Episode
The Jeffersons: The Separation (1)
Overview
Louise and George are heartbroken when they discover Lionel and Jenny are having marital problems that result in a separation. This prompts George, Louise, Helen and Tom to convene to try to get them back together.
Details
- Series
- The Jeffersons
- Season
- Season 8
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 1981-10-04
- Runtime
- 25 min
Episode context
The Separation (1) is Episode 1 in Season 8 of The Jeffersons. It aired on 1981-10-04. The runtime is 25 min.
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