TV series
Sitcom following a successful African-American couple, George and Louise “Weezyö Jefferson as they “move on up” from working-class Queens to a ritzy Manhattan apartment. A spin-off of All in the Family.
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Checked Sep 1, 2026
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Sitcom following a successful African-American couple, George and Louise “Weezyö Jefferson as they “move on up” from working-class Queens to a ritzy Manhattan apartment. A spin-off of All in the Family.
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Episode 1
It's Harry Bentley's birthday and the Jeffersons are planning a birthday party at there apartment. However, the joyous occasion is anything but when Tom arrives wearing the same dinner jacket as George. Meanwhile, Helen keeps the fact that she was mugged from Tom due to the fact that Tom is at the end of his rope with New York.
Directed by Jack SheaWritten by Michael RossGuest stars Richard Libertini, Marla Gibbs
Episode 2
George doesn't know what to do with himself on a Sunday, the only day of the week George doesn't work. Tom quickly points out the obvious that George is a workaholic. Just to spite him, George decides to show him that he can relax and decides to book him and Louise on a cruise. However, Louise and George find themselves with a problem, Mother Jefferson has invited herself along.
Directed by Jack Shea
Episode 3
When a young woman shows up at the Jefferson's door with the news that she thinks that she's Louise's daughter, George has a fit and begins to doubt Louise. Especially since, the young woman was born while George was in the Korean War.
Directed by Jack SheaGuest stars Danny Wells, Diane Sommerfield
Episode 4
Harry is sure that his latest girlfriend, Daphne is going to pop the question and doesn't have the heart to let her down. So he bolts to the Jefferson's bathroom. Meanwhile, George tries to handle an inspector who's inspecting one of George's stores. However, George's method to avoid paying a fine by blackmailing the inspector, doesn't go over too well.
Directed by Jack SheaGuest stars Melinda Dillon, René Auberjonois
Episode 5
After being ignored, a hurt Mother Jefferson fakes a fall and gets all the attention she wants and proves to be an even bigger burden to Louise than usual.
Directed by Jack SheaWritten by Erik TarloffGuest stars Estelle Evans, Maidie Norman
Episode 6
Things aren't going to well for George and Louise on their anniversary. First, Louise must contend with the unwelcome Mother Jefferson and then she must contend with George's odd anniversary gift, bicycles. She quickly learns his motive for buying them, to meet Mr. Whittendale.
Directed by Jack Shea
Episode 7
Mother Jefferson encounters a masher in the elevator and later discovers he's Jenny's uncle. Things get out of hand when she locks him out on the balcony. Meanwhile, George wants to buy antique furniture, much to Louise's dismay.
Directed by Jack SheaWritten by Michael RossGuest stars Victor Kilian
Episode 8
George is sure that he's movin' back down the ladder after some financial setbacks. His worries soon turn into nightmares and with both Lionel asking for money and Florence asking for a raise, George's worries don't appear to be ending anytime soon.
Directed by Jack SheaWritten by Ken Levine, David IsaacsGuest stars Marla Gibbs
Episode 9
George is all excited about being invited to speak in front of some youths about his success, that is until he discovers the place he is to speak at is in Harlem. Later, George's fears are justified when his delivery van is looted.
Directed by Jack SheaGuest stars Robert Guillaume, Ernest Lee Thomas
Episode 10
Jenny is tired of the bickering between her two grandfathers who have been against each other ever since Tom and Helen wed. So this leads Jenny, Louise and Mother Jefferson to concoct a scheme to get the two together at the Jeffersons' apartment since neither of the grandfathers will step foot in the Willis' apartment.
Directed by Jack SheaGuest stars Leon Ames, Victor Kilian
Episode 11
George's old navy buddy, Wendell comes for a visit and immediately begins making passes at Louise. Louise quickly finds herself in a difficult situation, especially since she likes the unexpected attention, since George has recently not been spending any time with her.
