Episode
The Jeffersons: The Retirement Party
Overview
George is ready to sell out to a big corporation after a company makes him a lucrative offer. This would make him a vice president however, after reading over a booklet on the rules and regulations, George discovers that this would also mean some of his best workers will be forced into retirement.
Details
- Series
- The Jeffersons
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 6
- Air date
- 1976-10-30
- Runtime
- 25 min
Episode context
The Retirement Party is Episode 6 in Season 3 of The Jeffersons. It aired on 1976-10-30. The runtime is 25 min.
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George sets out to get a diploma after Lionel lies about George's education to his college pals saying he graduated from Harvard.
Episode 7: Lionel's Pad
The family is displeased with Lionel's news that he's moving out, and outraged at his choice of a roommate. Lionel: Damon Evans. Louise: Isabel Sanford. George: Sherman Hemsley. Helen: Roxie Roker. Tom: Franklin Cover. Jenny: Berlinda Tolbert.
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