The Jeffersons

The Jeffersons (1975-1985)

EndedScripted showComedy

Set in a high-rise apartment building in the heart of New York City, the show spun around George, a classic character portrait of vanity, arrogance, and petty prejudice. Balanced by the more level-headed but just as strong-willed Weezy, George's self-serving abrasiveness struck comic gold, particularly in the second season, when the show's style had been set but was still fresh. Episodes tackled subjects trivial (George and Tom wear the same tacky dinner jacket to a party) and trenchant (a country club invites George to join, but only so that a newspaper reporter will think the club is open to minorities). The black and white mix of the cast allowed for a sharply satirical take on race relations, which managed to have a genuine sense of hope while never glossing over the complexity of racial tension--and was consistently funny. In fact, it's striking how well the show's humor holds up; The Jeffersons turned a series of half-hour farces into a sly examination of marriage, race, class, and the battle of the sexes; it's sad that so few contemporary sitcoms have this kind of intelligence, courage, and sheer talent.

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Scheduleevery Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S11E24Red RobinsJuli 2, 1985
S11E23Off-Off-Off BroadwayJuni 25, 1985
S11E22The Odd CoupleJuni 11, 1985
S11E21The Truth HurtsJuni 4, 1985
S11E20And Up We GoApr. 30, 1985
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Frequently Asked Questions (Warning: Spoilers)

What was The Jeffersons premiere date?

The Jeffersons premiered on January 18, 1975.

Who created The Jeffersons?

The Jeffersons was created by Norman Lear and Don Nicholl.

Which TV network aired The Jeffersons?

The Jeffersons aired on CBS.

What was the main premise of The Jeffersons?

The Jeffersons was a sitcom about an African American couple, George and Louise Jefferson, who moved from Queens to Manhattan after finding success in the dry cleaning business.

Who played George Jefferson?

George Jefferson was played by actor Sherman Hemsley.

Who played Louise Jefferson?

Louise Jefferson was played by actress Isabel Sanford.

Who played Florence Johnston?

Florence Johnston was played by actress Marla Gibbs.

Who played Lionel Jefferson?

Lionel Jefferson was played by actor Mike Evans.

Did Lionel Jefferson leave the show?

Yes, Mike Evans left The Jeffersons after the third season.

Who played the second Lionel Jefferson?

The second Lionel Jefferson was played by actor Damon Evans.

Was there a spin-off of The Jeffersons?

Yes, there was a spin-off of The Jeffersons called Checking In, which followed maid Florence Johnston as she took a job in a hotel.

How many seasons did Checking In last?

Checking In only lasted 4 episodes.

Was there a crossover episode between The Jeffersons and Archie Bunker's Place?

Yes, there was a crossover episode between The Jeffersons and Archie Bunker's Place, which was titled "The Jeffersons Move Up".

Who played Archie Bunker in "The Jeffersons Move Up"?

Archie Bunker was played by actor Carroll O'Connor.

Who played Edith Bunker in "The Jeffersons Move Up"?

Edith Bunker was played by actress Jean Stapleton.

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