Ep 13. Wine, Women and Aunt Esther (a.k.a.) Leaving the Nest

In the season 3, episode 13 of Sanford and Son, titled "Wine, Women and Aunt Esther (a.k.a.) Leaving the Nest," Fred Sanford finds himself in a predicament when Aunt Esther, his sister-in-law, announces that she will be moving out of the house and into her own apartment. Excited by the prospect of having his own space, Fred agrees to help her move out, but quickly realizes that Aunt Esther has a lot of belongings that she's not willing to part with.

As Fred aids Aunt Esther in her move, he persuades her to give away some of her possessions, including an old wine collection. At the same time, Fred decides to throw a party, inviting some women over to his house so that he can show them his newfound freedom. However, things take a turn when Aunt Esther shows up unexpectedly at the party and causes a scene.

Meanwhile, Lamont, Fred's son, takes advantage of the opportunity to turn his old room into a bachelor pad, complete with a revolving bed. However, things get complicated when he invites a girl over, only to have Aunt Esther walk into the room and ruin the moment.

As the episode unfolds, tensions rise between Fred and Aunt Esther, with both determined to be the one in control. Ultimately, the two come to a resolution, with Aunt Esther agreeing to let Fred have his space and Fred promising to help her out when she needs it.

Filled with hilarious antics and clever humor, "Wine, Women and Aunt Esther (a.k.a.) Leaving the Nest" is a classic episode of Sanford and Son that showcases the dynamic between Fred and Aunt Esther and their love-hate relationship. Fans of the series will enjoy the witty banter and comedic situations, as well as the subtle commentary on family, relationships, and the challenges of growing older.