The Jeffersons | George VS Florence | The Norman Lear Effect

The funniest TV feud is here! Watch the most hilarious moments featuring George Jefferson and Florence (Sherman Hemsley and Marla Gibbs) in 'The Jeffersons'!
00:00 From Season 1, Episode 1 'A Friend In Need'
00:19 From Season 5, Episode 11 'Harry's House Guest'
00:47 From Season 3, Episode 2 'Louise Gets Her Way'
02:03 From Season 1, Episode 5 'Mr. Piano Man'
02:26 From Season 4, Episode 12 'Florence Gets Lucky'
03:18 From Season 3, Episode 3 'Louise Suspects'
04:04 From Season 7, Episode 2 'The Jeffersons Go to Hawaii: Part 1'
04:51 From Season 3, Episode 11 'Florence in Love'
06:09 From Season 2, Episode 16 'The Breakup: Part 1'
06:41 From Season 4, Episode 7 'The Visitors'
07:20 From Season 3, Episode 8 'Tom the Hero'
08:02 From Season 5, Episode 16 'Florence Meets Mr. Right'
08:22 From Season 7, Episode 20 'Florence's New Job: Part 2'
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About The Jeffersons: His cleaning business booming, scrappy George Jefferson decides it's time to move on up to the deluxe apartments on New York's posh east side. Thinking that this is the beginning of the "easy life," George is ill-prepared for the unexpected pitfalls his new address will bring him.
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The Jeffersons | George VS Florence | The Norman Lear Effect
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[@thenormanleareffect]

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[@edwinbrown8509]

George & Florence verbal arguments were a higher class version of Fred G. Sanford & Aunt Esther. 😄

[@oneilmackey1155]

That's a great point!!! I think Martin and Pam were more of an urban, hip hop version

[@erichanson426]

I never thought of that, but that is a great point, thank you.

[@kendallrivers1119]

@@oneilmackey1155 And Al Bundy and Marcy Darcy were the white versions LOL! I think all three were influenced heavily by Fred and Esther tbh.

[@oneilmackey1155]

@@kendallrivers1119 LOL 🤣👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@Akilah077]

@@oneilmackey1155 that’s a good comparison 🎯🎯🎯

[@ntatemohlomi2884]

George loved having Florence around, he loved himself a good verbal exchange and she was his sparring partner.

[@springsnapped5435]

Yup

[@djjackson-pickett7558]

Absolutely

[@captainamerica6525]

Oh yeah.

[@user-wb9vv8mf7g]

OH 😳😯😅❤😂🎉😊 YES!!💐🌹💐🌹💐🌹💐🌹

[@dedrachambers8722]

Marla Gibbs ALWAYS Credits Sherman Hemsley for her Career and how he gave her so many opportunities in their Performances on the Jeffersons 😂😂😂😂

[@EphemeralProductions]

❤️❤️. Awesome

[@janinecox256]

They may fight but they have each other’s back when it counts!

[@springsnapped5435]

True

[@SFBenjaminK]

BUT THIS IS unbelievable, u would never see any maid this rude EVER

[@kendallrivers1119]

@@SFBenjaminK it's called a TV SHOW! It ain't real life so what are you talking about? Lol.

[@damaj3429]

"did ya get to talk to the devil?" lmfao!😆😂

[@mcgannahanskyjellyfetti6854]

The irony is that George was the one who INSISTED on hiring Florence. Louise didn't even want a maid.. So in the long run George created his OWN chaos...😏

[@anatorres4926]

George wanted a maid and hired her but by the third season he wanted Florence replaced. Louise wanted to keep her

[@martinmelucci4383]

Among the best episodes of the was Louise vs Florence though...it was the copper smelting one.

[@marievassell4765]

😂😂😂 True 💯

[@ntatemohlomi2884]

George loved having Florence around, he loved himself a good verbal exchange and she was his sparring partner.

[@erichinton5774]

Still better than pretty much anything on TV today!!!

