The Jeffersons

The Jeffersons· Season 2 · Episode 22

Lionel's Problem

S02E22·February 21, 1976·25m·CBS

Prior to his graduation from college, Lionel takes to drinking to ease the pressure of his expected success. Things come to a head when, on the day of his graduation, comes home drunk.

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Marla GibbsMarla Gibbsas Florence

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Jack SheaDirector

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