Episode
The Jeffersons: Lesson in Love
Overview
Florence becomes depressed when her latest boyfriend doesn't call her for a second date. She later is asked out by a police officer and in order to keep him interested her, George gives Florence some tips on what men like in a woman.
Details
- Series
- The Jeffersons
- Season
- Season 8
- Episode
- Episode 24
- Air date
- 1982-05-02
- Runtime
- 25 min
Episode context
Lesson in Love is Episode 24 in Season 8 of The Jeffersons. It aired on 1982-05-02. The runtime is 25 min.
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Episode 23: A Small Victory
Louise and Helen consider leaving the Help Center due to lack of involvement from others as well as lack of funds. However, just as they're about to call it quits, a young hooker named Maggie walks in the door.
Episode 25: Do Not Forsake Me, Oh, My Helen
Helen gets an invitation to have lunch with an old boyfriend and Tom is seething with jealousy. This leads him to have a dream about the Old West where he has a shootout with Pecos Darryl, a man after Helen's heart.
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Episode 20: The Strays (1)
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Louise, George, Tom and Helen plan a surprise party for Florence just to let her know how much they appreciate her friendship. However, when Florence walks in on the planning stages Tom makes an excuse and tells her she's invited but only to serve the meal. This prompts Florence to drown her sorrows in a $500 bottle of wine George just bought.
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