[@EDifyer881]

facts

[@noirwolf9720]

Sanford , Jefferson's, All in the family, Good times don't make them like this anymore everybody is to politically correct if you say the wrong thing you get canceled talk about a group you get canceled

[@erichinton5774]

@@noirwolf9720 Exactly

[@erichinton5774]

@Energetic Coach Exactly lol

[@DebbieandEddieBFF]

👍👍👍👍

[@Heavenzvoice]

I love how Louise was hiding her laughter when that guy was laughing his crazy laugh.

[@henriettacollins2048]

Oh yes, so did I 😂

[@ralphyboy26]

Lol I see it too 😂😂

[@frankpetersen6624]

Yeah that was the best part. She does that a lot in some of the exchanges between Marla Gibbs and Sherman Helmsley. So funny

[@masv2597]

Good old days of great 📺

[@sipo70]

Love Florence and George in the same scenes. Never a dull moment.

[@synthonaplinth5980]

40 years on and still makes me laugh.

[@sarojaniequinlan9176]

They don't do shows like those anymore

[@avonee1976]

Florence could always hold her own against George! I cracked up through this whole clip!

[@christophercarlson5624]

she could handle Fred Sanford and Aunt Esther could handle George Jefferson

[@franklyntrotman1468]

@@christophercarlson5624 877u rxdd30

[@petergreen5337]

Yes indeed.

[@jaylouis8227]

Some of my favorite Florence comebacks were when George would tell her to get the door. For example- George: There's the door, Florence. Florence: It sho is! George: Florence, why don't you get the door? Florence: Cause I ain't expectin nobody! Lol!

[@howdymo232]

The verbal disagreements between George and Louise were hilarious 😆.

[@anatorres4926]

Some of the insults she threw at him he had coming but she still got away with a lot lol

[@carltonwalton9819]

A whole lot! 😂

[@elgrigorio1]

This was one of my ultimate favorite shows!!!!! I looked forward to seeing George and Florence go at it.

[@Michelle-jz8vl]

Same here.

[@jamichealruiz8640]

Facts 🔥

[@petergreen5337]

Me too

[@kallen868]

The entire cast was brilliant...but let's face it...we all hoped for a good Florence episode!😍

[@ayoochitown4438]

Facts! 💯💯💯

[@dwayneoneil689]

.

[@tyneshiajames1329]

Yasss!!🤣🤣🤣👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@joeyconvery2055]

What surprised me is that Isabel Sanford is 21 years older than Sherman Hemsley.

[@wget242]

Her and mother Jefferson

[@moshe2495]

Mrs Jefferson was so gracious. She could diffuse any situation.

[@shirleyminassian1547]

Sooooo funny, maid got some guts offending the boss that pays her 🤣🤣🤣

[@davidbetsey2437]

Some people (bosses included, not to mention wise guys & flippant idiots) need to be told off & put in their places. Hint-Hint🤔😵🙀

[@cortezlucious95]

@@davidbetsey2437 Aaaaaaaaaamen! Need a good kick in the teeth with a verbal beatdown!

[@lazyscorpion3889]

Some bosses love people like that sorry to disappoint you

[@mookeychase0907]

A big part of the show was based on that based on the fact that Georg gave everybody that energy you must not be familiar with the show, obviously..

[@Lisa-vi3to]

“Direct from the factory” 🤣🤣🤣

[@Ax.DaEdge]

Florence just stays ROASTING!!😂😂😂😂

[@patriciainspirationalcorne7899]

Florence has the hottest clap back.. George got his match😂😂😂😂

[@shareofmoney]

Some of the most epic comebacks in tv history! Absolutely love this show!

[@kallen868]

No doubt! Love Mother Jefferson too!🤣

[@shareofmoney]

@@kallen868 Yes, me too! They ought to make one about Mother Jefferson vs Louise.

