Developed by award-winning television producer Norman Lear, Sanford and Son aired on NBC from 1972 to 1977. The show, which was based off of BBC's Steptoe and Son, follows Fred Sanford (played by comedian Redd Foxx) and his son Lamont Sanford (Demond Wilson).
Fred is a biased, sarcastic, and easily irritated old man; though angry and resentful at first, Lamont becomes a level-headed, forgiving progressive. The duo's differing personalities often clash, making it difficult to live together and run their salvage store.
However, their bond deepens and the two spend the six-season series getting in and out of trouble as they try to pull off hilarious "get rich quick" schemes.
Where to watch: Amazon
