The BEST episodes directed by Russ Petranto

#1 - The Lucky Streak

Sanford and Son - Season 6 - Episode 22

In order to keep The Sanford Arms, Fred turns to gambling to raise funds.

#2 - The Seven-Month Itch (2)

Full House - Season 1 - Episode 20

Jesse calls to say that he and Samantha have gone to Lake Tahoe, where they have been skiing with friends. When Danny tells D.J. and Stephanie that Jesse has left and may move out, D.J. explains to Danny that when Pam died, D.J. thought that she would never again feel comfortable living in this house, until Jesse and Joey moved in and things got better. That's why D.J. and Stephanie don't want Jesse to move, so D.J. and Stephanie form a plan to make sure that doesn't happen -- they call Jesse and tell Jesse that Michelle is sick, when D.J. and Stephanie know that Michelle is not sick. From Lake Tahoe, Jesse drives his motorcycle behind a cattle truck for 4 hours in the freezing cold and arrives home only to discover that Michelle is really not sick, and that D.J. and Stephanie tricked him into coming home. Danny and Joey talk Jesse into not moving out, and they agree that Jesse needs more privacy than he's been getting.

#3 - Funny, You Don't Look It

Sanford and Son - Season 6 - Episode 23

After Fred receives his family crest, he becomes convinced he is a descendant of Jewish African royalty.

#4 - Chinese Torture (a.k.a.) The Defiant One

Sanford and Son - Season 6 - Episode 16

Grady's attempt at magic results in Fred and Esther being handcuffed together.

#5 - Fred Sings the Blues

Sanford and Son - Season 6 - Episode 24

The Sanfords meet blues legend B.B. King, who has something significant in common with Fred.

#6 - Fred the Activist

Sanford and Son - Season 6 - Episode 21

Angered by a local store's discriminatory credit policy, Fred organizes a group of fellow senior citizens.

#7 - The Reverend Sanford

Sanford and Son - Season 6 - Episode 19

To avoid paying taxes, Fred becomes a clergyman in a disreputable church that could cost him dearly.

#8 - When John Comes Marching Home

Sanford and Son - Season 6 - Episode 18

The surprise appearance of Janet's ex-husband threatens to spoil Lamont's plans to marry her.

#9 - A Matter of Silence

Sanford and Son - Season 6 - Episode 17

Fred uses his temporary hearing troubles to attract Donna's attention.

#10 - Your Guest is As Good As Mine

Too Close for Comfort - Season 2 - Episode 2

Henry's free-spirited niece, April, shows up on his doorstep after moving from Delaware to start a song writing career, and he reluctantly allows her to stay in the guest bedroom of his apartment until she's able to get established. However, their relationship starts off on the wrong foot, and Henry hopes it isn't too late when he finally figures out why.

#11 - The Will

Sanford and Son - Season 6 - Episode 20

Fred draws up his will and holds a reading of it in the living room.

#12 - Centerfold

Too Close for Comfort - Season 1 - Episode 15

A football player, Buck Krulik, is in town and a fan of Henry's Cosmic Cow comic strip, so he comes by for a visit and has Jackie, Sara and Muriel fawn all over him. After admiring some of her photography, Buck remember her when a nude centerfold photo shoot goes awry and he calls her in to take over. However, she may not be quite ready for a male nude spread despite, Henry forbidding her.

#13 - Who Was That Baby I Saw You With?

Too Close for Comfort - Season 3 - Episode 7

#14 - Home Is Where the Bart Is

Too Close for Comfort - Season 4 - Episode 4

#15 - Witness for the Persecution

Too Close for Comfort - Season 4 - Episode 7

#16 - Shipmates

Too Close for Comfort - Season 4 - Episode 9