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Fred is happy with Lamont's wedding plans until he learns the couple plans to live in their own place. He tries to convince Lamont's fiancée to break up with him.

Sanford and Son

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Fred and his friends decide to start their own escort service.

Sanford & Son

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Fred and Esther investigate Lamont's mysterious new girlfriend.

Lamont in Love

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Fred is put under hypnosis to cure his addiction to television.

The TV Addict

Fred rents Lamont's room to a pregnant woman while Lamont is on a fishing trip.

Fred Sanford Has a Baby

Fred stages a circus in the junkyard after he inherits an elephant.

Greatest Show in Watts

Fred uses Lamont's acting school money to supply Whopper Chopper food processors and interrupts a TV cooking show to advertise the device.

Can You Chop This

Fred is injured and hospitalized while witnessing an attempted murder.

The Oddfather

After lashing out at Lamont, Esther and Bubba, Fred has a dream in which Lamont is the spirit of Christmas past.

Ebenezer Sanford

Fred goes out for the Senior Olympics to compete for Donna's affection.

The Olympics

Despite Lamont's objections, Fred opens a Japanese restaurant in his living room.

Sanford and Rising Son

Fred tries to transform Esther's appearance to win a beauty contest so that her husband gives him the prize money.

My Fair Esther

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