Ep 9. Coffins for Sale

In Sanford and Son season 1 episode 9, titled "Coffins for Sale," Fred and Lamont find themselves in an unusual business opportunity when they acquire a stock of discounted coffins. The episode begins with Fred and Lamont at the funeral of an old acquaintance, where they notice that the funeral director is having a tough time making ends meet. After the funeral, Fred and Lamont visit the funeral home and notice a pile of unsold coffins sitting in the corner. The funeral director tells them that he's willing to sell them the coffins at a discount, so they buy the whole lot.

Back at the junkyard, Fred and Lamont survey their new merchandise, wondering how they'll sell the coffins. They decide to take out an advertisement in the local newspaper, and soon they're inundated with calls from people looking to purchase a cheap coffin. Fred and Lamont are initially skeptical of the demand for a product like this, but they soon realize that there are many people in their community who can't afford to pay the steep prices charged by traditional funeral homes. In fact, they are so successful that the owner of the local funeral home takes notice of the competition and tries to put them out of business.

As Fred and Lamont's business grows, they start encountering some unexpected roadblocks. For one, it turns out that they underestimated how much space the coffins would require. The junkyard is quickly filling up with piles of unused coffins. Meanwhile, the buyers of the coffins start complaining about the quality of the merchandise, with some even demanding refunds. Things get even worse when the funeral home owner takes legal action, claiming that Fred and Lamont are selling faulty merchandise that is not fit for purpose.

The tension between Fred and Lamont hits an all-time high as they try to navigate this new business venture. The episode ends with a heated confrontation between the two characters, resulting in a sudden turn of events that neither of them could have predicted.

Overall, "Coffins for Sale" is a compelling episode that showcases the wit and humor that made Sanford and Son such a beloved series. The episode touches on issues of poverty, healthcare, and the high cost of dying, while still managing to deliver plenty of laughs and memorable moments. Fans of the show will enjoy watching Fred and Lamont try their hand at entrepreneurship, even as they face adversity at every turn.