An African-American dry cleaning king moves his family from a blue-collar neighborhood to a high class high-rise Manhattan apartment.
Genre: Television
Rating: NR
Release Date: 15-AUG-2006
Media Type: DVD
"This is the season I've been waiting for!!! The fifth season is when The Jeffersons really hit it's stride!!! Wow! There are so many fantastic episodes like when Florence gets to meet Billy Dee Williams. Needless to say she was truly his number one fan, considering he later guest-starred on an episode of her sitcom 227. Hint, Hint the second season release of that series is Long Overdue!!!
I'd have to say one of my all-time favorite episodes is when George and Helen get Disco Fever!!! I just loved watching George dance, but poor Tom Willis got a raw deal having absolutely no rhythm on the dance floor! I could go on and on about many more favorite episodes from this unforgettable fifth season, but I'll just wait with great anticipation until August 15th!!!!! Now only if Sony will get cracking with a complete first season release of Maude my life would be complete!!!!!
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IT'S HERE! IT'S HERE! Finally
S. Hereford | 06/11/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I have continue to check this site time and time again to see when and where the 5th Season of the Jeffersons were ever coming out. I was starting to worry. I have all four seasons and have enjoyed them so much. People don't understand that these shows are priceless. Thank Goodness they have the 5th season available and once I purchase this, I will be on the lookout for the 6th season. KEEP THEM COMING AMAZON! I love, love , love the Jeffersons!"
Isabel and Sherman are movin' on up for the fifth season!
andy8047 | Nokomis,Florida | 06/07/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I incorrectly mentioned in my review for the season 4 set that Jay Hammer joined the Jeffersons cast as Allan Willis. His tenure begins this season. Allan,son of Tom(the late Franklin Cover) and Helen Willis(the late Roxie Roker),has more of his father's skin than his mother's. In the case of his sister Jenny Jefferson(Berlinda Tolbert),it's the opposite. Allan first appeared on a guest star basis in a season 1 episode,played by another actor. George Jefferson(Sherman Hemsley) referred to Allan as a "zebra who lost his stripes"! Well,Allan finds employment in Manhattan and moves in with his parents. It is mentioned this season that George's mother Olivia "Mama" Jefferson has passed away,as did her portrayer,86-year-old Zara Cully. Louise or "Weezy"(the late Isabel Sanford) is now working with Helen at The Help Center(obviously they are both caring individuals). George still has his Jefferson Cleaners drycleaning business and Tom is still with Pelham Publishers. It is sometime this season that Damon Evans relinquished his role of Lionel Jefferson,son of George and Weezy and husband of Jenny. Lionel's original portrayer,Mike Evans would return to the series at the beginning of the 1979-80 season and depart again at the end of the following season. This season,The Jeffersons' "niece" or "nephew" Good Times had been cancelled and ME,who co-created GT with Eric Monte,would be able to return the following season. Hey,my funny bones will be tickled again when I hear "honky" and "zebra" coming out of George's mouth. George said to English neighbor Harry Bentley(Paul Benedict) in one episode,"The last thing I need is a honky on my back!". This season marks Sanford's ninth playing Louise. Louise debuted on an All In The Family season 1 episode. AITF Season 1 marked ME's debut as Lionel as well(the series premiere actually). Hemsley debuted as George in an AITF Season 4 episode,toasting his brother Henry. Sadly,Cleveland native Cover passed away in February at age 77 of pneumonia in Engelwood,New Jersey. He was recuparating from a heart ailment at a nursing home there. So I dedicate this item to his memory. I also dedicate this item to the memories of Cully(1892-1978),Roker(1929-1995) and Sanford(1917-2004). Oh by the way,I didn't want to end this review without mentioning Marla Gibbs,who was the Jeffersons' live-in housekeeper. Gibbs is Florence Johnston who is still aggravated by George's arrogant demeanor. Like the opening montages for seasons 3 and 4,this season's montages features clips from previous season episodes. But there are some different ones like Florence kneeling on the Jeffersons' living room floor dressed like Aunt Jemima,George and Louise dressed as a cowboy and Cleopatra,respectively and George moving circularly on his toes. I have not seen these episodes since TV Land last aired them in 2002. So,let's keep "movin' on up!" As for you,Ja 'Net Dubois,keep us rocking with your vocals heard in the theme song!"
THE ONLY WAY TO MOVE ON UP... IS TO KEEP MOVING ON UP WITH T
MARTY E. MCINTOSH | USA | 06/09/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"WOW... MY FRIENDS. THE JEFFERSONS: THE COMPLETE FIFTH SEASON. I WAS GETTING WORRIED ABOUT THE FIFTH SEASON RELEASE FOR QUITE AWHILE. BUT NEVER THE LESS, THE JEFFERSONS: THE COMPLETE FIFTH SEASON WILL BE RELEASED ON August 15th, 2006. AND AS ALWAYS I WILL BE ORDERING IMMEDIATELY."
