The BEST episodes written by Jerry Ross
#1 - If I Were a Rich Man
Chico and the Man - Season 1 - Episode 16
Ed tries to snap Chico out of falling in love with and spending too much on a woman he has fallen in love with.
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#2 - Dwayne's Dilemma
What's Happening!! - Season 1 - Episode 17
Dwayne must summon the courage to stand up to the tough and mean ex-boyfriend of his latest love interest.
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#3 - Bonjour, Sondra
The Cosby Show - Season 1 - Episode 10
Sondra, the eldest Huxtable child makes her first appearance when she visits home for Thanksgiving. She plans on going to Paris for the summer, and hopes that her parents will support the decision.
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#4 - My Fair Esther
Sanford and Son - Season 5 - Episode 9
With a $1,000 prize on the line, Fred tries to groom Esther to win a beauty contest.
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#5 - Matchmaker, Matchmaker
Sanford and Son - Season 4 - Episode 2
After a relative leaves Lamont $7,000 if he weds and has a child, Fred visits a dating service to find Lamont a mate.
#6 - The TV Addict
Sanford and Son - Season 5 - Episode 17
A hypnotherapist tries to cure Fred of his addiction to television.
#7 - Greatest Show in Watts
Sanford and Son - Season 5 - Episode 15
To legally keep the elephant left with him by a tenant, Fred must stage a circus in the junkyard.
#8 - There'll Be Some Changes Made
Sanford and Son - Season 4 - Episode 5
After a fed-up Lamont moves out, Fred lets his son hold a strange gathering at the house in the hopes of getting him back.
#9 - Ed Steps Out
Chico and the Man - Season 1 - Episode 17
A widowed baker buys a bakery in the area and has her dibbs on Ed.
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#10 - Play It Again, Vanessa
The Cosby Show - Season 1 - Episode 8
Vanessa plays clarinet in the school's orchestra. Though she tries her best and practices daily, she simply cannot play the instrument. She plays an embarrassing solo at the school concert, but her parents support her anyway. Guest Dizzy Gillespie as Mr. Hampton, Vanessa's music teacher.
#11 - The Merger
Sanford and Son - Season 4 - Episode 14
Julio and the Sanfords consolidate their junk businesses but soon sour on the merger.
#12 - Fran's Dress
Mama's Family - Season 1 - Episode 10
Mama ruins Fran's brand new dress on the day of her special occasion.
#13 - Murder by Appointment Only
Murder, She Wrote - Season 2 - Episode 12
One of Jessica's former students is murdered and she takes a personal interest in the investigation.
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#14 - Earthquake II
Sanford and Son - Season 5 - Episode 1
Fearing a massive earthquake, Fred tries to sell the house and heads to Las Vegas.
#15 - The Aunt Who Came to Dinner
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air - Season 2 - Episode 22
Aunt Helen arrives unexpectedly, and upsets Will and Carlton's plans for a rendezvous with two French women.
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Archie Bunker's Place - Season 1 - Episode 7
Construction on the restaurant is underway, but the contractor Archie and Murray hired is demanding more money. Archie, who is determined that the restaurant will be a success, goes to a loan shark.
#17 - Basket Case
Welcome Back, Kotter - Season 1 - Episode 2
Freddy is convinced he will become a basketball star, so he decides to draw pictures on Gabe's test instead of trying to pass it. Gabe refuses to pass him even though he is the school's basketball star. When Gabe offers Freddy a make-up exam, Freddy still refuses. Gabe then offers to play a one-on-one game against Freddy to convince Freddy he's not as good as he thinks. If Gabe wins Freddy agrees to take the test, and if Freddy wins Gabe agrees to pass Freddy. Freddy naturally wins, but Gabe's score of 16 to 21 makes Freddy realize that he'd better complete school rather than rely on becoming a big basketball star.
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#18 - Bus Stop
Barney Miller - Season 3 - Episode 4
Quarters are tight at the 12th when a holdup man is confined with his busload of victims.
#19 - Barney and the Lawsuit
Archie Bunker's Place - Season 1 - Episode 15
When Barney's barstool collapses while he is sitting on it, Archie is afraid he will try to sue.
#20 - That Meter Maid
That Girl - Season 4 - Episode 17
Ann relives her days as a meter maid when she meets Donald's new boss.
#21 - The Escorts
Sanford and Son - Season 5 - Episode 19
Fred starts an escort service but must entertain three ladies at the same time.
#22 - Matchmaker, Matchmaker
Small Wonder - Season 2 - Episode 17
To pay for a new bike he bought from the neighborhood bully, Jamie uses Vicki to run a school computerized match-making business.
#23 - Movin' Up
Small Wonder - Season 2 - Episode 14
While Vicki learns to spend a day without duties or instructions, Ted's new prestigious job offer in Massachusetts tests the family's taste to social climb vs. its price of morality.
#24 - Awakening of Love / The Impostor
Fantasy Island - Season 7 - Episode 17
In "Awakening of Love" a world-renowned high fashion model wishes to form a lasting, loving relationship. And in "The Impostor" a couple come to the Island in hopes of "curing" her partner of his compulsive need to create other personalities.
#25 - Katie the Cheat
Gimme a Break! - Season 1 - Episode 11
Julie pretends to be Katie when she takes Katie's college-entrance exam.
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Chico and the Man - Season 4 - Episode 2
Ed waits for word from Raul's parents. Later, Ed finds out that Raul is an orphan and needs a parent.
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Chico and the Man - Season 4 - Episode 19
Della tries to convince her son Tony to help her and her catering business.
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