Sanford and Son

Sanford and Son

You big dummy!

Created by Ray Galton, Bud Yorkin, Norman Lear

On NBC

1972–19776 seasons136 episodes30 min7.5 / 10

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.

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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.

53/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity42

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise72

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love47

How much audiences actually like it

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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.

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