
Junk dealer Fred Sanford runs roughshod over his son and partner, Lamont, in a groundbreaking sitcom. Fred's moneymaking schemes routinely backfire, and he does just about anything to get out of working -- up to and including faking a heart attack. He's rude, sarcastic, outspoken, overtly prejudiced, and pretty darn nasty to his friends and family.

A drama coach comes to the Sanford home to tutor Lamont for an acting role.

Lamont runs afoul of the stars in an astrological mix-up involving his father and Aunt Esther.

When Fred receives a slight injury in a car mishap, Lamont hires a housekeeper to help out.

Fred is forced to find a new partner for the junkyard when Lamont seeks employment elsewhere.