Ep 19. The Hold Out

The Hold Out is an episode from the fifth season of the classic American sitcom The Jeffersons. It revolves around the lives of George and Louise Jefferson, an affluent African American couple living in upper-class Manhattan, and their family and friends.

In this episode, George has his heart set on buying a new company, but there is one holdout who refuses to sell their share. George is determined to convince the holdout to sell the share to him, and he enlists the help of his friend, Harry, an attorney. Harry advises George to use some dirty tactics to get the holdout to sell, but George is hesitant.

Meanwhile, Louise is preparing for a charity fashion show and is having trouble getting the models to cooperate. One of the models, a snobbish woman named Margo, is causing trouble and refuses to wear one of the outfits that Louise has chosen for her.

As the episode progresses, George becomes increasingly desperate to get the holdout to sell, going so far as to offer him a bribe. However, the holdout refuses to budge. Louise, on the other hand, decides to take matters into her own hands with Margo. She confronts her and tells her that if she doesn't cooperate, she can leave the show.

In the end, George realizes that his tactics were wrong and decides to call off the deal. Louise manages to get all the models to cooperate, and Margo ends up apologizing to her. The episode ends with the family coming together for dinner, reflecting on the importance of being ethical and true to oneself.

The Hold Out is a typical episode of The Jeffersons, with its trademark blend of humor and heart. The show was known for its groundbreaking portrayal of African American characters in a sitcom format, and its longevity and success helped to pave the way for future minority-led shows. The episode is a great example of the show's core values – family unity, perseverance, and humor in the face of adversity.