Episode
The Jeffersons: George's Alibi
Overview
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.
Details
- Series
- The Jeffersons
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 13
- Air date
- 1975-12-06
- Runtime
- 25 min
Episode context
George's Alibi is Episode 13 in Season 2 of The Jeffersons. It aired on 1975-12-06. The runtime is 25 min.
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