The Jeffersons A Friend in Need (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV-PG
TV Episode | 26 min | Comedy

The Jeffersons

A Friend in Need (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV-PG

TV Episode | 26 min | Comedy

George wants to hire a maid for his new luxury apartment, but Louise, having worked as a maid herself for many years, doesn't feel comfortable with the idea.

Director

Jack Shea

Writers

Don Nicholl (created by) (teleplay by) | Michael Ross (created by) (teleplay by) | Bernard West (created by) (as Bernie West) (teleplay by) (as Bernie West) | Norman Lear (developed by) & 4 more

Producers

Don Nicholl (produced by) | Michael Ross (produced by) | Bernard West (produced by) (as Bernie West)

Editor

Andy Zall

Casting Director

Jane Murray

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Edit Released

Updated Jan 18, 1975

Release date

Jan 18, 1975 (United States)

Awards

Series awards

Won 2 Primetime Emmy Awards. Another 7 wins & 31 nominations

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Cast	+ Add Cast
10 cast members

Name	Known for
Isabel Sanford Louise Jefferson Louise Jefferson See fewer	The Jeffersons (1975)
Sherman Hemsley George Jefferson George Jefferson See fewer	The Jeffersons (1975)
Mike Evans Lionel Jefferson Lionel Jefferson See fewer	Good Times (1974)
Roxie Roker Helen Willis Helen Willis See fewer	The Jeffersons (1975)
Franklin Cover Tom Willis Tom Willis See fewer	Wall Street (1987)
Zara Cully Mother Olivia Jefferson Mother Olivia Jefferson See fewer	The Jeffersons (1975)
Berlinda Tolbert Jenny Willis Jenny Willis See fewer	Goodfellas (1990)
Paul Benedict Harry Bentley Harry Bentley See fewer	This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
Paulene Myers Diane Stockwell Diane Stockwell See fewer	My Cousin Vinny (1992)
Marla Gibbs Florence Johnston Florence Johnston See fewer	The Jeffersons (1975)