[@hankspectrum178]

Greatest sitcom of the 70's by far. I'm rewatching currently on Amazon Prime, have not seen these episodes since my childhood. (I'm 48) I find myself tearing up in some of the emotional scenes! Usually in the moments when conflict is put aside and love for each other is expressed. Absolutely nothing this brilliant, funnt, decent, and kind-hearted today.

[@hankspectrum178]

@@kallen868 she reminds me so much of my own grandmother, may they rest in peace.

[@shareofmoney]

@Cherished Cat Lover LOL

[@jl3322]

She was priceless. Best casting ever!!!!

[@rriddick8571]

I would love to see the bloopers for The Jeffersons

[@AthenaKama]

@@rriddick8571 u know those bloopers have to be filled with the most funny lines and big laughs

[@tinasweeting2666]

No other show like the Jefferson. I so miss good comedy shows like this. The good old days.❤️❤️👍

[@marievassell4765]

They really don't make them ( comedy) like this anymore 🤗

[@thenewctc]

God Thank you for keeping Marla Gibbs with us and letting her get her star ⭐ on the Hollywood Walk of Fame..I love Florence, when she wasn't in an episode in the earlier seasons I was sad! 💐

[@desereeCaliborn619]

They don't make comedy's like this anymore! Thursday nights, mom made dinner, we'd sit and eat and after dinner watch The Jefferson's at 8 and bedtime by 9. Times were better back then!!

[@davidbetsey2437]

Glory Hallelujah! You ain't never lied! The good old days, where did they go & where can I find them again?🤔🤔🤔

[@MarvaLuss1]

If either of you find them TAKE ME WITH YOU! PLEASE.

[@laserwizard2]

Remember when comedy was actually funny and not filthy? Love this era of tv!

[@tony84.]

This is too funny🤣We need a show like this today in 2022.

[@a.c.6475]

I agree but people are "soft" nowadays, too many feelings would get hurt!

[@maolabuckner1296]

Yes, I like to see Erealis his wife get a Tv show. You know Uncle Daddy,Peewee etc,😁😂

[@AthenaKama]

It would be so refreshing!!

[@quintadouglass8017]

REST IN PEACE , GEORGE AND THE PEOPLE ON THIS SHOW WE LOVE YOU GUYS , AND MISS YOU GUYS ,,

[@stupidwifiee]

Florence is still alive!! :D

[@zovalentine7305]

Rest in powerful peace Sherman Hemsley 🙏 1 February 1938 ~ 24 July 2012⚘

[@DaddyOfTheSugarVariety]

This show was was groundbreaking & amazing!

[@jamesorsby7553]

Yeah...when Florence puts that hand on that hip, and looks over at George... you know those gears are grinding in her head for that comeback on George.

[@mariagreen8187]

The first Pam and Martin🤣

[@kendallrivers1119]

Actually the first would be Fred Sanford and Aunt Esther. Lol They'd be second.

[@ashleysmith8402]

First came Fred and Ester then came George and Florence third came Martin and Pam.

[@singuntothelordinspiredbyt9140]

No one delivers a line like Florence. I can’t get enough of her vs my Jefferson

[@scottakanumba1heathen379]

Florence a professional roaster.

[@kwameaboagye-cl9me]

The Jeffersons are so funny and classical. RIP, Isobel Stanford and Sherman Hemsley.

[@jarrinjeanpierre2928]

My favorite back & forth duo!!!

[@plzcallmed9070]

I been looking for a George and Florence Compliations for years 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@fredrodriguez7220]

Match made in heaven. This show was the 💣. Great humor 😅

[@dedrachambers8722]

Florence was Funny 🤣 George was Impossible and Hilarious ALL at the SAME time 😂

[@islewait6107]

A BRIGHT spark just holding "fireworks" while wearing ovenmits! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@joyafenkhena4933]

I love how florence throws shade at Mr. Jefferson.

