Ep 28. Ep 28 - George vs. Wall Street

George Jefferson is one of the most successful and wealthy black businessmen in New York City. He built his fortune through his dry-cleaning business, but despite his success, George was never completely satisfied. He believed that he could become even richer if he could just figure out a way to invest his money in the stock market.

In "George vs. Wall Street," the 28th episode of the second season of "The Jeffersons," George sets his sights on making his fortune on Wall Street. He enlists the help of his friend and business associate, Leo, to help him navigate the complicated world of investing. Leo is excited about the opportunity to help George, but he also has his doubts. He knows that the stock market can be unpredictable, and he worries that the risk might be too great.

Meanwhile, Louise is having problems of her own. She's been feeling neglected by George lately, and she's not sure why. She confides in Helen, who encourages her to talk to George about her feelings. Louise is hesitant at first, but eventually she realizes that she needs to be honest with her husband if they're going to have a healthy relationship.

As George begins to invest in the stock market, he quickly becomes obsessed with tracking the performance of his portfolio. He spends hours each day reading financial news and checking stock prices. He's convinced that he's going to make a killing, but Leo is getting increasingly nervous. He warns George that he needs to be careful, but George brushes him off. He's convinced that he knows what he's doing.

One day, George receives a call from his stockbroker, who informs him that one of his investments has gone south. George is furious. He can't believe that he's lost money on the stock market. He demands that Leo find a way to recoup his losses.

As George becomes more and more obsessed with the stock market, Louise decides that she needs to take matters into her own hands. She sets up a meeting with the broker who handles their investments and starts to educate herself about the stock market. She's determined to be an equal partner in their finances, and she's not going to let George make all the decisions on his own.

Meanwhile, George continues to make risky investments, convinced that he's going to win big. Leo tries to talk him out of it, but George won't listen. He's sure that his luck is about to change.

In the end, George and Louise both learn important lessons about money and relationships. George realizes that he needs to be more careful with his investments and that he shouldn't ignore Louise's concerns. Louise, for her part, learns that it's important to be honest with her husband and to take an active role in their finances.

"George vs. Wall Street" is a classic episode of "The Jeffersons" that addresses important themes of finance and family. It's a reminder that even the wealthiest and most successful people can struggle to balance their financial ambitions with their personal relationships.