TV series
Sanford and Son
1972–1977, English, on NBC. Created by Norman Lear & Ray Galton & Bud Yorkin.
You big dummy!
The misadventures of a cantankerous junk dealer and his frustrated son.
- Seasons
- 6
- Episodes
- 136
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 1977
Worth the Hype
Clear your evening for this.
7.5/10 from 103 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Sanford and Son
Sanford and Son is streaming on Peacock Premium, Philo, and YouTube TV in India.
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Latest episode
S6 E25: School Daze
Aired 25 March 1977
Seasons 6
Cast & crew
- Norman LearCreator
- Ray GaltonCreator
- Bud YorkinCreator
- Redd FoxxFred G. Sanford · 136 ep
- Demond WilsonLamont Sanford · 136 ep
- LaWanda PageAunt Esther Anderson · 48 ep
- Don BexleyBubba Bexley · 43 ep
- Whitman MayoGrady Wilson · 37 ep
- Nathaniel TaylorRollo Lawson · 31 ep
- Lynn HamiltonDonna Harris · 22 ep
- Howard PlattOfficer 'Hoppy' Hopkins · 20 ep
- Hal WilliamsOfficer 'Smitty' Smith · 20 ep
- Gregory SierraJulio Fuentes · 12 ep
- Fritzi BurrCast · 10 ep
- Raymond AllenCast · 9 ep
Details
- First aired
- 14 January 1972
- Last aired
- 25 March 1977
- Network
- NBC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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Sanford and Son: quick answers
Is Sanford and Son worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.5/10 from 103 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Sanford and Son are there?
Sanford and Son has 6 seasons and 136 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is Sanford and Son finished?
Yes. Sanford and Son ended in 1977, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Sanford and Son on?
Sanford and Son is streaming on Peacock Premium, Philo, and YouTube TV in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Sanford and Son parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Sanford and Son is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Sanford and Son?
If you liked Sanford and Son, try What's Happening!!, Joey, Mr. Mayor.
Who created Sanford and Son?
Sanford and Son was created by Norman Lear and Ray Galton and Bud Yorkin and stars Redd Foxx, Demond Wilson, LaWanda Page.