[@samuelgriffin4167]

10 years this show lasted long love me some Jeffersons

[@billbowers268]

The Jefferson's was the most brilliant show ever.

[@q2breath]

Along with Sandford & son, and Good times too!

[@jamimiller1019]

LUCIOUS & COOKIE Lyon 🤣 GEORGE JEFFERSON & Louise Jefferson 💯🤣

[@amendanitaro1804]

LOVE THE VACUUM PART...LOL...

[@ms.fabolusmorgan4279]

Florence kept George humble 😂😂😂

[@befdoglover1]

George: What are YOU staring at? Florence: I was just thinking, I ought to bring my neighbor's kids over here! This place is better than the ZOO! 😆

[@Am0ment0fB]

”Did you get to talk to the devil?" Ha.

[@gaynorpatterson2915]

I loved the episode where Florence was drunk and sprayed the guy with club soda while George was beating him up for trying to sell him some dodgy vans. 😂

[@pigramgregory2]

That's the episode of Louise Gets Her Way By Hiring Florence when her apartment building got burned down and Louise hires Florence behind Goerge 😂😂😂😂

[@Elimanuel5571]

You know how many times I try to find a video where it’s George vs. Florence! Finally it’s here! Thank you Norman Lear! I’m currently a writer and you have always been my inspiration. Thank you for all that you have done to bring quality TV

[@kendallrivers1119]

I know right!? I have been waiting for someone to do this! George and Florence are up there with Fred and Esther, Martin and Pam and Al Bundy and Marcy Darcy.

[@joannebaker432]

I love the way that Florence just stands up for herself and just speaks her mind

[@caroleastmond9064]

Great Show!!! Great characters, played by great actresses, & actors, wonderful!!!❤️🎉🎉🎉💫

[@helenbradford2569]

Watch all of The Jefferson shows when I was younger. I can't believe they are gone.

[@belindaforte3121]

Good Entertainment, Never gets old. 👏👏

[@roysanders7245]

Can you believe Mr. Lear turns 100 on July 27th, 2022?

[@yvettepennington8960]

Jefferson's great show I love when Florence and George go at it Thanks Norman Lear for the memories job well 👍 done

[@alexisrose1457]

That wig and suit Florence had on remind me of the the clothes my aunt wore in the late 70s early 80s 😃

[@user-mj8nf2vp7q]

...Straight outta Ebony Fashion-Fair 1981!!! 👍🏽💯😆😂🤣😅

[@JenniferCoggins1]

This is the greatest

[@jrewing1512]

They were the highlights of the show.

[@joannehines7806]

RIHP Marla Gibbs, Sherman Hemsley, Isabel Sanford & Roxie Roker!! Thank you all for the memories!! 💘 🎥 😊 👪 🎶 😍 🎭

[@stephenholloway6893]

Marla is still alive currently.

[@joannehines7806]

So sorry to everyone about the misinformation; Ms. Marla Gibbs is currently alive at 91 years of age!! May God continue to bless her with good health, life longevity, happiness, joy, peace & prosperity!!

[@kendallrivers1119]

@@joannehines7806 Don't forget Franklin Cover, Zara Cully, Paul Benedict and Mike Evans.

[@LindaEvansQueenofRadio]

My favorite show was Florence, George and Billy Dee Williams that one was PRICELESS.

[@strongheart1ful]

I loved that show!

[@victoryforever1915]

Love this show. REAL COMEDY!!!!

[@RandyRoughton]

Florence is my spirit animal.

[@CJWJR]

I wish they had included the scene where George teaches Tom how to "think on [his] feet" like a black person: George: "Hey, Florence! Your cookin' tastes like dog food." Florence: "That's 'cuz I'm cookin' for a chihuahua." Me: 😄😂🤣

[@delightoludimu4042]

That was my favorite scene

[@3912James]

2:32 This dude would give Kawai Leonard a run for his money in the "funny laugh" department.

