Ep 4. George's Help

George's Help is the fourth episode of the fourth season of The Jeffersons, originally aired on October 18, 1977. In this episode, George Jefferson (Sherman Hemsley) is feeling overwhelmed with his business and personal responsibilities, leading him to seek help from a psychiatrist.

The episode opens with George rushing around the office and barking orders at his employees, showing how stressed he is from work. He then goes home to find his wife, Louise (Isabel Sanford), who is planning a dinner party for their friends. George immediately starts criticizing her plans, showing his frustration with the pressure of entertaining guests and running his business.

At the dinner party, George continues to be on edge and is easily provoked when his friend Tom (Paul Benedict) challenges him about his business practices. After the dinner, George and Louise have a heated argument about his behavior, and she suggests that he seek help from a professional to deal with his stress and anxiety.

Reluctantly, George agrees to see a psychiatrist, Dr. McCallister (John Hancock). However, George initially struggles to open up about his feelings, and the doctor has trouble getting through to him. Eventually, George starts to let his guard down and shares his frustrations about his workload and the pressure of being a successful businessman.

As he continues his therapy sessions, George starts to understand why he feels so overwhelmed and learns to cope with his stress in healthier ways. He also begins to see how his behavior has affected his relationships, including with his wife Louise.

In the end, George makes positive changes in his life and is able to manage his stress levels better. He recognizes the importance of taking care of his mental health and continues to see Dr. McCallister for support.

George's Help is an insightful and thought-provoking episode that showcases the importance of mental health and seeking help when needed. Sherman Hemsley delivers a powerful performance as a character who is struggling with his responsibilities and emotions, and the episode offers valuable lessons about coping with stress and anxiety.