Directed by Jack SheaWritten by Whitey MitchellGuest stars Louis Gossett Jr.
Episode 12
George needs a new manager for his store on the first floor in the apartment building. However, the person who's the most qualified for the job he refuses to hire for two reasons, she's a woman and she's white.
Directed by Jack SheaGuest stars Norma Donaldson
Episode 13
Lionel is in a car accident with the van which results in a broken headlight and dented fender. When Lionel doesn't tell George about it, George becomes convinced he was in an accident which could get him in trouble with the mob.
Directed by Jack Shea
Episode 14
Louise realizes that Mother Jefferson has a strong hold on George when he refuses to cancel a monthly lunch with his mother and go with Louise to a funeral for a family friend.
Directed by Jack SheaWritten by Michael RossGuest stars J.A. Preston
Episode 15
A late night phone call makes George wide-awake when he learns that a flood in Illinois will cause his investment in the stock market to go through the roof. However, George himself is the one going through the roof when he learns Lionel turned down an engineering job which quickly leads to a Jefferson/Willis fight at the Willis apartment.
Directed by Jack Shea
Episode 16
Lionel is desperate to pass a course but his odds are slim since his passing hinges on a paper he has to write about homosexuality. This leads George to buy a term paper for him, but this leads to a tremendous blow up ending with Jenny and Lionel breaking up and Louise and Helen ending their friendship.
Directed by Jack SheaGuest stars Marla Gibbs
Episode 17
Tom and Helen debate on whether or not to take the first step and try to patch things up with George and Louise while Louise debates the same thing. Meanwhile, Lionel makes a final decision about whether or not to use the ready made term paper.
Directed by Jack SheaGuest stars Marion Ramsey
Episode 18
Florence goes on a cleaning spree in the Jefferson's apartment as well as behaving extremely strange including, kissing Harry and giving away a swimming award to Louise. This leads Louise to believe Florence is contemplating suicide.
Directed by Jack SheaGuest stars Marla Gibbs
Episode 19
Mother Jefferson is all excited about it being her 70th birthday and even more excited about what George is giving her for a gift. However, George and Louise have totally forgotten all about it leading them to scramble to come up with something to please the old bitty.
Directed by Jack SheaWritten by Seaman JacobsGuest stars Lillian Randolph
Episode 20
Louise is offered the opportunity to write a cookbook for Tom's publishing company, Pelham Publishing. However, just as she gets started, a green-eyed George tries his best to put an end to her cookbook.
Directed by Jack SheaWritten by Whitey Mitchell
Episode 21
George is excited that he's going to finally meet Mr. Whittendale, however a previous engagement with Harry could foil George's plans. Things get even worse for George when he becomes trapped in the bathroom with Tom and Helen.
Directed by Jack Shea
Episode 22
Prior to his graduation from college, Lionel takes to drinking to ease the pressure of his expected success. Things come to a head when, on the day of his graduation, comes home drunk.
Directed by Jack SheaGuest stars Marla Gibbs
Episode 23
George is all excited to be the newest member of an exclusive tennis club. However, the real reasons for his induction slowly come to the surface after he meets the club's towel ""boy.""
Directed by Jack SheaWritten by Sandy VeithGuest stars Keene Curtis, Marla Gibbs, Ray Sharkey, Davis Roberts
Episode 24
After reading an article about Harry Belafonte renewing his marriage vows, George decides to do the same thing. However, Louise has second thoughts when she gets into an argument with George over her being an equal partner in Jefferson Cleaners.
Directed by Jack SheaGuest stars Marla Gibbs
Episode information updated Sep 18, 2026
Isabel SanfordLouise Jefferson
Sherman HemsleyGeorge Jefferson
Roxie RokerHelen Woodroow Willis
Franklin CoverThomas "Tom" Willis
Zara CullyOlivia "Mamma" Jefferson
Damon EvansLionel Jefferson
Jay HammerAllan Willis
Paul BenedictHarry Bentley
CBSUnited States
