Episode
The Jeffersons: Jenny's Grandparents
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- The Jeffersons
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 10
- Air date
- 1975-11-15
- Runtime
- 25 min
Episode context
Jenny's Grandparents is Episode 10 in Season 2 of The Jeffersons. It aired on 1975-11-15. The runtime is 25 min.
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Episode 9: George Won't Talk
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.
Episode 11: George's Best Friend
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.
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