
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.

Lamont gets involved in a con game when he buys what he believes is a rare antique commode.

Lamont decides to get his own apartment when Fred keeps invading his privacy.

Two deputies come to repossess the furniture when Fred defaults on the payments.

Lamont buys two coffins at an auction hoping to sell them at a profit.