The Jeffersons - Fifth Season
andy8047 | 10/28/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I am 11 Years Old, and I Have to Say That The Jeffersons are Very Funny, they Make Me Laugh, and I Still always Never Forget, George (Sherman Hemsley) calling Tom (Franklin Cover) "Honky", and his wife (who is black), Helen Willis (Roxie Roker), "Zebra", another thing i will never forget the moments is when Florence (Marla Gibbs) gets a brand new Job as The Executive Housekeeper, Weezy (Isabel Sanford) sketches Nude Models, Jenny (Berlinda Tolbert), and Lionel (Mike Evans) not getting a Loan from the bank, and Harry Bentley (Paul Benedict) return from Russia in The Fall of 1983, and Mother Jefferson (Zara Cully) giving wise Cracks to her Daughter in-law, Louise, it was Always very Funny, a Remarkable Afro-American Sitcom that ran on CBS on Sunday Nights (1979-1984), and Tuesday Nights during the last couple of episodes of the final season, The Jeffersons was a Very Popular sitcom, and George and Weezy kept 'Movin On Up' (1975-1985).
Here Are The Episodes for the Fifth Season:
Episode #501 - Louise's Painting
George tries to Get Louise out of her Art Class, when he finds out Weezy is Sketching Nude Models.
Episode #502 - Homecoming (1)
Allan Willis (Jay Hammer) returns from Syracuse, and inherits a Warehouse by his Grandfather, also the relationship between him and Tom. Jay Hammer joins the cast as Allan Willis. This is Berlinda Tolbert's Final Apperance until the 1979-1980 season.
Episode #503 - Homecoming (2)
George continues his unwavering Attempt to obtain Allan's Warehouse, Meanwhile Helen and Louise run into Trouble with a Stubborn Landlord at the Help Center.
Episode #504 - How Slowly They Forget
"The Wiz" star, Ted Ross stars as Cornelius X. Mayflower, an old Friend of George's who still holds a grudge.
Episode #505 - George's Dream
After falling asleep at work, George dreams it's Year, 1996, In The Dream, Everyone is Celebrating the store 22nd Anniversary, Except for Him.
Episode #506 - George's New Stockbroker
George is Reluctant to trust his new Stockbroker, after learning that he was in a Mental institution.
Episode #507 - Me and Billy Dee
Billy Dee Williams guest stars in this episode, about George's Fundraiser is stuck without a Celebrity Speaker.
Episode #508 - Half a Brother
Alan Becomes Friendly with the Banker's Daughter.
Episode #509 - What Are Friends For?
George gets a Surprise visit from his Cousin Dusty, but the visit takes a turn for the worse when Dusty askes George, for one of his kidneys.
Episode #510 - Harry's Houseguest
Bentley tries to Kick Out his Irritating Houseguest, Felicia, she misinterprests his Request as a Marriage Proposal.
Episode #511 - Louise's Sister
Maxine Mills (Josephine Premice) returns after 30 Years, George is Confused by The Reaction Maxine is gived by Louise.
Episode #512 - George, Who?
After Being Mugged, Louise loses her Memory, and George uses the incident as to reconnected with his wife.
Episode #513 - George Finds a Father
George his Horrified to learn that his Father-Figure Friend, Buddy, once had an affair with His Mother.
Episode #514 - Louise's Reunion
Louise attends her Class Reunion alone, after a Fight with George over a Thoughtless Contingency in his Will.
Episode #515 - Florence Meets Mr. Right
Florence says "YES" to a Marriage Proposal, from her New Boyfriend, Buzz Thatcher, but Louise fears there not quite a Match Made in heaven.
Episode #516 - A Bedtime Story
George tries to Hide his Embarrasing Impotence.
Episode #517 - Louise's Award
in This Very Special Episode, Louise is Nominated for the Prestigious "Volunteer of the Year" Award.
Episode #518 - Every Night Fever
George is Bitten By The Dance Bug, and comes down with a Schorching case of disco Fever, Meanwhile Weezy is asked to perform in a Play at the Help Center.
Episode #519 - The Other Woman
Helen Willis (Roxie Roker) gets supicious she discovers that a Beautiful woman is joining Tom (Franklin Cover) on his' business trip.
Episode #520 - The Hold Out
George (Sherman Hemsley) holds out on selling his Store when a development company begins buying all the property on the Block.
Episode #521 - Three Faces of Florence
Florence (Marla Gibbs) pretends to be other People while meeting a handsome man, after reading a book about a woman who pretends to be other people, but things does not go as they seem.
Episode #522 - The Ones You Love
George and Weezy get into an heated argument on the night of their Big magazine interview on "Happily Married Couples".
Episode #523 - Louise's Convention
George's Overly understanding attitude sparks supicion, when Louise tells him she's been invited to a convention in California on their Wedding Anniversary.
Episode #524 - The Freeze-In
The Jeffersons (Sherman Hemsley and Isabel Sanford) get some unexpected company when Harry (Paul Benedict), Helen (Roxie Roker) and Tom (Franklin Cover) huddle up for warmth in their Apartment after the Neighbors of the Building's Heater malfunction."