Ep 25. The Family Man

Sanford and Son season 4 episode 25, titled "The Family Man," follows the antics of Fred Sanford and his son Lamont as they try to navigate their familial relationships while running their junk business in Watts, Los Angeles.

In this episode, Fred's cousin Maude and her husband visit from Arizona, causing excitement and tension among the family. While Maude and Fred reminisce about their childhood, tensions arise when Maude discovers that Fred has been hoarding her husband's valuable antique lamps.

Simultaneously, Lamont worries about upsetting his wife, who wants to visit her family in Hawaii instead of spending Father's Day with him. After a series of mishaps and misunderstandings, the episode culminates in a heartwarming family reunion as Fred, Lamont, Maude, and her husband come to a new understanding and appreciation for one another.

Throughout the episode, the comedic genius of Redd Foxx as Fred Sanford shines as he delivers hilarious one-liners and absurd antics, while Demond Wilson as Lamont provides the straight man to Fred's antics.

The episode also features memorable guest performances from Beah Richards as Maude and Hal Williams as her husband, who add depth and humor to the classic Sanford and Son formula.

Overall, "The Family Man" is a standout episode of season 4, showcasing the show's ability to balance humor and heart in equal measure while remaining a beloved classic of American television.