The Jeffersons

The Jeffersons and the Willises' air their dirty laundry in public when they have their day in TV court over a mysterious stain in a case of "who took who to the cleaners."

Florence goes on strike against George over her lack of a pension plan and his refusal to do anything about it. Complicating matters, her picket line is soon joined by supporters Louise, Helen, and Tom.

After rejecting an offer to invest in Charlie's declining bar, George suggests a "tantalizing" idea that turns the business into "gold," leaving him green with envy -- especially when he discovers who Charlie got as his new partner.

George idolizes his old, out-of-town buddy, Johnny, but he and Louise mix like oil and water, especially when Johnny misinterprets Louise's sarcasm as an invitation to "move in."

George and Louise try to rescue Florence from what could be a "fate worse than death" after they learn the suave and likeable bachelor she's out on a date with is a convicted murderer.

The "fun-filled" challenge of solving a "make-believe" murder awaits George, Louise, and Florence aboard a suspenseful mystery writer's cruise, but unexpectedly, the fictitious crime appears instead to be the real thing.

All evidence of the mystery cruise murder points the finger of guilt toward one suspect, but "supper snoop" George refuses to accept the obvious and proceeds to piece together other clues to substantiate his own theory.

George becomes the poet laureate of his building when some of his old romantic prose to Louise fall into "outside" hands and a publisher expresses interest in his work.

Florence's uncompromising attitude towards George undergoes a sudden turnabout when she and her friends risk their life savings to take advantage of an opportunity to tap his investment sense to help make then a "bundle" in the stock market.

Louise's jealous curiosity reaches criminal proportions when she talks Helen into aiding and abetting her attempt to unlock a piece of George's past that he's hidden "safely" away in his office safe.

George is in for the surprise of his life when jealousy gets the best of Florence, compelling her to pose as someone he never expected and she never intended -- Mrs. George Jefferson.

George's big mouth gets him into big trouble -- again -- when he spills some previously secret beans that could spell the end of Helen and Tom's marriage.

Putting her pride aside, Louise makes a "last ditch" effort to save the Help Center from financial ruin, but her admirable attempt brings her face-to-face with a former employer and a piece of the past she'd rather forget.

Jenny's distraught over her fledgling career as a fashion designer, until a friend of George's starts displaying an unusual interest in more than just her sketches.

George and Louise are in for the surprise of their lives when a greatly anticipated first time visit from their "little" foster son presents a problem bigger than they ever could have imagined.

An overly confident George discovers that betting against Florence may not be the easy win he thought when he talks himself into a daring challenge to prove that he can do in three hours what takes her a full day.

Convinced that her life is dull and boring, Florence goes for a luxurious beauty treatment at a chic and exclusive salon, supposedly frequented by celebrities, to experience the "finer things" -- hoping, in the process, to come face-to-face with one of her favorite stars.

George agrees to partner with an apparently fatherless boy for a father-son tournament, unaware that his honorable intentions will lead him into the middle of a sensitive family problem.

The "inside story" of what led to George and Louise's current success is revealed when one of George's dearest "friends" -- the first dollar he earned -- reflects back to the day the Jeffersons opened their first cleaning store.

George concocts a "chance" encounter for daughter-in-law Jenny with the world's foremost fashion designer, but his good intentions toward launching Jenny's fashion career are torn to shreds.

George defies Louise and plots a cunning "star-studded" scheme to save Jefferson Cleaners from being overrun by his arch-rival, who's hired a famous soap opera heartthrob to promote business.

A charity auction unexpectedly provides Florence with a generous "inheritance," and a difficult choice -- ethical responsibility or financial freedom.

George is forced to re-evaluate his financial frugality when a startling dream reveals his slim chance to pass through the pearly gates.

Louise becomes painfully aware that she and George are sharing far too little time together, but her determination to rectify the situation leads to an unexpected "breakup."

First of two parts. George accepts an offer for Jefferson Cleaners.