The BEST episodes written by Jerry Ross

If I Were a Rich Man
star
8.14
7 votes

#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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Dwayne's Dilemma
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8.13
15 votes

#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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Bonjour, Sondra
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8.03
312 votes

#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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My Fair Esther
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7.97
27 votes

#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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Matchmaker, Matchmaker
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7.87
35 votes

#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.

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The TV Addict
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7.82
20 votes

#6 - The TV Addict

Sanford and Son - Season 5 - Episode 17

A hypnotherapist tries to cure Fred of his addiction to television.

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Greatest Show in Watts
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7.64
23 votes

#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.

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There'll Be Some Changes Made
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7.60
41 votes

#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.

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Ed Steps Out
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7.57
7 votes

#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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The Merger
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7.50
21 votes

#10 - The Merger

Sanford and Son - Season 4 - Episode 14

Julio and the Sanfords consolidate their junk businesses but soon sour on the merger.

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Fran's Dress
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7.49
71 votes

#11 - Fran's Dress

Mama's Family - Season 1 - Episode 10

Mama ruins Fran's brand new dress on the day of her special occasion.

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Play It Again, Vanessa
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7.48
317 votes

#12 - 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.

Earthquake II
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7.33
37 votes

#13 - Earthquake II

Sanford and Son - Season 5 - Episode 1

Fearing a massive earthquake, Fred tries to sell the house and heads to Las Vegas.

Murder by Appointment Only
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7.32
117 votes

#14 - 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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The Aunt Who Came to Dinner
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7.29
498 votes

#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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Building the Restaurant
star
7.29
7 votes

#16 - Building the Restaurant

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.

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Basket Case
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7.21
67 votes

#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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Bus Stop
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7.21
58 votes

#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.

Movin' Up
star
7.11
8 votes

#19 - 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.

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Barney and the Lawsuit
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7.09
11 votes

#20 - 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.

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That Meter Maid
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7.00
5 votes

#21 - That Meter Maid

That Girl - Season 4 - Episode 17

Ann relives her days as a meter maid when she meets Donald's new boss.

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The Escorts
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6.91
18 votes

#22 - The Escorts

Sanford and Son - Season 5 - Episode 19

Fred starts an escort service but must entertain three ladies at the same time.

Matchmaker, Matchmaker
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6.75
7 votes

#23 - 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.

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Awakening of Love / The Impostor
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0.00
0 votes

#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.

Katie the Cheat
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0.00
0 votes

#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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Su Casa, Mi Casa?
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0.00
0 votes

#26 - Su Casa, Mi Casa?

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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Della and Son
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0.00
0 votes

#27 - Della and Son

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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