MostlySitcoms
1
Movin' On Up Again

The fifth season opens with the show at peak popularity and the cast chemistry tighter than ever.

September 23, 1978 Dir: Various Written by: Various
2
George Meets His Father

George takes on a new challenge in the dry cleaning world with his signature blend of bravado and hustle.

September 30, 1978 Dir: Various Written by: Various
3
The Unmasking

Louise and Helen's friendship provides the heart of an episode that celebrates female solidarity.

October 07, 1978 Dir: Various Written by: Various
4
Florence Meets Mr. Right

Florence goes too far with a comment and the fallout is both dramatic and hilarious.

October 14, 1978 Dir: Various Written by: Various
5
Helen's Aide

The Jeffersons attend a society event where George refuses to be anything other than himself.

October 21, 1978 Dir: Various Written by: Various
6
George's Skeleton

Tom and George bond over an unexpected shared interest that neither one would have predicted.

October 28, 1978 Dir: Various Written by: Various
7
A Dinner for Harry

Louise handles a family matter with wisdom and warmth that Isabel Sanford makes look effortless.

November 04, 1978 Dir: Various Written by: Various
8
George Is Missing

George's past catches up with him in a way that's both humbling and ultimately character-building.

November 11, 1978 Dir: Various Written by: Various
9
Louise's Setback

The show delivers another episode that proves it can be genuinely moving while never losing its sense of humor.

November 18, 1978 Dir: Various Written by: Various
10
Florence in Love

Florence gets a romance subplot, and her dating style is as direct and unapologetic as everything else about her.

November 25, 1978 Dir: Various Written by: Various
11
George's Dream

George and Louise disagree about something important, and their argument is both real and really funny.

December 02, 1978 Dir: Various Written by: Various
12
The Christmas Card

The building's residents unite for a cause that showcases the show's community spirit.

December 16, 1978 Dir: Various Written by: Various
13
Louise and the Hustler

Mother Jefferson's visit creates the usual household tension that only she can generate.

January 06, 1979 Dir: Various Written by: Various
14
George and the Manager

George's negotiating tactics get a workout in a business episode that highlights his street smarts.

January 13, 1979 Dir: Various Written by: Various
15
Jenny's Low

The ensemble delivers a standout episode that gives every character their moment to shine.

January 20, 1979 Dir: Various Written by: Various
16
Lionel the Working Boy

Louise takes a trip that gives her perspective on her life with George — and she comes back anyway.

January 27, 1979 Dir: Various Written by: Various
17
George Won't Talk

The fifth season continues the show's remarkable consistency of quality and cultural relevance.

February 03, 1979 Dir: Various Written by: Various
18
A Night to Remember

Florence and George have their most epic verbal showdown of the season.

February 10, 1979 Dir: Various Written by: Various
19
George's Best Friend

Tom and Helen face a personal challenge that the show handles with characteristic sensitivity.

February 17, 1979 Dir: Various Written by: Various
20
Louise's Painting

George proves that beneath his bluster, he truly cares about the people in his life.

February 24, 1979 Dir: Various Written by: Various
21
George and the President

The fifth season wraps with the Jeffersons still on top of the sitcom world.

March 03, 1979 Dir: Various Written by: Various
22
Lionel's Problem

Season five closes with another year of groundbreaking comedy in the books.

March 10, 1979 Dir: Various Written by: Various
23
George Finds a Father

The Jeffersons end another great season still movin' on up and showing no signs of slowing down.

March 17, 1979 Dir: Various Written by: Various
24
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest

George, Louise, Florence, and the gang take their bows for season five with a satisfying finale.

March 24, 1979 Dir: Various Written by: Various
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