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The Reverend Sanford

Comedy

25

Feb 10, 1977

To avoid taxes, Fred becomes a clergyman of the Divine Profit Church and appoints Bubba and Woody as officers. But when the head of the Church shows up at the first service to collect his 50% of the proceeds, Fred forms yet another sect -- 'Junkism.'

Full Episodes

Season 6, 25 episodes

Hawaiian Connection 1A,

After their Honolulu heist, three professional jewel thieves are faced with the problem of finding someone to smuggle the gems out of Hawaii and into Los Angeles.

22m Sep 23, 1976

Hawaiian Connection 1B,

Completely unaware that he is part of a robbery, Fred loses track of his friends' 'package' and is chased by the crooks all over the island -- including Don Ho's nightclub and Sea Life Park. Who'll get them first, the crooks or the cops?

22m Sep 23, 1976

The Hawaiian Connection - Part 2,

Completely unaware that he is part of a robbery, Fred loses track of his friends' 'package' and is chased by the crooks all over the island -- including Don Ho's nightclub and Sea Life Park. Who'll get them first, the crooks or the cops?

25m Sep 30, 1976

California Crude,

When Fred and Lamont are told that there might be oil in their own backyard, they trust an Arab oil company representative to confirm the findings. Abdul Aram agrees with the report and Fred sets about spending his future millions.

25m Oct 7, 1976

The Stakeout,

Fred falls for one of his tenants and can't understand her aloofness -- until he discovers the 'lady' is really a man on the run from the police.

25m Oct 14, 1976

I Dream Of Choo-Choo Rabinowitz,

Fred is determined to impress Lamont's future mother-in-law by setting a new world's record and getting his name in the Guinness Book. However, the record he chooses to break is quite a bit harder than he expected.

25m Oct 21, 1976

The Winning Ticket,

Fred can't wait to try out the new promotion idea that he just bought from two 'salesmen.' Convinced that the idea will increase sales in the junkyard, Fred misses the 'catch' that could put him and Lamont in the poorhouse.

25m Nov 4, 1976

Committee Man,

Fred is ecstatic when the Mayor selects him to represent Watts businessmen on a community relations committee. But the other members of the committee have quite another reaction and offer Fred a most unusual bribe.

24m Nov 11, 1976

Fred's Extra Job,

In a desperate attempt to persuade Lamont to stay with him in the junk business, Fred secretly borrows money from the bank to show his son that business is booming. But in order to pay back the loan, Fred has to take a second job.

25m Nov 18, 1976

Carol,

When a curious visitor arrives at the Sanford home and claims to have known Fred forty years ago, Fred's memory suddenly falters. Is it because too much time has gone by or is it because of the bank robbery?

25m Nov 25, 1976

Aunt Esther Has A Baby,

Esther has been trying to adopt a baby for quite some time and finally gets an appointment with the adoption agency. But when the case worker comes to check out the home environment, Esther's husband is drunk and the only other one around is Fred.

24m Dec 2, 1976

Here Today, Gone Today,

Unaware that Lamont and Esther are trying to surprise him by sending out the furniture to be re-upholstered, Fred comes home early and thinks its all been stolen. He's even sure of the thieves.

24m Dec 6, 1976

Aunt Esther Meets Her Son,

Fred and Lamont become peacemakers when Esther finds that her newly adopted son doesn't believe in God and kicks him out of the house.

25m Dec 9, 1976

Sanford And Gong,

Fred, Lamont and Bubba perform a song-and-dance routine on Fred's favorite television program, 'The Gong Show,' with plans of winning the grand prize. But Fred's brother-in-law Rodney has a very special plan of his own.

25m Dec 16, 1976

Fred Meets Redd,

Fred must decide if he should spend time with his accountant and complete his tax forms before the deadline or spend the time competing in a Redd Foxx look-alike contest.

24m Jan 13, 1977

The Defiant One,

Grady tries an ancient Oriental magic trick and shackles Fred to Esther -- without realizing the directions for releasing the locks are written in Chinese!

25m Jan 20, 1977

A Matter Of Silence,

A sudden loss of hearing sends Fred into shock. But when a doctor easily solves his problem, Fred is reluctant to give up the loving sympathy he's been getting from his girlfriend and decides to stay 'deaf.'

22m Jan 27, 1977

When John Comes Marching Home,

After Fred decorates his living room for his future daughter-in-law Janet's bridal shower and Rollo gives Lamont a stag party, Janet's ex-husband arrives with an earth-shattering proclamation that could change the course of everyone's life.

25m Feb 3, 1977

The Reverend Sanford,

To avoid taxes, Fred becomes a clergyman of the Divine Profit Church and appoints Bubba and Woody as officers. But when the head of the Church shows up at the first service to collect his 50% of the proceeds, Fred forms yet another sect -- 'Junkism.'

25m Feb 10, 1977

The Will,

Fred is fearful that his days are numbered after Esther delivers a crushing blow to his head with her Bible-laden purse. He assembles all his family and friends for a reading of his newly prepared will.

25m Feb 17, 1977

Fred The Activist,

An innocent shopping trip turns violent when a shady salesman refuses to grant a time payment plan to anyone over 65. Incensed by the salesman's policy, Fred becomes the leader of a militant gang of oldsters in search of revenge.

25m Feb 24, 1977

The Lucky Streak,

Fred and Lamont need a quick $4,000 to buy the Sanford Arms. Investing their last $500 in a poker game, Fred wins. He successfully parlays those winnings at the racetrack. Now he's off to Las Vegas to try and do it again. How long can his luck hold out?

25m Mar 3, 1977

Funny You Don't Look It,

Fred is so certain he is a descendant of a famous person that he pays a company $25 to trace his roots. But the secret the company digs up could change the rest of his life.

25m Mar 10, 1977

Fred Sings The Blues,

Fred invites B.B. King to dinner at the Sanford home and may give the famous singer another reason to sing the blues. B.B. King guest stars.

25m Mar 17, 1977

School Daze,

When Fred is caught spending a lot of time with Doris, a white school-teacher, everyone is sure he's only studying about the birds and bees. But Fred insists there's much more to the relationship.

25m Mar 24, 1977