[@feliciajenkins5041]

Florence's guest was King George from Coffy

[@georgiadenton8109]

The Jefferson Classic pure Entertainment

[@JohnWilliams-fj4rl]

Hi Georgia how are you doing

[@orlenecharles6590]

This is the 70s version of Martin and Pam lol

[@kendallrivers1119]

Actually that'd be Fred and Esther.

[@dalewills4529]

“Am I ready to travel?“….”sure, your broom is in the closet”😅😅😅😅😅😅😊😊😊

[@viliava3654]

I love this show wish they come back again LoL

[@scootergurl48]

I also like the episode where Florence almost marries that zealot.

[@mohammaddavoudian7897]

Love the series. What a great show! I keep going back and watch all the episodes I possibly can. A great comedy with a great cast. Can't fault it.

[@carmenarjoon6729]

Florence is my fav act on this show!!!!

[@louisvillekentucky7260]

By far

[@alertoyetate7723]

Florence spitting bars, she’s good!!

[@victorosong132]

Florence is the only woman who can knock some sense in George's bald head.

[@craigdavis5407]

George & Florence are the best duo man.

[@KQuinn672]

Love these two!!

[@joanthomas6012]

Those were the days has a little girl I would laugh my self out while watching the Jefferson and still is while watching this clip thank u 😂😂👍

[@normaearnisse3106]

Love this show!!!!! ❤😂😂

[@knightclassic1]

Martin & Pam of the 70s

[@kendallrivers1119]

Actually that'd be Fred Sanford and Aunt Esther.

[@blackpinups]

Florence, Jefferey, and Niles were the best butlers and maid with the best one liners and come backs! The shows were better with them in it! 😂😂😂

[@rriddick8571]

Yes

[@kendallrivers1119]

How could you forget Benson? Lol.

[@PlacidSolar]

What about Alice and Hazel

[@maikeliRAIWALUI]

George Jefferson Florence Johnston chemistry 100% A+++

[@EphemeralProductions]

Got so many laughs from these two over the years! 😂😊❤

[@christyannmizelle]

Funny asf

[@rosangelgarcia2481]

Those days and years ❤❤❤❤❤ make everything laughters 😂 😂😂😂😂😂 ✊🏼✊🏼✊🏼🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@heaintloveu]

Idk but Louise was so beautiful 😻

[@courtnocase]

She’s Hilarious and Sherman was a fool !

[@hazemcdanill8336]

If I was you I listen to my wife when it comes to brains in this family you out voted

[@user-mj8nf2vp7q]

...ONE-TO-NOTHING!!! 👍🏽💯😆

[@kayonkmk]

I watch these comedy for a long time now and it made me crack up again

[@elizabethwashington9168]

Martin and Pam definitely remind me of George Jefferson and Florence...

[@KenJones3023]

So do Al Bundy and Marcy Darcy. They actually remind me more of Fred and Esther

[@blockmasterscott]

George and Florence always went at each other, but when it came to push and shove, they had each other’s backs. 👍💪

[@rodneyskinnermusic]

MAAAAN Those 2 are ALWAYS Going at it 😩(Sigh) 😂😂😂😂😂 LOL!!!

[@rachelr3230]

Florence had to be the most Sassiest Lady on Television in the History of Television,😅still Hilarious and more funny than most of these shows out here 2 day! 🥰❤️❤️❤️

[@JohnWilliams-fj4rl]

Hi Rachel how are you doing

[@hbena3747]

Trying to remember the show where there was a 'Raquel@, I think. Another comedy with the Raquel character being a sassy maneater-gogetter.

[@hbena3747]

Just remembered the show was Room 222---Jackee something.

[@kendallrivers1119]

Her and Aunt Esther.

[@wayneharewood6636]

Happy 92 years live to see many more

[@roseking8555]

Playing the dozens in its purist form.

[@sallykohorst8803]

Wonderful Florence.❤

[@jacquelinescott3130]

Always love the Jefferson from I was a child I watching them