Season 1 Breakdown

Normal Episodes: 14
TV Specials: 0
TV Movies: 0

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Sanford and Son Season 1 (1972)

Sanford and Son Crossed Swords 1x01 Crossed Swords
Lamont discovers that the porcelain figure he has brought is worth a great deal of money and decides auctioning off the piece will bring the best price.
Jan. 14, 1972
Sanford and Son Happy Birthday, Pop 1x02 Happy Birthday, Pop
Fred's 65th birthday is anything but happy when his first Social Security check and Lamont's "night on the town" don't meet his expectations.
Jan. 21, 1972
Sanford and Son Here Comes the Bride, There Goes the Bride 1x03 Here Comes the Bride, There Goes the Bride
Fred's protest against Lamont's impending marriage fails to change his son's mind. But as the ceremony begins, the bride to be leaves Lamont standing at the altar.
Jan. 28, 1972
Sanford and Son The Copper Caper 1x04 The Copper Caper
Fred's suspicions about a used-copper salesman are ignored by Lamont, especially after his son checks the metal's going price.
Feb. 04, 1972
Sanford and Son A Matter of Life and Breath 1x05 A Matter of Life and Breath
Lamont and Fred, at Lamont's insistence, take advantage of the free test offered by a Breathmoblie. The results convince Fred that he has tuberculosis.
Feb. 11, 1972
Sanford and Son We Were Robbed 1x06 We Were Robbed
Fred covers his clumsiness by proclaiming "we were robbed" and he turns into a boastful hero cited for bravery.
Feb. 18, 1972
Sanford and Son A Pad for Lamont 1x07 A Pad for Lamont
Angered by his father's constant interruption of his dates, Lamont moves out to pursue the life of a swinging bachelor.
Feb. 25, 1972
Sanford and Son The Great Sanford Siege 1x08 The Great Sanford Siege
Fred's failure to pay his bills brings threats of turned off utilities and repossessed furniture.
Mar. 03, 1972
Sanford and Son Coffins for Sale 1x09 Coffins for Sale
Lamont buys two coffins at an auction. Very superstition about having coffins in the house, Fred decided to sleep in the back of the truck until they are sold.
Mar. 10, 1972
Sanford and Son The Barracuda 1x10 The Barracuda
Lamont strongly objects to his father's proposal of marriage to the widow Donna Harris. Lynn Hamilton Guest stars.
Mar. 17, 1972
Sanford and Son TV or Not TV 1x11 TV or Not TV
Fred wants a color television and Lamont wants a car, but they can't afford both. Fred enraged to learn that Lamont brought the car, ends up in the hospital with amnesia.
Mar. 24, 1972
Sanford and Son The Suitcase Case 1x12 The Suitcase Case
Lamont stumbles upon a suitcase full of what he's sure is stolen money and calls the police to come take it away. Not wanting to take any chances, Fred locks the find up in the saf ...
Mar. 31, 1972
Sanford and Son The Return of the Barracuda 1x13 The Return of the Barracuda
Fred and Donna have reconciled their differences and are once again planning to wed.
Apr. 07, 1972
Sanford and Son The Piano Movers 1x14 The Piano Movers
A great deal on a grand piano finds Lamont and Fred lodged in the apartment of a wealthy eccentric.
Apr. 14, 1972
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Season 1 Characters

Fred G. Sanford played by Redd Foxx
Lamont Sanford played by Demond Wilson
Melvin played by Slappy White
Officer 'Swanny' Swanhauser played by Noam Pitlik
Officer 'Smitty' Smith played by Hal Williams
Donna Harris played by Lynn Hamilton
Hamlin played by Dick Van Patten
Gunman played by Gabriel Dell
Man played by Lester Fletcher
Man in Restaurant played by Jack Manning (III)
Minister played by Alvin Childress
Otto played by Leonard Stone
Receptionist played by Lillian Lehman
Clerk played by William Lanteau
Darlene played by Judyann Elder
Mother played by Paulene Myers
Nelson B. Davis played by James Wheaton
Nurse played by Noreen Gammill
Auctioneer played by Robert Mandan
Doctor played by Peter Bonerz
Police Officer played by Rick Hurst
Process Server played by Patrick Campbell (III)
Bartender played by Eddie Carroll

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Season 1 Videos

01x14 The Piano Movers
01x14 The Piano Movers (25:47)

01x04 The Copper Caper
01x04 The Copper Caper (25:57)

01x12 The Suitcase Case
01x12 The Suitcase Case (25:55)

01x09 Coffins for Sale
01x09 Coffins for Sale (25:53)

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Season 1 Quotes

01x09 - Coffins for Sale Season 1 / Episode 9: - Coffins for Sale

Lamont Sanford: This is ridiculous! You're ridiculous and I'm ridiculous for being out here with you!
Fred G. Sanford: Then go back in the house.
Lamont Sanford: Don't be ridiculous.
01x13 - The Return of the Barracuda Season 1 / Episode 13: - The Return of the Barracuda

Melvin: They really know how to make the horror movies, those Japanese. You know all those Godzilla movies? They was made in Japan.
Lamont Sanford: I know that, Melvin. I ain't exactly stupid, y'know.
Melvin: You know, I wish they'd do a Godzilla movie with a black man, don't you?
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Season 1 Trivia

  • Episode 01 - Goof (crew or equipment visible): As Lamont argues with Fred about messing up the auction, a crew member crosses view in kitchen door.
  • Episode 07 - The red poster over the bed in Lamont's apartment reads "To Know Solitude is to Enjoy Freedom."
  • Episode 01 - According to Lamont, Elizabeth died in 1945.
  • Episode 11 - The Sanfords lived at 9114 South Central Avenue, in Watts.
  • Episode 11 - The title is based upon the often used quote from Shakespeare's play Hamlet, "To be or not to be."

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