Sanford & Son

Fred's plan to help Lamont financially: offer his junk empire as collateral for a loan he will repay by moonlighting as a waiter.

Seeking fame, Fred challenges the world record for staying awake.

Fred concocts a phony sweepstakes to boost business at the junkyard.

Part 1 of three. Fred and Lamont accept an expense-paid trip to Hawaii and unwittingly become involved in a jewel-theft scheme.

Part 2. The Sanfords are enjoying their vacation in Hawaii, unaware they're being used in a jewel-theft scheme.

Conclusion. The Sanfords are pursued in Honolulu by jewel thieves looking for hot gems they planted on Fred.

Fred discovers that the "woman" he adores is a master of disguise wanted by the police.

The Sanfords strike oil while tilling their new garden.

A housing-project builder tries to buy the vote of Fred, a new appointee to the mayor's Community Relations Bureau.

Nervous about adopting a child, Woody has a few too many before a crucial interview with the agency.

Esther and Woody's newly adopted teenager quickly dashes their hopes for him.

Fred is unaware that his brother-in-law Rodney plans to upstage the junkman's act on "The Gong Show" and carry off the prize money. Chuck Barris: Himself.

Despite a pressing tax deadline, Fred competes in a Redd Foxx look-alike contest.

An unexpected visitor claiming to be an old friend has Fred drawing a blank until mention is made of their former alliance in crime.

Fred collects insurance on the furniture his friends and family secretly removed for reupholstering.

Hours before a heavy date, Fred is accidentally handcuffed to Esther (LaWanda Page).

Fred decides to keep the cure of his hearing problem a secret so he can get more attention from Donna (Lynn Hamilton).

Janet and Lamont are shaken when her ex-husband shows up to make amends.

Fred declares his junkyard a church in order to avoid ever-rising property taxes.

Fred, fearing he is about to die, reveals the contents of his will.

Fred leads a march protesting age discrimination.

Fred believes gambling is the way to raise money to forestall foreclosure on the Sanford Arms.

Fred claims to be descended from King Solomon.

Aspiring songwriter Fred plans to sell his material to B.B. King (who appears as himself).

Lamont and Donna are puzzled by Fred's nightly disappearing act, until they learn his purpose: night school.