Ep 13. George Needs Help

George is feeling overwhelmed and needs some help with managing his business, so he turns to his family and a surprising ally for assistance in this season 4 episode of The Jeffersons.

As the episode begins, we find George struggling to keep things in order at his dry cleaning business. With his wife Louise out of town, he's left to handle everything on his own, and it's proving to be too much for him to handle. He's falling behind on orders, double-booking customers, and even losing items. His employees are doing their best to keep things running smoothly, but they're also feeling the strain.

Feeling stressed and frustrated, George turns to his son Lionel for help. Lionel, who is now a college graduate and eager to put his business degree to use, is more than happy to assist his father. However, when he brings up the idea of implementing some new management techniques, George balks. He's set in his ways and doesn't want to hear any suggestions from anyone, including his own son.

Meanwhile, Louise's mother, Mother Jefferson, comes to visit and takes note of the chaos at the business. She offers to lend a hand and, surprisingly, George accepts. However, as he quickly finds out, Mother Jefferson has her own way of doing things and it clashes with his own methods. She takes over the business and begins to make changes that aren't sitting well with George.

As things continue to spiral out of control, George reaches out to an old acquaintance for help – a businessman named Mr. Whittendale. George and Whittendale have a history together and George hopes he can offer some sound advice. However, when Whittendale suggests that George sell his business, he becomes defensive and refuses to entertain the idea.

By the end of the episode, George is at a breaking point. He's struggling to keep things in order and refusing help from those around him. It's only after a heart-to-heart with his wife Louise that he realizes he needs to let go of some control and trust in his family and employees. He begins to implement some of Lionel's ideas and even allows Mother Jefferson to take on a greater role in the business.

Overall, this episode of The Jeffersons tackles the issue of pride and control, showing how it can be both a blessing and a curse. George's refusal to accept help and delegate tasks causes more stress and problems for himself and those around him. However, his eventual decision to relinquish some control leads to a positive outcome and a smoother-running business. It's a valuable lesson in humility and trust, delivered with humor and heart.