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Sanford and Son · S5E17 — The TV Addict
Season 5 episodes
1. Earthquake IISep 12, 1975
2. Divorce, Sanford Style (a.k.a.) Divorcee, Sanford StyleSep 19, 1975
3. Bank on ThisSep 26, 1975
4. The Sanford ArmsOct 3, 1975
5. Steinberg and SonOct 10, 1975
6. Brother, Can You Spare an Act?Oct 17, 1975
7. Della, Della, DellaOct 31, 1975
8. Donna Pops the QuestionNov 7, 1975
9. My Fair EstherNov 14, 1975
10. Sanford and Rising SonNov 21, 1975
11. The OlympicsDec 5, 1975
12. Ebenezer SanfordDec 12, 1975
13. The OddfatherJan 2, 1976
14. Can You Chop This?Jan 9, 1976
15. Greatest Show in WattsJan 16, 1976
16. Fred Sanford Has a BabyJan 23, 1976
17. The TV AddictJan 30, 1976
18. Lamont in LoveFeb 6, 1976
19. The EscortsFeb 13, 1976
20. The Engagement Man Always Rings TwiceFeb 20, 1976
21. The DirectorFeb 27, 1976
22. A Pain in the NeckMar 5, 1976
23. Sergeant GorkMar 12, 1976
24. Camping TripMar 19, 1976Synopsis
Consumed by an excess of television, Fred’s sedentary habits drew a sharp rebuke from Lamont, who urged him to find some physical activity. Fred dismissed the suggestion with a scornful wave, sparking a heated disagreement that culminated in the destruction of the television set. Lamont remained unmoved, declaring he would not arrange for repairs until Fred committed to a regimen of exercise. Later, Lamont arranged for a doctor to visit, intending to use hypnosis to address Fred’s television de
