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| Season 4, Episode 18 #79 in Series | ||||
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| Network: | CBS-TV | |||
| Air date: | January 21, 1978 | |||
| Written by: | Richard B. Eckhaus | |||
| Directed by: | Jack Shea | |||
| Production code: | 4.18 / 419 | |||
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The Blackout was the 79th overall episode of The Jeffersons TV series, also the 18th episode of Season 4. Directed by Jack Shea and written by Richard B. Eckhaus, the episode made its premiere on CBS-TV on January 21, 1978.
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Synopsis[]
A city-wide blackout prompts George to rush down to one of his stores when he hears about looting in the area. Once there, George and Marcus try to save some of the clothes from the looters but are arrested by mistake, landing them in jail.
Storyline[]
While George and Louise are trying to rearrange the living room furniture, a blackout sweeps over the city. This prompts George to rush down to one of his stores when he hears about looting in the area. Once their, George and Marcus try to save some of the clothes from the looters but are arrested by mistake, landing them in jail.
Cast (in credits order)[]
Starring[]
- Sherman Hemsley as George Jefferson
- Isabel Sanford as Louise Jefferson
- Damon Evans as Lionel Jefferson
- Zara Cully as Olivia "Mother" Jefferson (credited only)
- Marla Gibbs as Florence Johnston
- Franklin Cover as Thomas "Tom" Willis
- Roxie Roker as Helen Willis
- Berlinda Tolbert as Jenny Willis
- Paul Benedict as Harry Bentley
Recurring cast/Guest stars[]
- Ned Wertimer as Ralph the Doorman
- Ernest Harden, Jr. as Marcus Henderson
- Jack Baker as Looter #2 (as John Anthony Bailey)
- Gerald Castillo as Policeman
- Bobby F. Ellerbee as Announcer (voice)
- Cal Gibson as Man #1
- Tony Major as Cop #2
- Tobar Mayo as Man #2
- Le Tari as Jackson
- Ron Trice as Man #3
- Randy Williams as Cop #1
- Bill Woodard as Looter #1