The Jeffersons (1975–1985) - episodes with scripts
"The Jeffersons" was perhaps the most-successful spinoff series to "All in the Family." George Jefferson was the black version of Archie Bunker in many respects, both were loud-mouthed, opinionated and set in their bigoted ways. By 1975, Jefferson's fledging dry-cleaning business, Jefferson Cleaners, had successfully grown into a small chain; his newfound wealth led to moving his family to a "deluxe apartment in the sky" in Manhattan. His family included his wife, Louise, a level-headed and open-minded woman who often had to scold George when his mouth got him into trouble; and Lionel, an engineering major at a local college. He especially disliked Tom and Helen Willis, a mixed couple (he was white, she was black) whose daughter, Jenny, was dating and later married Lionel; Florence, his sharp-tongued maid; and Harry Bentley, the esoteric Englishman who lived next door. George often flaunted his wealth and displayed rude, arrogant, bigoted behavior; however, he often found that money didn't open every door or win him favor with everyone. In later years, George and Louise became grandparents (welcoming an adorable little girl, Jessica); and Lionel and Jenny found work he as an electrical engineer, she as a fashion designer. However, Lionel and Jenny's marriage soon began to crumble. Meanwhile, as Jefferson Cleaners continued to expand, George continually had to deal with competing dry-cleaning franchises, who sought to put George out of business. In the final season, George and Tom formed a partnership and purchased Charlie's Bar, their favorite hangout.
Season 1
Season 2
- 1. A Dinner for Harry
- 2. George's First Vacation
- 3. Louise's Daughter
- 4. Harry and Daphne
- 5. Mother Jefferson's Fall
- 6. Jefferson vs. Jefferson
- 7. Uncle Bertram
- 8. Movin' on Down
- 9. George Won't Talk
- 10. Jenny's Grandparents
- 11. George's Best Friend
- 12. George and the Manager
- 13. George's Alibi
- 14. Lunch with Mama
- 15. George vs. Wall Street
- 16. The Breakup: Part 1
- 17. The Breakup: Part 2
- 18. Florence's Problem
- 19. Mother Jefferson's Birthday
- 20. Louise's Cookbook
- 21. George Meets Whittendale
- 22. Lionel's Problem
- 23. Tennis Anyone?
- 24. The Wedding
Season 3
- 1. George and the President
- 2. Louise Gets Her Way
- 3. Louise Suspects
- 4. The Lie Detector
- 6. The Retirement Party
- 7. Lionel's Pad
- 8. Tom the Hero
- 9. Jenny's Discovery
- 10. The Agreement
- 11. Florence in Love
- 12. The Christmas Wedding
- 13. Louise Forgets
- 14. Bentley's Problem
- 15. Jefferson Airplane
- 16. George's Guilt
- 17. A Case of Black and White
- 18. Louise vs. Jenny
- 19. The Marriage Counselors
- 21. The Old Flame
- 22. Jenny's Opportunity
- 23. George the Philanthropist
- 24. Louise's Physical
Season 4
- 1. The Grand Opening: Part 1
- 2. The Grand Opening: Part 2
- 3. Once a Friend
- 4. George's Help
- 5. George's Legacy
- 6. Good News, Bad News
- 7. The Visitors
- 8. The Camp Out
- 9. The Last Leaf
- 10. Louise's New Interest
- 11. The Costume Party
- 12. Florence Gets Lucky
- 13. George Needs Help
- 14. The Jefferson Curve
- 15. 984 W. 124th Street, Apt. 5C
- 16. George and Whitty
- 17. Lionel Gets the Business
- 18. The Blackout
- 19. Florence's Union
- 20. George and Jimmy
- 21. Thomas H. Willis & Co.
- 22. Uncle George and Aunt Louise
- 23. George and Louise in a Bind: Part 1
- 24. George and Louise in a Bind: Part 2
- 25. George and Louise in a Bind: Part 3
- 26. Jenny's Thesis
Season 5
- 1. Louise's Painting
- 2. Homecoming: Part 1
- 3. Homecoming: Part 2
- 4. How Slowly They Forget
- 5. George's Dream
- 6. George's New Stockbroker
- 7. Me and Billy Dee
- 8. Half a Brother
- 9. What Are Friends For?
- 10. George, Who?
- 11. Harry's House Guest
- 12. George Finds a Father
- 13. Louise's Sister
- 14. Louise's Reunion
- 15. A Bedtime Story
- 16. Florence Meets Mr. Right
- 17. Louise's Award
- 18. The Other Woman
- 19. The Hold Out
- 20. The Ones You Love
- 21. Every Night Fever
- 22. Three Faces of Florence
- 23. Louise's Convention
- 24. The Freeze In
Season 6
- 1. The Announcement
- 2. A Short Story
- 3. Louise's Old Boyfriend
- 4. Now You See It, Now You Don't: Part 1
- 5. Now You See It, Now You Don't: Part 2
- 6. Where's Papa?
- 7. The Expectant Father
- 8. Joltin' George
- 9. Baby Love
- 10. Louise vs. Florence
- 11. Me and Mr. G
- 12. One Flew Into the Cuckoo's Nest
- 13. Louise's Setback
- 14. Brother Tom
- 15. The Arrival: Part 1
- 16. The Arrival: Part 2
- 17. The Shower
- 18. The Longest Day
- 19. George's Birthday
- 20. A Night to Remember
- 21. The Loan
- 22. Louise Takes a Stand
- 23. The First Store
- 24. Once Upon a Time