his health.
*Please note that this episode guide reflects the show as it was originally broadcast. As a result, episode numbers differ slightly from those on TV Land's schedule, which is based upon the show in syndication. Affected episodes are marked with an asterisk. Please use episode titles and descriptions to find the episode you are looking for.
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