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The Jeffersons Season 8 Episodes
Season 8 Episode Guide
25 Episodes 1981 - 1982
Episode 1
The Separation
Sun, Oct 4, 1981 30 mins
The Jeffersons and the Willises strain to reunite Lionel and Jenny. First of two parts. Lionel: Mike Evans. Jenny: Berlinda Tolbert.
Episode 2
The Separation
Sun, Oct 11, 1981 30 mins
Conclusion. George deals Lionel unsolicited therapy when he invites a marriage counselor to a night of poker at the apartment. Sherman Hemsley, Isabel Sanford. Lionel: Mike Evans. Dr. Foster: Bob Delegall.
Episode 3
Louise's Father
Sun, Oct 18, 1981 30 mins
George tries to learn if the man in a news item is actually Louise's father, who supposedly died when she was 2. Sherman Hemsley, Isabel Sanford.
Episode 4
My Maid, Your Maid
Sun, Oct 25, 1981 30 mins
Louise decides to hire a maid without consulting George---who hires one of his own. Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley. Carmen: Roseanna Christiansen.
Episode 5
I've Still Got It
Sun, Nov 1, 1981 30 mins
George's fear of old age is relieved when he suspects his bookkeeper is attracted to him. Sherman Hemsley.
Episode 6
Florence Did It Different
Sun, Nov 8, 1981 30 mins
Part 1 of 2. Louise recalls Florence's days at the Jeffersons' as she explains duties to a new maid. Isabel Sanford, Marla Gibbs.
Episode 7
Florence Did It Different
Sun, Nov 15, 1981 30 mins
Conclusion. Florence returns to the Jeffersons to reclaim her job---which has already been claimed by Carmen (Roseanna Christiansen). Isabel Sanford.
Episode 8
The House That George Built
Sun, Nov 29, 1981 30 mins
A brush with death prompts George to establish a legacy. Sherman Hemsley, Isabel Sanford. Exhibition Announcer: Peter Lawford. Tour Guide: Rodney Kageyama.
Episode 9
A Whole Lot of Trouble
Sun, Dec 6, 1981 30 mins
George plans to build on the only lot available for a playground. Sherman Hemsley, Isabel Sanford. Leonard: Jeffrey Jacquet.
Episode 10
I've Got a Secret
Sun, Dec 20, 1981 30 mins
George becomes curious about the contents of Louise's diary. Sherman Hemsley, Isabel Sanford. Bentley: Paul Benedict.
Episode 11
A Charmed Life
Sun, Dec 27, 1981 30 mins
George takes charm lessons to impress a society columnist. Kingsley: Howard Morton. Louis Alfred Grayson III: Daniel Frishman. Louise: Isabel Sanford.
Episode 12
Thammy the Thongwriter
Sun, Jan 3, 1982 30 mins
George asks his songwriting neighbor to compose a catchy jingle for his business. Sherman Hemsley, Isabel Sanford. Wendy: Victoria Jackson.
Episode 13
I Spy
Sun, Jan 17, 1982 30 mins
George spots Helen having lunch with another man and is determined to show Tom that his wife is unfaithful. Sherman Hemsley, Roxie Roker, Franklin Cover. Carl Davis: Terry Carter. Ralph: Ned Wertimer.
Episode 14
Dog-Gone
Sun, Jan 24, 1982 30 mins
George dog-sits for a neighbor, hoping the favor will prompt a business deal. Sherman Hemsley. Whittendale: Ivor Francis.
Episode 15
Blazing Jeffersons
Sun, Jan 31, 1982 30 mins
An insurer plans to prosecute the person who installed fire alarms in George's burned-down store. Sherman Hemsley. Stan Green: Logan Ramsey. Fire Marshal: Don Dolan.
Episode 16
Men of the Cloth
Sun, Feb 7, 1982 30 mins
George persuades singer Andraé Crouch to perform at Jessica's baptism. Sherman Hemsley, Berlinda Tolbert, Marla Gibbs.
Episode 17
A Case of Self-Defense
Sun, Feb 21, 1982 30 mins
Louise is against George's notion to have a gun in the house for protection. Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley. Florence: Marla Gibbs. Theodore: Rick Podell.
Episode 18
My Wife, I Think I'll Keep Her
Sun, Mar 7, 1982 30 mins
Louise and Helen want their husbands to consult them on business matters. Isabel Sanford, Roxie Roker, Sherman Hemsley.
Episode 19
Guess Who's Not Coming to Dinner
Sun, Mar 14, 1982 30 mins
Florence learns that she's not invited to a dinner party thrown by the Jeffersons and the Willises. Florence: Marla Gibbs. Ralph: Ned Wertimer.
Episode 20
The Strays
Sun, Mar 21, 1982 30 mins
George hires a bodyguard after being roughed up by a gang of teen girls. Part 1 of two. Sherman Hemsley. Isabel Sanford. Ed: Will Geer Jr. Officer Barrett: Leonard Lightfoot.
Episode 21
The Strays
Sun, Mar 28, 1982 30 mins
Conclusion. George tries to retrieve Louise's wedding ring from the gang who mugged him. Sherman Hemsley. Wanda: Bernadette Cologne. Rachel: Lydia Nicole. Barrett: Leonard Lightfoot. Hugo: Irwin Keyes.
Episode 22
Jeffersons Greatest Hits
Sun, Apr 11, 1982 30 mins
The Jeffersons are skeptical when a record producer offers Florence a chance to make a record. Mike Davis: James A. Watson Jr. Steve: Steve Tracy.
Episode 23
A Small Victory
Sun, Apr 18, 1982 30 mins
Louise and Helen are encouraged about the viability of the Help Center when their efforts change the life of a prostitute (Lynne Moody). Isabel Sanford, Roxie Roker. Mom: Pete Schrum. Sugar: Greg Zadikov.
Episode 24
Lesson in Love
Sun, May 2, 1982 30 mins
George offers Florence advice on snaring a man after a date fails to ask her out a second time. Florence: Marla Gibbs. Officer Kenwood: Kene Holliday.
Episode 25
Do Not Forsake Me, Oh, My Helen
Sun, May 16, 1982 30 mins
Helen's luncheon date with an old beau has a jealous Tom daydreaming of an Old West shootout to keep the woman he loves. Isabel Sanford, Sherman Hemsley. Helen: Roxie Roker. Charlie: Danny Wells. Pecos Darryl: Stan Haze.
