Ep 19. Mother Jefferson's Birthday

As the second season of "The Jeffersons" rolls on, the 19th episode is titled "Mother Jefferson's Birthday." This episode finds the Jefferson family scrambling to make arrangements for Mother Jefferson's big day.

Mother Jefferson is an elderly woman who is known for her quick wit and sharp tongue. In this episode, George (Sherman Hemsley) and Louise (Isabel Sanford) are determined to make her birthday party the best one yet. They plan to invite all of her friends and family members to the party, but they quickly realize that they are short on funds.

To make matters worse, Mother Jefferson (Zara Cully) is refusing to even acknowledge her birthday. She insists that she does not want a party or any fuss made about her special day. However, George and Louise are determined to make her happy, no matter what it takes.

The rest of the episode follows the Jefferson family as they try to plan the perfect party for Mother Jefferson. They consider different venues and decorations, and they start to get creative with the food and entertainment options. However, each idea they come up with seems to be more expensive than the last.

As the day of the party approaches, tensions start to run high in the Jefferson household. George is stressed about the mounting cost of the party, and Louise is feeling the pressure to make sure everything goes smoothly. Meanwhile, Mother Jefferson is still insisting that she does not want any fuss made about her birthday.

Despite these challenges, the Jeffersons continue to work hard to make the party a success. They invite all of Mother Jefferson's friends and family members, and they spare no expense when it comes to the decorations and food.

However, as the party gets underway, it becomes clear that Mother Jefferson is not enjoying herself. She is still in a foul mood, and she seems to be picking fights with everyone around her. This puts a damper on the festivities, and the Jeffersons start to worry that they have failed in their mission to make Mother Jefferson happy.

As the night wears on and the party starts to wind down, Mother Jefferson finally begins to open up. She admits that she was feeling down about getting older, and that her attitude had nothing to do with the party itself. She thanks the Jeffersons for putting so much effort into making her birthday special, and she even manages to crack a smile or two.

The episode ends on a heartwarming note, with the Jeffersons reflecting on their successful party and Mother Jefferson feeling appreciated and loved. "Mother Jefferson's Birthday" is a classic episode of "The Jeffersons" that showcases the show's mix of humor and heart.