Sanford and Son
Seen it?1972 | 6 seasons | 30 min | Comedy
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
People are still talking about it. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- 6 seasons, but most episodes stand on their own, so you can dip in anywhere (about 30 minutes each).
- What might put you off
- Made in 1972: an older pace and style.
The misadventures of a cantankerous junk dealer and his frustrated son.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 6 seasons and reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactVery strong
About 348K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 3 is the high point.
- Season 11972 · 14 episodes · 7.1 out of 10Sunday
Season 21972 · 24 episodes · 7.8 out of 10Saturday- Season 31973 · 24 episodes · 8.2 out of 10Saturday
- Season 41974 · 25 episodes · 7.4 out of 10Sunday
- Season 51975 · 24 episodes · 7.3 out of 10Sunday
Season 61976 · 25 episodes · 5.7 out of 10Monday
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Cast & crew
Created by Norman Lear, Ray Galton, Bud Yorkin
- Redd FoxxFred G. Sanford
- Demond WilsonLamont Sanford