Louise Jefferson makes her first appearance, through husband George will remain an offscreen character for another two seasons. Their son, Lionel, had been a regular visitor to the Bunkers since the pilot episode, when the writers discovered how effective the street-smart black youth was at gently letting the air out of Archie's sails.

Edith unwillingly invites a pair of wife-swapping swingers to dinner when she responds to a newspaper ad for pen pals.

Henry Jeffersons joins Archie in trying to prevent a Hispanic from moving into the neighborhood.

As the Lorenzos settle in, Archie grows jealous of Edith's friendship with Irene.

Gloria brings home a Rodin replica for the living room, but the erotic sculpture makes Archie cringe.

Archie finally meets George Jefferson at Henry's going away party.

Gloria is insulted when Michael's ardor is removed after she dons a cheap dime-store wig.

Irene challenges Archie to a pool match, but he begs off, complaining of a sore back.

During the Christmas holidays, Edith tries to hide the fact that she may have breast cancer.