The fourth season opens with Fred still refusing to change his ways, much to Lamont's eternal frustration.
Fred's latest money-saving scheme costs more than it saves, as all of his schemes invariably do.
Lamont meets someone special, and Fred's attempts to sabotage the relationship are as predictable as they are funny.
Aunt Esther and her church activities collide with Fred's heathen ways in another classic showdown.
Fred tries to upgrade the junk yard and his idea of improvement is questionable at best.
Bubba gets Fred into trouble again, and the dynamic between these two old friends is comedy perfection.
Lamont stands his ground against Fred in a battle of wills that showcases Demond Wilson's acting chops.
Fred encounters an authority figure who is completely unimpressed by his usual tricks.
The junk business brings in a unique item that Fred is convinced is worth a fortune.
Grady's confusion about a situation creates a chain reaction of misunderstandings at the Sanford house.
Fred and Lamont take a road trip that goes wrong in the most Fred Sanford way possible.
The show tackles a social issue through Fred's unapologetic lens, creating comedy that's ahead of its time.
Fred's stubbornness reaches legendary proportions in a standoff that the whole neighborhood watches.
Lamont tries to bring a woman home to meet Fred, and the evening goes exactly as badly as expected.
Aunt Esther brings news that Fred doesn't want to hear, and his reaction is vintage Redd Foxx.
Fred's poker night with the boys turns into an event when the stakes get too high.
The fourth season showcases the show's ability to find fresh comedy in the familiar junk yard setting.
Fred and Lamont's latest argument reveals how much they actually listen to each other — more than either admits.
The season wraps with Fred Sanford still the king of one-liners and the prince of the junk yard.
A strong fourth season finale keeps the momentum going for one of the '70s' most popular shows.
Fred takes one more trip to meet Elizabeth before the season ends, clutching his chest with dramatic flair.
Season four closes with the junk yard still standing and the Sanford family still fighting — just the way we like it.
The fourth season ends with Redd Foxx delivering comedy that proves why he's one of the all-time greats.
Fred and Lamont survive another season together, and their love-through-bickering remains TV's most entertaining dynamic.