Sanford and Son
You big dummy!
Created by Ray Galton, Bud Yorkin, Norman Lear
On NBC
A warm, energetic sitcom built on the affectionate friction between a cantankerous father and his exasperated son, sustained across 136 episodes by character chemistry and reliable domestic comedy.
The misadventures of a cantankerous junk dealer and his frustrated son.
Where to watch
- StreamPhilo, YouTube TV, Peacock
- AdsTubi TV
Questions people ask
Is Sanford and Son easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 97% of series.
Is Sanford and Son scary? No. Less frightening than 92% of series.
Is Sanford and Son sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of series.
Is Sanford and Son violent? Barely. Less violent than 78% of series.
Does Sanford and Son leave you hopeful? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Everything like Sanford and Son, and what each one shares →
Like Sanford and Son
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Sanford and Son
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Sanford and Son, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Sanford and Son, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Sanford and Son, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
